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Saturday afternoon will see the Scarness Foreshore Parklands abuzz with activity as 7 to 14 year olds take part in the kids only version of the famous Hervey Bay Triathlon. Short achievable distances for kids aged 7-14 years with an emphasis on fun and participation presented by BMee Movement with a Purpose .

NOTE: These events are non-competitive therefore no times or placings are recorded. Junior para-triathletes are welcome - see online entry form.

Both events will feature:

• calm water, bay swims,
• rides on a closed section of The Esplanade and
• runs on the paved foreshore bikeway
• age group wave starts.

All participants will receive:

• a 2XU event specific technical running shirt,
• a 2XU swim cap,
• a chest number,
• a finisher's certificate and
• entry into random prize draws to be conducted at the conclusion of the events.

Date Saturday 20 April 2013
Location Scarness Parkland, the Esplanade Scarness - opposite Queens Road.
Timetable Saturday afternoon: Registration from 3pm to 4:15pm, Race start at 4:30, Presentations around 5:30pm Movies in the Park (free) 6:30pm (titles to be confirmed) Click here for the full Festival Timetable

 

Course

Short achievable distances on a completely safe course.
Swim - "wade-able", flat cycle - road closed to traffic, run - shady pathway.

Cycle Note: u10's 1 loop, u14's 3 loops. Min requirement for bikes is that they are roadworthy, ie a working brake (two if hand brakes) and have nothing about to fall off, no sharp protusions etc - BMX's are fine, "stunt pegs" (if fitted) should be removed. Approved cycling helmet required.

			Age (as at 20/4/2013)	Swim	Cycle	Run
			7-10 years	100m	2.2km	700m
			11-14 years	200m	6km	1.5km

Note: The GoKids! venue is at Scarness, 1km east of the Festival site at Seafront oval . Click here to view the courses

Entry Fees

	Until /received by: Saturday 30 March (12pm)	Until /received by: Friday 19 April (12pm)	On the day entries (shirts not guaranteed)
TA Trystar Members*	$25	$30	$30
Non Trystar Members	$30	$35	$35

* If you are a Triathlon Australia Trystar member you must supply your 7-digit membership number.
If you wish to become a member please contact Triathlon Queensland / Australia.

Entries Open: here

Mail Entries Close

Received by: 6pm Wednesday 17/4/2013

Late Entries

Late entries may be accepted at event Check-In up until 4pm Sat 20/4/2013 (field permitting - check website for updates).
Please note a $5 late registration fee will apply.

Enter

Entries open 1st of June:

or via printed form

Acceptance list

The acceptance list is available here (or from main menu in last 2 weeks)

Prizes

All entrants receive a finisher's certificate and will go into the draw to win some awesome random draw prizes!

These events are not competition oriented so no placings are awarded. GoKids!

Photos

Our event photography team will be on hand to capture those special moments - albums will be available on line in the days following the event

Rules etc:

• Please make sure that your bike is road-worthy (ie: it should have no loose parts or sharp edges and must have working brakes).
• You must wear an approved helmet for the cycle portion of the event.
• You must wear appropriate footwear for the cycle and run portions of the event
• At registration you will be issued with:
  • A swim cap - this needs to be worn during the swim section of the event.
  • A race number (and pins) this need to be worn on your front during the cycle and run sections of the event.
  • An event shirt - this is not required to be worn during the event.
• Wave starts will be assigned based on the numbers in each category and the average speed of each group.
• If you get into difficulty in the swim just raise your arm and wait for assistance
• The organisers may reassign your entry if it appears an error has been made. Check the acceptance list to confirm.
• You must have fun!

You can download a poster here!