What

Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch

When

Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 8:00am. Transition will open at 6:30am.

Where

Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX

Directions: I-75 to McKinney. Exit Virginia Parkway. Go WEST on Virginia Parkway for approximately 5 miles. The beach and tennis club will be on the left.

Parking: Click here to see map.

Course

7 – 10 yrs old:  100 meter swim in the beach pool – 3 mile bike  – 0.5mi run

11-14 yrs old:  200 meter swim in the beach pool – 6 mile bike (2 loops) – 1mi run

Transition will be open from 6:30am – 8:00am. 

Course Notes: The swim is in beach/pool area with lifeguards on duty (not in the lake where the adults swim on Sunday).

The bike is on nice concrete urban path. The course is slightly hilly, but fun!

The run course is on grass for 0.5 mi and on concrete path for 0.5.  7 – 10 yrs old will run on the grass.  There will be an aid station equipped with water and Accelerade.

Registration and Entry Fee

Register online at www.active.com

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

The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.

All participants must observe all cut-off times and USAT rules and regulations.

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

Thursday, September 27, 2007 from 4-7pm
Luke’s Locker – Fort Worth
1540 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
817-877-1448

Friday, September 28, 2007 from 6-8pm
Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club Community Room
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, Texas

Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 6am - 7:30am
Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club Community Room
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, Texas

There is no race day Registration on Saturday morning!

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

Race Expo

Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 11am-5pm with Bounce House for the kids!
McKinney Fellowship Bible Church
2801 Orchid Drive
McKinney, TX 75070

There will be over 25 triathlon vendors as well as food and drink.  There will also be a bounce house for the kids so bring the family!

Clinic/Speaker Schedule:

• 11:30am:  USAT rules and regulations - USAT Official or Merry Prather, Race Director
• 12:00pm  How to set up efficient transition area – Jeanne Jones, Playtri Coach
• 12:45pm  How to get the best out of your open water swimming in a race - Dave Young, Kiefer Swim
• 1:30pm  Why training with power on the bike is key to triathlon success – Ahmed Zaher, Playtri Coach
• 2:15pm  Course Review – Merry Prather or Staci Brode, Playtri Racing Race Director
• 3:00pm  Injury Prevention – Kelly Ryder, Texas Sportschiro Care
• 3:30pm  Triathlon Nutrition 101 – Eve Pearson

Directions: 
From 75:  Exit El Dorado and go West.  Turn right onto Orchid Drive.  Expo is 1 block down on right.  Park near the playground and enter through that entrance.

From North Dallas Tollway:  Take Hwy 121 East.  Turn left on Custer.  Turn right on El Dorado.  Follow down to turn left on Orchid.  Expo is 1 block down on right. Park near playground and enter through that entrance.

From 380 East:  Turn right onto Stonebridge Drive.  Turn left on El Dorado.  Turn left onto Orchid Drive.  Expo is 1 block down on right.  Park near playtground entrance to enter.  

USAT Membership

The Kids Playtri Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned event. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase an annual youth license for $5 at packet pick up. Do not send USAT permit fee with paper entry fee.

All established USAT rules will be in effect and will be strictly enforced. You must show your child’s USAT member card and your photo ID at packet pick up - no exceptions. Parents or legal guardians may pick up children’s packet.  Child does not have to be with parent or legal guardian.   If your child is an annual USAT member and you do not bring the member card to packet pick up, you must buy another $5 annual membership. No exceptions.

Awards and Amenities

All finisher’s will receive a finisher’s medal.  All participants who pick up their packet will receive a goodie bag and t-shirt.

Benefiting Charity

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Leukemia Society of America.

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn
1300 N. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75069
972-542-9471
Single or Double Room – ask for the Stonebridge rate:  $74.00

Support

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

Weather / Water Temp

Average temperature on race day: low 70 - high 85.

Water temperature could 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 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 are interested in being a volunteer for this race please contact us at staci@playtri.com or (214)405-5092.

Race Contact

If you have any questions or need any additional information, contact Merry at merry@playtri.com or (214)592-9721.

Kids Clinics

August 25th from 9am – 12pm
Learn swim, bike, run and transition skills in a safe, kid friendly environment.  Free training program with registration to the Playtri Kids Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch.

Hulen Bend Estates Amenities Center
6650 Oakmont Trail Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76132

RSVP by August 23rd to Coach Jeanne at jsjones105@sbcglobal.net

September 22nd from 10am – 12pm
Review what to expect on race day, practice transitions and review the race course (bike and run on course). 

Stonebridge Ranch Beach & Tennis Club
6201 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX 75070

RSVP by September 20th to Coach David at david@playtri.com