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RBM Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon

RBM Sprint and International Distances

Playtri Kids Triathlon

Open Water Swim Races

September 25-26, 2010

Athlete Guide

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Contents

Event Schedule 4

Weather Contingency Plan 5

Expo and Clinics 7

Swim Races 8

Playtri Kids Triathlon 9

Triathlon Wave Starts 10

Directions and Parking 11-12

Spectator Information 13

Collegiate Division 14

Aid Stations 15

Swim Course Map 16

Bike Course Map 17

Run Course Map 18

After Party! 19

General Advice 20

Race Day Checklist 21

Most Commonly Violated Rules and Penalties 22-23

Playtri 2011 Race Schedule 24

Help Mary’s Boys 25

Thanks to Our Partners! 26

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Event Schedule

Saturday, September 18:

9:00 AM Playtri Kids Triathlon Clinic

Thursday, September 23:

4:00-7:00 PM Packet pick up at Luke’s Locker in Fort Worth, TX

Friday, September 24:

11:00-7:00 PM Packet pick up at Richardson Bike Mart in Richardson, TX

Saturday, September 25:

6:00-7:00 AM Last chance Kids race packet pick up

6:30 AM Transition opens for Playtri Kids Triathlon

8:00 AM Playtri Kids Triathlon begins

12:00 PM Health and Fitness Expo begins - last chance packet pick up - see ―Expo and Clinics‖ for more

detailed information

11:00 -12:00 PM Last chance swim race packet pick up

12:30 PM Open Water Swim Races begin

4:00 PM Health and Fitness Expo closes - packet pick up ends

Sunday, September 26:

5:00-6:00 AM Race morning packet pick up ($20)

5:30 AM Transition opens for Sprint and Olympic distance athletes

6:45 AM Pre-race meeting for Olympic distance athletes

7:00 AM First Olympic wave starts

8:00 AM Transition closes

8:30 AM Pre-race meeting for Sprint distance athletes

8:55 AM First Sprint wave starts

11:00 AM Olympic Awards

12:00 AM Sprint Awards

1:00 PM Course closes for all athletes - no athletes will be able to remove their bikes from transition until

the last athlete is in off of the bike course for your race.

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Weather Contingency Plan

In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event

may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Should the weather conditions

be unsafe for the swim, this event will be changed to a duathlon

with distances of a 5 km run, 40 km bike, and a 10 km run. The

sprint distance will change to a duathlon with distances of a 1

mile run, 20 km bike, and a 5 km run. The duathlon will use the

same wave starts as the triathlon. If the weather makes it too dan-

gerous for cycling, the event will become a 10 km run for Olym-

pic participants and a 5 km run for Sprint participants.

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Expo and Clinics

Youth Triathlon Clinic

Join experienced youth and juniors triathlon coach Morgan Johnson on September 18 from 9:00-

11:00 AM at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club to review the Kids Tri course and

learn tips and tricks for young triathletes - open to kids and parents alike. Please RSVP with

Coach Morgan at morgan@Playtri.com. Athletes should come prepared to ride the bike course -

HELMETS REQUIRED.

RBM Lectures

Join Playtri Coach David Bertrand on September 24, 2010 at Richardson Bike Mart in Richard-

son for informative lectures beneficial for both beginners and more advanced athletes.

Schedule

5:30 PM - Last minute tips for beginners

6:30 PM - How to improve your triathlon performance

Stonebridge Ranch Health and Fitness Expo

Come join us pre-race day for a whole afternoon of multisport! There will be opportunities to

check out the latest tri gear and hear from coaches and USAT officials on rules, tips, and general

information about the race. Don’t miss out!

