Tri-ing for Children's
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7/27/13 8:00 am Kids Race |
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7/28/13 7:00 am Adult Race |
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This 6th year event will be held at Ottawa Lake in the Southern Kettle Morraine Forest. With kid's races on Saturday, and adult Sprint and Olympic distance races on Sunday, there is something for the whole family!
A portion of your registration fee and all fundraising proceeds benefit Tri-ing for Children's, Inc., a non-profit charity for children's hospitals.
Kids Race Information
| Ages 3-4 | 25 yd swim | 1/4 mile bike | .10 mile run |
| Ages 5-6 | 50 yd swim | 1 mile bike | .25 mile run |
| Ages 7-10 | 100 yd swim | 3 mile bike | .5 mile run |
| Ages 11-14 | 200 yd swim | 6 mile bike | 1 mile run |
*Ages will be determined by the participant's age on race day.
*Disabled participants can choose age category, based on ability.
Details:
When: 7/27/2013, first age group starts at 8 AM
Where: Ottawa Lake State Park, WI
Cost:
- Cost is $35 until 11:59 PM, 7/4/2013
- Cost is $45 until 11:59 PM, 7/24/2013
Online registration is CLOSED after 7/24/2013. Registration is available in person:
- At packet pick up from 4-7 PM at Delafield Brew House. Cost is $55 at packet pick up
- At the race site on race morning starting at 6:30 AM. Cost is $55 for day-of registration
All prices include WI sales tax.
Packet Pick-Up:
Early packet pick up will be available.
- When: 7/26/2013 4-7 pm
- Where: Delafield Brewhaus. 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI 53018
Packet pick up is also available race morning at the race site from 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Once your child gets their race bib, t-shirt and chip, they will need to be body marked with their race number for safety. Body marking will be located directly next to the packet pick up area.
Kid's Course:
Kid's Swim: The kid's swim is based on the distances above. The swim is along the shore of Ottawa Lake, a clear, spring-fed lake. Kids are allowed to use floatation devices as needed. Lifeguards and North Prairie Fire/Rescue will be present in the water to ensure safety.
All distances are rectangular shaped, keeping the buoys to the right. Kids ages 3-10 will be in water that is shallow enough that walking is possible. Kids are still encouraged to be able to swim and should swim if possible.
Kid's Bike: The kid's bike course is on park trails and/or closed park roads. Safety is the number one concern. Kids 3 - 6 will do one lap. Kids 7-14 will do two laps on the bike. Training wheels are acceptable.
Kid's Run: The kid's run course is on park trails and closed park roads. Distances are above. There will be one aid station that will be used for ages 5 and up. The aid station will have water only.
Awards for the Kids Races:
Age group awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded for each age group, male and female. Age groups are: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14.
Results:
Results from the previous year's events can be found here:
Post Race:
Post race includes snacks and refreshments. There will also be a jump house and other fun for the children. All kids will get a finisher's medal. The award ceremony will be at 11:00 AM for all ages.
Adult Race Information:
Tri-ing for Children's Adult races are the 4th in the WI Tri Series! These races offer fast, flat courses for both the sprint and Olympic distances.
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Tech Tees for each series event
- Accurately measured race distances
- Accurate chip-timed results provided by SMA timing
- A safe course with a water safety team for the swim
- Large highly-visible buoys
- Well marked bike and run courses, with lots of volunteers on the course
- A secure transition area
- Professional bike SAG, provided by Trek in transition and on the course
- Water pre-race in addition to post-race refreshments for racers
- Clinics from pro triathletes and/or USAT certified coaches.
- Series scoring and tracking provided by Athlinks
- A wide variety of awards for age groupers throughout the series as well as great prizes for overall series age group winners
Race Distances for Adult Races:
| Sprint: | 400 yd swim | 15 mile bike | 5k run |
| Olympic: | 1.5k swim | 40k bike | 10k run |
Details:
When: 7/28/2013, first wave starts at 7 AM
Where: Ottawa Lake State Park, WI
Cost:
Check out our Early Bird Pricing through the end of the 2012! Individual registrations are $55 (for the sprint) and $65 (for the olympic). Relay registrations are $110 (sprint relays) and $120 (olympic relays).
Sprint Individual
- 1/1/13-7/1/13: $70
- 7/2/13-7/25/13 $80
$90 at Packet Pick up or on Race Day (if available)
Olympic Individual
- 1/1/13-7/1/13: $80
- 7/2/13-7/25/13 $90
$100 at Packet Pick up or on Race Day (if available)
Sprint Relay
- 1/1/13-7/1/13: $115
- 7/2/13-7/25/13 $125
$135 at Packet Pick up or on Race Day (if available)
Olympic Relay
- 1/1/13-7/1/13: $125
- 7/2/13-7/25/13 $135
$145 at Packet Pick up or on Race Day (if available)
All prices include WI sales tax.
Online registration is CLOSED after 7/25/2013. If available, you may register at packet pick up.
Packet Pick-Up:
Early packet pick up will be available.
- When: 7/26/2013 4-7 PM and 7/27/2013 1-4 PM
- Where: Delafield Brewhaus. 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI 53018
Packet pick up is also available race morning at the race site from 5:30 - 6:30 AM. Once you get your race bib, t-shirt and chip, you will need to be body marked with your race number for safety. Body marking will be located directly next to the packet pick up area.
Packet pick-up will close at 6:30 AM. Transition will close at 6:45 AM.
Race Preview Clinic Adult Races ONLY:
All of the races in our series have a preview clinic in the weeks leading up to the race. Each of these clinics is hosted by either a USAT certified coach or pro triathlete that has done the race before and is familiar with the course. Beginner triathletes and experienced athletes alike will benefit from this opportunity to preview the course with an experienced racer!
