Schedule Of Events
August 12, 2018
6 – 7:30 am – Body Marking and Race Day package pick up – out of town only
6 am - KOS Transition Open
7:30 am - KOS Transitions Closes
7:35 am - Pre-race warm-up
7:45 am – marshalling of 5 and 6-7 year olds on pool deck
8:00 am – 1st wave of KOS triathletes (5/6/7 year olds)
9:00 am - Face Painting + Family Fun Zone Opens!
10:15 am - Last Swim Wave Start; Splash and Dash!
10:15 pm - Transition Open for 30 minutes ONLY! Closed until after adult Spring Sprint.
11:00 am – Treats

Race Package Pick-up
Brock Pool (2470 Fleetwood Ave) Saturday, August 11th 4-6pm
  • Hand in your completed athlete profile.  This information is used by the announcer on race day. Forms can be found below. Please complete prior to race package pick up. 
  • Pick up your race package (includes your BIB number, t-shirt and other race info) 
  • Find out when your heat time/swim time is. There are a number of swim heats depending on age group. 
  • Ask questions of one of our wonderful volunteers/Race Director
  • Review a larger map of the race course, have a chance to drive/ride the race course in person
  • If you cannot make package pick-up on Saturday, your package will be available for pick-up at Body Marking and Athlete Check-In on race morning. To avoid long line-ups, we STRONGLY recommend that you don't leave package pick-up until race morning unless you are from out of town.  

Pre-Race Meeting
This year there is NO pre-race meeting on Saturday, August 11, 2018. However there is an FAQ to answer your questions, and you can email us at koskamloops@gmail.com if we missed something. There will be a pre-race briefing on race morning before race start. Please review the race maps (Course maps can be found below) with your child for their age group before the race!

There is no mandatory bike check. Parents are responsible to make sure that all gear is safe and in working condition. District Bicycles in Valleyview will gladly check out your child's bike and are offering a great deal for a full mechanical work-over prior to race day.​

Course Maps, Athlete Profile Form, & FAQ
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 body-marking/check in area. 
The age of your child is their age as of December 31, 2017 (if your child is 9 but turns 10 before December 31, then you look at the 10 year old maps). 
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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 transition 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 during the race.  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 favourite 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, signalling, 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.