Race Day
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: There will be NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION for the 2010 Mighty Kids Triathlon
Your last chance to register will be in person at the packet pickup session on Saturday, 9/18 from 9-11 a.m at East Lyme High School. Be sure to bring proof of USAT membership or you will be required to purchase a 1-day USAT race license in order to race.
RACE CHECK-IN:
You will have to check in for the Mighty Kids Triathlon on race-day to pick-up your timing chip, T-shirt, race packet (which includes your race numbers and swim cap) and goody bag. Check in will be held:
- Saturday, September 18 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the East Lyme High School Pool and Fitness Center.
Coach Al will be conducting a FREE pre-race triathlon clinic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Spetember 18, following the packet pick-up.
- Sunday, September 19 (RACE-DAY) from 8:00-8:30 a.m. at Rocky Neck State Park. Signs will direct you to the registration tent.
Important: If you have joined USAT, be sure to bring your USAT membership card when you pick up your packet!!!
BODY MARKING:
After checking in, your child should go to the body marking area (signs will direct you). Your child's race number (found in race packet) will be marked on his/her leg and arm. These markings will be used to identify your child's race number at the start of the swim.
PRE-RACE MEETING:
There is a MANDATORY pre-race meeting for all athletes at 8:45 a.m. The location of the meeting will be announced on race morning.
RACE START:
We will be starting the triathlon by age groups beginning with the youngest, 6yr-8yr, at 9:00am. The following table shows the estimated (subject to updates) start times for each of the four age groups. Athletes will be called from the staging area to the swim start 15 minutes prior to their start time. Swim starts will be clearly marked by Flags representing their swim cap color.| Age Group | Start Time | CAP COLOR |
| 6yr - 8 yr | 9:00 AM | Green |
| 13yr - 14yr | 9:30 Am | White |
| 11yr -12yr | 9:35 AM | Blue |
| 9yr - 10yr | 9: 40Am | Yellow |
TRANSITION AREA:
WHAT IS THE TRANSITION AREA?
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.
The transition area for the Mighty Kids Triathlon is located adjacent to the registration tent and is designated by signs, and brightly colored fencing.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE TRANSITION AREA?
Before the race:
Individual spots will not be assigned, but every athlete should claim a spot within the area designated for their age group. This is where his/her bike, helmet, shoes/socks, shirt, shorts, towel and other needed stuff will be located. Athletes should have their equipment set up at least 1 hour before their assigned start time. To make sure everyone has room in the transition area, each athlete should use only the minimum amount of space required to place their equipment.
Everyone must be out of the Transition Area by 9:00 a.m., when the 6-8 yr old race begins.
During the race:
During the race (i.e., from 9:00 a.m. until the final athlete is on the run course) no parents or guardians are permitted in the Transition Area, except for those with special needs. If you have special needs please designate that during check-in. Volunteers will be present to assist the athletes and to restrict access. This restriction is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of the athletes.
The triathlon begins with an ocean swim. Following the swim the athlete moves to the Transition Area where he/she removes any swim equipment (goggles, cap) quickly dries off, puts on what is needed for the bike ride (each rider must wear a helmet and have it properly fastened). Athletes must walk their bike out of transition to the road, where they mount their bike and begin the bike leg of the race. Bathing suit removal is not permitted. Athletes may put on a shirt and/or shorts over their bathing suit, but they are not required.
After completing the bike course, the athlete returns to the Transition Area. The athlete must dismount their bike in the road and walk it back to where his/her equipment is located. The helmet and other riding equipment are removed, and the athlete prepares for the run. 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 at the finish line.
After the race:
After completing the race athletes will not be allowed back into the transition area until the final competitor is out on the run course.
Volunteers will be present in the transition area. To remove the bike from the Transition Area you may be asked to show a race number and match it to the race number on the bike be claimed.
TIPS FOR THE TRANSITION AREA:
- Get to the race early so that you can set up your young athlete's Transition Area location.
- Complete your Transition Area setup by 8:45 a.m. There will be a MANDATORY pre-race meeting at 8:45 a.m., after which the 6-8 yr old race will begin.
- Bring 2 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 towards the overall time so it should be as fast as is reasonable but not so fast that your athlete forgets to put on his/her helmet or tie his/her shoes.
- Volunteers will be present in the Transition Area to assist athletes during the race so we ask that parents please stay out for the safety of the participants.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Christine Picklo, Race Director, at racedirector@mightykidstri.org
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