Event Info
WHEN:
25 March 2012
WHERE:
Vellenoweth Green, St. Heliers
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Auckland is located at Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers,
looking out towards Rangitoto Island. The swim is located in the sea, and runs
parallel to the beach.
Tryathletes are generally able to stand-up during the short
ocean swim; however, we do encourage everyone to give swimming a go!
The Transition Area is located in the heart of the reserve, and the bike
and run legs of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon around the field and surrounding streets.
Auckland Council Training Days
The St Heliers Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is happening on the 25th of March and
Auckland City Council Local along with Sports Park South have planned a couple of training days in preparation for the event.
This programme has been developed following the recommended training regime
set out on the website for each child's age group and ability.
Training days will take place on the 21st & 28th of February. in the lead up to the St Heliers Event all
at Lloyd Elsmore park from 4pm to 5pm.
If you would like to take part then please contact Chris Earl on
Chris.Earl@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
See you there!
Registration
| Earlybird offer close-off date: |
Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
| Last date to register with your TRYathlete Kit couriered (If you select this option): |
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 |
| School Group entries close off date |
Sunday, 11 March 2012 |
| Registration closes for this event (unless event reaches capacity first): |
Thursday, 22 March 2012 |
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On the day entries are taken (unless the event reaches capacity first).
Please note, on-the-day entries will incur a $10 late fee.
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Please note: For Health and Safety reasons, entry numbers for Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon events are limited. Registrations for this event typically reach capacity before entries close. Please ensure you register soon for the event so you don't miss out.
On the day
| Administration tent opens: |
7.00am |
| Transition area open for you to drop off required equipment: |
7.00am to 8:30am |
| Race briefing: |
8:30am |
| Race start: |
9:00am |
Prize-giving will start once all participants have completed the course. Due to
the nature of the event, we are unable to provide a specific time that this will
begin and advise you to listen for approximate Prize-giving timing updates from
our MCs on the day.
Bikes will not be available from the Transition Area before the conclusion of Prize-giving;
please ensure you are aware of this as our Marshals will be unable to make exceptions
to this for Health and Safety reasons.
Please note: Any prize winners must personally be on-site to collect their prize
and have their Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Race Number for this event on hand. Good luck!
Celebrities
The following celebrities will be at this Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event to cheer you on!
- Cameron Brown
- Maddie Dillon
- Temepara George
Event Course
| 7 yrs Swim |
8-10 yrs Swim |
11-15 yrs Swim |
7-10 year olds
Bike Leg (approx 4km) |
11-15 year olds
Bike Leg (approx 8km) |
All ages
Run Leg (approx 900m) |
| 50m |
100m |
200m |
1 lap |
2 laps |
2 laps |
| Swim Type: |
Ocean swim |
| Depth: |
No more than 2m. |
Download the Swim map for this event
All events start with a swim. To follow where the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon course will go, you will
need to start at the 'Swim Entry' or Aquatic Centre. Then, follow the 'Swim Exit' to
the Transition Area;
From this area, you will pick up your bike, and start the bike
ride at the 'Cycle Start'. Follow the blue line around the course to see where you
will cycle. You will then finish the cycle by bringing your bike back into the
Transition Area through the 'Cycle Finish' and starting your run at the 'Run Start'.
Follow the orange line around the course to see where you will be running. The run
finishes at the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Run Chute, where you will be awarded your gold medal!
For a map of the complete course, please click here
Transition Map
