SUPERKids Triathlon
Sunday, June 9, 2013
University of Rhode Island
South Kingstown, RI
2013 Races
Running
The Ocean's Run 1/2 Marathon & 5K
The Jamestown Bridge 10K
The Girls on the Run 10K, 5K
and Kids Fun Run
Triathlon
SUPERKids Tri at URI
"Oh My Goddard!" Olympic
& Sprint Tri
Crabman Sprint Tri
"Do It in the Woods" Off-Road Tri
Duathlon
The Rhode Island Duathlon Festival
Kid's Races
SUPERKids Tri at URI
"Do It in the Woods" Splash 'n Dash!
Girls on the Run Kids Fun Run
The Rhode Island Duathlon Festival
Off-Road
The Battle at Burlingame
Mountain Bike Classic
"Do It in the Woods" Off-Road Tri
The Ocean's Run 1/2 Marathon & 5K
The Jamestown Bridge 10K
The Girls on the Run 10K, 5K
and Kids Fun Run
Triathlon
SUPERKids Tri at URI
"Oh My Goddard!" Olympic
& Sprint Tri
Crabman Sprint Tri
"Do It in the Woods" Off-Road Tri
Duathlon
The Rhode Island Duathlon Festival
Kid's Races
SUPERKids Tri at URI
"Do It in the Woods" Splash 'n Dash!
Girls on the Run Kids Fun Run
The Rhode Island Duathlon Festival
Off-Road
The Battle at Burlingame
Mountain Bike Classic
"Do It in the Woods" Off-Road Tri
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2013 SUPERKids Athlete Guide.pdf
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Race Details:
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Site:Tootell Aquatic Center, University of Rhode Island
Start Time: 9:00am
Cost: $40.00
** Length of URI Competitive Pool is 75 Feet
** Length of Bike Loop is 1 Mile
** Each Age Group will have their own run course that's only one loop
The Swim:
This age appropriate swim will take place in the URI Tootel Aquatic Center. We will be utilizing the 8 Lane Competitve Lap Swim Pool. The pool has 8 Lanes and there will be two athletes per lane during the swim.
Each swimmer will complete the assigned number of laps, in their lane, with assistance if necessary, from volunteer swimmers and/or flotation devices. Children 4-5 years old will be given a life jacket. There will be lane lap counters to help participants. One pool lane is 75 Feet. After the swim completion, your child will walk from the pool area to the Transition area, to begin the bike portion of the race. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE TOOTEL AQUATIC CENTER. Space is needed for our timing company, lifeguards and volunteers. Athletes will be seated in the spectator viewing area to watch the entire swim portion of the race.
The Bike: Click here for Bike Course Map
The bike will be on a closed bike course around the URI Commuter Parking Lot. From transition area, athletes will walk their bikes to the entrance of the bike course located in front of the RYAN CENTER at URI. At the beginning of the course, they will mount their bikes and then proceed to follow Weygand Way as it winds past the Recreation Center and through the URI Commuter Lot. Athletes will make a left onto Keaney Drive and head back to the Ryan Center. If necessary, continuing on to complete the loop again. Volunteers will be on the course, counting laps and notifying participants when they have completed the bike portion of the race. After completion, athletes must dismount and and volunteers will take their bikes and place into our “BIKE PIT!” Bikes can be retrieved following the race. This loop is approx 1 mile.
The Run: Click here for Run Course Map
After the bike, athletes will proceed out of transition and follow the run course as it moves from the Recreation Center into the practice fields (behind the Recreation Center) and loops back for a finish in front of the Center! Each age-group will have an individual course to eliminate the need for any lap counting on the run course! The run will have two aid stations with water, for participants. Each loop is age-group appropriate at either ½ mile, 1 mile or 1 ½ mile.
Photos: Capstone Photography www.capstonephoto.com
Post Race Party:
There will be an awards ceremony, as well as bagels, fruit and water for the athletes!
Don’t miss the fun!!
Event Policies:
This race will take place on June 9, 2013, rain or shine, and starts promptly at 9am.
