Race Date : Sunday July 16th 2023
Location:
WFCU Centre
8787 McHugh Street
Windsor, ON N8S 0A1
The WFCU Centre is a fantastic location which allows us to provide a safe, closed course (no vehicle traffic) for our participants.
2023 Info:
Each child that is entered in the PureKids Triathlon series Powered by Subway -Adventure Bay Triathlon is awarded a Finisher Medal, T-Shirt, Bathing Cap, FREE Adventure Bay Pass and so much more!!!
Finish times will be posted alphabetical order and by age groups on chiptimeresults.com.
For more details and to register go to www.raceroster.com register your child under race ID. Number 73502
click the link to register: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73502/purekids-triathlon-series-powered-by-subway
Registration:
Please note, there is NO New registration day of race, you must registered at raceroster.com before closing date.
Registration open April 1st 2023 - July 14th, 2023
ChipTime Results will be on site early to ensure accurate record of all finishing times.
Mission:
Our mission each race year is to raise important funds for our charity of choice. We are excited to announce This years charity will be Special Olympics!
Special Olympics Ontario is dedicated to enriching the lives of Ontarians with an intellectual disability through sport.
For over 50 years, Special Olympics has grown from a modest program serving local athletes to become the world's largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Special Olympics Ontario has optimized the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through sport to improve the well-being of individuals with an intellectual disability. We continue to improve and expand the quality, opportunity and accessibility of sport to individuals with an intellectual disability. Along with this, we strive to improve upon both the awareness and support of the community in regards to Special Olympics Ontario
Your additional donations for this amazing charity are greatly appreciated!
WE WANT TO EXTEND A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO John McKibbon
For the past 32 years Windsor's John McKibbon has dedicated his time and energy to promote triathlons for children and adults in the Windsor-Essex community.
He joked that the reason he was still involved is that no one else wanted to take over the reigns, but you could always tell from his smile the real reason was his love of the sport.
“What’s great about triathlons is any child can do it,” he said. “All they need is a bike, a pair of shoes and a pair of goggles.”
The PureKids Triathlon Series Windsor 2023 Race will continue John’s legacy even though he has recently retired from “the triathlon business”. John, we thank you and we honour you for your many years of dedication and service in the planning of these memorable community events.!
Race Weekend Registration
Sunday morning at The WFCU Centre July 16th 2023
Adventure Bay Registration Info
- Registration closes on July 14th 2023 on raceroster.com
- Saturday July 15th WFCU Centre Packet Pickup 11am-2pm (community doors)
- Sunday Packet Pick Up-Event Site – WFCU Centre – 6:30-8:15 AM
- No registration day of the event
- Transition Area Closes at 8:15 AM for all age groups
- Child must be set up in transition and race ready by 8:15 am
- Mandatory equipment - Bike, Helmet, Running shoes and Swimsuit
In the 3-5 age group a child can receive help from one parent or adult during their event
Questions please contact us by email at purekidstriwindsor@gmail.com
2023 Pure Kids Triathlon Series powered by Subway - Windsor Race Details and Rules for Safety
Pre-Race Communication and Information:
Please review this Guide as it contains very important information and will address as many questions as possible regarding the Windsor event in The 2023 Pure Kids Triathlon Series powered by Subway. If you need further details or have a different question, please contact us through our race email at purekidstriwindsor@gmail.com.
Registration:
All registration is online through https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73502/purekids-triathlon- series-powered-by-subway
Online registration will close if the race reaches maximum capacity, or on Friday, July 14 at 7:00pm.
There is no race day registration.
Athlete t-shirts are based on “first come, first served”. We will try our very best to have enough
sizes on hand to satisfy all our athletes.
All registrations are non-refundable after the purchase is complete.
If your athlete is unable to participate, you can request to have your entry deferred to the
Windsor event in The 2024 Pure Kids Triathlon Series powered by Subway.
Weather:
Weather is an uncontrollable factor and every effort will be made to proceed with a safe event.
If one portion of the event is cancelled, the other two portions will take place; details will be
shared on the day of the event.
This event is held outdoors, rain or shine. In the case of lightning, the race will be delayed or
stopped immediately if in progress. The race will not resume until 30 minutes after the last
incidence of lightning.
If the road conditions are unsafe due to rain, the bike portion of the event will be cancelled and
a swim-run event will take place.
Air quality will be monitored through the Environment Canada Air Quality Index. The
Organizing Committee will review this data in respect to the safety of the event on event day.
There are NO rain dates and NO refunds if the race is modified or cancelled due to weather.
Race Kit Pickup:
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Location: WFCU Centre, 8787 McHugh Street, Windsor, ON N8S 0A1.
