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Welcome to Nicetri Events
Kimbolton Castle Childrens Pool Triathlon
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS THIS RACE WILL NOW BECOME AN AQUATHLON
RACE BRIEF
KIMBOLTON JUNIOR POOL TRIATHLON 2017
Pre Race Brief
Dear Competitor,
DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS THIS RACE WILL NOW BECOME AN AQUATHLON
Welcome to the Kimbolton Junior Triathlon Race Brief. Please take the time to read and understand the following Pre Race Brief. I know you have probably read hundreds of these, but it is important that you understand our requirements and that which are required by the governing bodies.
DETAILS
Kimbolton Junior Pool Triathlon 2017
Date: 23rd July 2017
Distances: Various depending on age category
Venue: Kimbolton School,Kimbolton,Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire,PE28 0EA DIRECTIONS
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 06:30 Car park Opens
- 10:00 Junior Registration Opens
- 11:00 Junior Transition Opens
- 12:15 Junior Registration Closes
- 12:20 Transition Closes
- 12:30 Race Briefs for all ages start
- 13:00 First age group starts
WAVE START TIMES & DISTANCES
*Times may vary slightly, we will only start when we deem it safe to do so. We are not operating an open transition*
| RACE |
AGE GROUP |
DISTANCES |
APPROX START TIMES |
| Tristart |
8 |
50m / 800m / 400m |
1300 hrs (Must Be Racked by 12:20) |
| Tristar 1 |
9 – 10 |
100m / 1.6k / 800m |
1330 hrs (Must Be Racked by 12:20) |
| Tristar 2 |
11 – 12 |
150m / 2.4k / 1.2k |
1400 hrs (Must Be Racked by 12:20) |
| Tristar 3 |
13 – 14 |
200m / 3.2k / 1.6k |
1440 hrs (Must Be Racked by 12:20) |
| Youths |
15 – 16 |
250m / 4k / 2k |
1520 hrs (Must Be Racked by 12:20) |
WEATHER
The weather seems as though it could be kind to you with a dry start with light winds but as with all British weather this is subject to change….
See the predicted forecast HERE
PARKING
This will be at the venue, PE28 0EA with a short walk to transition. On arrival please leave your equipment in your vehicle and register first, this will relieve the congestion of bikes in the registration area. Parking will not be via the main school entrance please follow all carpark signs to the correct allocated areas.
REGISTRATION & TRANSITION ENTRY
Will be open on Sunday from 10 am PE28 OEA. Please beware that there will be a senior race going on when you arrive please be careful not to walk on the course.
Registration will close at 12:15 sharp, you will need to be racked and ready for a pre race brief at 12:30 that will take place within transition. This will be for competitors only (PARENTS IM SORRY, BUT YOU ARE NOT INVITED TO THIS)
Please note: NOTHING WILL BE POSTED TO YOU; Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to register and prepare yourselves (The races will start with or without you).
At registration you will receive a race pack, which should contain the following items:
- 2 x Stickers: one to be attached to your helmet, other to you bike handle bars or seat post, NO stickers attached means you will NOT be allowed in to transition.
- 1 x Race Number: to be attached to your back when biking and to be attached to your front when running- race belts are advisable. If you are not displaying a number you will not be allowed to continue from transition.
- 1 x Timing Chip and Strap: This must be attached to your LEFT ankle, No chip, no time. If you are unsure of how to attach the chip please refer to the instructions at registration.(Please do not lose your chip it will cost you £10 for a replacement)
- Important: BTF Day race licences will need to be purchased at £3 on the day for those who are not members of the BTF. Remember, no licence, no race (this is your insurance).
