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2014
St. Pats
Triathlon
Sprint
Triathlon
Race Guide
Congratulations Triathletes, Our St. Patrick's Sprint Triathlon in Keller, Texas has become the official kick-off to the Dallas-Ft. Worth triathlon season. With triathletes itching to get their racing season underway, the St. Pat's venue is perfect for all levels. The distance is FAST for the experienced athlete and just right for the beginner. This booklet contains all the information you will need to know prior to, during, and after the St. Patrick's Sprint Triathlon post race festivities and more. Hang on to this booklet - it's your resource for all of the race activities and information Good Luck with your race, Dan Jones Tom Ryan Executive Race Director President Dallas Athletes PACKET PICK UP TIMES (CDT) Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Tri Shop 6101 Windhaven Parkway #100 Plano, TX 75093 www.trishop.com 3pm -6pm Saturday, March 15, 2014 Knobbies & Slicks 8300 Precinct Line Road, Suite 110 Colleyville, TX 76034 www.knobbiesandslicks.com 11am-4pm
Thursday, March 13, 2014 Bicycles Plus-Park Cities 7015 Snider Plaza Dallas, TX 75205 214-363-2025 http://bicyclesplustx.net/ 2pm-6pm
Welcome Triathletes,
From the City of Keller welcome to
the 8th annual St. Patrick’s Day Triathlon
Weekend! We are proud to once again host
this special event and hope you will enjoy
Keller before and after the Tri.
Best of Luck!!
CHECK OUT OF THE GOODIES EACH ST. PATRICK’S DAY TRIATHLETE WILL RECEIVE!
• Commemorative Irish mug • Commemorative short sleeve technical shirt in both women’s
and men’s sizes • Free on run course Water and Cytomax • Free traditional post race pancakes • Free post-race Irish Band entertainment • Beer samples by Keller’s own Shannon Brewing Company
Official Race Sponsors
This year we are giving to the finishers a special St. Pats engraved mug
Wounded Warrior Half / 10K Information Booklet
Important Race Day Information
Parking Parking is first come, first served, starting with the Natatorium's parking
lot, and then at Tom Thumb's and Kroger's parking lots. Please do not
park directly up front by the store. They need the parking spaces for
their customers. Also do not park in spaces that are for Retail Parking
Only. They will Tow!!! Note we will be using Bear Creek Parkway for
the bike route, so leaving early is easiest at Tom Thumb and Kroger's
parking areas.
Sunday, March 16, 2014 Race Day Schedule
6:15 am – Transition Opens & Body Marking
7:15am – Transition Closes
7:20 am – Final Race Briefing in Natatorium
7:30 am – Race Starts
9:45 am – Awards and Post Race Party
Race Location
Keller Natatorium
1000 Bear Creak Parkway
Keller, TX 76248
Tri Shop isn't just for triathletes.
It brings the best of bike shops, run stores, and swim stores to
one place.
Whether you're a cyclist, runner, swimmer, triathlete, or just
getting started, Tri Shop was built by and for people like you.
Experience the difference.
Good Luck with your race!!
Race Day Checklist
Swim:
Anti-Fog Solution
Body Glide
Swim Cap
Ear Plugs
Goggles
Bike:
Bike
Water Bottle
Cycling Shoes
Helmet
Bike Tool Kit
Sunglasses
Pump
Run:
Running Shoes
Race Belt, Pins and Number
Running Cap
Socks
Race Shirt
General:
Transition Gear
Flashlight for early morning
Race Watch
Sunscreen
Transition Towel
Energy Bars/Gels
Extra Socks
Race Tips:
Number your bike the night before
Bring dry clothes for post race
Make sure the tops on water bottles are open before race
Remember to reset your bike computer before swim
Fully charge GPS watch if you are using one
Deflate tires of fellow age group contenders
Race Hard, Race Safe, but most of all have FUN!!
Know Your Race Courses
• It is the responsibility of each competitor to know the courses • Remember to Swim on the right side of each swim lane • Bike Course is open to traffic but will have one lane coned off for safety • On the bike, remember to pass only on the left and ride to the right • Run course will be on the Keller Bear Creek Trails, please stay to the right
side of the trail. • Dallas Athletes Racing will take every precaution to ensure the course is
marked and turn marshals are present.
Race Day Weather
• The race will be held rain or shine. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Please note Race officials may cancel, delay or change the race to a non-scored event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be issued.
Restrooms
• Port-o-lets will be available near the transition area. Indoor restrooms facilities and locker rooms will be inside the Keller Natatorium.
Official Results • Results will be posted on nolimitstiming.com, Dallas Athletes Facebook
page and Dallas Athletes Racing web page (dallasathletesracing.com)
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Notes: Transition and body marking will be open at 6:15 am and
closes at 7:15 am. Place bike and other transition items in the
appropriate spot according to the number on the end of the racks.
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Notes: The 300 meter swim will take place in the Keller Natatorium.
Athletes will line up according to their swim numbers and hit the pool
every 5 - 10 seconds. Stay on the right side of the marked lanes and if
necessary pass on the left side of the same lane. The swim is a snake
swim. Each athlete swims down Lane 1, then up Lane 2 and continue
to snake swim until the finish in Lane 6. If you do not finish the swim or
choose not to start the race, please turn in your timing chip to a race
official or volunteer. Athletes can move back in the swim line but
absolutely no moving up in the swim line. In other words, "no cutting".
We are proud to once again be the official photography provider of all Dallas Athletes Racing Triathlons. Your Images will be ready shortly after the event. Go to yoursportingimage.com to see all your race photos and memories.
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Notes: The bike course is a two loop course for a total of 12.6 miles in length. You exit the transition and go by the Keller City Hall building. You then take a right on Bear Creek Parkway going east and continue to Keller Smithfield Road. Go right (south) on Keller Smithfield Road and u-turn at Bear Creek Parkway and head back on Keller Smithfield Road (north) toward FM 1709. Take a right on FM 1709 and head toward Davis Blvd. Turn right onto Davis Blvd. (south) and stay on Davis Blvd. until you turn right (west) on to Bear Creek Parkway. Stay on Bear Creek Parkway until you run into Keller Smith Field. Go right (north) on Keller Smithfield and start your second loop by going straight to FM 1709. Do the route again and then after the second loop turn left (west) back onto Bear Creek Parkway and finish at the Keller Natatorium. There will be signs, volunteers, and police on the course but you are responsible for knowing the route.
REMEMBER – YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE TWO (2) LOOPS
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Notes: The Run Course is an out and back on Keller Park Trails.
The start of the run will be located near the Run Out of the transition.
One aid station will be set up on the course with water and
Cytomax. You will hit the aid station twice at a little over a mile
and again around the two mile mark. Signs and volunteers will be
on the course.
Wounded Warrior Half / 10K Information Booklet
USAT Most Common Violated Rules
1. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification
2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your
chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.
3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Variable time penalty
4. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. Penalty: Variable time penalty
5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Variable time penalty
6. Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee's discretion
7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification
8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Penalty: Variable time penalty
Wounded Warrior Half / 10K Information Booklet
USAT Most Common Violated Rules
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9. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission.
10. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.
11. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Variable time penalty
Variable Time Penalties Distance Category First offense Second Offense Third Offense Sprint 2 minutes 4 minutes Disqualification Intermediate 2 minutes 4 minutes Disqualification Long 4 minutes 8 minutes Disqualification Ultra 6 minutes 12 minutes Disqualification
For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up-to-date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules