Skeese Greets Women's Tri

Sunday, May 8, 2011 8:00 AM

Texas Ski Ranch - New Braunfels, Texas

300 meter swim, 11.1 mile bike, 2 mile run

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a true newbie, the Skeese Greets Women’s Triathlon is for you. Come along and experience a supportive and friendly environment for beginners and advanced triathletes alike.

The 5th Annual Skeese Greets Women's Tri will be held on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels, TX.  Amenities include: personalized race bibs, custom finisher necklace, a post-race lunch, performance shirts sized for women, professional timing, post-race giveaways and a reusable tote and water bottle.

The Skeese Greets Women's Tri is proud to be part of the TEXAS TRI SERIES!
 

Contact the race director, Stacy Keese at stacy@skeese.com or call:  888-557-6528.

Fees

Early Before 3/1/11	Normal 3/01/11 - 4/21/11
$70	$80

 

 

 

NOTE:  You must register by April 5th in order to get your name on your bib number.

Online Registration

Registration for the Skeese Greets Women's Tri HERE!

 

 

The Tri Venue - Texas Ski Ranch

Throughout the year at the Texas Ski Ranch, thousands of wakeboarders enter the cable lake for a safe place to learn and practice their sport.  Although the fresh water lake is meant for wakeboarders, the Ski Ranch opens the park to only 3 triathlons each year, one of which is the Skeese Greets Women's Tri.  We are fortunate to have a safe, well maintained lake that is regularly tested for quality and is used on a daily basis by wakeboarders.  The rest of the park creates a great atmosphere for a fun finisher's party, as well as a cool place for friends and family to watch all the action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION:

 

Date	Time	Event
May 6, 2011	11 AM - 6:30 PM	Packet pick up at Jack & Adam's Bicycles 1210 Barton Springs RD, Austin, TX 78704
May 7, 2011	11 AM - 5 PM	Packet pick up at Jack & Adam's Bicycles 1210 Barton Springs RD, Austin, TX 78704
May 8, 2011	5:30AM - 7AM	OUT of TOWN ATHLETES ONLY packet pick up, TX Ski Ranch. (includes San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and other areas outside of the Austin Metro Area)

CHIP PICKUP will be held at the event site (TX Ski Ranch).  Your registration fee includes the use of a timing chip.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE: (subject to change)

Date	Time	Event
May 8, 2011	5:30 AM	Parking Area Open (Gates will be locked until then)
May 8, 2011	6:00 AM	Transition Area Open *Mechanic on duty for MINOR needs
May 8, 2011	6AM - 7AM	Body Marking & Chip Pick up
May 8, 2011	7:30 AM	Transition Area Closes
May 8, 2011	7:40 AM	Pre-race Meeting Begins
May 8, 2011	8:00 AM	Skeese Greets Tri Start
May 8, 2011	9:15 AM	Post Race Party Begins
May 8, 2011	10:45 AM	Awards Presentation

 

WAVE START TIMES:

Date	Time	Event
May 8, 2011	8:00 AM	Ages 29 & Under
May 8, 2011	8:04 AM	Ages 30-34
May 8, 2011	8:08 AM	Ages 35-39
May 8, 2011	8:12 AM	Ages 40-44
May 8, 2011	8:16 AM	Ages 45-49
May 8, 2011	8:20 AM	Ages 50 and above

 

Swim Caps

All participants receive a swim cap in their race packet.  Please wear the swim cap provided; it is part of the event safety plan.

  

 

 

Age Division Awards

There will be 5-year age groups beginning with 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. and ending with 70+ 

First place overall awards go to the top female individual and top master. Awards will also be given to the top three athletes in each division. 

 

Post Race Party

 After you cross the line y ou'll receive a special finisher prize and a reusable water bottle and then it's time to party!  Hamburgers, veggie burgers, chips, popcorn from Cornucopia  and fruit are provided after the event and are free to all participants. Complimentary Kool Kones ice cream, Fat Tire Beer, Pure Sport electrolyte drinks and sodas are available a t the finish area as well. Pure Sport electrolyte drink and water are available in transition and on the run course. Participants will also be treated to free post-race massages from Advanced Rehab!
   

Door Prizes  

A feature of the Skeese Greets Women's Tri is a big give-away during the awards ceremony. The prize list includes goodies from Skeese Greets, Jack and Adam's Bicycles, TYR, CrossFit Central, Blue Avocado, Luna Bar, and more.  All totaling over $1500 in give-aways! 

TRI Clubs

If you are a member of a Tria thlon Club that has  10 or more athletes participating, we can reserve transition racks specifically for your club, have your club set up a tent in the expo/athlete area, and hang your banners at the event. Please contact the Race Director for more information. 

Spectator Information

Spectators are welcome at the Skeese Greets Women's Tri. Spectator food and drinks will be available for sale at the Coconutz Bar & Grill.  It is the only place available for spectator food and drink at the race site.  Spectators are strongly encouraged to bring their own water and/or snacks.

The San Antonio Chapter of Team in Training will provide an Inspiration Station at the event venue so that spectators can create Cheer Signs for their favorite participant.

Travel and Lodging

Click here for directions to the Texas Ski Ranch.

Click here for hotel accomodations.

 

SEVERE WEATHER PLANS

The Skeese Greets Tri will implement a severe weather contingency plan if needed.  In the event of foul 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 1 mile run, 11 mile bike, and a 2 mile run. The duathlon will use the same wave starts as the triathlon. If the weather makes it too dangerous for cycling, the event will become a 2 mile run.

USAT Sanctioned Event

This is a USAT sanctioned event. The following rules must be followed:

• You will be required to show your USAT membership card and photo id at packet pickup, or purchase a membership (one-day $10 or annual $39).
• You must pick up your packet in person. No exceptions.
• The age group of a participant will be determined by age on Dec. 31 of the event year, not by age on race day. For example, if you turn 25 years old in July of 2010, you will race and be ranked in the 25-29 age group for the entire 2011 season.
• All youth ages 17 and under are required to be annual USAT members to compete in sanctioned events in 2011. The cost of an annual youth membership is $5 per year.