Pavilion Lake Sprint Triathlon - Sunday, September 11, 2016
The Kamloops Triathlon Club is proud to support Race Director Wayne Little for the fourth annual Pavilion Lake Triathlon held on Sunday, September 6, 2015.
If you ask the athletes, volunteers or spectators of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Pavilion Lake Triathlon, they will tell you it was a really friendly race, a great experience, a beautiful day on a scenic course, and according to one racer, the most fun he's had with his clothes on!
We hope you'll join us again in 2016!
2015 RESULTS HERE
Need more information? Click on the links below:
Course Race course profile, information and maps
Schedule of EventsStart time, race package pick up time and how to contact the Race Director
RegistrationFees, registration deadlines and policies
Directions and AccommodationDriving times and distances to Pavilion Lake, directions and accommodation suggestion
Photos and ResultsRace photos and results will be posted here following the race
VolunteerWe need lots of volunteers to make this event a success. Email Wayne Little, Race Director at [email protected] visit our volunteer page for more information on how to volunteer!
This event would not be possible without the dedication of Wayne Little, the Pavilion Lake Triathlon Race Director, the support of the Kamloops Triathlon Club, many, many volunteers and our generous sponsors. Please support our sponsors with your business - they're supporting this event with theirs!
The Kamloops Triathlon Club is proud to support Race Director Wayne Little for the fourth annual Pavilion Lake Triathlon held on Sunday, September 6, 2015.
If you ask the athletes, volunteers or spectators of the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Pavilion Lake Triathlon, they will tell you it was a really friendly race, a great experience, a beautiful day on a scenic course, and according to one racer, the most fun he's had with his clothes on!
We hope you'll join us again in 2016!
2015 RESULTS HERE
Need more information? Click on the links below:
Course Race course profile, information and maps
Schedule of EventsStart time, race package pick up time and how to contact the Race Director
RegistrationFees, registration deadlines and policies
Directions and AccommodationDriving times and distances to Pavilion Lake, directions and accommodation suggestion
Photos and ResultsRace photos and results will be posted here following the race
VolunteerWe need lots of volunteers to make this event a success. Email Wayne Little, Race Director at [email protected] visit our volunteer page for more information on how to volunteer!
This event would not be possible without the dedication of Wayne Little, the Pavilion Lake Triathlon Race Director, the support of the Kamloops Triathlon Club, many, many volunteers and our generous sponsors. Please support our sponsors with your business - they're supporting this event with theirs!
Schedule of Events8:00 to 10:00 am Transition open, body marking and race package pick-up
10:00 amMandatory pre-race meeting
11:00 am Men's start
11:10 amWomen's start
12:30 pmPost-race snacks, awards and prizes
Questions?Contact the Race Director, Wayne Little http://waynelittleathlete.com/
10:00 amMandatory pre-race meeting
11:00 am Men's start
11:10 amWomen's start
12:30 pmPost-race snacks, awards and prizes
Questions?Contact the Race Director, Wayne Little http://waynelittleathlete.com/
Registrationhttps://www.raceonline.ca/events/registration/default.aspx?id=749
ENTRY FEESPrice Until July 31, 2013
Sprint distance Triathlon Solo – with NO TriBC #$75 CND
Sprint Triathlon Solo – with TriBC#$60 CND
Sprint Triathlon RELAY TEAM$150 CND
The Kamloops Triathlon club is a non profit society that manages this event. This event may be delayed or cancelled due to adverse, inclement, or unsafe weather. Should the event be delayed, the starting time of the event will be moved back accordingly. The delay will be communicated to all participants. The Kamloops Triathlon club has the authority to cancel an event. If cancellation of an event takes place, please follow instructions of the event officials and local law enforcement personnel. Your entry fee is not refundable if an event is cancelled due to adverse, inclement, or unsafe weather. The Race Director also reserves the right to modify the course at any time before or during an event by his/her own judgment or if instructed by local law enforcement personnel.
Refunds:
There is no refund for cancelled registration for this event.
Transferability of Entry:
Event entry fees are not transferable to another person. Any purchase or transfer of registration other than through the Kamloops Triathlon club compromises the sanctioning and insurance of the event through TRIBC.
Package Pickup:
Photo ID and TRIBC card is required at packet pick-up. An Additional $15.00 will be charged at package pick up if your TriBC # is not valid or current. Or $5.00 for each Relay team member, or $5.00 per non-Triathlon BC members Juniors (ages 16-19 years). You and only you can pick up your race packet. If you arrive at the race site without photo ID, you will have to participate as a spectator only. Sorry, TRIBC does not allow us to give you your race packet without ID.
