Schedule Of Events
​May 15, 2016
6 - 7 am - Spring Sprint Transition Open
6 - 7 am – Body Marking and Race Day package pick up – out of town only
7 am - Spring Sprint Race Briefing –mandatory for all racers.
7:15 am Spring Sprint START  Sprint distance first
9 am - Last Spring Sprint swim wave exists pool
9 am - Booster Juice (complimentary for racers) + Lions Breakfast (for purchase, bring cash)
6 - 9 am - KOS Transition Open
9 am - KOS Transitions Closes, Pre-race Warm-Up
9:15 am - BCSG Qualifying Race Start (14-15 year olds)
9:45 am - 5/6/7 year old Swim Start
10:30 am - Face Painting + Family Fun Zone Opens!
10:45 am - 8/9 year old Swim Start
11:45 am - Last Swim Heat Start
12:30 pm - Transitions Open (Adults and Kids)
1 pm - Awards + Ice Cream!

Race Package Pick-up
This will be at River City Realty Office 726 Seymour Street Kamloops on Friday May 13 from  4:30 - 5:30 and Saturday from 11:30 – 1:00. Remember your photo ID and your Tri BC proof of membership.

*Late (in person) registration closes at 2 pm.

Photo ID and TriBC proof 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 $6.00 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.

Pre-Race Meeting
There is an FAQ to answer your questions, and you can email us at kamloopstriathlonclub@gmail.com if we missed something.
There will be a mandatory pre-race briefing on race morning before race start. Please review the race maps before the race and go over the course by foot, bike or car

Course Maps
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Check-In, Body Marking, & Swim
Arrive early.to check in and get body marked.  For safety reasons, all competitors will be marked with permanent ink with their race number.  Heats will be posted at body marking.  You will need to look for your heat start time and be ready to go 15 minutes before hand.  We do not wait.  If you miss your start time we will try to fit you in at the end but your race time may not be accurate.

Listen for the marshalling announcement for your heat.

Expect to be called onto the pool deck 15-30 minutes before your heat.

​Follow the direction of the swim marshal.

Transition
  • Only athletes and race volunteers are allowed in the transition area.  You may only leave gear for the race in transition.  Leave valuables in your car or in the lockers on the pool deck (quarters required).
  • There will be a separate areas for the BC Summer Games Qualifying Heat and the Kids of Steel Races. 
  • Only athletes will be allowed to retrieve their belongings from transition.  Re-entry will be allowed upon completion of ALL the races, this includes the Kids of Steel events.  There is an expo and food truck available (cash only).  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 after the exit from 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, and obey all traffic marshals.
  • Slow down for corners, hazards (i.e. bumps, crossings) and turn-a-rounds.
  • Make sure you know how many laps you have to cycle.
  • Keep your head up, eyes open and be safe!

Run Course & Finish Area
  • Follow route marshals directions at all times.
  • Familiarize yourself with your race 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 NOT provided on the run but will be at the exit of transition.
  • Have fun and be sure to give the other participants lots of space.

Policies
​The Kamloops Triathlon club is dedicated to make this event a first class event geared toward beginner triathletes.
 
TRIBC Sanctioning:
The Kamloops Spring Sprint is sanctioned by Tri BC. Please see the Tri BC website for up to date rules.
http://www.tribc.org/uploads/files/2016%20Documents/Tri%20BC%20Rules%20-%20APPENDIX%20X%20-%20160201.pdf
 
Event Cancellation:
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.
 
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.
 
Newbies Night – Date TBD  (an evening between May 2 and May 6)​
 
This will be an informal session where you can take a look at the venue and get familiar with the pool and transition areas.  Members of the committee will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.  Stay tuned via Facebook or read race emails for date and time.
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