The parent or guardian is responsible for getting the athlete to the event with sufficient time for bike check, transition set-up, and to receive their body markings. The transition area will close approx. 15 minutes prior to the race. Athletes not set-up by this time will not be permitted to participate.
SWIM AIDS
Life jackets will be available as a swim aid or athletes can bring their own life jackets. Lifeguards will be present.
TRAINING WHEELS
Training wheels will be allowed. Due to safety reasons, tricycles are not allowed.
HELMETS
All participants must wear helmets, with chin straps, during the bike portion of the race.
DISQUALIFICATION
Athletes that finish the race but do not complete the total distance of the course (e.g. less than required laps, short-cutting the course) will be disqualified. Unsportsman-like conduct is also grounds for disqualification. Volunteers will be monitoring the course and transition area for infractions. Disqualified athletes will receive a participation medal but will be ineligible for podium awards (e.g. 1st, 2nd, in age group) and will not have their times posted.
AGE LIMITS
The SUPERKids Triathlon is conducted to be a positive experience and no child should be entered that is not going to benefit from the experience. Being asked to perform beyond one’s abilities may not be a positive experience.
RELAYS
There are no relay teams. Only 1 athlete is permitted per race number.
SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETES
Please contact us to access your individual needs. We welcome all children and all efforts will be made to try to meet the needs of our challenged athletes.
REFUNDS Click Here to download the Refund Policy.
No refunds or credits given if the race must be cancelled due to weather.
TRANSITION AREA
Parents and guardians are permitted into transition area for set-up. No parents or guardians are permitted in the transition area once the race has begun. Volunteers will be present to assist the athletes during set-up and the race itself, and to restrict access. Permission to enter to assist an athlete must be granted by the entrance monitor! This is for the safety of our athletes!! Please Do Not Enter Transition Area!
Medical Tent
For the safety of our participants, there will be a medical tent in front of the URI Recreation Center.
Two pediatricians will be prepared and ready for any small scrapes or emergency situations. Local hospital and ambulance companies, as well as the URI and South Kingstown Police will be notified.
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Race Details:
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Site:Tootell Aquatic Center, University of Rhode Island
Start Time: 9:00am
Cost: $40.00
How to Register:
*If you prefer not to register online : Click to download Registration Form - there is a $10.00 processing fee for all mail-in and day of registrations.
Registration is $40.00. Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE! In addition, USAT Membership is required for all participants for insurance purposes. There are no exceptions.
Membership to USA Triathlon is required prior to registration, and NO registration will be accepted without an active USAT membership. Online Registration will close on June 7th.
If you would like more information, please e-mail Kathy Robbins: info@trimomprod.com
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Volunteers: Click here
We love our TRIMOM Volunteers - Earn a complimentary race entry!
Volunteers: Click Here
For interactive Volunteer Map
PLEASE READ OUR ATHLETE GUIDE: CLICK HERE
Packet Pickup and New Registrations:
OPPORTUNITY #1
V
Saturday, June 8th 3-6pm
OPPORTUNITY #2
Tootel Aquatic Center Field
Sunday, June 9th 7:00am - 8:45am
Bring your signed USAT Waiver & Save time! Click here to download.
New Registrations - click here for Registration Form
We hope to see you and your young athlete on June 9, 2013! C V
*If you prefer not to register online : Click to download Registration Form - there is a $10.00 processing fee for all mail-in and day of registrations.
Registration is $40.00. Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE! In addition, USAT Membership is required for all participants for insurance purposes. There are no exceptions.
Membership to USA Triathlon is required prior to registration, and NO registration will be accepted without an active USAT membership. Online Registration will close on June 7th.
If you would like more information, please e-mail Kathy Robbins: info@trimomprod.com
C
Volunteers: Click here
We love our TRIMOM Volunteers - Earn a complimentary race entry!
