PureKids Triathlon Windsor Powered by Subway

2027 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 2027 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/2027/166114/purekids-triathlon-windsor-powered-by-subway

• Online registration will close early if the race reaches maximum capacity, or on Thursday, July 8, 2027 at 10:00pm. All registrations are non-refundable.

• 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.

• If your athlete is unable to participate, you can request to have your entry deferred to the Windsor event in The 2028 Pure Kids Triathlon Series.

  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 10, 2027.

• 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:

• Race day kit pick up will be available on race day from 6:30 am-7:45 am on site at the WFCU Centre

• All athletes must be on site by 7:30 am and ready to race by 7:45 am to allow our event to begin on schedule at 8:30 am .

• Please prepare for a hot day (July weather can be very warm). There is limited shade on the race site; bring a sun umbrella, or any items that can provide your athlete and spectators with some shade relief.

• 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.

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  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.
  

• 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.

• 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. Athletes 3-5 years may use water wings, puddle jumpers or a life jacket. Swim will take place in the shallow end of the pool for the smaller age groups.

• Life jackets are offered so athletes feel 100% comfortable swimming. The life jacket is not intended as an aid for non-swimmers. 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.

• 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 if needed. Athletes may use any stroke in the swim that they are comfortable with.

• Athletes are responsible for counting their own laps

• Spectators: due to limited space, spectators will be able to view from the back end of our pool deck.

  TRANSITION AREA (SPONSORED BY FRIEDL DENTISTRY AND MORRICE TRANSPORTATION):

• 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 the 3-5 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. Parents are not allowed in the Transition Area during the race (except in the 3-5 year old age group)

• 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. Our live race day host will announce when the transition area is open to the public.

  BIKE COURSE (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. Example B4 = 4 loops on the bike.

• Cage pedals are not permitted at any age for safety. Aerobars are not permitted.

• Clipless pedals are permitted for any age.

• 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. The run course is paved and very flat.

  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. Example: 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.

• BIKE INSPECTION (CYCLE CULTURE):

• 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, staff from Cycle Culture bike shop will be on hand to assist with last minute repairs before the race begins. Thank you!

  POST-RACE HOSPITALITY (SPONSORED BY TIM HORTONS AND SUBWAY):

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Questions please contact us by email at purekidstriwindsor@gmail.com