The Helen Witty Memorial Criterium

      On June 1, 2000, the world lost an angel. The Helen Witty Memorial is in memory of Helen Witty, a Palmetto High School thespian, who was killed by a drunk driver while roller blading. The Helen Witty Scholarship Fund was created in her memory providing a scholarship annually to a selected thespian who demonstrates the excitement for life that Helen Witty lived. All proceeds from the Helen Witty Memorial Criterium will benefit the Helen Witty Scholarship Fund.

Time: Registration and Rider Sign-in opens at 6:30 AM. First group off at 7:00AM.

Location: Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida (124th Street and 77th Avenue). From I-95, take US1 south. Turn Left on 124th Street. Head straight till you see signs for event. Parking at the High School.

Course: 1.5 mile loop.

Cateogry Distance Prize Places
Juniors 15-16, 17-18 10 min + 6 laps Medals 3
Masters Men 40-49 20 min + 6 laps $350 8
Masters Men 50+ 20 min + 6 laps $250 8
Masters Men 30-39 30 min + 6 laps $450 10
Women's Cat. 4 10 min + 6 laps $250 8
Men's Cat. 5 10 min + 6 laps Medals 3
Men's Cat. 4 20 min + 6 laps $350 8
Men's Cat. 3 30 min + 8 laps $600 12
Future Champions (kids race) Varies Certificates ALL
Women's Cat. 1, 2 & 3 30 min + 8 laps $500 10
Men's Pro Cat. 1 & 2 45 min + 12 laps $1250 15

These Races will be run on a "Miss-n-Out" or "Devil Take the Hindmost" format where the last rider(s) to cross the line after each (or every other) lap is taken out of the race. The Chief Referee will announce the specifications for the "Miss-n-Out" before the start of the race.

Entry Fee: Free for Future Champions (Under 15), $30 for Pros, $5 for Juniors and $25 for all other Riders. $20 for Second Race.

Registration: You may register in advance online at www.active.com.

Race Packet Pickup: Riders may pick up their race packets at the Ride for Hope registration desk from 6:30 a.m. onwards on Sunday, May 25. Race packets will include your race numbers and a race booklet with the course map and rules.

For more information, e-mail race@rideforhope.com