About Rocketchix LSUA

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Let's go ladies, it's time to get your groove on & have some FUN! Rocketchix of Central Lousiana events are presented by Christus St. Frances Cabrini Women's and Children's Hospital! The series is designed for beginners that want to make her triathlon debut or for those tuning up for an upcoming race. The LSUA event consists of a time trial start pool swim with distances that are proven and do-able. Any type of bike is allowed: skinny tire, fat tire, road, tri, mountain, hybrid, any type!

Distances for Rocketchix LSUA
250 yard pool swim in a 25 yd pool (time trial start: one participant starts at a time). 10 mile bike ride: 5 miles out and 5 miles back on flat, paved roads. 2 mile run on flat, paved roads on LSUA campus.

Tees
Race tees are WOMEN specific, so size accordingly!

Individual Age Groups
Age groups will be in 5 year increments beginning with ages 10-14, 15-19, 20-24 on up. NOTE: Relay teams do not compete in age groups.

Two Divisions - Fat Tire & Road Bike
Individual participants may enter one of two divisions. The two divisions are classified by the size of your bike tire. It's simple to determine. Just place a ruler across the top of the inflated tire: Fat Tire: > 1-1/4 Common example: Mountain/Cruiser bike tires. Road Bike: =< 1-1/4 Common example: Road/Tri bike tires. NOTE: All 700c or 650c wheels are Road Bikes, even if they are on a straight handled bike. In other words, the tire type/size determines the division.

Relay Teams
There will be one relay division made up of 2-person and 3-person relay teams. On a 2-person team one individual completes 2 disciplines and the other completes one. On a 3-person relay team each member completes either the swim, bike or run. Each member of the relay team will recieve a goody bag & race tee.

Awards
Individual awards will be presented to both Road Bike and Fat Tire divisions: the Overall finisher and the Top 3 finishers in age group will receive awards. Relay awards will be presented to the Top Relay team at each event.

ChampionChip Timing
Atomic Racing will provide ChampionChip Electronic Timing. Chip timing includes an electronic chip attached to a velcro strap that each groovy girl wears around her ankle for the duration of the event. The chip is collected when you cross the finish line. ALL participants MUST pick up their chip on race morning at the chip timing table. Chip timing will provide quick, accurate results with time splits for each leg of the event.

USA Triathlon (USAT) Sanctioned Event
Groovy Girls Tri series is sanctioned by USAT, the governing body for the sport of triathlon. All USAT rules & regulations will be enforced. Each participant is required to have a USAT 1 day license ($10) or annual membership ($39). This fee is in addition to the race entry. 1 day license can purchased on-line when registering or an annual membership can be purchased on the USAT website, www.usatriathlon, or at packet pick up. NOTE: USAT determines age based on participant’s age on 12/31/09.

No Refund Policy
Event planning & spending occur long before race day. Therefore, this event imposes a NO REFUND policy. Should a conflict arise, you are welcome to pick up your race goodies at the time of packet pick up. You must be the one to pick up your packet and no packets will be mailed.

No Transfer Policy
In accordance with insurance policy, USAT stands strong with zero tolerance for a registered participant to allow another individual to race in her place. Doing so can result in disqualification, possible legal action, and permanent banning from future USAT and Run Wild Event Management events. There will also be no transfers to future events.

Cancellation Policy
Race management, sponsors and the venue reserve the right to cancel the race for reasons beyond our control. There is no scheduled make up date.
Sanctioning

USAT Sanctioned EventUSA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.