When: 12:00 - 4:00 PM, September 25, 2010

Where: Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club

Speakers:

11:30 AM - Playtri Coach David Betrand on open water swimming

12:00 PM - Jenn from Peace Out Yoga on Yoga for Triathletes mini clinic

1:00 PM—Playtri Coach to review general nutrition and healthy eating

2:00 PM - Playtri Coach Roberto Florencia on how to set up your transition

3:00 PM - Race director goes over the race course

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Swim Races

Playtri is pleased to offer for the first time this year the Stonebridge

Ranch Open Water Swim Races! Not only will this event give athletes an

opportunity to hone their open water swimming technique, it will also al-

low them to preview the swim course for the following day’s events. The

swim races will take place at the Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis

Club during the Health and Fitness Expo. 750m and 1500m distances

are offered, and athletes may choose to do one or both races (those ath-

letes who opt to do both races will receive a discounted price on their to-

tal). Packet pick ups will be the same for the swim races as for the rest of

the event, and athletes may even pick up their packets on race day at the

Health and Fitness Expo.

Swim Race Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Last minute pack up pick - swim races ONLY

12:00 PM Lake opens for warm up

12:20 PM All swimmers out

12:30 PM 750m swim race begins

1:00 PM 1500m swim race begins

Awards will be announced once all swimmers have finished and results

have been tabulated - estimated time is 2:00 PM. Awards will be given to

the overall winners in each race, and to the first place winner in each age

group.

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Playtri Kids Triathlon

Please see the Playtri Kids Triathlon Athlete Guide for more infor-

mation on this portion of our event.

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Wave Starts

Olympic Waves

7:00 AM - Open Wave, Red Caps

7:01 AM - Female Wave, Orange Caps

7:04 AM - Male 39 & Under Wave, Green Caps

7:07 AM - Male 40 & Up and Relays Wave, Yellow Caps

Sprint Waves

8:55 AM - Open Wave, Blue Caps

9:00 AM - Male 29 & Under Wave, Silver Caps

9:05 AM - Male 30-39 Wave, Yellow Caps

9:10 AM - Male 40 & Up Wave,

9:15 AM - Female 39 & Under Wave, Gold Caps

9:20 AM - Female 40 $ Up and Relays Wave, Orange Caps

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Directions and Parking

6201 Virginia Parkway

McKinney, TX 75071

Directions:

From Dallas: From I-75, take Virginia Parkway West. The race site is at the Stone-

bridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club in McKinney which will be up on your left

hand side about 4 – 5 miles down Virginia Parkway. It is just past the light at Ridge

Road. Please see Parking maps included in your packets for parking as you will not

be able to park at the Beach & Tennis Club.

From Fort Worth: Take TX-121 North; Follow signs to stay on TX-121 N; Turn

left on W Stacy Road; Turn right on Ridge Road; Turn left on Virginia Parkway;

Make a U-turn at County Road 158 (Right after you pass the race site on your left);

Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club will be on your right.

From Denton: Take US-380 East; Turn right at North Stonebridge Drive; Turn left

at County Road 120/Virginia Parkway; Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club

will be on your right.

*For the safety of all athletes, please try to be parked by no later than 7:00 AM, as

Olympic distance racers will be on the bike course by 7:20*

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Directions and Parking

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Spectator Information

We love it when your family and friends come to support you - heck, we love it

when complete strangers come to support you! That’s why we make all of our rac-

es as spectator friendly as possible. With that in mind, here are some spectating

tips for those attending, but not participating in the event.

1. Come early - it will be much more difficult to park and get into the race area

once the race has already started. It can also make things more dangerous for

the athletes. Also, nearby parking is limited, and you don’t want to miss out.

2. Bring a snack, fluids, sunscreen, and a seat - triathlon events can go on for a few

hours, and once they start, it usually is not convenient to leave, so it’s best to

come prepared for a 3-4 hour stay.

3. Position yourself on the grassy ridge between the swim finish and bike start for

the best views at the start, then move on to the bike out/bike in, and then to the

finish line nearby after you athlete has started their run.

4. Listen to the volunteers - if they ask you to move, do so quickly, and if they

seem blunt at times, don’t take it personally as they are probably in a hurry to

make sure the course is safe and clear for the athletes. Remember that the race

could not happen without their help!

5. Resist the temptation to aid your athlete(s) if they are having a rough time - they

might appreciate the thought, but accepting outside aid can and will get them

disqualified. If they drop out of the race, then is the time to help them.

6. Cheer for everyone! The athletes appreciate it, even if they don’t know you.

They’re all in this together, and every little bit of encouragement helps, even if

they are too focused on the race to acknowledge it.

