Pre-Race Meeting Information

Volunteers are still needed for race day to run the event.  Contact Sarah Graham at sgraham@tru.ca

Note:  Attendance at this meeting is mandatory!

Brock Pool, Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 3 pm

3:00 pm   Race package pick up and last minute bike check for out-of-towners (you must hand in a bike inspection slip and new a waiver to get your race package)

3:30 am    Meeting for all participants- includes overview of the race and final information/rules.

3:45 am    Group meetings- race coordinators will meet with each age group to show them the route and answer any questions.

What is a pre-race meeting?

At this meeting you will…

• Hand in your bike/helmet inspection slip (with signed waiver portion) to confirm that your bike and helmet are safe (note there will be bike mechanics on site at the pre-race meeting in case last minute inspections need to be made for out-of-towners)

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• Hand in your athlete profile.  This information is used by the announcer on race day.

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• Pick up your race package (includes your number, T-shirt and other race info)
• Find out when your heat time/swim time is
• Get final information about your swim, bike and run routes
  
  What do I bring to the meeting?
• Your bike/helmet inspection slip with signed waiver (this tells the race organizers that you have had your bike and helmet checked out at the Bicycle Café and tells us it is safe)

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• If you have NOT already had your bike and helmet inspected (i.e. you are from out of town) you can have them checked out between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm by the Bicylce Cafe who will be on-site
• Your bike, helmet and running shoes in case you want to check out the route
• A drink and your questions!

See you there Saturday June 26th at 3:00 pm!

Race Day Information

***RACE DISTANCES AND BIKE AND RUN ROUTES ARE THE SAME AS 2009***

Tentative Race Day Events

6:45-7:00 am    Triathletes arrive at Brock Pool (by 7:00 am at latest)

7:00-7:30 am    Pre-race check in and body marking (of all athletes, no matter  what time you start)

7:00-7:45 am       Transition preparation

7:45 am                Warm-up

8:00 am                Swim heats begin for kids 5 - 7

9:00 am                Swim heats for kids 8 & older

11:00am               Approximate time last person finishes

11:15 am               Approximate time for pizza lunch and ice cream

Swim heats will be posted at the pre-race meeting on Saturday June 26th

Parking

There will be limited parking in the parking lot- first come, first served.  Note that the parking lot will be closed from 7:30am until 11 am approximately (end of race), so if you park there you must be prepared to stay there until the race ends.  Do not park anywhere on the race route- you will be towed.  This includes:  Schreiner, Parkcrest, Crestline & Young. Parking is now allowed and encouraged on Fleetwood between Crestline and Schreiner as it is off the bike course. Please be respectful of our neighbors during this event!

Concession:

Concession provided by 'The Lunch Box'

How to Find Help

Most volunteers will be wearing reflective safety vests and/or some may be wearing  volunteer shirts on race day.  If you need help, ask a volunteer

Important: The routes and distances are the same as 2009

Race Maps

If you registered more than one child in your family, please make sure to look at the correct maps for each child. Maps will also be posted at the pre-race meeting.

The age of your child is their age as of December 31, 2010.  (i.e. if your child is 9 but turns 10 before December 31, than you look at the 10 year old maps)

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	Bike route 6-7 year olds age as of December 31, 2010	427.81 Kb
	Bike Route 8 - 19 years age as of December 31, 2010	468.17 Kb
	Run Map 5,6,7 year olds. age as of December 31, 2010. They complete 1 short loop.	557.63 Kb
	Run course 8-19 year olds age as of December 31, 2010. 8-9 years do 1 loop. 10 -11 years do 2 loops. 12 - 13 years do 3 loops. 14 - 19 years do 4 loops.	584.17 Kb
	Transition area 5-7 year olds age as of December 31, 2010	297.8 Kb
	Transition 8-19 year olds age as of December 31, 2010	336.31 Kb

General Rules and Reminders

Please help us make this day successful for everyone by keeping in mind the following:

• Bibs- these are VERY important for counting laps- so they must be visible from the front!
• Participants must respect the Kids of Steel Race Rules
• Get to know the course!  Be sure to participate in the course overview offered at the pre-race meeting

Here are some other race reminders and information…

 Check-In, Body Marking & Swim

•   Arrive early (7 am at the latest) ...check in and get body marked.  For safety reasons, all competitors will be marked with permanent ink with their race number.
• Listen for the marshalling announcement for your age group.
• Expect to be called onto the pool deck 30 minutes before your heat
• Follow the direction of the swim marshal.
• Cheer on all competitors while you wait to race.
• Pfd's (lifejackets) or kick boards may be used.  Kick boards will be provided at the pool.
• No flippers or fins.
• ALWAYS WALK on the pool deck.
• Smile...everybody is cheering for you!

Transition

• Transition – means changing from one activity to another, or in triathlon, the area where the athletes change from swimming to biking and then again from biking to running.  Remember…
• There will be 2 distinct transtion areas this year: one for the kids 5 - 7 (closest to the pool in the fenced area) and the other kids 8 & older.
• Only athletes and race volunteers are allowed in the transition area.  We have a great bunch of volunteers that will help the littlest of athletes dry off, get their helmet on, do up shoes, and attend to all their race needs!  We encourage parents and friends to cheer on athletes from the transition perimeter and along the course routes.
• Only athletes will be allowed to retrieve their belongings from transition.  Re-entry will be allowed upon completion of the race.  We want to ensure the safety of all athletes and the security of their bikes and gear. 
• Be aware of the entrance and exits from transition- called the “chutes”.  Before your race begins, make sure you familiarize yourself with the swim entrance chute (from pool to transition), the bike exit chute (from transition out onto the bike course), the bike entrance chute (coming back into transition from the bike course) and the run exit chute (leaving transition for the last time and heading out onto the run course). 
• Remember where your bike and gear are.  After setting up your equipment in transition and before leaving for the swim marshalling area, make a mental note of where your bike is.  Is it in the middle of transition?  Is it beside the big tree?  Is it near the water station?  Perhaps you can place your favorite towel over your bike.  This will help you quickly find your way to your bike when you are running in to transition after your swim. 
• A water station will be located in transition.  Make sure you drink lots!

Bike Course

Ideally you should be familiar with road rules and proficient at basic bike skills (e.g. signs, signaling, stopping, cornering, riding in a straight line, and riding with other people/passing).

• Remember the course is not closed to vehicle traffic.
• Keep right, stay inside the traffic cones and obey all traffic marshals.
• Slow down for corners, hazards (i.e. bumps, crossings) and turn-a-rounds.
• There will be traffic marshals reminding you to slow down in the counting zone on Crestline.  Make sure to obey traffic marshal's directions to slow down.
• Make sure you know how many laps you have to cycle.
• Training wheels can be used
•  Parents may accompany children in the 5 yr old and 6-7 yr old age groups if necessary. Parents who accompany their children can join them as they exit from transition. (grassy area behind pool near Parkcrest)
•   Keep your head up, eyes open and be safe!

Run Course & Finish Area

• Follow route marshals directions at all times.
• Familiarize yourself with your age specific route(s).
• Make sure you know how many laps you have to run
• Wear your bibs in the front.
• Clear the finish area after completing your race to help the timers do their job.
• Water is provided on the run and bike course as well as in the transition and finish area.
• Have fun and be sure to give the other participants lots of space.

Remember that EVERY finisher is a winner!!!