Errors:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information found within www.trytri.org content of this site. The Kamloops Triathlon Club will not be held liable for mistakes, typographical errors, omissions, or other errors which may render some information inaccurate. Information and policies found within this site is subject to change without notice.
TRIBC Sanctioning:
The Kamloops Triathlon club sanctions the Spring Sprint with Triathlon BC.
Summary of TRIBC Rules:
Triathlon Canada competition rules govern all sanctioned races in British Columbia. These rules are outlined in the summary below.
For a complete list of Triathlon Canada Rules, refer to the dococument at the bottom of the page.
I. Introduction
The Triathlon Canada Competition Rules are intended to:
a) Create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, equality and fair play at all times.
b) Provide safety and protection.
c) Penalize competitors who gain unfair advantage.
II. General Conduct of Competitors
Competitors will:
a) Practice good sportsmanship at all times
b) Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
c) Treat other competitors, Officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.
d) Inform race Officials after withdrawing from the race.
e) Be responsible for knowing and staying on the course.
f) Not have bare torsos, headsets, headphones or glass containers on course.
III. Discipline of Competitors
1. Warning
a) It is not necessary for an official to give a warning prior to issuing a more serious penalty. The purpose of a warning is to proactively alert competitors to possible rule violations.
b) Warnings may be given when:
i) A rule violation appears unintentional and can be corrected after warning;
ii) A race marshal believes a violation is about to occur.
iii) No advantage has been gained.
c) Will be given by being shown a yellow card. The competitor must stop when safe, dismount with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and raise both wheels off the ground at the same time. The official will then tell the competitor to "GO", and continue in a safe manner. A time/deferred penalty may be issued for safety reasons.
2. Disqualification
a) A competitor may be disqualified for:
i) Failing to follow the prescribed course
ii) Blocking, charging, obstructing or interfering with another competitor
iii) Accepting assistance from anyone other than race Officials; illegal equipment
iv) Not wearing their unaltered race number provided in the proper way.
v) Using abusive language or behavior, or unsportsmanlike conduct
vi) Wearing items deemed a hazard to oneself or others (e.g. - a cast, headphones)
b) Is assessed by sounding a whistle, showing a red card, and calling the competitor's number
3. Suspension
a) A competitor can be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct, etc.
IV. Swimming Conduct
1. Rules
a) A competitor may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object such as a buoy, but there must not be any forward progression (e.g. walking or dolphining)
b) In an emergency, a competitor should raise an arm overhead and call for assistance. Once official assistance is rendered, the competitor must retire from the competition
2. Equipment
a) A competitor must wear the swim cap provided by the race organization
b) If weather conditions dictate, wet suits may not be allowed.
3. Illegal Equipment
a) Artificial propulsion devices (e.g. - fins, socks, gloves, paddles, flotation devices)
V. Cycling Conduct
1. General Rules:
a) Competitors who have established the right-of-way must not block others
b) Competitors must obey traffic laws unless otherwise directed by an official
c) Bare torsos are not permitted.
2. Drafting:
a) Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden. All competitors must reject any attempt by others to draft
b) For all Age Group competitions in Sprint/Olympic Distance events the draft zone will be a rectangle 7 meters long by 3 meters wide. The center of the leading 3-meter edge will be measured from the leading edge of the front wheel.
c) A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor
d) If a competitor is unable to pass within the allotted time, they must immediately move out of the draft zone. They may then attempt another pass if they wish.
e) Draft zones may not overlap
f) The vehicle draft zone is 35 meters long by 5 meters wide.
3. Equipment
a) Bicycles must have the following characteristics:
i) Fairings or devices which reduce air resistance are prohibited
ii) The front wheel may be a different diameter than the rear wheel, but must be of spoke construction. Covers are allowed on the rear wheel
iii) Handlebar ends must be plugged, tires well glued, headsets tight, and wheels true
iv) There must be a well functioning brake on each wheel.
b) Bicycle helmets are compulsory
i) The helmet must be approved by an officially recognized testing authority (e.g. ANSI or Snell).
ii) Alterations to the helmet are forbidden
iii) The helmet must be securely fastened at all times when the competitor is in possession of the bicycle
iv) Headsets, headphones and glass containers are forbidden
VI. Transition Area Conduct
1. General Rules:
a) All competitors must have their helmet securely fastened from the time they remove their bicycle from the rack at the start of the cycle until after they have placed their bicycle on the rack at the finish of the cycle.
