Schedule of Events
This information will be may be updated based on registration numbers
Newbies
Question and Answer period (optional)
Date TBD 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location TBD
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.
Package pick up and Late Registration (NO Race Day Registration)
Friday, May 1, 2015
3:30pm - 5:30pm Heat times will be assigned according to estimated swim time
estimated swim time can be changed until April 30, 2015
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Confirmed from 11:00am - 2:00pm Heat times will be assigned according to estimated swim time
Packages will NOT be left at Taboo for late Saturday pick up. If you are not able to pick up package before 2pm on Saturday, you will have to pick it up before 6:30am race morning. LATE registrations will be accepted at package pick up but there is no race day registration, sorry.
Location: Taboo Cycles
2160 Flamingo Road 250-372-1718
Sunday, May 3, 2015 RACE DAY
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
6:00 – 7:00am
Bike check-in, body marking and day of race package pick-up. Race day package pickup and body marking will be outside the pool deck by the swim exit.
7:15am MANDATORY Pre-race meeting. This meeting is mandatory for all athletes as we review the course, hazards and answer any questions.
Race Start is 7:30 am - There will be 5 or 6 heats.
Standard race will begin first. YOU MUST BE CHECKED-IN AND SET-UP IN TRANSITION BETWEEN 6:00-7:00 AM REGARDLESS OF YOUR START TIME!
Competitors are responsible for their own bicycle safety check.
Awards ceremony begins at 11:30am (or maybe noon!!)
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Policies:
The Kamloops Triathlon club is dedicated to make this event a first class event geared toward beginner triathletes.
Event Cancellation:
The Kamloops Triathlon club is a non profit society that manages this event. This event may be delayed or cancelled due to facility closure, 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 facility closure, 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.
The following is a summary of rules for athletes racing.
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Click on the link for a full listing of Triathlon BC rules
http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/competition_rules
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
This information will be may be updated based on registration numbers
Newbies
Question and Answer period (optional)
Date TBD 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location TBD
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.
Package pick up and Late Registration (NO Race Day Registration)
Friday, May 1, 2015
3:30pm - 5:30pm Heat times will be assigned according to estimated swim time
estimated swim time can be changed until April 30, 2015
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Confirmed from 11:00am - 2:00pm Heat times will be assigned according to estimated swim time
Packages will NOT be left at Taboo for late Saturday pick up. If you are not able to pick up package before 2pm on Saturday, you will have to pick it up before 6:30am race morning. LATE registrations will be accepted at package pick up but there is no race day registration, sorry.
Location: Taboo Cycles
2160 Flamingo Road 250-372-1718
Sunday, May 3, 2015 RACE DAY
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
6:00 – 7:00am
Bike check-in, body marking and day of race package pick-up. Race day package pickup and body marking will be outside the pool deck by the swim exit.
7:15am MANDATORY Pre-race meeting. This meeting is mandatory for all athletes as we review the course, hazards and answer any questions.
Race Start is 7:30 am - There will be 5 or 6 heats.
Standard race will begin first. YOU MUST BE CHECKED-IN AND SET-UP IN TRANSITION BETWEEN 6:00-7:00 AM REGARDLESS OF YOUR START TIME!
Competitors are responsible for their own bicycle safety check.
Awards ceremony begins at 11:30am (or maybe noon!!)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Policies:
The Kamloops Triathlon club is dedicated to make this event a first class event geared toward beginner triathletes.
Event Cancellation:
The Kamloops Triathlon club is a non profit society that manages this event. This event may be delayed or cancelled due to facility closure, 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 facility closure, 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.
The following is a summary of rules for athletes racing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click on the link for a full listing of Triathlon BC rules
http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/competition_rules
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