Information

Events

Divisions

Age Group

The minimum age to participate in this event is 10. The swim and bike portions of a triathlon can be very physically demanding. The bike course and run course are held on roads that are open to vehicle traffic. We strongly encourage parents to become familiar with the course before submitting an entry for a child under the age of 14.

Open

The Open division is available to any participant in the event. The open wave will be the first to start. Participants are encouraged to enter this wave if they expect to be in the top 50 finishers, but anyone is welcome. Participants in the open wave will not be eligible for age group awards or USAT rankings. There will be awards and/or prizes to the top 10 male and female participants in the open division. The open division exists so that the age group waves are more friendly, and so that participants who are interested in competing head to head, regardless of age, may do so.

Awards

Awards to the top 10 overall males and females, and overall masters male female. Awards will also be presented to the top 3 male and female in each age group, starting at 19 & Under and going to 65+ in 5 year increments. Awards will be presented at the event or may be picked up at Jack and Adam's Bicycles. Awards will not be mailed out.

Finish Line Carnival

Stick around after the event for best post race celebration in triathlon. There will be food, drinks, snacks, sweet treats, tasty adult beverages, and the best prize giveaways in triathlon!

	Once again, the Reagan High School band will be on hand to provide live music. The Webb Middle School Drumline will be out on the run course. If you've done The Rookie before, then you know how great these kids can play. If not, imagine exiting the water with the sound of the Rocky theme song being played live. As a special thank you to the kids, the Rookie Triathlon will be making a cash donation to both school bands.
	PureSport - The official drink of The Rookie Triathlon Pure Sport Workout and Recovery Drink will be served on course and at the finish line. Pure Sport is a new class of sports drink. Great-tasting premium performance drinks featuring Whey protein, antioxidants, electrolytes and natural sugars. Read more here.
	Stop by the New Belgium Brewery Beer Garden post race for an ice cold one. New Belgium will be serving up pints of their seasonal brews plus the old favorite Fat Tire.
	Advanced Rehab will be providing complimentary athlete care before and after the event. They will have several individuals certified ART, massage therapists, and physical therapists on hand. Look for the Advanced Rehab tent!
	Our friends at Texas Iron will be dishing out fresh fruit after the race. Stop by their tent for some shade and savory cool fruit.
	Burgers and Veggie Burgers will be rolling off the Texas Ski Ranch grill all morning. Free for all participants and volunteers.
	1379, a local store for kids athletic clothing, will be setting up their kids entertainment area at the finish line of each of the events. So bring out the whole family for a day of fun.

Don T. Bonk

Don T. Bonk patrols the last part of the run course. He calls this area the Don T. Bonk Zone. To finish the triathlon you will need to pass through his zone. We know it’s not easy to keep running at the end of a race, when you must pass through the Don T. Bonk zone. So we are going to help you out. Run all the way through the Don T. Bonk zone, and he’ll give you a treat after the race.. You must run. No walking!

USAT Sanctioned Event

• 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 2008, you will race and be ranked in the 25-29 age group for the entire 2008 season.
• All youth ages 17 and under are required to be annual USAT members to compete in sanctioned events in 2008. The cost of an annual youth membership is $5 per year.