You will only be allowed into transition if you are wearing your race number as well as your bike and helmet having a corresponding number (all found in your registration pack). Your helmet must be on your head and fastened at the entrance to transition. Officials WILL BE checking that your helmet is correctly fitted, i.e. when fastened you should only be able to get two fingers under the strap. Please ensure it is adjusted correctly before trying to get in, you will be turned away if it’s not correct. Checks will be carried out. CHECK RULE BOOK
CHANGING AND PRE RACE
Please present yourself to the swimming pool entrance 15 minutes prior to your age category start swim time or as advised by the commentator (swim start times are for reference only). Either present yourself ready to swim or to use the changing rooms. Parents will NOT be allowed into the swiming pool building. Children can use the changing facilites BUT must return outside to give you their belongings back to thier parent/guardian. Nothing is to be left in the changing rooms.
SWIM
Children will be allowed in to the swimming pool at their allocated time, event staff will organise them and seat them in time order.
(PARENTS PLEASE DONT QUESTION THE STAFF ABOUT SWIM TIMES. WE WILL ORGANISE THEM FROM ESTIMATED SWIM TIMES THAT YOU ENTERED DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS)
You will swim the correct distance (as above) by going up and down each lane dipping under the lane ropes as you go, eventually finishing at the swim exit. There should be no need to count as we will start you in the correct place to conduct only the right amount of lengths. Don’t worry all will be explained again when your pool side. Tumble turns are allowed. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SWIM “BACKSTROKE” AT OUR EVENTS.
PARENTS UNFORTUNATLEY YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WATCH THE SWIM AS THERE ARE NO VIEWING AREAS ON POOL SIDE.
TRANSITION AND MOUNT (Racks will be numbered in age group order)
From the swim exit run into transition, find your bike, do not touch your bike until you have put you cycle helmet on and fastened it. Run with your bike out of transition via the exit marked with bike out signs. Do not get on your bike until you reach the marked mount line. You mount you bike AFTER the line. Remember at this point your race number should be displayed on your back.
BIKE COURSE: (800m laps)
- Tristarts 8 (1 loop)
- Tristar 1 (2 loops)
- Tristar 2 (3 loops)
- Tristar 3 (4 loops)
- Youths (5 loops)
*There is a lap counter to check if competitors have completed the correct number of laps*
The bike course is on a fully roped grass route This event is a non-drafting race i.e. you cannot take shelter behind or beside another competitor, you will be penalized if reported to be drafting. Please read the new drafting rules HERE
DISMOUNT
Once you have completed the correct number of bike laps you will dismount your bike BEFORE the marked dismount line, run with your bike through entrance marked “BIKE IN”, rack back in the same place you removed it from, you may then remove you helmet. Then run out at the opposite end of transition marked with run out signs.
Ensure your race number is now facing forwards.
RUN (400m laps)
- Tristart 8 (1 loop)
- Tristar 1 (2 loops)
- Tristar 2 (3 loops)
- Tristar 3 (4 loops)
- Youths (5 loops)
Exit the transition following the fully roped grass route. There will be a water station as you lap past transition. As you near the final stages of the run please ensure you go down the finish straight and not on for more laps than needed.
RUN (400m laps)
- Tristart 8 (1 loop)
- Tristar 1 (2 loops)
- Tristar 2 (3 loops)
- Tristar 3 (4 loops)
- Youths (5 loops)
Exit the transition following the fully roped grass route. There will be a water station as you lap past transition. As you near the final stages of the run please ensure you go down the finish straight and not on for more laps than needed.
FINISH
In the competitors village you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.
Prior to leaving the finish area can you please ensure your chip is removed and placed in the bin provided. There will be marshals to assist with this! There will be a TV screen for you to get instant results and splits.
Bike retrieval at the end of each race ONLY if we deem it safe to do so. We will try to feed them out as and when. Be prepared to stay until the end just in case.
PRESENTATION
There will a formal presentation for all race at the end of the day. We will post results as and when we have them. they will also be availabe HERE or our web site live (internet dependant). If you have won you must stay until the presentation. We will not post out any unclaimed prizes.
PRIZES
1st -3rd Male & Female in each race
FINISH
At the finish you will find refreshments and a results tent for you instant print outs.
Finish Photos will be available for free to download from our facebook page, Click HERE. All we ask is that you like our page and share as much as you like. Please leave us reviews as it helps us improve the events we bring to you.
