AVABLANCH 'Kids Triathlon'

10501 J. Blanchard Trail
Orlando, FL US 32817

FINAL RACE UPDATE.  PLEASE READ!!!

It's race week!!!!  Hope everyone is excited and ready for some healthy fun.  We are looking forward to another exciting event.  

Please read the important information below to help answer any questions you may have regarding race weekend.

Check in opens at 6:45 AM and closes at 7:30 am. Athlete must be present at Check-in. A wristband with your race number will be placed on your wrist at packet pick up and must be worn at all times during the event.  You will need your wrist band to get body marked and to enter transition.
You will also be given your race bib number. The bib number is to be worn during the bike and run portion of the event.
We do not have swim caps to give out so please bring your own. They are not mandatory.
Transition opens at 6:45 am and closes at 7:45. No parents are allowed in transition area before or during race.  There will be volunteers available to help athletes setup their transition area.

 
Time trial pool start: 
Athletes will still be seeded into waves as follows:

          Wave 1         Ages 13 and 14        Start Time:                       8:00 am

          Wave 2         Ages 11 and 12        Estimated Start Time:       8:30 am

          Wave 3         Ages 9 and 10          Estimated Start Time:       8:50 am

          Wave 4         Ages 6, 7 and 8        Estimated Start Time:       9: 10 am

The first wave will begin at 8:00 a.m. and athletes will line up in numerical order starting lowest number to highest in each respective wave. There will be plenty of staff and volunteers on hand to assist with lining up the athletes in preparation for their start. A timing individual will be near the pool side at the start location. Athletes will be started one at a time. The timing individual will tell the athlete when to begin. Each athlete will be individually timed. The time interval between each athlete will vary based upon the swimming ability of the athlete starting in the position just in front of them. If a slower swimmer is in the water, the start of the next athlete will be delayed a few seconds to allow for appropriate spacing. If the swimmer just in front is an accomplished swimmer, the time interval will be less. Each swimmer will start approximately 5-10 seconds apart. It should take between 5-15 minutes to start all athletes in wave 1. When all athletes from wave 1 have exited the water, we will wait an additional 5 minutes to start wave 2 and we will then follow the same procedure for wave 2, and then wave 3. The approximate start time of wave 2, 3 and 4 are estimated time. 

 
Bike check in: 
ALL athletes will be required to check their bike into transition by 7:30 a.m. race morning at the transition area indicated on the event map next to the Blanchard Park YMCA Pool area. Bikes cannot be removed until the last cyclist from wave 4 has exited transition. This should be shortly after 10am.

Run course: 
To eliminate having runners and cyclist on the same trail we are sending the athlete in the opposite direction from the bike course. The run course will be an out and back towards Rouse RD on the Little Econ Greenway Trail.

Event Course: 
To avoid confusion for the different age group distances, the course will be color coordinated to the kids wristbands.  If the athlete has a green wristband this athlete will turn at all the green points on the bike and run course. Please ensure that your Athlete understands this.  We will also have volunteers helping the Athletes at the different turn around points.

Post Race Awards Presentation:
Begins at approximate 10:30am in the large covered area next to the pool behind the YMCA building.

What do I bring on race day?
Goggles
*Swim Cap
*Race belt
Bathing suit or Triathlon suit
Medium size towel
Bike Bike Helmet- Mandatory
Running Shoes
Water bottle
* Recommended but not required items

AVABLANCH Kids Triathlon Rules

Swimming Rules
1. Proper swimwear must be worn. DQ
2. No artificial propulsive devices such as fins, paddles, or gloves may be used. DQ
3. Swimmers must be able to complete the entire course using any stroke. Swimmers may not make forward progress by pulling on lane ropes, swim gutters or any other inanimate object. T
4. Goggles or face masks may be worn but are not required.
5. Participants must follow instructions given by lifeguards and officials including prohibitions against running on the pool deck or diving in restricted areas. T or DQ at official’s discretion

Transition Rules
1. The transition area is open to participants only. When transition closes for competition to begin, only participants and race officials may enter transition. Finishers may not retrieve gear until all participants have finished the cycling portion and have begun the run. T or DQ at official’s discretion
2. Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the bicycle at the rack and may not be taken to the pool or swim start area. T
3. Bicycles must be placed in the rack according to the directions given by race officials. Bicycles may be racked in the assigned area, by the handlebars, the seat or by using the kickstand. Bikes placed on kickstands must be in the designated area, in line with other bikes, and may not extend out into the lane of travel. T
4. Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion
5. After completing the cycling portion, participants must return bicycles to an upright position in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
6. No riding bicycles in transition. Participants must walk or run with their bicycles and may not mount until out of transition and in the designated mount zone. T

Bicycle Equipment Rules
1. The bicycle must be road worthy and in safe operating condition. DQ
2. The bicycle shall have two wheels. Training wheels are allowed. DQ
3. There must be at least one working brake on each of the two wheels unless the bicycle was manufactured with only one brake, in which case, the working brake shall be on the rear wheel. DQ
4. The bicycle may be on-road, off-road or youth style. No recumbent style bicycles are allowed. DQ
5. Only standard drop, straight, or curved handlebars are allowed. No aero or time trial bars may be attached to the bike or used during competition. All handlebars ends shall be solidly plugged. DQ
6. No disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed. DQ 7. Race officials reserve the right to disallow any bicycle deemed unsafe. Any unusual bicycle must be approved by race officials prior to competition.

Cycling Conduct
1. Cyclists must wear a helmet at all time during the bike portion. No time trial, “chrono,” or “aero” helmets with a tail may be used. DQ
2. The helmet must be securely fastened prior to mounting the bicycle and at all times while riding the bicycle. The helmet may not be unfastened and removed until the participant has completely dismounted. DQ
3. Cyclists shall wear shoes at all times while on the bike. DQ
4. Cyclists shall ride in a safe manner, which includes:
5. Riding on the right side of the lane; T
6. Riding no closer than two bike lengths distance behind a leading cyclist; T
7. Passing on the left of the slower cyclist; T
8. Riding in a straight line without swerving, veering, or blocking the forward progress of other cyclists. DQ

Running Conduct
1. Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ
2. Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T

General Race Rules
1. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of participants or their parents and supporters will not be allowed. Participants must treat others with courtesy and respect. No rude, abusive, or discourteous language or behavior will be tolerated. This is a family event. T or DQ at official’s discretion
2. Participants must complete the prescribed course in its entirety. DQ
3. No personal audio devices or headsets may be used or carried during any portion of the event. T
4. No unauthorized assistance of any kind is allowed. Parents or other non-participants may not run or ride a bicycle with a participant nor may they provide participants any food, fluid, or equipment aid during competition. T
5. Race numbers must be displayed at all times. Swimmers must be clearly body-marked and runners must wear their bib numbers. T

What do I bring on race day?
Goggles

*Swim Cap

*Race belt

Bathing suit or Triathlon suit

Medium size towel

Bike

Bike Helmet- Mandatory

Running Shoes

Water bottle

* Recommended but not required items

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Questions?

Event Map

Bike Course

Run Course