2nd Annual
Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon

Saturday, April 12, 2008


Results (final-4/22/08)!!

Winners


The Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon benefits the Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship which was set up in her memory.

Emily Schindler spent most of her life in the water. Joining the Severna Park Y (SPY) when she was 9 years old, she always put friendship above the competition of the sport. Emily exemplified team spirit as a swimmer on the team for 9 years. Always encouraging others to remain positive, Emily brought a smile to everyone around her. When she laughed, she laughed wholeheartedly, it was as if she had just heard the funniest joke in the world. Her blond hair shining in the sunlight reminded you of an angel.

On a snow-covered road in Garrett co. Maryland in January 2004, Emily was killed in a car accident. Immediately after her death her parents knew the best way to honor her was to establish a scholarship in her name that would be awarded annually to any graduating senior or past SPY swimmer that had been on the team for at least one full year. At least one scholarship in the amount of $1000 is awarded each year. To apply for the award, the applicant must write an essay describing how swimming on the SPY team has affected their life. Applicants are judged on their essay, an interview with members of the selection committee, recommendations from the SPY coaches and need. To date, over $12,000 has been awarded to 20 swimmers.

If you are interested in making a tax deductible contribution to the scholarship fund, please make your contribution payable to "Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship" and mail to:

Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Fund
179 Teal Drive
Pasadena Maryland 21122


The Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2008. The event takes place in the indoor heated pool of SPY Aquatics and on the B&A Trail. After last year’s inaugural event, your feedback was requested and many of the suggestions have been incorporated into this year’s event. The bike leg will head north on the B&A trail, making the distance a little longer than last year and the run leg will head south on the B&A trail, making the distance a little shorter. The swim leg is unchanged. Additional route markers will be in place, but it is imperative that every participant (and spectator) cross all public streets in the designated locations and obey directions from the traffic controllers supplied by Anne Arundel County. Registration will open 30 minutes earlier for check-in and swim lane assignments. A pre-race meeting will also be held the Thursday evening before the triathlon to answer any last minute questions. Your input is always welcome, as we establish the tradition of a local triathlon that is intended to be fun and rewarding for all participants.

Want to participate without swimming, biking or running? Please consider being a volunteer. There are many volunteer positions to fill to make the triathlon a reality. If you are able to volunteer to be a timer, set up the concession table, or be a race official, please email esmstriathlon@comcast.net to offer your help.

Triathlon Information

When: Saturday, April 12, 2008 (Rain date is May 3, 2008 - check website/email for cancellation information)
7:00a.m. - first wave of swimmers will begin the swim
Race Check-In - beginning 6:00 a.m.


Pre-Race Meeting: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 5:30 p.m. - SPY Aquatics Center

Race Location: SPY Aquatic Center, 623 Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD, 21146

Distances: Swim 800 yards, Bike 9.5 miles, Run 3 miles

Fees:$40 per individual participant, $105 for 3-person team, $70 for 2-person team entering the event. Please make two separate checks: One for $25 (each individual and team member) payable to Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship and the other for ($15-individual, $30-3 person team, $20-2 person team) payable to SPSA to cover the cost of T-shirts, pool fees, food and awards. *The amount payable to SPSA has been adjusted for teams versus individual participation to reflect the reduced pool and award expense.

Course Info:
  • Swim: 800 yards (32 lengths) in the heated indoor pool at SPY. Lap counters will not be provided but you can bring your own.
  • Bike: Approximately 9.5 miles along the B&A bike trail beginning at Cypress Creek Road next to SPY Aquatics Center, heading north towards Baltimore, to Lucky's Convenience stores prior to Jumpers Hole Road and back to the intersection of Cypress Creek Road.
  • Run: Approximately 3 miles along the B&A trail from the intersection of Cypress Creek Road and heading SOUTH towards Annapolis, turning around just prior to Jones Station Road and back to the intersection of Cypress Creek Road for the finish.

Relays: Consist of 2 or 3 people. Each leg needs to be completed by the person who started the leg. There can be one person for one leg and another for two or a total of three people each doing one leg. Each person needs to complete a separate registration form to participate.

Timing: The timing will be done from start to finish, meaning that the transition time (the time between legs) will also count against your overall time. There will be designated pathways roped off to direct you to the next leg of the race. Please stay in the path for your safety; failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Amenities: T-shirts will be available to all participants who register before Saturday, March 17,2007. Post-race food and awards ceremony.

Registration is Now Closed! (3/27/08)
Sign up soon... Registration in limited!!!
Wave assignments are on a first come first serve basis.
To register, please visit the SPY Aquatic Center
Question? Email ESMSTriathlon@comcast.net (best way) or call SPY at 410-315-7779


Help the Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Fund grow through your company sponsorship. Sponsor names will be printed on the back of the triathlon T-shirts!

Entry and Waiver form [word] [pdf] Registration is Now Closed! (3/27/08)

Sponsorship Form [word] [pdf]

Triathlon Brochure [word] [pdf]