7. Wait for your athlete to move away from the finish line before coming to con-

gratulate them - this area can sometimes get congested immediately after the

race, and it is easier for everyone if spectators stay back while athletes hand over

their timing chips and get their medals and/or water.

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Collegiate Division

One of our favorite parts of the RBM Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon is the collegiate

competition. Teams from all over the state come to compete, size up the competi-

tion for the collegiate national championship in the spring, and represent their

schools. This year collegiate scoring has changed a little bit in order to include ath-

letes participating in both distances. Awards are as follows:

Top male and female athlete in the sprint distance race.

Top male and female athlete in the Olympic distance race.

First team overall:

For this award we will take the top male and female times for each school

from both distances and average them together to determine the top team.

If you are competing for your school then you should have filled out the collegiate

portion of the registration form, including which school you are from. If you have

not done this, please speak with your school’s captain/president to determine

whether or not you are registered as competing for your school.

Official

Financial

Advisor

of Playtri

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Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located approximately every mile along the run. Sta-

tions will be equipped with water and Powerade, and volunteers to hand

it to you. There will also be food and drinks after the race. If you need

water, sports drink, or other nutrition or hydration on the bike portion of

the race, please bring your own.

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Swim Course Map

Both swims will be in the lake at the southwest corner of the club. Sprint

distance athletes will complete one loop of the marked swim course,

while Olympic distance athletes will complete two loops. Swimmers will

make a series of right turns around the rectangular course marked by the

green, yellow, and orange buoys.

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Bike Course Map

Sprint course athletes will complete two loops of the bike course for a to-

tal of 12 miles, while Olympic athletes will complete four loops for a total

of 24 miles. Volunteers will be located at the start/finish and major turns

of the bike to direct athletes.

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Run Course Map

The run course is an out and back course with turnarounds for sprint

and Olympic distance athletes. Sprint athletes will complete 5K and

Olympic athletes will complete 10K. Turnarounds will be marked by

cones and volunteers.

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Triathlon After Party!

Stick around post-race for food, drinks, and music, and of course

the awards ceremony to wrap up the weekend of events!

Results will be available post-race at www.run-far.com.

Pictures are provided by Your Sporting Image and will be availa-

ble within 2-3 days after the event on

www.yoursportingimage.com.

For a perfect post-race smile!

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General Advice

Triathlons can be strenuous events mentally and physically, but they should also be

fun, and the best way for that to happen is for you the athlete to be prepared.

Along with the training that leads up to an event of this nature, there are also some

general tips for race day that can make your experience more enjoyable.

1. Have everything you need for race day ready the night before - use the checklist

provided in this guide to make sure you have everything. It is helpful to have

one bag or other container to put everything in so that it is easier to transport it

to transition. Also make sure you affix any bike and helmet numbers at this

time. You will not be allowed to race without these.

2. The earlier you show up, the better. The last thing you want to be worrying

about is whether or not you’re going to make it in time! This will make sure you

have ample time to find a parking spot, get body-marked, set up your transition,

get your chip, use the restroom, warm up, etc.

3. Mentally prepare yourself. Use techniques like positive self-talk and visualiza-

tion to remind yourself of the positive experience that you are going to have.

Remember that while triathlons can be difficult, Playtri will do all that we can to

support you. Medical staff will be on site, and volunteers and safety officials will

be at points throughout the course to ensure your safety. Remember the prepa-

ration that you have done for this event, and be confident in your abilities as an

athlete!

4. If you are having friends and/or family attend, have them read the Spectator

Guide included, and go over the plan for the morning with them ahead of time.

If you are going to want to be alone pre-race, let them know. If you are going to

want help with your belongings, let them know. Also make plans to meet up

again after the event - the finish line can often be crowded, so it’s a good idea to

have a back-up location, just in case.

5. Last, remember to have fun! This event should be a positive experience for

both you and everyone who helped you to get here. A positive attitude will go a

long way!

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Race Day Checklist

Items written in red are considered to be more generally necessary, and items written in blue are

required to race.

Bike

Helmet

Swim cap

Goggles

Running shoes

Cycling shoes

Race belt/safety pins

Water bottle

Nutrition (gels, sports drink, food, etc.)

