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Race Location and Registration Details
Location : YMCA-YWCA Bonnenfant Outdoor Centre
1620 Sixth Line Road Dunrobin On
Date: Sunday August 24th
Time: 9am (start times may vary from those posted)
OAT and TRI Quebec members must show a valid membership card at race kit pick or the $6.00 fee will apply. All OAT memberships will be validated against OAT membership list. For insurance and sanctioning purposes these rules are non-negoitable. Information on OAT memberships is available on the OAT website
The entry fee includes, a custom collectors edition race t-shirt, post race refreshments, free entry in our door prize draw, the most accurate timing in the world.
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Race Location Directions and
Race Information
Directions: From the 417, exit at Eagleson / March Road North exit. Follow March Road (Eagleson turns into March Road at Campeau) about 7km to turn right on Dunrobin Road. About 200 metres turn right on Riddell Road. The YMCA-YWCA Bonnenfant Camp is approx. 5km down Riddell road on your right. There is parking at the site.
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AGE:* |
U9* |
10-11 |
12-13 |
14-15 |
16-19 |
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SWIM: |
75 m |
150 m |
300 m |
400 m |
500 m |
* U9 Swim course will run along beach front, participants will be allowed to wear any PFD they are comfortable with. Parents are not allowed in the water with them. Plenty of certified Lifeguards will be on site.
Race Kit Pick-Up:
A Parent or guardian must accompany competitor to sign waiver, no one else may pick up the race kit.
Race Kit Pick Up
Friday August 22nd -- 4pm to 7pm
at KUNSTADT SPORTS 462 Hazeldean Road
Saturday August 23rd -- 1pm to 4pm
Bonnenfant Outdoor Centre
Dunrobin
Sunday Race kit pick up 6:30-8am at race site. Registration will close at 8am sharp Sunday morning. NO race day registrations
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Mandatory Pre-Race Bike Inspection:
Mandatory pre-race bike inspection at the race site. This is available at the times of race kit pick up:
- Friday, (day prior to Race day)
from
or - Saturday, from 2:00pm to
Body Marking:
Body marking will be done at the race site on race day morning:
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting:
Mandatory pre-race meeting at:
Race Start Time:
The race will begin at:
- 9:00am SHARP!
Awards Ceremony:
The top three athletes in each age group (male & female) will receive custom designed awards (presented at the completion of the race).
Official Race Rules for The Bytown Storm
YMCA Kids of Steel Triathlon:
Triathlon Tips for Parents
1. Know the course and race distances. If at all possible
train or visit the race course prior to the event. Make a point of knowing
where the bike mount and dismount lines and the finish line. You can always
push harder if you know the end is in sight!
2. Arrive early at the race site. There is already enough stress without having
to hurry and rush. Get the race packet, body marked and set up the transition
area. Make sure your area is free of clutter and your bike is in the proper
gear. Know where your bike is located. All the bikes look the same after a swim
and run. Use land marks, things that will not change eg: a tree, corner of a building.
3. Check and recheck your equipment. Sounds like common sense but there is not
a transition area at a race where 30 percent of the bike tires are low or the
chain is off. Take extra swim goggles, a clear water bottle (so you can quickly
see how much fluid you have left) and warm clothes for after the race or swim
warm up. Bring a pump, snacks and water or sports drink. Lastly, take extra
safety pins and your race belt.
4. A good warm up prior to the swim start is a must. Be sure and put your face in the water and not just play. Experienced pool swimmers must realize open water swimming is different and can be intimidating with all the bodies and thrashing arms and legs.
5. Remember you will be wet when getting to the bike, if you are going to put on a shirt make sure it is loose and not cotton, wet cotton sticks and can be pretty hard to pull on.
6. The bike course can be scary with all the young triathlete's on the course at
the same time. Stay to the right side unless you are passing, when passing let other athletes know by yelling "ON YOUR LEFT" which means you are passing on the left. If you stop, pull
off on the right side of the road. At turnaround points always shoulder check to make sure you have a clear path at the turnaround.
7. Balance and control on the bike is crucial, always use both front and back brakes at the same time when slowing down or stopping. Maintaining a straight line when you ride is also a very important safety skill.
8. Use sunglasses whenever possible on the bike. The wind can cause tears and
blurring eyesight. Bugs also cause immediate reactions which may cause an accident.
9. The bike to run is tough for new triathletes. Even good runners struggle to
run well after riding. Prepare for this with practice and by starting with a
slightly shorter stride, concentrating on form, being relaxed and breathing out
during the run.
9. The last stages of the triathlon run are mentally and physically difficult.
With a swim in the arms and a bike ride in the legs, finishing off the run will
test the toughest kid. The mental components are hard to teach but
encouragement in the form of finishing and feeling good about the process of
training and racing must be a priority of the parent. Focus your late race
comments and motivation on the process and not outcome for your young
triathlete. The competitor the young triathlete has is the clock. Get the finish time and try to improve the next time.
10. Stand tall and be proud of what you and your child accomplished. They did
it; they participated and completed the task! They and you are winners the
second they stepped up to the starting line in that water and took
their first stoke. You both were players in this game of aTriathletes life and that’s
better than being a spectator.
SEE YOU AT THE RACE!
On line registration
mail in registration
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Interested
in being a member of our dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic "Race
Crew"? Please send us an email providing your name and the
location where you would prefer to be placed and we will gladly add your name
to our list of volunteers. There is no guarantee that you will be placed in
your preferred position but we will attempt to locate you there. Here are some
areas of the race where volunteers are needed:
- Directing the athletes in the Transition Zone
- Directing the athletes and assisting the Police in traffic control on the bike
route
- Staffing the aid stations on the run route providing water and directions
- Handing out medals and refreshments at the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE: All "Race Crew" members will be required to wear the STORM/YMCA "Race Crew" shirt provided and cheer, yell, encourage and smile enthusiastically. At all times. Volunteers will be instructed on their duties prior to the start of the race. If you have any questions please contact the Race Director.
All volunteers will receive a "Race Crew" T-shirt, post race food & refreshments and a chance to win some draw prizes.
Questions?? Please
email: Greg Kealey, or Phone: (613)
323-5255
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