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm.
We encourage all athletes to pick up their race kits on Saturday – this makes race day hassle
and stress-free, plus you have a better chance of getting your t-shirt size.
Race day kit pick up will be available on race day from 6:30am-8:15am on site at the WFCU Centre.
Race Day:
Race day kit pick up will be available on race day from 6:30am-8:15am on site at the WFCU Centre
All athletes must be on site by 8:00am to allow our event to begin on schedule
Parking will only be allowed at the north end of the WFCU; all vehicles must park in this area.
Please refer to our event map – parking volunteers will direct you into this parking lot.
The event will run rain or shine.
Equipment Required for the Race:
Your athlete needs a pedal bicycle (road bike or mountain bike) or tricycle. Training wheels are permitted in any age group.
Scooters are not permitted.
A properly fitted bicycle helmet with functioning chin strap is required.
All helmets must comply with either CPSC or CSA standards as indicated by a label inside the
helmet.
Swim suit, goggles (optional), running shoes (no sandals or Crocs), shorts and shirt, water bottle, hat, towels and sunscreen.
The swim takes place in the 6-lane 25 metre WFCU Pool.
Lifeguards will be on deck at all times.
There will be a maximum of 12 athletes per wave (a group that athletes are placed in
according to their age). Athletes will swim 2 per lane.
The swim will start in the water (no diving or jumping)
One parent or guardian (16 years+) must accompany athletes in the 3-5 age group in the water
(swim takes place in the shallow end only for this age group and on foot for the bike and run.
Athletes 3-5 years may use water wings, puddle jumpers or a life jacket.
Life jackets are offered so athletes feel 100% comfortable swimming. The life jacket is not
intended as an aid for non-swimmers.
It is not a requirement for athletes to continuously swim their designated distance; resting by using the lane ropes or side walls is permitted and encouraged as needed.
Life jackets will be permitted for any athlete regardless of age and will be handed out on the pool deck. We will supply the life jackets.
Flutter boards, water noodles, fins, or other floatation devices are not allowed.
Athletes are responsible for counting their own laps; our volunteers will assist.
Athletes may use any stroke in the swim that they are comfortable with.
Our Swim Crew, volunteers, life guards will be on the pool deck at all times.
Spectators: due to limited space, spectators will be able to view from the back end only of our pool deck.
TRANSITION AREA as sponsored by the St. Clair College Alumni Association:
The transition area in a triathlon is the section of the course that is set out to hold your bikes and equipment for the 3 stages (swimming, cycling, and running) of the race. You will use this twice; once to change from your swim to your bike, and the second time from your bike to your run.
Athletes will place (rack) their bikes, helmet on the designated rack, with their gear placed under their bike.
Bike racks will be marked with AGE GROUP signs which are the same colour as the race bib.
Athletes enter the transition area, after their swim, walking or running down the swim chute
path. Volunteers will assist athletes throughout their transition from swimming to biking.
Athletes in the 3-5 age group will have a separate transition area. One parent (wearing a VIP
race bib) will be allowed to assist their athlete in transition for this age group.
After the swim, athletes should dry off with their towel and put on shorts and a shirt over their
bathing suit with their race number already pinned on.
Parents are allowed in transition to help set up their athlete(s) gear before the race. During the
race, parents are not allowed in the transition area (except in the case of a parent
accompanying their 3-5 year old athlete).
Parents are not permitted to participate with their athlete and will not be allowed to pace or
guide their athlete on the bike and/or run course. We encourage you to watch from designated spectator areas and enjoy the experience while loudly cheering on both your athlete and others racing!
Bike helmets must be on and the chin strap buckled at all times while the athlete is in contact with their bike.
Please wait until the race is completely over before removing belongings from the transition area. Our live race day host will announce when the transition area is open to the public.
BIKE COURSE as sponsored by Cycle Culture:
A properly fitted bicycle helmet with functioning chin strap is required.
All helmets must comply with either CPSC or CSA standards as indicated by a label inside the
helmet.
Bike helmets must be on and the chin strap buckled at all times while the athlete is in contact with their bike.
NO HELMET = NO RACE
NO SHIRT = NO RACE (Torsos = chest and stomach must be covered during the bike and run
(female and male).
Our volunteers will direct athletes to the exit of the transition area.
Athletes can walk or run with their bike to the “ON MY BIKE” sign where our volunteers will
have you mount up for your ride. No riding bikes in the transition area.
Failure to follow the directions of race officials, the use of profanity (athletes and parents) and putting the safety of other athletes at risk will not be tolerated.