Volunteers: Click Here
For interactive Volunteer Map
PLEASE READ OUR ATHLETE GUIDE: CLICK HERE
Packet Pickup and New Registrations:
OPPORTUNITY #1
V
Saturday, June 8th 3-6pm
OPPORTUNITY #2
Tootel Aquatic Center Field
Sunday, June 9th 7:00am - 8:45am
Bring your signed USAT Waiver & Save time! Click here to download.
New Registrations - click here for Registration Form
We hope to see you and your young athlete on June 9, 2013! C V
| Age | Swim
|
Bike |
Run |
| 13-15 | 5 lengths of the pool |
4 loops of the course |
1.5 miles |
| 11-12 | 3 lengths of the pool |
3 loops of the course |
1 mile |
| 9-10 | 3 lengths of the pool |
3 loops of the course |
1 mile |
| 7-8 | 1 length of the pool |
1 loop of the course |
.5 mile |
| 5-6 | 1 length of the pool |
1 loop of the course |
.5 mile |
| Under 5 |
1 length of the pool |
1 loop of the course |
.5 mile |
** Length of URI Competitive Pool is 75 Feet
** Length of Bike Loop is 1 Mile
** Each Age Group will have their own run course that's only one loop
The Swim:
This age appropriate swim will take place in the URI Tootel Aquatic Center. We will be utilizing the 8 Lane Competitve Lap Swim Pool. The pool has 8 Lanes and there will be two athletes per lane during the swim.
Each swimmer will complete the assigned number of laps, in their lane, with assistance if necessary, from volunteer swimmers and/or flotation devices. Children 4-5 years old will be given a life jacket. There will be lane lap counters to help participants. One pool lane is 75 Feet. After the swim completion, your child will walk from the pool area to the Transition area, to begin the bike portion of the race. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE TOOTEL AQUATIC CENTER. Space is needed for our timing company, lifeguards and volunteers. Athletes will be seated in the spectator viewing area to watch the entire swim portion of the race.
The Bike: Click here for Bike Course Map
The bike will be on a closed bike course around the URI Commuter Parking Lot. From transition area, athletes will walk their bikes to the entrance of the bike course located in front of the RYAN CENTER at URI. At the beginning of the course, they will mount their bikes and then proceed to follow Weygand Way as it winds past the Recreation Center and through the URI Commuter Lot. Athletes will make a left onto Keaney Drive and head back to the Ryan Center. If necessary, continuing on to complete the loop again. Volunteers will be on the course, counting laps and notifying participants when they have completed the bike portion of the race. After completion, athletes must dismount and and volunteers will take their bikes and place into our “BIKE PIT!” Bikes can be retrieved following the race. This loop is approx 1 mile.
The Run: Click here for Run Course Map
After the bike, athletes will proceed out of transition and follow the run course as it moves from the Recreation Center into the practice fields (behind the Recreation Center) and loops back for a finish in front of the Center! Each age-group will have an individual course to eliminate the need for any lap counting on the run course! The run will have two aid stations with water, for participants. Each loop is age-group appropriate at either ½ mile, 1 mile or 1 ½ mile.
Photos: Capstone Photography www.capstonephoto.com
Post Race Party:
There will be an awards ceremony, as well as bagels, fruit and water for the athletes!
Don’t miss the fun!!
Event Policies:
This race will take place on June 9, 2013, rain or shine, and starts promptly at 9am.
The event format will be a pool swim, a closed course bike and a trail run. This is an opportunity for your young athlete to participate in an enjoyable life-experience through athletics. This is not structured as a highly athletic event. Rather, the objective is to build self-confidence, good health and community spirit through participation. Parents/Spectators are not allowed in the pool area, on the course or in transition at any time, for the safety of all athletes. However, volunteers are always welcome. For more info on becoming a SUPERKids Volunteer, click here.
The parent or guardian is responsible for getting the athlete to the event with sufficient time for bike check, transition set-up, and to receive their body markings. The transition area will close approx. 15 minutes prior to the race. Athletes not set-up by this time will not be permitted to participate.
SWIM AIDS
Life jackets will be available as a swim aid or athletes can bring their own life jackets. Lifeguards will be present.