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Wetsuit (if water is colder than 78 degrees)

Bike pump

Flat changing kit

Body glide

Fuel belt/Camelbak

Clothing to change into post-race

Race site directions

Sodium pills

Heart rate monitor

Towel for transition area

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Most Violated Rules and Penalties

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. DDO 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 individ-

ual 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 bicy-

cle must be down on the side off the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position

in their designated bicycle ccrral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the pro-

gress 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 thee 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

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Most Violated Rules and Penalties

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 Tri-

athlon 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

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 member-

ship 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 Tri-

athlon 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 gar-

bage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at:

http://triathlon.teamusa.org/content/index/1684

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Playtri Race Schedule 2011

Stonebridge Ranch Half Marathon - McKinney, TX,

February 19

Tri Cowtown - Benbrook, TX, March 27

King Tut Triathlon - McKinney, TX, April 17

Dirty Rock Off-Road Triathlon - Rockwall, TX, TBD

Historic McKinney Kiwanis Kids - McKinney, TX,

April 30

Historic McKinney Kiwanis Triathlon - McKinney, TX,

May 1

Playtri Festival - Irving, TX, June 4-5

Take on the Heat Triathlon - The Colony, TX, August

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Playtri Kids Triathlon - McKinney, TX, September 24

RBM Stonebridge Ranch Triathlon - McKinney, TX,

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With Playtri

meet mary… Mary, what can I say, how can I convey the "whole" of who she is? For she lives on in us all like

the brightest star she burns to our memories delight. Just think for a moment of a time you shared

with her, does it not warm you and bring a smile to your face?

She lived for her three sons; Aaron, 15, Sean, 13 and Aiden 7. Every year she would pack them all

up and off they would go on camping trips and various adventures, just she and the boys to Ar-

kansas, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin to name a few.

She was an avid runner and later found a love for cycling. In February of 08 came her first mara-

thon in Florida with her sister Elizabeth pacing her. In April of 08 she participated in Seton Soles

5k. May of 08 she was diagnosed with aggressive small cell carcinoma of the cervix, a very rare

form of cervical cancer. However, that didn't slow her down much, she would go to her treatments

during the week and carry on with her normal daily activities. So that brings us to November where

she participated in the Turkey Trot and December the Jingle bell run.

Unfortunately, the cancer was relentless and moved into her bladder which slowed her down... a

bit. In April & June she participated in various 5k's but in July the cancer had moved into her

lungs. Chemo was scheduled but Mary, ever so gently informed her oncologist that she had a 100k

bike ride first at Hotter than Hell in Wichita. In October we all went to Austin for the Livestrong

Challenge and made memories we will never forget. Then she decided she had to rest...

Fast forward to April 2010, Mary ran the last race she would ever run in her life, the Seton Soles 5k.

I remember her telling us all she ran the whole race but had to walk up the hills and for some rea-

son her head was throbbing? Monday rolls around and her oncologist orders a CT of the brain,

verdict over twenty visible tumors....

Let me stop here for a moment and tell you something about Mary, the most courageous woman I

know. She never once complained about her situation and she did not want anyone to worry one

second about her. She fought so hard to live and refused to tell her children how bad it was get-

ting for fear they would think she was giving up.

May, school is out and the boys are home Mary wants them close...the cancer has snaked down

her spine and back up into her neck. Fast forward to her final days....her boys can be found visit-

ing quietly with their mom, telling her goodbye and I love yous...there is no response. We all tell

her how much we love her and how brave she has been and whisper that we will take care of her

boys. Mary leaves us early Sunday morning August 22, peacefully in her sleep.

Mary has had to leave behind her three boys – Aaron, Sean, and Aiden.

You can help their family to care for them now that Mary cannot. Even

the smallest donations would be appreciated – thoughts and prayers are

appreciated, too. Thank you for your kindness.

Checks for Mary’s Boys can be made out to Playtri Racing and brought to your packet pick up. Or, you can

mail your check to: Playtri Racing, 6333 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste 147, PMB 876, Dallas, TX, 75214.

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