Please make sure your athlete(s) understand the bike looping process. The number of required bike loops will be marked on their hand with permanent marker to assist them through the
race. EG. B4 = 4 loops on the bike. Cage pedals are not permitted at any age for safety.
Clipless pedals are permitted for any age.
Aerobars are not permitted for this race due to the technical nature of the bike course.
The bike course is a vehicle free 1.2K loop on the road around the perimeter of the WFCU
Centre. There will be multiple volunteers, officials and emergency personnel on site.
The road is paved and very flat with a few turns; just like the Grand Prix!
Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.
As there could be many bikes on the course at one time, volunteers will do their best to count
loops and indicate when athletes are on their final loop. Ultimately, it is your athlete’s responsibility to count their bike loops.
Run Course sponsored by The Running Factory:
Athletes will be directed to the “OFF MY BIKE” sign where our volunteers will have you dismount from your ride.
Athletes can walk or run with their bike back into the transition area. No riding bikes in the transition area.
Athletes can remove all their bike gear, store it beside their bike, and put on their running gear.
Race numbers must now be visible on the front of the athlete’s torso to allow our volunteers to
direct athletes to the proper number of run loops.
The run course is a vehicle free 500m rectangular loop in the parking lot of the WFCU Centre.
There will be multiple volunteers, officials and emergency personnel on site.
The parking lot is paved and very flat.
Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.
There will be 1 water station set up for all age groups; older age groups will pass the water
station several times.
Please make sure your athlete(s) understand the run loop process. The number of required run
loops will be marked on their hand with permanent marker to assist them through the race. EG.
R2 = 2 loops on the run.
As there could be many runners on the run at one time, volunteers will do their best to count
loops and indicate when athletes are on their final loop. Ultimately, it is your athlete’s responsibility to count their run loops.
Length & Loop Counting
Be sure your athlete knows how many LENGTHS in the pool and LOOPS of the bike and run course they are required to complete.
It is the responsibility of the athlete to keep track of the required loops.
The number of lengths of the pool will be reviewed with each wave before starting.
The number of bike and run loops will be marked on each athlete’s left hand with permanent
marker.
We will take this opportunity to remind athletes and parents that this is a non-competitive event
series and we are not disqualifying, holding back, or adjusting times for any participant who does not completed the required distance. Results will be posted in alphabetical order and not in finishing order.
We will not be awarding age group prizes for this event.
Bike Inspection:
We recommend that you take your bikes in for a pre-race bike inspection the week before the race.
Inspections at a bike shop will include checks on brakes, steering, inflation pressure, tire condition, chain, and pedals.
On the day of the race, bike techs from Cycle Culture will be on hand to assist with last minute repairs, etc.
Post-Race Hospitality as sponsored by Team Andrew J. Smith Deerbrook Realty:
Please wait until the race is completely over before removing belongings from the transition area. Our live race day host will announce when the transition area is open to the public.
Athletes are welcome to enjoy all the post-race refreshments in our hospitality area after they have completed their race including sandwiches from Subway, assorted items from Tim Hortons, water, juice and snacks.
We will not have post-race food available for purchase for spectators; please bring your own water and snacks as needed.
A variety of draw prizes from some of our great sponsors will be pre-selected for each age group and posted for your convenience.
Lost and found items are gathered and left at the race site. The organizers are not responsible for items left at the race.
Finishing times will be posted on the link https://chiptimeresults.com/race-results/ within hours of race completion. You will also be able to access results live at the finish line with your phone.
There are no age group awards for this event. The finishing time of each athlete will be posted in alphabetical order and not in order of completion time within each age group as we encourage and celebrate participation.
THANK YOU to our incredible Sponsors!
Pure Flavor
Adventure Bay Family Water Park
The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation
The WFCU Credit Union
The St. Clair College Alumni Association
Team Andrew J. Smith Deerbrook Realty
Riverside Physiotherapy
Subway
John Max Sports and Wings & Zap Zone Windsor
Cycle Culture
The Running Factory
Tim Hortons
Pursuit Restorative Therapy Centre
Running Count
Questions please contact us by email at purekidstriwindsor@gmail.com
Registration fees
3-5 age group Triathlon Closed
10 m swim 100m Bike 50 m Run
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$45.00
6-7 age group Triathlon Closed
20 m Swim 1km Bike 200 m Run
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$48.00
8-9 age group Triathlon Closed
50 m Swim 5 km Bike 1 km Run
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$48.00
10-11 age group Triathlon Closed
100 m Swim 10 km Bike 1 km Run
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$48.00
12-13 age group Triathlon Closed
150 m Swim 10 km Bike 2 km Run
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$48.00
Contact information
- Event contact
- Dave Orshinsky and Laura Ryan
- Website
- Visit website