Adult Course:
Adult Swim: The swim is in spring-fed Ottawa Lake. The Sprint distance will be a single loop swim, cornering to the left. The Olympic swim will be two loops cornering to the left. Swim buddies will be available on a first come, first serve basis at packet pick-up. Swim buddies will be limited based on interested volunteers. **This course is opposite direction as previous years to facilitate the new transition area. Swim Course Map
Adult Bike: The bike course is flat and scenic for all distances. Sprint distance is one loop and Olympic distance is two loops. There will NOT be an aid station on the bike, please come prepared. Bike Course Map
Adult Run: The run course is flat and fast on paved trails and Hwy ZZ. There will be two small sections requiring you to run on grass. The Sprint route will be an out and back. The Olympic route will require two loops. An aid station will be located in the park allowing runners to take fluids in both directions. Run Course Map
Timing:
This event will be chip timed using ChampionChip Timing. Sports Management Associates will be responsible for the timing and scoring of this event. Timing chips MUST be worn on the ankle. NO CHIP, NO TIME!!
Timing chips must be picked up race morning at the timing chip table.
Awards for the Adult Races:
Overall awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded to men and women in both distances.
Age group awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd, will be awarded for each age group, men & women, in all three distances. Age groups are as follows: 19 & U, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65 & over. Awards will also be presented to the overall top 3 finishers in the Athena and Clydesdale categories.
Relay awards will be awarded to the fastest relay in each division in the Sprint and Olympic distance events. The fastest male, female and co-ed relays will receive awards.
Team awards will be awarded to the fastest teams in the following categories: High School, Corporate, and Open. Teams will be scored using the fastest four members of which one must be of the opposite sex. There will also be an award for the overall largest team.
Results:
Results from the previous year's events can be found here:
Rule and Regulations:
- Wetsuits may be worn
- Helmets and swim caps are MANDATORY
- Drafting is NOT permitted. Penalties and disqualifications will be given for drafting
- You MUST wear your velcro band with a timing chip on your ANKLE throughout the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME
- All relay athletes will exchange the timing chip in transition
- All athletes need to mount/dismount the bike at the mount/dismount mat
- All runners are required to wear a bib number and it MUST face forward at the finish line
- Racers and Spectators must follow volunteer instructions at all times
General Race Information for Both Adult and Kid Races
Parking:
Arrive early to ensure enough time to park and check in. Please do not park in areas that are marked NO PARKING. No parking on Hwy 67 or on Hwy ZZ. All violators will be ticketed and/or towed. Parking for both the kids and adult events will be in the paved lots and the grass parking lot in Ottawa Lake State Park. Additional parking is available at the overflow parking lot on Hwy ZZ about 3/4 mile away. All vehicles require a State Parking Pass. Please be sure the pass is visible in your vehicle's window.
Weather Policy:
Races will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are determined to be severe and/or dangerous. All decisions will be made race morning. If the race(s) is canceled, there are no refunds. This position is consistent with USAT recommendations and with protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of Triathlon. In the event of inclement weather, Acts of God, or any other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. Race Day Events will do everything in their power to make sure the event can proceed as scheduled. This includes delaying the event and altering routes and/or formats.
Refund Policy:
Race Day Events has a strict No Refund Policy. There will be no refunds for any reason. Rollovers and transfers will be discussed on a case by case basis.
Wetsuits:
Ottawa lake is a spring fed body of water with temperatures normally in the mid seventies in July. For safety reasons, the event will follow USAT Wetsuit Rules, even though it is NOT a sanctioned event. Wetsuits will most likely be legal and can be worn as long as the temperature is 78 degrees or less. The water temperature and the decision as to whether or not wetsuits will be legal will be made 1 hour prior to the swim.
FAQ's:
Is this race USAT sanctioned?
No. We are NOT sanctioning any of the Tri Series races this year due to price increases. ALL events will still follow the same rules and regulations outlined by USAT sanctioning.
Do I have to pick up my packet if I am already registered?
Yes. Your race packet has essential race information, your bib number, t-shirt, and sponsor goodies in it. You must have the bib number in order to race.
Where and when is packet pick-up?
Packet pick-up for all events is at the Delafield Brewhaus on Friday 7/26 from 4-7 pm and Saturday 7/27 from 1-4 pm. You can also pick up packets on race morning up to 1/2 hour before the event.
Can I pick up my packet on Race Day?
Yes. Race day packet pick up is 6:30 am - 7:30 am for the kids races and 5:30 am - 6:30 am for the adult races. Race day packet pick up is AT THE RACE SITE!
Can I have someone else pick up my packet for me?
No. You MUST be present to pick up your packet.
I am worried about the swim, is there anything I can do?
Yes. We have swim buddies available on a first come first serve basis. Swim buddies will shadow you in the water. They will offer advice, non advancing assistance, and safety in the water. Please e-mail raceday@racedayeventsllc.com to request a swim buddy.
What types of supplies will be available at the aid stations?
There will be no aid stations on the bike. Come prepared. Run aid stations will have water and lime Gatorade available.
What time should I arrive at the park?
Arrive early. Parking can become congested. Plan to arrive by 7:30 am for the kids race and 5:15 am for the adult race. Arrive early to ensure a relaxed, un-rushed experience.
What time does transition open?
Transition opens at 6:30 am for the kids race and 5:30 am for the adult race.
I want to switch distances. Can I do this?
Yes. Email raceday@racedayeventsllc.com to request the change or change distances at packet pick-up.
Do I have to bring my own swim cap?
No. Swim caps will be provided by race sponsor TYR.
Are headphones allowed during the race?
No. This is NOT a fully closed course, and headphones can impede an athlete's awareness of their surroundings. To ensure your safety and the safety of those around you please do NOT wear headphones during any part of this event.
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