2002 Grande Prairie
KIDS OF STEEL
Triathlon
Sat. May 18
Enter as an Individual or a Relay Team!
SANCTIONED BY THE ALBERTA TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION
RACE INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2002
Start & Finish: Leisure Centre 11313 105 St.
Time: Check-in, Bodymarking: 6:30am.
Swim Start (1st Heat): 8:00am
RACE PACKAGE PICKUP
* All competitors need to pick up their race packages (race numbers and information) at the mandatory Kids of Steel meeting.
* Mandatory Kids of Steel meeting on Friday, May 17th, at 7:00pm at Avondale School (10226-108 Ave). We will review the course maps and all components of the race day!! Any competitors not represented at this meeting will not be allowed to start the race.
* Bike Check - There is NO mandatory bike check. It is up to each participant to ensure their bike is in safe & proper working order. The bike segment requires an approved ANSI/SNELL/CSA helmet.
ENTRY DEADLINE AND FEE
* All registrations should be in by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 15th. Sorry, NO race day entries.
* The entry fee is $15 per competitor or $25 for two or more entries from the same immediate family. The entry fee must accompany the entry form. No refunds. The waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.
RACE DAY CHECK-IN
*All competitors must check in between 6:30am - 7:45am on Saturday, May 18th at The Leisure Centre. The first swim wave will start at 8:00am sharp. Make sure you fill out your estimated swim time so that you are seeded in the right lane.
* Make sure your bike works properly and you have all your equipment.
POST RACE FESTIVITIES
* Will follow shortly after the race.
CATEGORIES
INDIVIDUAL (BOYS AND GIRLS)
7-8 year olds:
50m Swim, 2km cycle (1 lap), 500m run
9-10 year olds:
100m Swim, 4km cycle (2 laps), 1km run
11-12 year olds:
250m swim, 8km cycle (4 laps), 2km run
13-14 year olds:300m swim, 8km cycle (4 laps), 3km run
RELAY (3 PERSON TEAMS - BOYS AND GIRLS)
7-10 year olds:
100m Swim, 4km cycle (2 laps), 1km run
11-14 year olds:
300m swim, 8km cycle (4 laps), 3km run
** All ages as of January 1st/2002
RULES AND REGULATIONS
- The race is sanctioned by the Alberta Triathlon Association.
- ANSI/SNELL/CSA approved helmets are mandatory on the bike segment.
- Competitors must be able to swim their distance without assistance (minimum swim level AquaQuest Level 3)
- Use caution at all times - especially on the cycle course.
Race Director: Joe Radench 780-831-2977(H) 780-538-0432(W)
Asst. Race Director: Rhonda Howard 780-831-2977
* If you would like to help at the race, please contact Joe.
* Any questions? We want to help as much as possible to make this race a great experience for you!
SWIM COURSE
Swim at the Leisure Centre pool (1 length = 25 metres)
BIKE COURSE
Cycle around the residential area of Avondale and end back at The Leisure Centre.
RUN COURSE
Run on the bike trail beside the Highway 40 Bypass.
Mail entry form to:
Grande Prairie Triathlon
7305 99 ST
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 4Y1OR
Drop off entry form at The Leisure Centre or Ernie's Sports Experts (11515 100 St.)
OR
Fax entry form(s) to 780-538-0093
OR
E-mail the registration info to:
jradench@city.grande-prairie.ab.ca
A cheque or money order must accompany this entry form and
be made payable to Grande Prairie Triathlon no later than
5:00pm Wed, May 15th.
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