b) Competitors must use only their designated bicycle rack, and rack their own bike.
c) Competitors must not impede the progress of other competitors in the transition area.
d) Competitors must not interfere with another competitor's equipment.
e) Competitors must mount and dismount their bicycle at the designated area or line.
f) Cycling is not permitted in the transition area.
g) Nudity or indecent exposure is forbidden
Copyright © 2007 Triathlon British Columbia
ENTRY FEESPrice Until July 31, 2013
Sprint distance Triathlon Solo – with NO TriBC #$75 CND
Sprint Triathlon Solo – with TriBC#$60 CND
Sprint Triathlon RELAY TEAM$150 CND
- - An additional $15.00 will be charged on your entry if no VALID TriBC# is provided
- - Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- - Fee does not include the Race Online service charge.- Registration includes a technical tshirt.
The Kamloops Triathlon club is a non profit society that manages this event. This event may be delayed or cancelled due to adverse, inclement, or unsafe weather. Should the event be delayed, the starting time of the event will be moved back accordingly. The delay will be communicated to all participants. The Kamloops Triathlon club has the authority to cancel an event. If cancellation of an event takes place, please follow instructions of the event officials and local law enforcement personnel. Your entry fee is not refundable if an event is cancelled due to adverse, inclement, or unsafe weather. The Race Director also reserves the right to modify the course at any time before or during an event by his/her own judgment or if instructed by local law enforcement personnel.
Refunds:
There is no refund for cancelled registration for this event.
Transferability of Entry:
Event entry fees are not transferable to another person. Any purchase or transfer of registration other than through the Kamloops Triathlon club compromises the sanctioning and insurance of the event through TRIBC.
Package Pickup:
Photo ID and TRIBC card is required at packet pick-up. An Additional $15.00 will be charged at package pick up if your TriBC # is not valid or current. Or $5.00 for each Relay team member, or $5.00 per non-Triathlon BC members Juniors (ages 16-19 years). You and only you can pick up your race packet. If you arrive at the race site without photo ID, you will have to participate as a spectator only. Sorry, TRIBC does not allow us to give you your race packet without ID.
Errors:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information found within www.trytri.org content of this site. The Kamloops Triathlon Club will not be held liable for mistakes, typographical errors, omissions, or other errors which may render some information inaccurate. Information and policies found within this site is subject to change without notice.
TRIBC Sanctioning:
The Kamloops Triathlon club sanctions the Spring Sprint with Triathlon BC.
Summary of TRIBC Rules:
Triathlon Canada competition rules govern all sanctioned races in British Columbia. These rules are outlined in the summary below.
For a complete list of Triathlon Canada Rules, refer to the dococument at the bottom of the page.
I. Introduction
The Triathlon Canada Competition Rules are intended to:
a) Create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, equality and fair play at all times.
b) Provide safety and protection.
c) Penalize competitors who gain unfair advantage.
II. General Conduct of Competitors
Competitors will:
a) Practice good sportsmanship at all times
b) Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
c) Treat other competitors, Officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.
d) Inform race Officials after withdrawing from the race.
e) Be responsible for knowing and staying on the course.
f) Not have bare torsos, headsets, headphones or glass containers on course.
III. Discipline of Competitors
1. Warning
a) It is not necessary for an official to give a warning prior to issuing a more serious penalty. The purpose of a warning is to proactively alert competitors to possible rule violations.
b) Warnings may be given when:
i) A rule violation appears unintentional and can be corrected after warning;
ii) A race marshal believes a violation is about to occur.
iii) No advantage has been gained.
c) Will be given by being shown a yellow card. The competitor must stop when safe, dismount with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and raise both wheels off the ground at the same time. The official will then tell the competitor to "GO", and continue in a safe manner. A time/deferred penalty may be issued for safety reasons.
2. Disqualification
a) A competitor may be disqualified for:
i) Failing to follow the prescribed course
ii) Blocking, charging, obstructing or interfering with another competitor
iii) Accepting assistance from anyone other than race Officials; illegal equipment
iv) Not wearing their unaltered race number provided in the proper way.
v) Using abusive language or behavior, or unsportsmanlike conduct
vi) Wearing items deemed a hazard to oneself or others (e.g. - a cast, headphones)
b) Is assessed by sounding a whistle, showing a red card, and calling the competitor's number
3. Suspension
a) A competitor can be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct, etc.
