What
is the event?
The UK Kids
Fun Triathlon is run by UK Triathlon, the organisers of the
UK’s largest independent triathlon series for adults
and is modelled on the hugely popular Australian Kids Triathlon
which sees in excess of 40,000 children taking part every
year!
The event is
non-competitive and will not be timed, every child will be
a winner.
This fun event
is open to children aged from seven to sixteen and comprises
of a non stop swim, cycle and run challenge suitable for all
abilities over very achievable distances in a safe environment.
Every child
will receive the UK Kids Fun Triathlon T-shirt, a goody bag,
and a souvenir medal.
There will be
a promotional video being filmed at the event so please be
aware of this.
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Can
a team enter?
Yes, entry can
be as an individual or as part of a team. Teams can be made
up of either two or three participants. For a team of three,
each member will do one leg of the event, so either swim,
bike or run; for a team of two, one participant will do two
legs and the other the remaining leg.
Every child
will receive the UK Kids Fun Triathlon T-shirt, a goody bag,
and a souvenir medal.
What
happens on the day?
Download this
map to Alsager Leisure Centre, car parking is available
at the venue. The Registration marquee opens at 10.00am where
you will receive your goody bag and instructions on where
to rack your bike. The day starts at 12:00 and the race begins
at 1:45 with a course and safety brief for each child on poolside
shortly before they start. Participants start every 20 seconds
thereafter until 5pm. Please note, you must register at least
one hour before your allotted start time, which will be sent
to you approximately 10 days before the event.
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What
are the distances and sequence of events?
Careful consideration
has been given to the distances in line with the PE National
Curriculum targets for the individual Key Stages.
7-8
yrs - 25m swim, 1km cycle, 500m run
9-12
yrs - 50m swim, 2km cycle, 1km run
13-16
yrs - 100m swim, 3km cycle, 1.5km run
Each participant
will set off at 20second intervals (meaning every child has
their own start time in the pool, there are no mass starts)
- Once the
swim is completed, each participant is guided to the cycle
transition and sets off on the grass course around the perimeter
of the playing fields.
- Following
the cycle, bikes are stored in the transition area ready
for the final run, again over a grass course around the
playing fields.
- On completion
of the run, each participant filters into the finish lane
and through the finish line to receive their UK Kids Fun
Triathlon Finishers Medal and cheers from the crowd.
- Parents or guardians may help children to change over from the swim to the cycle and from the cycle to the run in transition area.
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What
equipment is needed to take part?
To take part
in the event each child must have the following:
- Swimming suit or trunks
- Bike
- Helmet
- Trainers
- Towel
- Socks (optional)
- Goggles (optional)
- Bring the
Event Day Information Sheet which will be emailed or posted
to you approximately 10 days prior, along with your allotted
start time.
Included
in the entry fee and collected at Registration is the participant's
Goody Bag containing a swim cap, UK Kids Fun Triathlon T-shirt,
participant number to cycle and run in, helmet number sticker
and cycle number sticker. Other goodies and treats will be
in the bag for the child to enjoy.
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How
do I register my child for the event?
You can register
securely online or by post with the printable entry.
The deadline
for entries is Thursday 15th June, or when the event reaches
capacity (whichever is first).
The entry fee
of £20 per child is payable at time of booking by credit/debit
card, cheque or postal order.
It's important
that all entrant details are double-checked, your name especially.
Event information will be emailed to you, so please ensure
your email address is entered correctly. You should receive
an email confirmation of your registration once submitted;
if you haven't received this within 72 hours of registering,
and this is not in your Junkmail or Spam filters, please contact
us.
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