Shropshire Kids Triathlon 2015

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1 2015 Saturday 8th August 2015 Event start time 1:00pm (please see your individual start time on your competitor race ) Dearnford Lake, Tilstock Road Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3JQ

2 Contents Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and your children. Plus it will reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day! We hope you and your children enjoy the triathlon experience! Vic Bickerton Important Bits 3 Event Registration 4 Cycle Transition 5 Swim 6 Bike 7 Run 8 Relay 9 Additional Information 10

3 Important Points 7 8 Years Swim: 25m Bike: 1 km = 1 lap Run: 500m = 1 lap 9-11 Years Swim: 50m Bike: 2 km = 2 laps Run: 1 km = 2 laps years Swim: 100m Bike: 3 km = 3 laps Run: 1.5 km = 3 laps Relay Swim: 100m Bike: 3 km = 3 laps Run: 1.5 km = 3 laps Important! Please make sure you know your child s race number and start time before you go to registration. Important! Child/ren must wear their race number on their front throughout the duration of the bike and run. Important! For your child s own and other competitors safety, mobile phones, MP3 or any type of personal music system that restricts their hearing are not permitted whilst competing in the event. Important! Your child/ren must attend the compulsory race brief 10 minutes prior to their start time at the swim start. Directions and Parking (satellite navigation SY13 3JQ) When you get close to the venue you will see the brown Dearnford Lake signs and at the entrance of the lake please follow the triathlon parking signs. Dearnford is just off the A49/A41/A525 Whitchurch, Shropshire. Whitchurch railway station is 1 mile away. Parking Charges: The following parking charges apply at Dearnford Lake: 3.00 for a day pass 5.00 for a weekend pass Staying at The Shropshire Kid s Triathlon There is camping and caravanning at Dearnford Lake. For more information please visit: camping.html For B&B and hotel accommodation please visit Tourist Information at Competitor toilets are located in the cycle transition area, spectator toilets in the cafe. Eating before and at the race Dearnford café overlooks the lake and will be serving a range of hot and cold meals and snacks throughout the weekend.

4 Event Registration Registration will be open on Saturday from 11:30am Arrive at least 60 minutes before your child/ren start time Please do not attempt to change your child/ren start time Please know your child/ren race number ready for the registration staff It is recommended you and your child/ren arrive as early as possible to familiarise yourselves with the layout of the event Firstly you and your child must go to registration where you will receive your child s race envelope; registration is situated on the main arena field opposite the lake. Race Envelope At registration your child/ren will receive their race envelope it will contain the following items: Race numbers x1 Safety pins x4 Bike sticker x1 Wrist bands x2 One green wristband must be worn by your child/ren and the other by a parent or guardian (if required). Older competitors need only to wear their wristband. It s fine if you are responsible for several children, just wear all numbered wristbands corresponding to the children. Race Numbers Your child/ren race numbers must be worn on their front throughout the duration of the bike and run. It is good practice to write your child/ren name, blood group and any allergies they may have on the back of their race number in the unfortunate case of an accident. Elastic number belts are permitted to attach the race number too, opposed to pinning the number directly to a T-shirt or tri-suit. Elastic number belts can be purchased from the UK Triathlon store on race day or from our online shop at

5 Maps The Arena The whole of the bike and run course will be post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children. The whole of the bike and run course is on short grass and is flat as well as being inside the grounds of Dearnford Lake, making it safe for the children. The swim course will be one lane rope 25m in distance, the children will swim along the lane rope (25m), if they have finished they will exit the water, if they need to do another lap they will go around the lane rope and swim on the other side. Safety in the water: there will be safety divers, race crew & canoeists in the water at all times; they will guide the children around the swim course to make sure the children are safe.

6 Important Information Before the Race...Cycle Transition Area Cycle Transition Area If your child/ren needs anything before the triathlon please visit the UK Triathlon Store either online, at the shop in South Cheshire or at the event. Once registered, please take your child/ren s cycle into transition. Lay out anything your child needs for the bike and run section of the triathlon in the Cycle Transition Area (any position is fine). Parents and supporters are permitted to enter and assist in the cycle transition area wearing their GREEN wristband. When your child/ren has finished their cycle transition area preparation, then make your way to the lake at least 10 minutes before their start time. When leaving equipment in the transition area, please note we cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen, although we are allocating security staff to specifically watch the transition area.

