Race Day

NEW RACE DAY PROCESS

  • Given Triathlon BC's added requirements on helmet safety, it is very important that you follow the process outlined below.  You MUST HAVE a helmet sticker from us before you can put your gear in transition.
  • Arrive early (8 am at the latest)...then do the following IN ORDER (if you do not have a bike lock, leave your bike on your car or with another person until you have done Steps 1 and 2 below):
  1. Get body marked.  For safety reasons, all competitors will be marked with permanent ink with their race number.  If you are biking (individual or biker on a relay team), you must have your helmet on in the body marking line-up.
  2. Get helmet checked. Our crew will be doing helmet checks while you are in the body marking line-up.  If you pass (see helmet checklist here), you will get a sticker.  If there are any issues, you will move to a designated area after body marking and someone will help you.
  3. Set up gear in transition.  Triathlon BC rules require only athletes and our volunteers be allowed in the transition area.  Show your helmet sticker to a volunteer at the secured entrance, get a biek security sticker, then proceed to the racks for your age group and set up your bike and other equipment (towel, shoes, etc).  Experienced volunteers are available to help if you need it.  Make sure your race plate is pinned to the shirt you will be wearing for the bike and run.  The race number must be on the front and visible.
  4. Go to pool lobby for marshalling.  Listen for the marshalling announcement for the pool.  All swimmers must be body marked and ready to go on the pool deck by 8:45 am.  Swimmers please enter the pool area from the Rec Centre lobby.

YOU MUST SHOW YOUR RACE NUMBER (BODY OR RACE PLATE) TO REMOVE YOUR BIKE AND GEAR FROM TRANSITION AFTER THE RACE IS OVER

General Rules and Reminders

Please help us make this day successful for everyone by keeping in mind the following:

  • All KOS rules are in effect. Please read Kids of Steel Rules & Safety
  • Come prepared - make sure your bike is in good, safe working order and your helmet fits well.
  • Bring all your equipment (see handy checklist here and helmet safety checklist here) and make sure you have a good sleep and a good breakfast!
  • Know the course and how many laps/loops you have to do -- check out the course maps here and come to the pre-race meeting
  • Be familiar with road rules and proficient at basic bike skills (e.g. signaling, stopping, cornering, riding in a straight line, riding with other people and passing)
  • Bring weather-appropriate clothing for cold, wet, or hot and sunny weather.
  • Parents and other spectators only access the pool area from the west doors (back parking lot).  Only participants and volunteers can enter from the rec centre lobby and use the door between the pool and transition area.
  • Listen to the race marshalls and volunteers.
  • SMILE AND HAVE FUN!  Everyone is cheering for you!