Southampton Shamrock 5K Canceled
The Southampton Village has decided that it can no longer fund overtime for police for events. Events will now be charged for that overtime and we cannot afford the expence.
The economy is effecting us in so many ways that it has changed our way of living.
Everyone is experiencing cutbacks in one way or another and in fact many ways
and even more others. Every person, every business, every level of government
has had to make sacrifices. We are all looking at our budgets and looking where
we can cut back. I believe that in the long run, this is a good thing and it is
important for us all to tighten our belts and get through this.
One way Southampton Village has decided to do this has been to cut police
overtime incurred by events by charging the events for police overtime. This will
provide some stress to many events. For our small winter events that have been
struggling financially, it has become the death toll. I am negotiating with the village
how events can supply volunteers to reduce the need for additional police. I have
been pleased with the offerings from our members to volunteer. We will come up
with a solution, but solutions require meetings and meetings take time. Time has
run out for us as far as our winter races are concerned.
I am continuing to work with the village on a solution for future events and am
confident a solution can and will be found very soon. It’s just a matter of logistics.
Summer races will go on as planned. Events will require more volunteers to make
them happen. I am also working on a bigger plan for new fall races and a bigger
solution for our winter and spring races for 2010.
There are many other concerns that need to be addressed that will affect the
running community and the charities we support. Yet the 2009 calendar is shaping
up nicely. New races are being organized for spring, summer and fall. Winter will
end. Spring is on it’s way!
No checks have been cashed for either race and will be returned.
When: Sunday, March 15, 2009, Starts 9:30 a.m. sharp
Where: Southampton Culteral Center, Veteran's Hall at Agawam Park, Pond Lane, Southampton Village
Cost: $20.00 Preregistered postmarked by March 9th; $25.00 Day of Race
Check in 8:30 - 9:15 am. Race starts promptly at 9:30
Course: Flat and fast MAP
Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
Awards: Top male and female overall and first three in each age group.
Agawam Park, Pond Lane, Southampton Village
The Winning Time Chip must be worn around your ANKLE. Failure to do so will exclude you from the results. Wear your bib number with pull tag on your front. Do not pin the big hole. The Winning Time Chip is on loan to you and remains the property of Island Timing. The chip must be returned at the finish line or you will be charged an additional $20.
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Mail completed Shamrock 5K application and check payable to: EER&TRC C/O Bob Beattie 4295 Noyac Rd, Unit 1, Sag Harbor NY 11963 Pre Reg $20.00; Day of Race $25.00;
Your E-mail________________________________________ Phone #______________
Name___________________________[ ]M [ ] F;Birth Date__/__/__ Age race day_____
Address_______________________________City___________State_____Zip_______
Waiver: I know that a running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to : falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, dehydration, traffic, ice and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Village of Southampton; Gubbins, the East End Road and Trail Runners Club, all sponsors, Race Directors, their agents, servants and volunteers, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, and any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Roller Blades, Baby Joggers, Headphones, Animals are prohibited from participating in this race.
Please make checks payable to EER&TRC and Mail to: EER&TRC C/O Bob Beattie 4295 Noyac Rd, Unit 1, Sag Harbor NY 11963
Signature_________________________________________(if under 18, signature of parent or legal guardian.)
If you do leave the race without returning your chip, you will be billed $20. To avoid this charge, please return the chip.
