What

RBM International Distance   
Playtri Sprint Triathlon
My First Tri

When

Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 7:00am.

Where

Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX

Course

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RBM International Distance: 1500 meter swim – 24 mile bike (2 loops) – 10k run (2 loops)

Sprint Triathlon: 500 meter swim – 12 mile bike – 5k run

My First Tri: 300 meter swim – 12 mile bike – 2mi run

Transition will be open from 5:00am - 7:00am.

Course Notes: NO SWIMMING IN LAKE ALLOWED PRIOR TO RACE DAY!!

Swim course will be in an excellent spectator friendly lake
with viewing points from several areas.

Bike is on clean urban roads. The course is slightly hilly but fast. Each major intersection and turn around will be traffic controlled with directional assistance.

The run course will have mile markers at every mile. It has some false flats, but overall the course is fairly flat. Aid stations will be located approximately every 1 mile. Each aid station is equipped with water and Gatorade.

The course officially closes at 1pm for all participants.

Click here for Swim, Bike Course - Map Bike Course - Written and Run Course Maps.

Registration and Entry Fee

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Register online at

Click here to download and mail in entry form and check. Do not send cash.

****Athletes participating in Sunday's events above receive $5 off Saturday's Playtri Festival Swim races.

Eligibility - The minimum age to participate is 13. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. For younger participants, please contact info@playtri.com.

The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.

All participants must observe all cut-off times and USAT rules and regulations. Failure to meet cut-off times will result in disqualification and removal from the course.

Refund Policy

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No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

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Thursday, June 2nd from 4pm – 7pm 
Luke’s Locker
2600 West 7th Street Montgomery Plaza
Fort Worth, TX

Friday, June 3rd from 11am – 7pm
Richardson Bike Mart
1451 W. Campbell Rd.
Richardson, TX

Saturday, June 4th from 11am – 4pm
Marriott Las Colinas Race Site

**Race day packet pick up is available for an additional $10 fee. Packets must be picked up no later than 6:30am at the race site. There is no race day registration.

Note: No refunds given to those participants who have not picked up their packets.

Group Training

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April 4th – June 5th  
Playtri Group Training for the Playtri Triathlon Festival

1. Go through 9 weeks of focused training and get 3 coached workouts per week
2. Challenge yourself in a new way and experience the group dynamic
3. Workouts are in Dallas and Southlake/Colleyville
4. Click here to find out more and sign up!

Race Speakers / Clinics

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Friday, June 2nd at Richardson Bike Mart packet pick up
5:30pm  Last Minute Tips for Beginners
6:30pm  How to Improve Your Triathlon Performance

Saturday, June 4th from 11am – 4pm 
Marriott Las Colinas Next to Transition Area

Saturday, June 4th at the Marriott Las Colinas – Next to Transition
Race Expo and Packet Pick from 11am - 4pm
9:00am    Open Water Swim Tips – Playtri Coach David Bertrand
12:00am    Open Water Swim Tips - Part 2 – Playtri Coach David Bertrand
12:30pm Nutrition Strategies - Playtri Coach Lisa Powell
1:00pm Transition Clinic – Playtri Coach Aaron Patel
1:30pm Course Talk and Rules– Race Director, Staci Brode

The Playtri Festival International distance race will serve as the qualifier for the state of Texas in 2010. The Best of the US Amateur Triathlete Competition is a single-elimination, nationwide tournament qualifying the top three male and female amateur triathletes from each state to race each other head-to-head, regardless of age, at the National Championship.

Each state has only one designated Qualifier Race. Athletes must be amateurs and a resident of the state to be eligible. Best of the U.S. medalists are the Top Three male and female resident amateurs at the current year's Qualifier Race for their home state. All six state team members have the opportunity to race for individual awards, and for their state, in the Fastest State Team Competition. New in 2010, are Team awards for the Fastest Male and Fastest Female Teams, in addition to the overall coed Fastest Team awards.

The Best of the U.S. Championship affords the nation's best amateurs their only opportunity to race in an elite, non-age-graded exhibition-style open-course environment. The competition is fierce, and brings out each athlete's "best game".

And that's why Best of the U.S. exists--for high-performing amateurs to be inspired to their best, yes. But also to inspire the rest of us: to keep training, keep racing and always do our best. Click here for details: http://bestoftheustriseries.com

The Playtri Festival Sprint Triathlon, My First Triathlon and RBM International are USAT sanctioned events. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $10 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Friends and family will not be allowed to pick up anyone's packet.

Awards / Amenities

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Sprint / International Triathlon:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female - Only eligible if you race in the Open Wave.
• Overall Masters and Grandmasters Male and Female (Open Wave participants are not eligible for these awards).
• Age Group / Weight Class awards will be 3 deep for both Male and Female (Open Wave participants are not eligible for these awards).
• Relay Team awards will be for top 3 overall

My First Triathlon:

• Finisher’s Medal

**All racers who are registered by May 1st are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt and goodie bag when they pick up their packet.

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75039 USA
Phone: 972-831-0000
**Triathlon Rate is available for booking: $79 per night.

Benefiting Charity

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A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Keep Irving Beautiful. 

Support

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Many volunteers from numerous North Texas civic organizations are committed to make your race a safe and memorable experience. Thank you to all of them.

Average temperature on race day: low 75 - high 95.

Water temperature will probably not be wetsuit legal. USAT Wetsuit rules will apply – participants allowed to wear a wet suit 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 wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.

For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.

Chip Timing by Run-Far

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This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. Please pick up your timing chip the morning of the race at the chip timing station beginning an hour before race start. ALL TIMING CHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. A $30.00 fee will be charged to the participant if the timing chip is not returned. Awards are based on chip times.

Volunteers

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If you are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at info@playtri.com.

Race Contact

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If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact us at info@playtri.com.