SPECTATORS
PARENTS: There will be a spectator area set up. Please do NOT roam around the event routes. If you enter the race circuits and impede any competitors your child may recieve a time penalty.
You will be able to see your competiotrs at all times from this area.
FIRST AID
Nicetri & Water & safety Medical will be providing first aid cover for the event. If you are injured or witness a fellow competitor getting injured please alert your nearest marshal, who will call for assistance, there are also marshals out on the course that are first aid trained..
HEADPHONES NOT PERMITTED
REFRESHMENTS
Available at registration and after the race.
The race referee’s/directors decision is final. Please refresh yourself with our T&C’s before racing Click HERE
IMPORTANT
Given the time of year and the unpredictable weather please ensure you check our web site www.nicetri.co.uk and your emails prior to the race, We hope nothing changes but we reserve the right to delay, change or even cancel the event at short notice if safety deems it nessasary.
We at Nicetri Events hope you all have a great day and achieve your goals
OTHER UPCOMING RACES
DUATHLONS:
TRIATHLONS:
Company Number:08584032
VAT ID: 199240575
Director: Keith RitchieNicetri Events Ltd
1 Enterprise Court Ambuscade Road
Colmworth Business Park;
Eaton Socon;
St.Neots;
PE19 8YU
We “Nicetri Events “accept no responsibility for any loss or injury however so caused by entering this race, as agreed in your T&C’s you race knowing of the dangers and except full responsibility for your action/s / yourself and that of those around you. You standing on the start line means you have read and understood / accepted the risks as your own and that no liability will be placed on Nicetri Events Ltd.
If you have entered your estimated swim time incorrectly please contact keith@nicetri.co.uk and inform us prior to 19/07/2017 when final lists and starting positions will be published.
This fun and friendly event is suitable for all children aged between eight and sixteen,
It will see them complete a swim, bike and run with the grounds of Kimbolton Castle. The distances are suitable, safe and achievable for all taking part. The event is fully chip timed and all finishers will be presented with a well deserved medal as they cross the finish line.
Distances
*Age as of 31st December 2017*
| Age Category |
Ages |
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
| Tristart8 |
8 only |
50 m |
800m |
400m |
| Tristar 1 |
9 -10 |
100m |
1600m |
800m |
| Tristar 2 |
11 – 12 |
150m |
2400m |
1200m |
| Tristar 3 |
13 – 14 |
200m |
3200m |
1600m |
| Youths |
15 – 16 |
250m |
4000m |
2000m |
Find Us
Routes
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Bike |
Run |
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Swim
To allow this event to run smoothly and safely, only officals and competitors will be allowed on the poolside. Competitors can be escorted to the changing facilities where they will be meet buy a member of our friendly events team who will guide them to their allocated start position. Every competitor will be given their chip before starting their race.
Format is a lane start with each competitor starting approximately 20-30 seconds apart. Once the competitors have completed the first two lengths in lane one they will move to the second lane and so forth through the lanes. There will be NO DIVING INTO THE POOL. Please do not change your start time. We will do our best to keep to your allocated start time, however, where other competitors have underestimated their swim times, this can cause delays. If you need to overtake another competitor during your swim, please follow the normal etiquette of tapping them gently on the foot, and overtaking at the next available end. If you are tapped on the foot by another competitor, please allow them to pass you when you reach the end of that length of the pool.
- Tristart 50m swim (2 Lengths)
- Tristar 1 100m swim (4 Lengths)
- Tristar 2 150m swim (6 Lengths)
- Tristar 3 200m swim (8 Lengths)
- Youths 250m swim (10 Lengths)
Tumble turns are permitted – if you are not doing a tumble turn then just touch the wall at the end of the lane with your hand. Leave the pool with care, it may be slippery, via the emergency exit, into transition.
Bike
On completion of the swim they will run to transition where they can get their bikes and head out onto the bike course. Helmets must be securely fastened before the competitor touches their bike. Competitors will be told when to mount their bikes. The bike loop is on Grass and can be easily seen and is well marked. Competitors are responsible for how many loops they are doing. The route will be clearly signed and well marshalled.
