Okanagan
Sunday, July 22, 2012
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre
Kelowna, BC
Race Kit Pickup
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Location: Conference room, H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, 4075 Gordon Drive
Kit pick up time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Participants will receive a race kit with a TRi KiDS t-shirt, race number and much more.
Race kits must be picked up on Saturday, July 21st between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Race kits will not be available for pick up before 10:00 am. Those coming for the orientation session at 9:30 am are invited to pick up their kits after the orientation session.
Out of town participants are encouraged to pick up their kits on Saturday. The excitement of the event begins at race kit pick-up and the orientation sessions are very important. We will not be mailing kits out.
Orientation Sessions
Orientation sessions are approximately 45 minutes in length and include a full course tour.
Times: 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm
Note: The busiest time at race kit pick up is just prior to an orientation. Please plan accordingly.
We strongly encourage all parents/guardians and athletes to attend an orientation session.
Venue Information
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre is located at 4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna BC.
Race Day
Review and/or print off the RACE DAY CHECKLIST.
The first wave will start at 9:00 am with the youngest athletes in the water. Start times for all ages will be posted at race kit pick up.
The event will run rain or shine.
Course Description
Click here to link to the sample distance chart. Please note that age group distances will vary slightly at each race venue.
Swim
The swim takes place in an indoor 25m pool and lifeguards will be on deck at all times. Athletes will swim 2 per lane. There will be a maximum of 12 athletes per wave. One parent or guardian must accompany participants of the 3-5 age group in the water and on foot for the bike and run.
All athletes are welcome to use water wings or a life jacket (if desired). Life jackets will be supplied. Flutter boards or flippers are not permitted. It is expected that athletes 6 years of age and older will not require assistance from a parent however special arrangements can be made. There will be plenty of volunteers on hand to assist at any point during the race. Contact us with special requests or for specific details on the swim.
Bike
The bike course will be completed on traffic free roads around the grounds of the H2O Fitness Centre.
Run
Athletes will run within the grounds and on grass. This is a very spectator friendly run course. There will be one water station on the run course for all age groups.
Equipment Notes
Equipment required to participate in all TRi KiDS Triathlon races include: bicycle (road bike or mountain bike) or tricycle, CSA approved bike helmet with chin strap, swim suit, goggles, running shoes, shorts and shirt (your cool new TRi KiDS TRIATHLON SERIES shirt!), water bottle, hat and towels, sunscreen, your race number – pinned to the front of the shirt you will be riding and running in.
Bike Inspection 
In order to avoid disappointment on race day we strongly recommend that you take your bike in for a pre-race bike inspection the week before the race. Technical problems can easily be avoided.
Cyclepath Kelowna, located at 2169 Springfield Road in Kelowna, is our exclusive 'pre-race bike inspection' shop. Drop in or give them a call at 250-868-0122 to make sure your bike is in racing condition! Have a look at their website at www.cyclepathkelowna.com for stores hours and directions. Be sure to tell them you're a TRi KiDS participant!
We strongly recommend that you take your bike in for a pre-race bike inspection the week before the race. Technical problems can easily be avoided. Bike inspection is not mandatory.
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