Information & Race Rules
Next Race Sunday, 31 October, 2010 “Theme Halloween”
Start Time 10.00am, all ages concluded by 1.30pm approx
Exact time for age groups to be confirmed Saturday prior to race
4yr race first, 5, 6, 7, then 2 & 3yrs
Location Rawhiti Domain, New Brighton,
(from Keys Rd, into Lonsdale, into Shaw Ave)
Start Time Refer Time Table on web site as this varies per event. This will be posted on the Saturday prior to race day.
Race Duration 1 – 5 minutes depending upon age and category
Race Category
4, 5, 6 & 7yrs Triathlon – Run, Cycle, Bouncy Castle.
2 year Small run (a parent may accompany child)
3yrs option of: Run only, or Run & Bouncy Castle
Cycling Category
This has been introduced to allow children to race against others of a similar ability and to encourage confidence. When entering your child please indicate their ability on the entry form.
- Confident bike rider
- Gaining confidence
- Trainer wheels
(Parents please be prepared to assist your child if they are still on trainer wheels).
Race Layout
The layout of this race will be the same as previous summer events with the addition of the gloop slide after the bouncy castle. (refer below)
Race Description
The race commences with a small run to the bike transition where children mount their bikes. All helmets are to be fastened before commencing to ride. Parents you may wish to have children with helmets on at the start line to minimise fuss at bike transition. Once on their bike they are to leave bike transition and cycle around the bike course which will be clearly marked. The bike course will finish back at bike transition where the children will dismount their bikes and remove their helmets, a small run from bike transition to the bouncy castle, gloop slide then run to the finish line.
Three year olds have the choice of a running race or the run and bouncy castle. Please ensure you have marked this on the entry from. 2 yr olds only run race.
Race Process
In order to ensure that the race course is not congested, each age group will be running in waves of 10-15 children in each wave per age group.
The race process will be split into four race stages as follows:
- Race Prep– calling of children’s names for their race wave
- Pre Race – children awaiting racing
- Start – children lined up at the start line
- Finish – children presented with a certificate and plastic participation medal
Once the first race wave has finished the second wave will be called to the start line, while the next wave of children will be called to the race prep area to wait. This process will enable each age category to move more quickly through the racing process with minimal down time.
Their will be a brief break between age group races, to allow change over of bikes into bike transition area.
Race Times
October is the beginning of our summer events with the addition of the gloop slide after the bouncy castle. All waves running continuously from 4yr through 7yr until that age group has completed racing then the 2 & 3 years race. Actual race times will be posted by midday, Saturday prior to race day on our web site under “Race Time Table”. Please check the start time of your child’s age category. Wave numbers will be posted up on the display board on race day for parents. Please take a note of your child’s wave.
Race Clothing – Halloween Dress Up
For this race we are in theme – prizes for the best Halloween outfits. Please ensure your child can race in this clothing and that clothing can get wet and soapy. Capes can get caught in wheels so please no long capes on the bikes or tuck them into pants. Running shoes will remain on children’s feet until they reach the bouncy castle slide where they will remove shoes before climbing up the castle. This is important as we do not want to damage the bouncy castle slide. There will be a marshal at the castle to queue children and assist should a child have difficulty untying shoes. The shoes will then be brought back to the finish line for children or parents to collect.
Race Pack Collection & Entry Confirmation
Race Pack collection and entry confirmation will be at “Bicycle Business” (by Bunning’s, Marshlands Rd) the week prior to race day on the Thursday and Saturday afternoon. These dates will be confirmed on your Pre-Race email but will usually always be Thursday, 3.15pm – 5.00pm and Saturday, 2pm – 4pm. I will be down there to answer any questions you may have. Race packs will be issued containing important information about the event, race numbers, sponsors and give always. If you have ordered a Tiddlers Race T-shirt, we will have this ready for collection unless otherwise advised.
It is vital that parents collect race packs prior to race day. If you can not for any reason, please contact me or arrange for someone else to collect on your behalf.