7 Swim Please be at the lake 10 minutes before your child/ren s start time for their compulsory race safety brief. This race brief explains the whole course so it is important your child/ren do not miss it! Competitors will be starting at regular intervals from 1:00pm until 4pm. Your child must wear their allocated swim cap, which will be given to them at registration. You can purchase children s goggles and swimming caps at the UK Triathlon Store or from our online store at Important Safety As an added precaution, as soon as your child/ren gets into water where it is deep enough to swim, then please swim and don t walk. Even though Dearnford is a clean lake we cannot guarantee exactly what is under foot, so it is always safer to adopt the above rule. Wetsuits are permitted but not compulsory When the swim course is completed, if necessary please escort your child/ren to the transition. You can help putting on their helmet, shoes, race number, etc. Please take swimming goggles, towel etc with you at that point so you don t have to go back for them later. Water Quality Dearnford Lake water quality is regularly checked and is considered one of the cleaner lakes used for swimming in. It is fed by freshwater springs which help to keep the water cleaner. 7-8 years - 25 metres 9-12 years - 50 metres years metres Relay metres

8 Maps Swim 1 length of the swim course = 25m Girls & Boys aged between 7 & 8 complete 1 length: Girls & Boys aged between 9 & 12 complete 2 lengths: Girls & Boys aged between 13 & 16 complete 4 lengths The swim course will be one lane rope 25m in distance, the children will swim along the lane rope (25m), if they have finished they will exit the water, if they need to do another lap they will go around the lane rope and swim on the other side. Safety in the water: there will be safety divers, race crew & safety canoeists in the water at all times; they will guide the children around the swim course to make sure they are safe and feel comfortable swimming in open water.

9 Bike Your child/ren must fasten their helmet before taking their cycle off the rack. The bike course is round Dearnford Lake on flat grass. It is posted and tapped all the way round the course. Your child can walk or run to the cycle mount line where they will commence the cycle section of the race (no cycling in the transition area). It is yours or your child s responsibility to count the correct amount of laps on the bike. Parents/ guardians may help them do this. Cycles must be dismounted at the end of the course, a marshal will instruct this. Cycles will be taken by the marshals so the children can continue straight onto the run. Cycles can by collected from transition later. Your child CANNOT compete without a cycle helmet! Bike years/relay - 3k - 3 laps 9-12 years - 2k - 2 laps 7-8 years - 1k - 1 lap

10 Run Run years/relay - 1.5k - 3 laps 9-12 years - 1k - 2 laps 7-8 years - 500m - 1 lap The run is around Dearnford Lake on flat grass. Once your child has completed the required number of laps they turn down the finish alley and through the finish line. It is you or your child s responsibility to count the correct amount of laps on the run. Parents/guardians may help them do this. There is a drinks station during the run course that will be serving High5 sports drink and water. You can purchase Xtenex elasticated laces for a faster and hassle free way of getting shoes on at the UK Triathlon Store either at the event or online. At uktriathlon.co.uk/tristore/xtenex-laces/995-xtenexlaces.html

11 Maps Bike and run Girls & Boys aged between 7 & 8 complete: 1 length of the swim course (25m): 1 lap of the bike course (1km): 1 lap of the run course (500m) Girls & Boys aged between 9 & 12 complete: 2 lengths of the swim course (50m): 2 laps of the bike course (2km): 2 laps of the run course (1km) Girls & Boys aged between 13 & 16 complete: 4 lengths of the swim course (100m): 3 laps of the bike course (3km): 3 laps of the run course (1.5km) The whole of the bike & run course is short grass, it is flat as well as being inside the grounds of Dearnford Lake, making it safe for the children The whole of the bike & run course will be post & taped, making it easy for the children to navigate

12 Relay Swim: 100m Bike: 3 km = 3 laps Run: 1.5 km = 3 laps Each member of the relay team completes one of the three disciplines of the triathlon. At registration a wristband is supplied that is relayed to the finish line. After completing the swim, the swimmer then passes the wristband to the cyclist inside Cycle Transition Area next to where the cycle is racked. The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the band over to the runner where cycles are taken by our marshals. The runner completes the run and hands in the band at the finish line. On completion, each member of the relay team will receive a

13 Additional Information Timing This event is intended for all abilities to complete the challenge of the triathlon and therefore we don t publish results in fastest to slowest order, instead they are published alphabetically. We believe this is important to encourage all children to have a go without the pressure of coming last, or not doing as well as other children. Every child will be a winner of the Shropshire Kids Fun Triathlon. We will also take an overall time for each competitor. Which will be on our website soon after the event. Tips You may assist your child /ren in the Cycle Transition Area. Please follow any instructions that an official may give you. Make sure your child/ren are well hydrated before the event (drink plenty of water). If it is a sunny day apply sunscreen to protect against sunburn. Check that the bike brakes, gears etc. are working correctly. If your child is suffering from any kind of bad chest, cold, sore throat or ear infection we strongly advise they do not take part. If you have any health concerns about your child/ren fitness or ability to take part in this triathlon you must seek advice from your local GP. Medals There is a commemorative 2015 medal for all finishers.

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