TRAINING WHEELS
Training wheels will be allowed. Due to safety reasons, tricycles are not allowed.
HELMETS
All participants must wear helmets, with chin straps, during the bike portion of the race.
DISQUALIFICATION
Athletes that finish the race but do not complete the total distance of the course (e.g. less than required laps, short-cutting the course) will be disqualified. Unsportsman-like conduct is also grounds for disqualification. Volunteers will be monitoring the course and transition area for infractions. Disqualified athletes will receive a participation medal but will be ineligible for podium awards (e.g. 1st, 2nd, in age group) and will not have their times posted.
AGE LIMITS
The SUPERKids Triathlon is conducted to be a positive experience and no child should be entered that is not going to benefit from the experience. Being asked to perform beyond one’s abilities may not be a positive experience.
RELAYS
There are no relay teams. Only 1 athlete is permitted per race number.
SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETES
Please contact us to access your individual needs. We welcome all children and all efforts will be made to try to meet the needs of our challenged athletes.
REFUNDS Click Here to download the Refund Policy.
No refunds or credits given if the race must be cancelled due to weather.
TRANSITION AREA
Parents and guardians are permitted into transition area for set-up. No parents or guardians are permitted in the transition area once the race has begun. Volunteers will be present to assist the athletes during set-up and the race itself, and to restrict access. Permission to enter to assist an athlete must be granted by the entrance monitor! This is for the safety of our athletes!! Please Do Not Enter Transition Area!
Medical Tent
For the safety of our participants, there will be a medical tent in front of the URI Recreation Center.
Two pediatricians will be prepared and ready for any small scrapes or emergency situations. Local hospital and ambulance companies, as well as the URI and South Kingstown Police will be notified.
Please read all event instructions, precautions, and policies.
REMEMBER, Above All Else . . . . . . HAVE FUN!
TRANSITION AREA: Click here to view Map
Parents and guardians are permitted into transition for set-up.
No parents or guardians are permitted in the transition area once the race has begun.
Volunteers will be present to assist the athletes during set-up and the race itself, and to restrict access.
Permission to enter too assist an athlete must be granted by the entrance monitor! This is for the safety of our athletes!! Please do not enter transition area!
Medical Tent:
For the safety of our participants, there will be a medical tent located in the grassy area of the Tootell Center. On hand to assist will be 2 pediatricians prepared and ready for any small scrapes or emergency situations.
Local hospital and ambulance companies as well as the URI and South Kingstown Police will be notified of this event.
What is the Transition Area and What Happens There?
In the sport of triathlon the Transition Area is like the hub in the center of a wheel with the swim, bike, and run like wheel spokes. The athlete passes through the Transition Area twice in the event. In the Transition Area the athlete moves from swimming to biking and then from biking to running.
Every athlete has a spot in the Transition Area (by age-group) where his/her bike, helmet, shoes/socks, shirt, shorts, towel and other needed items are located. The triathlon begins at the pool. Following the swim the athlete moves to the Swim In entrance of the Transition Area. The athlete will find his/her spot, and he/she will remove any swim equipment such as goggles, and quickly dry off and put on what is needed for the bike ride. Bathing suit removal is not permitted!
Athletes may put on shorts and a shirt over their bathing suits with their race number pinned on in advance. Some athletes just put on a shirt (with their race number) and ride with bathing suits instead of shorts-over-suits. The athlete takes his/her bike and (walking the bike) exits the Transition Area following the sign that says Bike Out. The bike can not be mounted until the athlete passes the Bike Mount Line, which will be clearly marked. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while the athlete is in contact with the bike, even when dismounted.
After their bike ride the athlete returns to the Bike In entrance of the Transition Area. The athlete must dismount the bike prior to crossing the Bike Dismount Line. Volunteers will take your athlete’s bike once they have dismounted. Bikes will put into our “BIKE Pit’! and can be retrieved by parents following the race. Generally, young athletes ride their bikes in their running shoes so after removing the bike stuff, they are ready for the run. Runners may jog to the Run Out sign in the Transition Area, watching for bikes and other runners. The triathlon finishes at the end of the run near the transition area.
