2010 “Shootout” Information & Registration Form

Thank you for your interest in the 3rd Annual Three Lakes Fire Department Radar Run “Shootout” & Airport Fly-In, an important fundraiser for our volunteer fire department. Your participation will give us the chance to finally build our second fire station which is dearly needed to improve response times to distant homes and businesses.

Hopefully most of your questions will be answered here. If not, please email info@ThreeLakesShootout.com  for further assistance.

Event Description:

The “Shootout” is an individual competition of driver & boat against the radar gun for    “Top Gun” bragging rights and the annual “Top Gun” name (with speed) permanently inscribed & displayed on the Shootout Trophy at the Three Lakes Fire Department.

From a standing start, registered boats will attain maximum speed over a 1,000 foot by 100 foot, buoy-marked course and have their speed recorded by radar gun at the finish line. There will be a 300 foot “slow down zone” following the radar course. Drivers can pass by the finish line boat on their way back to shore to see their time immediately after their run.

For safety’s sake, the entire bay on Big Stone Lake where the event will occur has been declared a SLOW-NO-WAKE ZONE by the Town of Three Lakes for the day of June 26^th. The event will occur adjacent to the Three Lakes Airport and Sunset Grill Restaurant, both located on Big Stone Lake, just 3 miles east of Three Lakes on Hwy 32.

Safety is our primary concern. On-water enforcement of safety issues will be provided by the Three Lakes Police Marine Unit, Oneida County Marine Unit, Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR), as well as distinctly marked on-water, safety patrol wardens. In addition there will be a team of rescue divers with appropriate medical (EMT) staff & ambulance adjacent to the course during the entire event.

Event Viewing:

We have attempted to make free viewing a top priority for the public’s benefit. There will be free parking at the site with bleachers to make viewing easier. In addition, on-water viewing will be possible by boats arriving on the chain of lakes, lining up & lashing together, side-by-side along the “Shootout” course, subject to a buoy marked safety set-back zone. By lashing together, the spectator boats are more stable, enhance viewing, and create a great fun atmosphere for everyone. This also enhances safety since the boats running the “chute” will also have to navigate through the spectator boats on their way back to the starting line for subsequent runs. 

 

Event Registration:

If you wish to participate in the “Shootout” Radar Run there are several requirements for driver and boat alike. Please review the requirements carefully as they will be strictly enforced. Anyone not adhering to the requirements will not be allowed to participate. Out of the area registered boaters can have free, overnight indoor boat storage if arranged in advance. Call Anchor Marine (715-546-8333) to reserve your spot as space is limited.

Driver Registration:

Every “Shootout” driver MUST register:

• Onsite Registration opens Friday, June 25^th at Bonnie’s Lakeside Restaurant at 5 PM. On Saturday, June 26^th, the Registration booth moves to Anchor Marine, site of the on-water event, adjacent to Sunset Grill and the Three Lakes Airport.

Driver Requirements:

After registering every “Shootout” driver MUST do the following:

• Must attest to be at least 18 years of age
  • (Except PWC’s, where young drivers only need to show their license)
• Must pay the $25 pre-registration donation fee (through Friday, June 25th) or $35 on Saturday, June 26^th day of the event
• Must attend Mandatory Driver Briefing held Saturday June 26th
  • Anchor Marine adjacent to Sunset Grill at 10 AM
  • Must bring your Registration Kit  since it contains your numbered wristband
  • Must sign & date the Medical Questionnaire & Liability Release Form
  • Must decide on number of runs to be purchased
    • $10 for a single pass
    • $20 for three passes
• Wear a DOT approved helmet (everyone except Woodie drivers)
• Wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket

Boat Requirements:

Every “Shootout” boat MUST:

• Be inspected for Invasive Species plant material & receive a sticker before going in the water
• Be Safety Inspected at launch (Receive a sticker)
  • Working “kill switch” with lanyard must be demonstrated (Except woodies)
  • On-board fire extinguisher
• Be the only person in the boat during the radar run

To Pre-Register:

• Fill out the “Shootout” Registration Form (PDF link below - print out the form and mail it in with your $25 pre-registration check payable to TLFD Shootout)
• Mail your fee & completed registration form to:

                                 Three Lakes F.D. Shootout
                                 1265 Pine Isle Road
                                 Three Lakes, WI  54562