Visit - USA Triathlon for all rules and regs. Two notes: You MUST be a USAT member to participate and you will race your age as of 12/31/2010
Location: The pristine backdrop of Franklin Park will be the background of you running through the finish line.
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Distances: (scroll down)
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Date: 11 September, 2010 / 8:30 am start Every participant including the Run Trike Runners must register. The price is still only $25 per athlete. |
Contact us with questions or Volunteering for this event: info@locoracing.org Status: Closing 04 Sept, 2010 Register HERE
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| DESCRIPTION |
| Packet Pick Up and MANDATORY bike check with helmet fitting
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be available at: Bicycle Outfitters - 3pm - 7pm on Friday the 10th of September 34D- Catoctin Circle, SE
A second satellite pick up at: Riptide Swim and Tri Times: 3pm - 6pm on Friday the 10th of September Volunteers – If you wish to volunteer for this event please use the Volunteer tab on top and we will be in touch. We are looking for responsible people to help out with this event. The enthusiastic volunteers will receive a t-shirt, food, and goodies for their efforts. Revised Bike Course: We are pleased to announce that the hairpin turn has been changed. Athletes or the athlete parents are responsible for counting the completed laps Course Description - Kids
Tri the Valley will kick off at 8:30 am with Wave 1 (ages 6 and 7), Wave 2
(ages 8 and 9), Wave 3 (ages 10, 11, and 12), and finally Wave 4 (ages 13, 14
and 15). Wave
1 – Ages 6 and 7 will start the swim portion with a single length of 25 yards
and every athlete will have 15 seconds between athletes, followed by a 1 mile cycle and a 1/4 mile
run. Wave 2 – Ages 8 and 9 will swim 50 yards by going the length and
return on the opposite side of the lane with 15 seconds between athlete, 1 1/2 mile cycle, and strong a 1/4
mile run finish. Wave 3 – Ages 10, 11, and 12 will snake swim for 100 yards with 15
seconds between athlete, cycle 2 miles, and then run 1/2 mile. Wave 4 – Ages 13, 14, and 15 will snake swim a 150 yard swim with
15 seconds between athlete, do a quick 2 mile cycle, and run 3/4 mile cross-country around the pool.
All
distances are subject to change and are approximate. For the non swimmers there will be a Duathlon set up
similar to the Triathlon. We will have a cross country run instead of the swim portion. Wave 1-
6 and 7 - will be a 1/10 mile run, 1 mile cycle, and finish with a 1/4 mile
run. Wave 2 -
8 and 9- will be a 1/4 mile run, 1 ½ mile cycle and a 1/4 mile run. Not to forget the little ones, we will have a Run Trike Run! Open to ages 3, 4, and 5 who want to do what the elder sibling is doing or just wants to get active in a safe environment. This will be a run through a closed rectangle and then trike around the perimeter of the rectangle and finish with a run back through the rectangle to end where they started. We had a successful run at this last year and will continue it.. **If
you are unable to attend packet pick-up please email info@LoCoRacing.org. No “Refunds” or “Transfers” will be accepted All athletes will receive a t-shirt from Reston Shirt and Graphics and a finisher’s medal. Absolutely “NO”
registration or packet-pickup on race day! Each athlete MUST show valid I.D.
(drivers license) and USAT card . If you forgot your ID or membership card don’t hate us as
you drive back to get it. The athlete
must pick up the packet in PERSON due to insurance liability concerns. NO EXCEPTIONS! Food and
refreshments will be available for the athletes and lots more available at Race Numbers – In your race packet you
will have three race numbers that you must have in the appropriate places in
order to participate in the event. Run Number – This is the largest
number in the packet. You must have this
facing front during the bike and run portion of the event. If you use a race belt great if not safety
pins work. Helmet Number – The smallest number
is a peel and stick number to be stuck to the front of the helmet. Body Marking – This will be completed
by the LoCo
Racing
Staff the morning of the event upon arrival. Transition Area – The TA is a secure
place for various reasons. Safety is a
major concern and for this you must walk your bike out of and into the TA. Please watch for other athletes entering and
exiting the TA. Swim Start – Each wave has different
distances. Wave 1 will start and
complete one length of the pool, exit the pool and walk out of the pool area
and head to transition. Wave 2 will be
one lap where the athlete will swim on the right side of lane 1 and touch the
opposite wall and return on the left side of the same lane. Wave 3 and 4 will be a snake swim where the
athlete will swim on the right side of lane one touch the opposite wall and
return on the left side of the same lane then go under the rope into the next
lane to the left and repeat the process until the distance is completed. They will then exit the pool and walk out of
the pool area then head to transition. Dropping Out – If you must drop out of the event it is imperative to inform a LoCo Racing volunteer.
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| EVENT NEWS |
| The bike course has been changed. Choose Hybrid view on the map. Athletes or the athlete parents are responsible for counting the completed laps |
| PACKET PICK UP |
| Packet Pick Up and MANDATORY bike check with helmet fitting
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be available at: Bicycle Outfitters Suite 101 Heritage Village Plaza Gainesville, VA 20155 Riptide Swim and Tri 703-753-5111 From 3 pm - 6 pm The Kids Tri the Valley will need to bring their bicycles and helmets as well as their Annual Membership to USAT (more info at USAT The bicycle will go through a safety inspection issued by the staff at Bicycle Outfitters/Riptide and if it does not pass, you will need to take the actions recommended by the staff at Bicycle Outfitters/Riptide. We do not want to have an unsafe cycle on the course. The helmet fit will also be help at Bicycle Outfitters/Riptide. We want to make sure all safety precautions are taken for the young athletes. |
| PRICING |
| $25 per child before 31 July and $35. for late registration and you must become an annual member of USA Triathlon for only $5. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Course Maps |