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Important Update:

It was great to see a lot of you last year and we thank you for showing support in your son/daughter's interest in our triathlon.


 * Times subject to change:**

ALL K-2 PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK IN AND SET UP YOUR TRANSITION AREA STALL BETWEEN 7:00AM AND 8:00AM REGARDLESS OF //YOUR// START TIME. THE TRANSITION AREA WILL BE CLOSED AT 8:00AM

ALL 3-4 PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK IN AND SET UP YOUR TRANSITION AREA STALL BETWEEN 10:00AM AND 11:00AM REGARDLESS OF //YOUR// START TIME. THE TRANSITION AREA WILL BE CLOSED AT 11:00AM

ALL 5-6 PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK IN AND SET UP YOUR TRANSITION AREA STALL BETWEEN 1:00PM AND 2:00PM REGARDLESS OF //YOUR// START TIME. THE TRANSITION AREA WILL BE CLOSED AT 2:00PM

PLEASE BE ON TIME!

ATHLETES ARE TO REPORT TO THE GYMNASIUM 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR DESIGNATED START TIME AS LISTED ON YOUR CARD.

If you require further explanation on this issue, please email your school's P.E. Teacher. We apologize for any confusion this causes.

Race Info: North Penn IRON Knights

Elementary Triathlon

Saturday June 8th, 2013 at North Penn High School


 * Rain or shine**


 * //Times//**: Grades K,1,2………. First start time - 8 AM

Grades 3 and 4…….First start time - 11 AM

Grades 5 and 6…….First start time - 2 PM

*Report to NPHS gym at least ½ hour prior to your designated start time.……

*The transition area opens 1 hour prior to the first start time and closes promptly at the first starting time.

Supervision:

*All participants must have a parent present at the race

*Only K, 1 and 2 participants will be allowed one parent helper in the bike transition area

*Helmets are a must and state law requires helmets to be worn anytime a child is on a bike

*Sneakers must be worn for bicycling and running

*Parents are present to cheer their child on and not to give them a competitive advantage

Check-in Procedures Prior to Event:

*All participants are required to pick up their race bibs/t-shirt/giveaways/info packet at the

Penndale Gymnasium on TBA. Locate your table by last name.

There are approximately TBA racers in each division and 10 racers starting at a time. Racers will be given

a designated start time/ window for the race. Some racers may have a start time up to 1 ½ hours after the

first start time. The timing company will calculate the times evenly so it is the same for all racers.

Race Day Check in:

*Check in will be located in the parking lot outside the pool area

*Report to check in 1 hour prior to the first start time of your age group as listed above. You will get your arm

and leg marked.

*At this time you may place your equipment in the transition area (bike, helmet, sunglasses,

sneakers, towel, etc.). There will not be a bike or helmet inspection. You are responsible to make sure

your bike is safe to compete. You will not be allowed in the transition area until you have checked in.

SWIMMING:


 * Participants must report to the gym at least 30 minutes before their designated race times.


 * Swimmers will be organized first in the gym, then in the pool stands by the order they will start (determined

By race organizers)


 * Parents will be allowed in the pool area to view participants but will be sectioned off from racers.


 * Goggles, kickboards and swim caps are optional.


 * Parents and racers will exit the pool area using different doors.


 * Swimmers will be called down to the pool in groups, enter the pool, hang on the wall and await a start

signal from race officials. Racers will swim straight across to the other side. Each racer will need to touch the

wall on the other side of the pool with his/her hand.


 * K, 1 and 2 will do one lap. Grades 3 and 4 will do 3 laps. Grades 5 and 6 will do 5 laps.


 * All racers will exit on the opposite side of the pool from the stands.


 * Parents must exit the pool from the doors located next to the stands. They will not be permitted down on

the pool deck.


 * Stress to your athlete to be careful when exiting the pool in bare feet. Running will not be permitted from

the pool to the transition area.

TRANSITION AREA:


 * Each racer will have his/her own area marked with their race number by race officials.


 * K,1,2 will have their corral in the grass area outside the pool (subject to change).


 * Grades 3,4,5,6 will have theirs in the parking lot.


 * K,1 and 2 may have one parent assist with getting on clothing, sneakers and helmets.


 * You will need to pin your race bib on the front of your t-shirt PRIOR to the event. This is the shirt you will wear

when riding your bike.


 * You may not mount your bike until you out of the transition area.


 * PRE-RACE CHECKLIST FOR TRANSITION AREA:

1. Bike and helmet labeled with your last name

2. 2 towels-one to stand on-one to dry yourself with.

3. Sneakers and socks

4. A t-shirt with race bib attached with safety pins

5. Water bottle-no glass please

BIKING:


 * The course has many straight-aways and curves. When passing another biker, pass on the left and say “passing on the left”. Try not to pass on curves and turns. Do not tailgate or draft another rider.
 * K,1,2 will go around the course once and then return their bike to their stall.
 * 3 and 4 will go around three times. After the completion of each lap, all participants will get their hand marked. All riders will have to stop, put their feet on the ground, get their hand marked and then continue on their way. It should take about 3 seconds and all racers must follow the same procedure so no advantage is gained by any racer. You will be allowed back in the bike corral when you can show 2 marks on your hand. Return your bike to your stall.
 * 5 and 6 will follow the same procedure but complete 5 laps.
 * The entrance and exit of the transition area is the same for both running and biking.

RUNNING:


 * All runners will run towards the football field and finish under the arch in the stadium.
 * Parents may view runners from the stands. They will not be allowed on the track surface.
 * Runners are asked to pass other runners on the left.
 * The running surface will be black top, grass and the high school track surface.
 * There will be a finish arch to mark the end of the race. Run through the arch where you will be awarded your medal. Please go immediately up into the stands to meet your parents.
 * 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award ceremonies will start soon after the last participant in each level finishes.

GENERAL INFO:

K,1,2.......... swim 20 yards(1 lap)………bike 1 mile………run .5 mile

3 and 4……….swim 60 yards(3 laps)………bike 3 miles( laps)……….run .75 mile

5 and 6……….swim 100 yards(5 laps)……….bike 5 miles( laps)………run 1 mile

Timing will be done by a professional company.

Ask a volunteer for help at any time. They will be on the course wearing an official volunteer vest. All participants and families must listen to race volunteers at all times. They are there for your child’s safety.

No headphones, iPods or electronic devices are allowed during the triathlon.

Parking: Entrance to NPHS will be done ONLY from Valley Forge Rd. There are over 700 parking spots available. Please drive slowly as there will be children everywhere. Handicap parking is located nearest to the orange fencing by the transition area. A valid handicap plate or hanging tag is required. DO NOT PARK IN THE GRASS FOR ANY REASON.

All racers must meet in the NPHS Gym 30 minutes prior to your race start time for pre-race instructions.

Bad weather……The race will go on rain or shine. In the event of lightning, the race will be suspended and resumed once the lightning has passed.

The entire course is off limits to motor vehicles with the exception of emergency vehicles. Please obey all signs and coned off areas for the safety of our participants.

*Things to remember**

Bike, goggles, helmet, 2 towels, sneakers, socks, race bib, shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, snacks, water…label everything