TBF Racing events tri for kids

Attention: The road into the park will be closed from 8:30 am until 10 am for the TRI for KIDS bike course closure. ALL Athletes MUST arrive prior to 8:30 am. The road will open to outgoing traffic at 10 am.

Safe fun course for all kids ages 7 to 14 years.

TBF TRI for KIDS at Rancho Seco Park will be a fantastic family outing of Multi-Sport! The triathlon will be 150 meter swim - 4 mile bike - 1 mile run for kids ages 7 to 14. Age group awards will be for each year and every finisher will recieve a TBF Racing finisher medal.

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TRI for KIDS Championship Triathlon
& TRI for KIDS Open Triathlon

Sat. September 13, 2008

Event Details

Entry fees

The TRI for KIDS Championship Triathlon
September 13, 2008
Rancho Seco Park, Herald

9:30 am Start time
TRI for KIDS Championship Triathlon
Ages 11 to 14 years old: 200 meter swim – 8 mile bike – 2 mile run *athletes must qualify for this event – see below.

9 am Start time
TRI for KIDS Championship Triathlon
Ages 7 to 10 years old: 150 meter swim – 4 mile bike – 1 mile run
*athletes must qualify for this event – see below.

8:30 am Start time
TRI for KIDS Open Triathlon
Ages 7 to 14 years old: 50/150 meter swim – 4 mile bike – 1 mile run

Category:	Early	Race Day
TRI for KIDS	$30	$40

TRI for KIDS Family Discount ($5 off total price for two kids racing from the same family, $15 off for three kids)

Registration

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Attention : The road into the park will be closed from 8:30 am until 10 am for the TRI for KIDS bike course closure. ALL Athletes MUST arrive prior to 8:30 am. The road will open to outgoing traffic at 10 am.

TRI for KIDS Championship Qualification and Divisions

TRI for KIDS Championship Qualification
To qualify for the TRI for KIDS Championship Race athletes must race in 3 of the 4 TRI for KIDS Triathlons – June 8, July 13, August 3, or August 23 – and finish in the top ten in their one-year age group. Athletes can use their best three finishes of the four events to qualify.

Divisions
There will be two division for the TRI for KIDS Championship and Open Triathlons: 7 to 10 years old and 11 to 14 years old. Each division will have one-year age groups.

Awards

For the TRI for KIDS Championship Race first place overall boy and girl in each one-year age group will receive Overall Champion Shirts and awards. There will be age group awards five-deep for each one-year age group, and every finisher will receive a TBF Racing finisher medal.

For the TRI for KIDS Open Race first place overall boy and girl in each one-year age group will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be age group awards five-deep for each one-year age group, and every finisher will receive a TBF Racing finisher medal.

TRI for KIDS Course Description

Swim
The swim course will be a 50 meter swim or 150 meter swim along the shoreline, completely monitored by safety kayakers and lifeguards.

Bike
The bike course will be a four-mile course on the roads inside the park at Rancho Seco. The course will be closed to traffic and monitored for safety.

Run
The run course will be a one-mile course around sections of the lake on grass and trails. There will be an aid station at the start and half way on the run course.

Transition Area

There will be special bike racks in the transition area. These bike racks will be shorter in length to accommodate the smaller athletes and bikes. The Transition area will be on a first-come basis. The transition area at all TBF Racing events is for athletes only. All non-athletes must remain outside of the transition area at all times on race day. Athletes may choose their transition spot from any of the non-reserved racks - reserved racks will be marked for Tri Clubs. Glass or bottles are not allowed in the transition area.

Bodymarking and Race Numbers

Bodymarking will be take place at the entrance to the transition area and must be completed before you enter the transition area. Athletes will have their race number marked on their legs and arms and have their age division on their calf.

Bike numbers must be attached and be visible on your bike at all times during the ride. Run numbers must be worn on your front when crossing the finish line.

Rules and Regulations

Swim Course - The wave start times and the age groups in each wave will be posted at Registration and the start area on Saturday morning.

Bike Course - ALL athletes MUST wear a helmet the entire time while riding their bikes. Failure to have your helmet on or buckled at any time on the bike will result in DISQUALIFICATION. This includes while riding your bike in or out of the transition area.

Safety is our and your first concern, be aware of all traffic and cyclists while riding. Upon re-entering the park proceed to the transition area. There will be DISMOUNT line where all cyclists must dismount their bike before entering the transition area. Please re-rack your bicycle in the SAME spot and proceed on to the run.

ALL athletes are required to wear an ANSI approved bicycle helmet during the entire bike course. Athletes will NOT be allowed to proceed on the bike course without a helmet. The helmet must be securely fastened the entire time you are on your bike. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Run Course - Run numbers must be worn on the run and when crossing the finish line.

General rules - Numbers must be placed on your bike and worn on the run. Drafting is not allowed on the bike course. Riding your bike WILL be allowed in the transition area. No glass will be allowed in the transition area.

Use of headphones or other listening devices during ALL portions of the race ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Finish Line

After crossing the finish line please take a cold water or Clif Shot Recovery Drink and cool water and continue walking to allow your body to cool down. You should remain active for 10 to 15 minutes while you are drinking and re-fueling your body.

If you need medical attention or are feeling unwell please proceed to the TBF Medical Tent or notify a TBF Volunteer that you need medical attention.

Schedule of Events

Saturday:

- 7:00 am Transition area and Registration open
- 7:00 am Race announcements begin
- 8:15 am Race info announcement for TRI for KIDS

- 8:30 am Start of TRI for KIDS Open Tri
- 9:00 am Start of TRI for KIDS Championship 7-10 yrs old
- 9:30 am Start of TRI for KIDS Championship 11-14 yrs old

- 10:00 am Awards ceremony for TRI for KIDS Open Tri
- 10:30 am Awards ceremony for TRI for KIDS Championship 7-10 yrs old
- 11:00 am Awards ceremony for TRI for KIDS Championship 11-14 yrs old

Packet Pick-up

Race packets will be available race morning from 7 am to 8:30 am at the race site. The race will start promptly at 9:00 am. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for entrance to the park, parking, transition set-up and warm-up.

Accommodation	Parking and Park Entrance Fee
Hotel rooms are available at the Galt INN at 620 North Lincoln Way. Their phone number is (209) 745-9500. There is also the Comfort INN and Suites at 10380 Twin Cities Road in Galt. Their phone number is (209) 744-7800. The Ione Hotel is 10 minutes away, phone (209) 274-6082. Camping is available at Rancho Seco Park (916) 732-4913.	Parking fee is included in your entry fee.
Race for FREE	Spectator Information
Our TBF Racing Athlete Volunteer Program offers you a chance to get involved with events, have fun and earn a $40 TBF Racing voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events - plus fee food. Pick up your RACE For FREE Athlete Voucher at the end of your shift. Complete event schedule	Spectators are welcome at the Luna Bar All Women's Triathlon Festival and all TBF Racing events. Spectator food and drinks will be available for sale and free coffee is available in the morning. Stop by the TBF booth at the expo and find out how you can learn the sport of Triathlon through TBF Training
Refund and Transfer Policy
TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A Refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus $25 processing fee. Credits will not be given during race week. Transfers will be allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There will be a $25 transfer fee. Transfers will not be allowed during race week.

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