Playtri Festival International, Sprint & My First Tri Races :: Playtri Festival Expo

When

Sunday June 3rd, 2012

7:00 AM

Where

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

Course

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

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 Powerade.

The course officially closes at 1pm for all participants.

Click here for Swim (Sprint/My First Tri, International), Bike, and Run Course Maps.

Playtri Festival Multisport Expo

Friday, June 1st-Saturday, June 2nd

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas

Don't miss Leib Dodell of Inside Triathlon Magazine at this year's Playtri Festival Expo!  He will be signing copies of his latest book, Sex, Lies and Triathlon.

Friday Schedule of Events:

• 3:00PM   Expo opens, Packet pickup begins.
• 3:15PM   Barb Lindquist: Lessons Learned from Transitions, a Swim, Bike, Run through Barb's life.  Barb was a member of the 2004 US Olympic Triathlon Team, a World Championship Elite Team member from 1996-2005, and the #1 ranked female triathlete in the world in 2003 and 2004.  Barb now devotes her time to developing the next generation of Olympic triathletes in the US.
• 7:00PM   Expo closes, Packet pickup ends.

Saturday Schedule of Events:

• 11:00AM   Expo opens, Packet pickup begins.
• 12:00PM   First Timer Tips with USAT/Playtri Coach David Bertrand.
• 12:30PM   Mastering the Open Water Swim with USAT/Playtri Coach Morris Brossette.
• 1:00PM   Hiring a Tri Coach - Why and How with USAT/Playtri Coach Aaron Patel.
• 1:30PM   Nutrition for Endurance Athletes with USAT/Playtri Coach Morris Brossette.
• 2:00PM   Race Course and USAT Rules Review with USAT/Playtri Coach and USAT Official Aaron Patel.
• 4:00PM   Expo closes, Packet pickup ends.

Meet Lieb Dodell at the Playtri Festival Expo on Saturday, June 2nd!

Make sure you take a minute to say "hello" to Lieb Dodell at the Expo on June 2nd! Lieb is the author of Sex, Lies and Triathlon, and a former columnist at Inside Triathlon Magazine. Copies of his new book will be available for sale if you'd like to have an autographed copy!

Refund Policy

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

FREE Beginners Clinic 

Beginner's Clinic with Coach David Bertrand

May 30, 2012 - 6:00 PM - Playtri Performance Center

Join Playtri's USAT certified Coach David Bertrand for this introduction to triathlon racing, strategy and informative Q&A session.  Bring all your questions!  Please contact david@playtri.com with any questions.

Beginner's Clinic with Coach and Referee Aaron Patel

June 1, 2012 - 6:00 PM - Dallas Marriot Las Colinas

Join Playtri's USAT certified Coach and Race Offical Aaron Patel for course review, transition practice, race strategy, and triathlon Q&A.  Bring everything you need to bike and run (if you want to practice transitions) as well as any questions you may have!  Please contact aaron@playtri.com with any questions.

Packet Pick Up / Late Registration

Tuesday, May 29th 11:00AM-7:00PM
Playtri Performance Center
6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350
Dallas, TX 75214

Wednesday, May 30th, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Playtri Performance Center
6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350
Dallas, TX 75214

Friday, June 1st, 3:00PM-7:00PM
Race Expo - Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039

Saturday, June 2nd, 11:00AM-4:00PM
Race Expo - Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039

**Race day packet pick up is available for an additional $20 fee cash or check on race morning. 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.

Race Updates and Reminders

All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook page - please like us on Facebook so you get all the up-to-date information!

USAT Membership

The Playtri Festival Sprint Triathlon, My First Triathlon and International Distance Triathlon are USAT sanctioned events. All participants must be a current annual member of USAT or purchase a one day permit for $12 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

Sprint / International Triathlon:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female - Only eligible if you race in the Open Wave.  Open wave intended for elite amateur athletes (This is NOT the same thing as Professional). 
• 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 15th are guaranteed to receive a t-shirt and goodie bag when they pick up their packet.

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.

Benefiting

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

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. 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

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 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.