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

Good Luck Runners

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

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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!!

Good Luck Triathletes!!

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".

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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

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