IV. Swimming Conduct
1. Rules
a) A competitor may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object such as a buoy, but there must not be any forward progression (e.g. walking or dolphining)
b) In an emergency, a competitor should raise an arm overhead and call for assistance. Once official assistance is rendered, the competitor must retire from the competition
2. Equipment
a) A competitor must wear the swim cap provided by the race organization
b) If weather conditions dictate, wet suits may not be allowed.
3. Illegal Equipment
a) Artificial propulsion devices (e.g. - fins, socks, gloves, paddles, flotation devices)
V. Cycling Conduct
1. General Rules:
a) Competitors who have established the right-of-way must not block others
b) Competitors must obey traffic laws unless otherwise directed by an official
c) Bare torsos are not permitted.
2. Drafting:
a) Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden. All competitors must reject any attempt by others to draft
b) For all Age Group competitions in Sprint/Olympic Distance events the draft zone will be a rectangle 7 meters long by 3 meters wide. The center of the leading 3-meter edge will be measured from the leading edge of the front wheel.
c) A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor
d) If a competitor is unable to pass within the allotted time, they must immediately move out of the draft zone. They may then attempt another pass if they wish.
e) Draft zones may not overlap
f) The vehicle draft zone is 35 meters long by 5 meters wide.
3. Equipment
a) Bicycles must have the following characteristics:
i) Fairings or devices which reduce air resistance are prohibited
ii) The front wheel may be a different diameter than the rear wheel, but must be of spoke construction. Covers are allowed on the rear wheel
iii) Handlebar ends must be plugged, tires well glued, headsets tight, and wheels true
iv) There must be a well functioning brake on each wheel.
b) Bicycle helmets are compulsory
i) The helmet must be approved by an officially recognized testing authority (e.g. ANSI or Snell).
ii) Alterations to the helmet are forbidden
iii) The helmet must be securely fastened at all times when the competitor is in possession of the bicycle
iv) Headsets, headphones and glass containers are forbidden
VI. Transition Area Conduct
1. General Rules:
a) All competitors must have their helmet securely fastened from the time they remove their bicycle from the rack at the start of the cycle until after they have placed their bicycle on the rack at the finish of the cycle.
b) Competitors must use only their designated bicycle rack, and rack their own bike.
c) Competitors must not impede the progress of other competitors in the transition area.
d) Competitors must not interfere with another competitor's equipment.
e) Competitors must mount and dismount their bicycle at the designated area or line.
f) Cycling is not permitted in the transition area.
g) Nudity or indecent exposure is forbidden
Copyright © 2007 Triathlon British Columbia
Directions and Accommodations Pavilion Lake is a 2.5 hour drive west of Kamloops and a 4.5 hour drive northeast of Vancouver.
Google maps directions from Vancouver to Pavilion Lake
Google maps directions from Kamloops to Pavilion Lake
There are no accommodations available at Pavilion Lake, however hotels and campsites are available in Cache Creek (52 kilometers away) and Lillooet (43 kilometers away).
We have purposely started the race late (well, also because the race director isn't a morning person... you're welcome) but also so that you can drive from out of town for the race. Plan to arrive at the race site by 10am for the mandatory pre-race meeting.
Below are some links to accomodation options:
Marble Canyon Provincial Park
Tourism BC - Lillooet Accomodation Guide
Travel BC - Cache Creek Accomodation Guide
Tourism Kamloops Accomodation Guide
Google maps directions from Vancouver to Pavilion Lake
Google maps directions from Kamloops to Pavilion Lake
There are no accommodations available at Pavilion Lake, however hotels and campsites are available in Cache Creek (52 kilometers away) and Lillooet (43 kilometers away).
We have purposely started the race late (well, also because the race director isn't a morning person... you're welcome) but also so that you can drive from out of town for the race. Plan to arrive at the race site by 10am for the mandatory pre-race meeting.
Below are some links to accomodation options:
Marble Canyon Provincial Park
Tourism BC - Lillooet Accomodation Guide
Travel BC - Cache Creek Accomodation Guide
Tourism Kamloops Accomodation Guide
VolunteerThis race would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and volunteers. Volunteering is a rewarding experience - plus we'll reward you with snacks!
For more information, email Wayne Little, Race Director at [email protected]
For more information, email Wayne Little, Race Director at [email protected]