St. Albert Kids of Steel Triathlon

Competitor Notes

Race Day Check-In 

On race morning, first check-in at the age group tables for body marking by the volunteers.  Next put your bike, helmet, shoes, race number and other belongings that are needed for bicycling or running in the transition area.

Timing Chips

All competitors will wear timing chips on their ankle.  Please wear your chip until the volunteer removes it at the finish line. Do not cross the timing mats until you are racing.  Timing chips will be handed on pool deck prior to start of swim.

Swim

At this point, athletes will be assigned lanes and lane positions and receive their timing chip. You will remain here until just before your heat starts.  You will then proceed to the assigned lane, where you will check-in with the lap counter for your lane.  While swimming, stay on the right side of the lane, allowing faster swimmers to pass, and resting only at the ends of the pool.  Please be courteous to the other swimmers in your lane.  Younger athletes will be able to use a kickboard or life jacket and experienced swimmers will be in the water to help.  The lap counters will tell you when you have two more laps to swim by showing a kickboard underwater. After the swim leave the pool building through the west exit doors, over the timing mat and to the transition area.

Transition

This is the area where the bikes are racked, and competitors begin and finish the biking portion of the race.  The riding of bikes is not permitted in the transition area - walking or running only.  Helmets must be securely fastened prior to removing the bike from the rack. 

The transition area is restricted to competitors only.  We have great volunteers to help the younger children.  Athletes in the 7 & Under and 8 to 9 year old age groups can have one adult help them; be aware of other competitors .  All bikes must be in the transition area prior to the start of the race. Bikes may not be removed until the completion of the race or as permitted by the transition coordinator.  

In the team events, the timing chip hand-off takes place next to the racked bike.  THE TIMING CHIP MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CYCLIST AND THEN TO THE RUNNER – the racing team member must wear the chip.   

Run

After racking your bike, run to the sidewalk (staying right) and over the timing mat. All runners should stay on the sidewalk or boulevard to avoid the cyclists on the bike course.  Athletes are to watch for the colour coded run signs and pay attention to directions from the marshals. 

 7 & Under              Pink

  8 & 9                     Red

10 & 11                     White

12 & 13                    Yellow

14 & 15                    Green

16 to 19                   Blue

Elementary Teams Grade 1-3   Red

High School Teams                  Green

Elementary Teams Grade 4-6 White

Please know your course, as shown on the maps provided in your package. Should confusion arise, marshals will give directions. 

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be available for all age groups at the beginning of the bike/run course, outside the transition area, and at the finish line. 

Kids of Steel Rules

ITU, Triathlon Canada and Alberta Triathlon Association rules and regulations will be in effect. This specific rules can be found at http://www.triathlon.ab.ca/pdf/triathloncanada-competition-rules.pdf. These rules outline the limits of advanced bicycle equipment including clipless pedals, aero bars and race wheels.

Note to All Parents

A triathlon can be a very enjoyable and satisfying experience for your child.  We urge you to take the time to drive, ride or walk the course with your child and ensure they are completely familiar with all the elements of the race.  With good preparation, the competitors will know where to go and can enjoy the race more fully. Good luck and have a safe race!