Event Info
WHEN:
12 February 2012
WHERE:
University Fields, Hamilton East, Waikato
The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Hamilton is located at the University of Waikato's large grounds.
The swim is in a 50 metre pool a short distance from where the Transition Area is set-up on the
fields. The bike and run leg of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon are around the field and surrounding streets.
Registration
| Earlybird offer close-off date: |
Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
| Last date to register with your TRYathlete Kit couriered (If you select this option): |
Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
| School Group entries close off date |
Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
| Registration closes for this event (unless event reaches capacity first): |
Thursday, 09 February 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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Registration
Registrations are now closed for this event. However, you will be able to enter
on the day provided the event has not reached capacity. Please present yourself
at the Administration Tent.
Please note, a late fee of $10 will be incurred.
On the day
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Administration tent opens: |
7.00am |
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Transition area open for you to drop off required equipment: |
7.00am to 8:30am |
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Race briefing: |
8:30am |
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Race start: |
9:00am |
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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!
- Anna Scarlett
- Maddie Dillon
- Debbie Tanner
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 1.5km) |
| 50m |
100m |
200m |
1 lap |
2 laps |
1 lap |
| Swim Type:
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50 metre pool
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| Pool Depth:
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0.9m - 1.4m
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Download the Swim map for this event
To follow a Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon full course map
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
