TRYstars – Junior Triathlon / Windup BBQ
Date: 10 Mar 2012 - 10 Mar 2012
Start : 09:00 AM
Location: Hall Park Mandurah
Race Peparation
Event Check list – what you need to take on the day.
TRYstars or Club Membership card (if you are a member)
For the swim:
· Small towel for drying off
· Goggles
· Swim cap
· Swimming Costume worn underneath your clothes
· Ear plugs if you need them
For the Bike leg
· bike
· Helmet
· Something to identify your bike with
· Waterbottle
· t-shirt
· shoes & socks
For the Run:
· Sun visor or cap
· Sunglasses if you wear them
Points to note:
· Put suntan lotion on before you start
· Do not use new gear for your event, use your regular goggles, wear your regular swimming costume and make sure they fit before the day.
· Do not use new runners, stick with what you are familiar with or if you are wearing new runners, wear them a couple of times before the event
Tips for the event Day
Registration:
· Check you have all your equipment
· Make sure you know where to go and what time you need to be there
· Give yourself plenty of time on event day. Get to the event location at least 40 minutes before the event
· Make sure you register before you do anything else, collect your numbers and get numbered
· Agree to a meeting point with your parents or guardian
Event Briefing:
· Make sure that you know the course and where to go for transition
· Listen carefully for briefing
· Make sure you know any rules – look out for an information board
· Know how many laps you are meant to be doing
Transition Area:
· Your bike and helmet will be inspected before you enter transition so put your helmet on and fasten it before you go to the transition area
· Take note of the entry and exit points
· Rack your bike, place your shoes at the point closest to you with your t-shirt and helmet alongside, keep your equipment bag out of the way
· A good idea is to place your helmet on the handlebars or the seat so that you don’t forget to put it on
· Make sure that your laces/shoes are open and easy to put on
· Put on your sunscreen
· Make sure that your entry number is visible
· Do a little warm up exercise before you participate
· Pace yourself and have a great time! Don’t forget to smile when you cross the finish line!
Post event:
· Have a drink and something healthy to eat soon after completing the event. This will help restore your energy that you used during the event and assist in your recovery
· Take a photo with your family and friends
· Make sure you wait until after the last participant has finished before you go to collect your bike and equipment from the transition area