• Bring two towels, one of which should be old. Put the old towel
on the ground beside the bike at your child's location and place his/her race stuff on it. The other towel is for drying after the swim. It is recommended that you have a full water bottle there so your athlete can grab a quick drink before exiting the Transition Area.
• The time spent in the Transition Area counts on the overall time
so it should be as fast as is reasonable, but not so fast that your athlete forgets to put on the helmet or tie his/her shoes. We will have volunteers in the Transition Area to assist athletes so we ask that parents stay out for the safety of the participants.
Parents and guardians are permitted into transition for set-up.
No parents or guardians are permitted in the transition area once the race has begun.
Volunteers will be present to assist the athletes during set-up and the race itself, and to restrict access.
Permission to enter too assist an athlete must be granted by the entrance monitor! This is for the safety of our athletes!! Please do not enter transition area!
Medical Tent:
For the safety of our participants, there will be a medical tent located in the grassy area of the Tootell Center. On hand to assist will be 2 pediatricians prepared and ready for any small scrapes or emergency situations.
Local hospital and ambulance companies as well as the URI and South Kingstown Police will be notified of this event.
What is the Transition Area and What Happens There?
In the sport of triathlon the Transition Area is like the hub in the center of a wheel with the swim, bike, and run like wheel spokes. The athlete passes through the Transition Area twice in the event. In the Transition Area the athlete moves from swimming to biking and then from biking to running.
Every athlete has a spot in the Transition Area (by age-group) where his/her bike, helmet, shoes/socks, shirt, shorts, towel and other needed items are located. The triathlon begins at the pool. Following the swim the athlete moves to the Swim In entrance of the Transition Area. The athlete will find his/her spot, and he/she will remove any swim equipment such as goggles, and quickly dry off and put on what is needed for the bike ride. Bathing suit removal is not permitted!
Athletes may put on shorts and a shirt over their bathing suits with their race number pinned on in advance. Some athletes just put on a shirt (with their race number) and ride with bathing suits instead of shorts-over-suits. The athlete takes his/her bike and (walking the bike) exits the Transition Area following the sign that says Bike Out. The bike can not be mounted until the athlete passes the Bike Mount Line, which will be clearly marked. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while the athlete is in contact with the bike, even when dismounted.
After their bike ride the athlete returns to the Bike In entrance of the Transition Area. The athlete must dismount the bike prior to crossing the Bike Dismount Line. Volunteers will take your athlete’s bike once they have dismounted. Bikes will put into our “BIKE Pit’! and can be retrieved by parents following the race. Generally, young athletes ride their bikes in their running shoes so after removing the bike stuff, they are ready for the run. Runners may jog to the Run Out sign in the Transition Area, watching for bikes and other runners. The triathlon finishes at the end of the run near the transition area.
A few notes on the Transition Area:
• Get to the race early so your young athlete can set up his/her Transition Area location. Look for signs designating the age-group of your athlete. Locations are not reserved but there will be enough for all athletes, they will be grouped by age. The race starts with the oldest and progresses to the youngest. Set-up early and keep clear of the Transition Area when the race is in progress. Please be courteous to our athletes and stay clear of them. • Bring two towels, one of which should be old. Put the old towel
on the ground beside the bike at your child's location and place his/her race stuff on it. The other towel is for drying after the swim. It is recommended that you have a full water bottle there so your athlete can grab a quick drink before exiting the Transition Area.
• The time spent in the Transition Area counts on the overall time
so it should be as fast as is reasonable, but not so fast that your athlete forgets to put on the helmet or tie his/her shoes. We will have volunteers in the Transition Area to assist athletes so we ask that parents stay out for the safety of the participants.
Our staff and volunteers, love SUPERKids and the kids that come out and challenge themselves!! Everyone associated with SUPERKids Triathlon is so excited and anticipates a wonderful event. We're sure you will agree!