- Tristarts (1 loop)
- Tristar 1 (2 loops)
- Tristar 2 (3 loops)
- Tristar 3 (4 loops)
- Youths (5 loops)
On completion of the bike, competitors enter transition and rack their bike on their allocated racking. Once they have racked their bikes they can remove their helmet, put on their shoes with race number facing forward and exit transition for the run.
Run
The run takes place on the field adjacent to the bike course. The competitors are responsible for how many loops they are doing.
- Tristart (1 loop)
- Tristar 1 (2 loops)
- Tristar 2 (3 loops)
- Tristar 3 (4 loops)
- Youths (5 loops)
Once competitors have completed the correct amount of loops they can run through the finish and collect their well deserved medals.
What Do I Need To Race?
To take part each child/competitor must have the following:
| Equipment Required |
Optional Equipment Required |
| Swimming Trunks / Suit / Trisuit |
T-Shirt |
| Bike |
Race belt |
| Bike Helmet |
Shorts |
| Trainers |
Socks |
| Towel |
Swim hat |
| Goggles |
lock laces |
If you require any childrens equipment please click on the image below
Parking
Parking will be at the venue, please follow all signage and marshals. (200m from transition)
Arrival and Registration
You will collect your race pack at registration on the day of the event. Nothing will be posted prior to the event.
A full race brief / information will be sent out via email once online entries close. (Normally Wednesday prior to the race, Please note we only send to the email address you registered with) The full race brief will be posted on the webpage by the Wednesday prior to the race as well.
Registration will be open from 06:00am – 12.30 am on race day. Please ensure you arrive early to avoid that last minute rush.
Minimum age of competitors
The minimum age to take part is 8 years old as of age on 31st December 2017
Identification
You will be issued with a race number which must be clearly visible on your front or back at all times. You will also be number marked on your hand with a pen. Number belts are allowed, all we ask it that we can see your number at the timing points as a backup to the electronic system.
Transition
The childrens racking will be numbered and in age group order. No helpers or parents will be allowed in to transition, there will be plenty of transition marshals to help them if needed.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules All competitors must comply with BTF rules (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to all races) All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £3 levy for a day licence, this is payable on the day at registration. (This is not included in your entry fee) BTF members must produce their licence at registration or a £3 levy will be charged prior to racing.
British Triathlon Rule Book
Safety
If circumstances deem the course or travel conditions to be unsafe or it falls outside of the BTF guidelines, Nicetri have the right to change/move, or cancel the event at short notice.
Terms and Conditions
Keep Racing Tidy
If you intend on using race nutrition please keep hold of the empty wrappers untill you reach a suitable place to discard it. We would apprieciate if you could either wait until you reach designated water stations or alternately please drop them by race signage or a marshal point so they can be collected during the race clean up.
Chip Timing
Chip Timing Solutions will provide computerised chip timing via an electronic chip system that you attach to your ankle. Please attach the chip to your LEFT ankle and make sure your run over the mats at the various timing points. Your finish time and splits will be available live during the event and after at www.chiptimingsolutions.com
Transition Rules
Security will always be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their I.D. will be allowed in or out of this area. Your race pack will include a race number and 2 smaller labels which are to be attached to your bike and helmet, this must be done prior to entering transition. You must rack your bike in the numbered position. No riding is allowed in the transition area. Your helmet must be fastened on your head at all times whilst you are on your bike or running with your bike through transition.
Race start
Race start times will be from 13:00 pm (TBC in the pre race brief)
Briefing
Race start times will be announced nearer the time (see race brief). Race Briefing will take place at 12:45pm for all.
Prizes
Prizes are both for men and women. One prize per competitor.
Prizes are for 1st-3rd place in each age category
- 1st Male & Female
- 2nd Male & Female
- 3rd male & Female
Accommodation
For local Hotels, B&B’s and Camp sites, see www.st-neots.co.uk
