Dallas ITU Pan-American Cup and Dallas USAT F1 and EDR Races

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F1 Participant List (Updated 4/24/12)

EDR Participant List (Updated 4/24/12)

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 1st:

Elite/F1/EDR Swim Familiarization: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM*

F1/EDR Pre-Race Clinic (See below): 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

F1 Athlete Briefing: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

EDR Athlete Briefing: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM

Packet Pickup for all EDR and F1 athletes: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Elite Men and Women Briefing: 6:00 PM (Packet pickup immediately following)

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

*Please note that the bike and run courses will be available for training and/or review on this day, but will NOT be closed to traffic.

Saturday, June 2nd:

EDR Women Start - 7:00 AM

EDR Men Start - 8:30 AM

F1 Women Start - 10:00 AM

F1 Men Start - 11:00 AM

Elite Women Start - 12:00 PM

Elite Men Start - 2:45 PM

Awards Ceremony - 5:00 PM

Sunday, June 3rd:

Age Group Events

Where

Lake Caroline at Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039

ITU Elite Course 

1500 meter swim - 40 kilometer bike - 6 mile run

Click here for Swim/Run and Bike course maps.

NO SWIMMING IN LAKE ALLOWED PRIOR TO RACE DAY EXCEPT FOR DURING PRE-SPECIFIED SWIM FAMILIARIZATION TIMES.

Swim course is a dive start, and will be in an excellent, spectator friendly lake with viewing points from several areas.

Bike is on clean urban roads.

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 Powerade.

USAT Youth F-1 and EDR Course 

Youth F-1: 375 meter swim - 10 kilometer bike - 1.5 mile run

EDR: 750 meter swim - 20 kilometer bike - 3 mile run

Click here for Swim/Run and Bike course maps.

NO SWIMMING IN LAKE ALLOWED PRIOR TO RACE DAY EXCEPT FOR DURING PRE-SPECIFIED SWIM FAMILIARIZATION TIMES.

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

Bike is on clean urban roads.

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 Powerade.

Please note that only athletes ages 13-15 will be able to qualify for the Youth Elite National Championship via the F1 Race, and only athletes ages 16-19 will be able to qualify for the Junior Elite National Championship via the EDR Race.

Click Here for more information on the USAT Junior Elite Series and National Championship qualification standards.

Free USAT F1 and EDR Pre-Race Clinic

Swim Start at Race Site - Dallas Marriott Las Colinas

Friday, June 1st - 1:00PM-2:30PM

Join Regional Developmental Coordinator Shelly O'Brien and USAT certified coaches Darrick Walls and Morgan Johnson for a thorough course and transition review, drafting practice, and strategy Q&A.  This clinic will be beneficial for both beginners and experienced youth elite athletes alike.

This is a USAT sanctioned clinic and all participants must be annual USAT members, or must purchase a one-day membership for $10 cash or check the day of to participate in the clinic.

This clinic is only for youth athletes who are registered for the F1 and EDR events on June 2nd.

F-1 Draft-Legal Training Program

Playtri's Lead Developmental Coach Morgan Johnson will be bringing together some of the area's best youth swimmers, cyclists, runners and triathletes to train for the F1 races on June 2nd.  This will be an eight week course for young men and women ages 12-16 with multiple weekly practice sessions and lectures designed specifically for participating athletes.  The program will be based out of the Playtri Performance Center in Dallas, TX.

For more details, visit www.playtri.com/f1training.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Media Contact

Crissie Balicki - crissie@playtri.com - (214) 697-6922

International Triathlon Union Rules and Regulations

Please click on the following links for important information on ITU rules, regulations, and anti-doing policies if you are not already familiar with them:

Current ITU Competition Rules

Anti-Doping Rules

Athletes registering for the ITU Triathlon Pan-American Cup Event must have a current pro license with the appropriate federation or governing body.

Please note that ALL races (Pan-American Cup, Elite Development, and F1) are limited to 75 women and 75 men.  Once races reach the limit, athletes will no longer be able to register.  No exceptions.

Awards/Amenities

Elite Prize Money (Men and Women)

First (1st): $2,500

Second (2nd): $2,000

Third (3rd): $1,500

Fourth (4th): $1,000

Fifth (5th): $800

Sixth (6th): $700

Seventh (7th): $600

Eighth (8th): $400

Ninth (9th): $300

Tenth (10th): $200

All participants get an event shirt and welcome kit.

Host Hotels

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75039 USA
Phone: 972-831-0000
Room Rate:
$79.00* for a standard room (maximum occupancy: 2 persons)
You must call the hotel directly to book, using the code "Playtri Racing"
*Rate is available Friday and Saturday nights June 1st and 2nd.

Holiday Inn Express Irving Convention Center
333 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, Texas 75039 USA
Phone: 972-910-0302
Room Rates:
$84.00* for a king bed suite (maximum occupancy: 3 persons)
$84.00* for a double bed suite (maximum occupancy: 6 persons)
Click here to book online or call the hotel directly, using the group code "PLA"
*Rate is available Friday and Saturday nights June 1st and 2nd.

HYATT house Las Colinas
5901 North MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75039 USA
Phone: 972-831-0909
Room Rates:
$89 for a One Bedroom Suite (max. occupancy: 4 ppl)
$109 for a Two Bedroom Suite (max. occupancy: 6 ppl)
$129 for a Two Bedroom Trio Suite (max. occupancy: 8 ppl)
*Rate is available Thursday-Sunday. Includes complimentary hot breakfast and wireless internet.
*3 miles from Lake Caroline
Click here to book online or call the hotel directly.

Home Stays

Home stays WILL be available for elite athletes at the Dallas ITU Pan-American Cup.  We will begin assigning home stays starting January, 2012.

Home Stay Contact: Morgan Johnson, +001 (281) 827-2457, morgan@playtri.com  

Bike Shipping and Assembly Services

Click Here for Bike Shipping and Assembly Services at Playtri.

Local Restaurant Guide

Click Here for a list of local restaurants.

Benefiting Charity

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

Volunteers and Support

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.

Weather/Water Temperature

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

Water temperature will probably not be wetsuit legal. ITU Wetsuit rules will apply.

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

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

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

Race Contact

If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at info@playtri.com, or call us at (214) 697-6922.