PureKids Triathlon Series 2024 powered by Subway

2024 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 2024 PureKids 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.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• All registration is online through https://raceroster.com/events/2024/87377/purekids-triathlon-series-powered-by-subway

• Athlete t-shirts are based on the size selected when you register. Registrations after July 9, 2024 cannot be guaranteed a specific size. Please register early to avoid disappointment!

• All registrations are non-refundable after the purchase is complete.
  
  
  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.

• There are NO rain dates and NO refunds if the race is modified or cancelled due to weather.
  
  

• RACE KIT PICKUP:
  Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 11:00am-2:00pm
  

• Location: Adventure Bay Family Water Park, 401 Pitt Street West, Windsor, ON N9A 0B2

• We encourage all athletes to pick up their race kits on Saturday – this makes race day hassle and stress-free!
  
  Race day kit pick up will be available on race day from 6:30am-8:15am on site in the Lobby of the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre.
  
  

RACE DAY:
All athletes must be on site by 7:45 am to allow our event to begin on schedule

• *** Parking will only be allowed in the municipal lots on the corner of Bruce Avenue and University Avenue West or at the Caron Avenue municipal lot.

  *** Please refer to our event map – parking volunteers will direct you into this parking lot.
  
  
  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. A properly fitted bicycle helmet with functioning chin strap is required.
  

• Swim suit, goggles (optional), running shoes (no sandals or Crocs), shorts and shirt, water bottle, hat, towels and sunscreen.
  
  

  SWIM - SPONSORED BY ADVENTURE BAY FAMILY WATER PARK:
  The swim takes place in the 10-lane 25metre Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre Pool.

• Lifeguards will be on deck at all times.

• There will be a maximum of 20 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. We will supply the life jackets.

• 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.

• 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 volunteers and Lifeguards will be on the pool deck at all times.

• Spectators - seating is available in the pool grandstands. No spectators will be allowed on the pool deck.
  
  

  TRANSITION AREA - 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 not allowed in the transition area during the race (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.

  • NO HELMET = NO RACE

  • NO SHIRT = NO RACE (Torsos = chest and stomach must be covered during the bike and run (female and male)

• 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 - SPONSORED BY CYCLE CULTURE:

• 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.
  

• 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. Older age groups will do multiple loops to complete their respective distance.

• Clipless pedals are permitted, cage pedals are not permitted, aerobars are not permitted

• *** The bike course is a vehicle free 1K loop on Riverside Drive West between Bruce Avenue and Ouellette Avenue that is closed to all traffic. 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!

• 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.

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  RUN COURSE - SPONSORED BY THE RUNNING FACTORY & THE BLUE HERON BLAZERS RUNNING CLUB:
  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 out and back loop on Bruce Avenue (closed to all traffic).

  There will be multiple volunteers, officials and emergency personnel on site. 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.

• 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.
  

• 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 - SPONSORED BY THE WFCU CREDIT UNION:
  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. Post race snacks are for athletes only.

• 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.

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