New Entry Fee
Due to our growing costs of running these events, the entry fee for triathletes (4yr-7yr) will now be $12.00 per entry with the 2 & 3year olds remaining at $8.00. Discount for three or more children per entry will attract 10% discount off the total entry cost. The quality of Tiddlers prizes are excellent Tiddlers races really are excellent value for money and a fun day out for the entire family.
Early Bird Entry Fee
All entries confirmed by email from the race organiser prior to the last Thursday leading up to race date will be treated as early bird entries as per above.
Race entries received after midnight Thursday and until Saturday noon of the day prior to race day, will not qualify as early bird entries and become late entries.
Late Entries
Late entries will be entries from Friday until Saturday morning, close off 12:00pm prior to race day. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your entry by 2pm! No email means no entry sorry,(unless other wise arranged). Late entries are at $15 per child, payable at collection of race pack at Bicycle Business Saturday or on the day – cash only please.
Race Payment
2 & 3year olds = $8.00 per child, 4 – 7 year olds = $12.00 per child. Three children or more per entry form will receive a 10% discount of the total entry cost. Payment should be made upon confirmation of entry (see early bird entry fee above), via internet banking to Tiddlers Multisport Trust, SBS account 03 1355 0598106 00. Please put the child’s name as your reference. If by cheque, payment to Tiddlers Multisport, 104 Regency Crescent, Redwood, Christchurch 8051. No receipts will be given.
Parents Participation
Please explain the course and triathlon rules to your child prior to the race so they are familiar with the course layout. “Scuba Steve” will demonstrating the entire race for each age group so children will be well informed of what to do. There will also be marshals to assist.
There will be a marshal at bike transition to assist with fastening of helmets, or helmets can be worn from the start line. Should a child require assistance, they should raise their hand and the marshal will come to their assistance. This is also the case for removal of helmets. Please no parents in bike transition unless you have spoken to the bike transition marshal (Scott) prior to your child racing, we are trying to minimise congestion in this area.
Rules
1 All children must be wearing appropriate clothing to race.
2. All children must have their own bike and in good working order.
- All children must have an appropriate bike helmet which fastens under the chin.
- The bike helmet must be fastened before mounting the bike to commence riding out of transition and again after completing the ride the helmet must be removed and not worn out of bike transition.
- Children not participating in the triathlon, duathlon or running race must keep off the course at all times.
- Children must be supervised by their parents at all times and are not the responsibility of the race organisers.
- There will be a First Aid kit available should a child have an accident however, please be aware for a small event of this nature St Johns will not be on site. General first aid will be applied by a marshal, or you may apply this if preferred. If your child has special needs i.e. Asthma etc, please be prepared with the appropriate intervention such as an inhaler etc.
- On completion of the race at the finish line children will be offered a drink and banana, followed by medal and certificate presentation.
- Please have some warm clothing available for your child upon completion to avoid them getting cold.
Fastest Boy & Girl Award
There will be an award for the “Fastest Boy and Girl’ of each age group. This will be announced shortly after each age has completed their race with a special certificate and small prize.
Spot Prizes
Race packs will have a list of all spot prizes and their sponsors. Attached will be a bright coloured spot prize number for some lucky entrants. Please present the spot prize number to the information desk on race day to collect your spot prize. Prizes not claimed will be held for one week then returned into the pool for the next race. No voucher, no prize – this decision is at the discretion of the organiser.
Weather Conditions & Cancellation
Should weather not permit safe race conditions, (e.g. heavy rain, hail, snow, gusty winds, acts of God, Tsunami etc) the event may be postponed or cancelled:
1: A postponement date or time may be offered at the organiser’s discretion. If so, no refund is available whether the event is held or not. No further entry fee payable.
2: If the event is cancelled a 50% discount will be offered on your next race entry for that child/ren. (This must be taken within six months of your original entry).
The organiser’s decision is final.
Generally unless the weather is really bad or other conditions beyond the organiser’s control make racing dangerous the event will go ahead as planned.
Wet weather announcements will be on More FM radio station.
Additional Questions
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the organiser Vivien McCaskey at vivien.mccaskey@ihug.co.nz or phone 021 712052. We look forward to an enjoyable day!
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