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2022 Whitehorse Kids' Triathlon
- Swim around the Leisure Pool
- Go to Transition Area (T1) - swim/run and change into running gear
- Run around the CGC parking lot to the stadium
- Go to Transitions Area (T2) - run/bike and don bike* and helmet
- Bike through the tunnel to Ketza Hill then circle back through the tunnel to the finish line
*Bike options include: pushbike, bike with training wheels or a trike
Note: Parents are required to run or walk with their child during the bike section, not bring their own bike.
- Swim 2 laps of Lap Pool
- Go to Transition Area (T1) - swim/run and change into running gear
- Run around the CGC parking lot to the stadium
- Go to Transitions Area (T2) - run/bike and don bike and helmet
- Bike through the tunnel, follow Dog Trail to the Lynx and Dog Trail junction. Then turn around and return on the Dog Trail toward the stadium and bike back through the tunnel to the finish line.
- Swim 4 laps of Lap Pool
- Go to Transition Area (T1) - swim/run and change into running gear
- Run around the CGC parking lot to the stadium and continue on to do 2 laps of the Adventure Trail
- Go to Transitions Area (T2) - run/bike and don bike and helmet
- Bike through the tunnel along the Dog Trail then after the first downhill on Dog they will take a left onto the Coyote Trail connector and another left onto the Sundog Trail. Follow it all the way back through the tunnel to the finish line.
- Swim 8 laps of Lap Pool
- Go to Transition Area (T1) - swim/run and change into running gear
- Run around the CGC parking lot to the stadium. Run through Transition 2 and through the tunnel and turn onto Ketza Trail. At the top of the Ketza Trail run straight up the small connector to the 10K and turn right towards Olympic Trail. They will start their climb on Olympic Trail and follow it up to the 5K Trail. Turn right on the 5K, continue on the 5K, and follow it as it circles back towards the Ski Club wax room. Continue on this trail as it leads back down into the stadium then run by the ski Sea Cans at the edge of the stadium and turn right into Transition 2.
- Go to Transitions Area (T2) - run/bike and don bike and helmet
- Bike through the tunnel along Dog Trail then after the first downhill on dog they will take a left onto the Coyote Trail connector and another left onto Sundog Trail. Follow Sundog Trail back to the dog parking lot junction then repeat the bike loop a second time. Once they have done their second loop head back toward the tunnel to the finish line.
How it Register:
Two ways to register:
- Online at whitehorse.ca/play (click on available programs then click on family program under recreation)
- COURSE ID
- BUNNY (5 year old with guardian): 31806
- MOOSE (6 - 7 year old): 31808
- BEAR (8 - 10 year old): 31810
- FOX (11- 14 year old): 31811
- COURSE ID
- In person at the Canada Games Centre
Package & pick-up Time:
Mandatory Race Package Pick up at Mt. McIntyre Recreation Centre - Grey Mountain Room:
Sunday June 5: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday June 6: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Photo ID is required at time of pick-up
General Triathlon Information:
- Participants must be the correct age by the race date. Children in the 5-year-old category must have one parent/guardian accompanying them throughout the race, with all necessary equipment for themselves, including swim attire (this includes being in the water within arm’s reach for the swim portion). Athletes 6 years of age and older do not require parental assistance during the race.
- Participants must complete the entire course. Any participant who does not cross the finish line is considered a missing child. If your participant cannot complete you must check-out at the finish line before leaving.
- All participants are placed in heats according to their age category.
- Each age category course route is marked and signed using their corresponding animal (e.g. 6-7 year olds look for the moose image throughout the course)
Guidelines:
- Course
- Volunteers are stationed throughout the course to lend any assistance needed to ensure participant safety and well-being.
- It is the participant’s responsibility to learn the route and follow the age category signage. There is clear marking and signage throughout the course.
- When overtaking a fellow runner or rider, pass to the left and return to the right side of the trail. When passing, please call out “on your left” to let the person in front of you know you are there.
- Volunteers count laps for bike riders if more than one lap is required for their age group.
- Parents cannot assist children during the event (with the exception of the 5-year-old category)
- Swim
- 5-year-olds swim in the Leisure Pool within arms’ length of a support person.
- 6-14 year-olds swim in lanes in the lap pool (6-year-olds can have a support person in their lane if needed).
- Anxious swimmers will be placed as close to lifeguards as possible.
- PFDs (life jackets) and other flotation aids are available for use. You are more than welcome to bring your own.
- Flippers and other propulsive devices are not allowed.
- Any stroke is allowed; there is no disqualification for style or stopping.
- Guardians/Volunteers will count laps for swimmers if more than one lap is required.
- Transition Area (T1) Swim/Run
- This transition area is outside of the pool (east side of the CGC)
- Drop off transition bag for T1 & T2, at the body marking station at least 10 minutes prior to designated swim time.
- Participants’ change of clothes for running must be in their transition bag before proceeding to the body marking station.
- Guardians/Volunteers will assist participants after the swimming event to find their transition bag and direct them to the running trail.
- Transition Area (T2) Run/Bike
- Only participants and volunteers can be in the transition area
- Participant's bikes and helmet must be dropped off in the transition area (stadium) between 7:30 am - 8:45 am June 11. No helmet = no race
- Bicycles must be walked in the transition area
- Participants will finish the race with their bikes and can take the directly to their vehicles.
- When finishing the race, please ensure that bikes are removed from the finish line and not dropped on the ground as soon as the participants clear the finish line.
Note: It is your responsibility to see that bikes and helmets are in good working order. Bike inspection is not mandatory, but recommended. Be sure to check your child's helmet before race day. Helmets must be buckled during the bike portion of the event, including in the transition zone.
Annually, we need many volunteers to make this event safe and enjoyable for all participants.
The 2022 Kids' Triathlon will be held on Saturday, June 11th. Volunteer hours are between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. All volunteers will receive a Canada Games Centre pass, a lunch voucher, and get to be part of a great community event.
We are looking for volunteers in these areas:
- Trail Assistants
- Transition Zones
- Finish Line
If you are interested, please email us at volunteer@whitehorse.ca
If you want to volunteer in a specific area, please indicate that in your email.