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JUNIOR TRIATHLON CHALLENGE

series is now cancelled but will be back later in 2009

Childrens Duathlon series will be throughout the winter as normal check the Duathlon website.

WHAT'S OCCURING?

 A two race Junior Triathlon series for kids. Based at the Huia Pool this is a fun series for anyone aged from 8 through to 14 years

You can enter as an individual or form a team with some mates. However you do it, the aim on the day is to have fun and you are all winners so every finisher gets a medal as they cross the finish line.

As well as entry into the race we will give you

• Triathlon medal.
• FREE bike check prior to your event!
• Chances to win great spot prizes like Bikes and vouchers.

LOCATION

Anyone aged 8 to 14 on the day of the race can enter. Get your entry in as quick as you can because places are limited.

Just to make it clear if you are aged 7 then you are to young but we look forward to seeing you next year and if you are 15 then sorry you’re too old.

There are different categories:

• On your own as an individual which means you do the swim, cycle and run.
• As part of a team of two. One of you will have to do two of the disciplines* and the other one of the disciplines.
• As part of a team of three. Each person does one discipline.
• If you don’t fancy doing the swim we can offer you a run instead so you would complete a Duathlon (run/bike/run)

Distances are approximate, but to give you an idea, if you're between 8 and 10, you're looking at swimming  100m, biking around 4kms and running approximately 1.0km. The distances are slightly longer for 11-14 year-olds a 200m swim, a 8km bike and a 1.5km run. If you take the Duathlon option then a 0.5km or 1km run will be instead of the swim.

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 HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Entry fees, very important part of the information. We have set out the fees in the table below. Decide what you want to do and then look along the table to find how much it will cost you. Remember if you decide to do more than one race you can get savings by entering all at the same time.

Event	1	Late Entry	2	3
Individual	$22	+$10 Each	$40	$55
Team of 2	$32 team	+$10 team	$59 team	$85 team
Team of 3	$48 team	+$10 team	$75 team	$100 team
Family Entry 3+	$18 each	+$10 per 3+	$33 each	$45 each

Late entry fees will apply from one week before the race day. Respective late entry dates being 15 February,  and 22 March. Postal and online entries will  be accepted up to the Friday before each event. The last entries to be accepted will be at the Saturday registration between 1pm and 4pm. If a  T.Shirt order is received after the Monday before the event then it will not be available on race day, we will have to post it out to you later. Late entries without the late entry fee will be returned.

If you are using the postal entry for more information on how to pay and where to send your payment please check out the entry form.

A portion of your entry fee will go to Ronald McDonald House. At the end of the series we will present what we have raised from entries as well as any donations you have given to this worthwhile charity. Remember Roanald McDonald House is a fantastic facility so let's give it some great support.

If you would like to enter online now please click here.

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T.SHIRTS

Not everyone wants a t.shirt so we have decided to make them available separately to those who wish to buy them. They will cost $22 each and will come in all the popular sizes. T.shirts are cotton and must be pre ordered on entry forms. the photo' of the design below does not do the colours justice, it is vibrant and quite catching.

HOW DO I ENTER?

• You can enter online by going to the entry page on this web site.
• You can print out the entry form from this web site and sent it to 10 The Track, Plimmerton, Wellington 5026 with a cheque made payable to Capital Multisports.
• You can get an entry form from your local swimming pool or sports shop and send it to 10 The Track, Plimmerton, Wellington 5026 with a cheque made payable to Capital Multisports. 
• If you can not find an entry form or can not print one off this web site then send an email to bobtrinz@hotmail.com and we will post one out to you.

To get full details on entries please go to the on-line entry page

SPOT PRIZES

We said it before everyone’s a winner and the main object is to have fun and get you guys to have a go at a different sport. So we will not give prizes to those who come first, second or third. Instead everyone has the same chance to win one of the fantastic spot prizes we have on offer.

Do not throw your number away cause when the last person finishes the race we will see who wins the spot prizes. If your number is called then come on up to collect one of these top spots.  You have to be at the presentation to win a top spot, if you have gone home early and your race number is called then you don’t get the prize, it will be redrawn. So stay behind and cheer the last competitors home.

Yes there are some rules.  Be fair,  no cheating, we are here to have fun and a great day out.

Family or friends are not allowed to help, but they are allowed to shout encouragement and clap as hard as they can.

If you are watching and not competing you must stay off the course and out of the transition area.

People in the transition area must have a race number on or be an adult helping a child to rack or collect their cycle.

You may not remove your bike from the transition area until completion of the event, following prize giving.

Race numbers must be worn on the front of your t-shirt we will supply some pins to hold the numbers in place. Remember pin the number to your t shirt not your skin, ouch!! In the teams, the runners and the cyclists get to wear the numbers.

All bikes and helmets must be safety checked at Cycle Science prior to the event. Once checked bikes and helmets must have a "Bike checked" sticker. The Cycle Science  shop is in Lower Hutt.

You must follow the marshals' instructions. They'll be the ones in the bright fluorescent bibs directing you around the course. There will also be arrows and cones so you will not get lost. 

When you pass a marshal say "Thank you" then they will come back to help with the next event.

The Race Director has the last word, i.e. his decision on all race matters is final.

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The Swim: No running or walking in the water is allowed, however you may stop and have a rest if you need to. Because it is a pool swim wetsuits are not necessary. Walk do not run in the pool area. There will be adults in the pool to help any weaker swimmers.

The Bike: All cyclists must wear a fastened helmet and protective footwear. You can't collect your bike from the transition area until the event is over. The roads are closed but there will be lots of cyclists on the course so take care and cycle safely.

The Run: Wear some running shoes if you have them, if not you can go barefoot just don’t tread on any stones.

Saturday, the Day Before the Event.

Register and collect your numbers at Cycle Science, Queens Street, Lower Hutt between 1pm and 4 pm. Any late entries can be claimed at this registration. Check the web site to see if any are available.

Sunday, Race Day

The day should go like this:

7.00am: Transition opens so you can come in and rack your cycle. All cycles must be in transition by 8:25AM and transition clear of competitors by 8:30am.

8.30am: Compulsory race briefing – pin your ears back and listen hard. This is where you get to hear about what is going to happen. It is important that you listen carefully to any instructions given.

9.00am: The horn sounds and they’re off. The first wave starts the swim.It is important that you are ready at the pool side to start the swim. The race briefing will tell you when you have to be there ready to go.

When the last competitor finishes then we will start the top spot prize giving.

Have a good look around the web site and most of your questions will be answered. If there is still something you need to know, send us an email and we will get back to you.
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