KIT Triathlon at Meadowmont


photo courtesy ofDan Crawford Photography

        When: 

Saturday, July 26, 2008

  Where:

Meadowmont Swim Club, 301 Old Barn Ln, Chapel Hill
  Time: 8:30 am - Packet pickup and bike setup starts at 7:00 am and ends at 8:00 am. Early packet pick up available at the last training session.
  Cost: $30 - $5 Late fee begins after July 6 A limited amount of financial assistance and family discounts are available - please contact us before July 6 at info@kidsintraining.com for details.
Discounts available:
Each family that provides a volunteer will receive a $5 discount on registration.
$5 off each additional sibling (must register all siblings before the late fee deadline)

Beach towels will be the giveaway and we need a final count by July 7
If you are not registered by then, there is a chance there will be a different giveaway
Extra beach towels available for sale

NEW FOR 2008 - KIT/ATP TRIATHLON SERIES
Age Group Awards . Relay Teams . Team Challenge . Series Awards

Since our triathlons, duathlons & adventure races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon, all kids must be USAT members to participate in these events (not run-only events). Go to www.usatmembership.com for membership details - it only takes a few minutes to sign up and costs only $5 for the whole year. Your child must present their membership card to pick up their packet (a temporary card can be printed from the USAT website).

All kids will receive a KIT/ATP Beach Towel and a race bag filled with goodies!
And, as always, all KIT finishers receive a reward!

Please consider volunteering for this event. We request one volunteer per participant to man the course and provide a safe environment for everyone. Remember-Each family that provides a volunteer to help man the course during the race will receive a $5 discount on registration.

 *Note*  Participant's who sign up for this event after July 6 will be assessed a $5 late fee and will not be guaranteed a race souvenir or reward at the race.    Due to limited space, registration will close quickly.

Race Details:

Age Category

 Distances* - Swim/Bike/Run

5-7 

50 yds/1.5 mi/.5 mi

8-10 100 yds/3 mi/ 1 mi
 11-17  150 yds/4.5 mi/1.5 mi
*Approximate Distances
Course Description:
Swim is in a 6 lane, 25 yd pool. Time trial start. Kids will start 10 seconds apart with their age group. We start 11-17 year olds first then 8-10 and end with 5-7 with time gaps in between to provide the most safe race course possible. Swim start times will be posted on race morning.
Bike will be on closed streets  - Start from the club parking lot and continue up Old Barn Ln, take a right on Gurnsey Tr, right on Pinehurst Dr and right on Faison Rd to Faulkner Dr and turn around to retrace route back to the club. This is 1 loop=1.5 miles.(Older groups need to do multiple loops).
Run is on sidewalk and trail - Start from the club parking lot and turn right on the trail to right on Pinehurst Dr and right on Faison Rd, right on trail back to swim club and finish line! This is 1 loop =.5 miles.
 
Parking is located in swim club lot but cars cannot be moved until after the last finisher is in. Additional parking will be available on certain streets close to the race site. Please follow all signs such as No Parking due to Bike Lanes, etc. Prepare for restricted access during the race. NO PARKING ON THE RACE COURSE.

Awards We will present all finishers with an award and enter their bib number into a raffle filled with goodies. Age Group, Team Challenge and Relay awards will be presented at the end of the race. Results will be posted on the website that week.

Training sessions: - All registered participants may attend a free training session to get them familiar with the race course, transitions and get any questions answered. We highly recommend these sessions to assure your racer they will be comfortable on race day. All sessions will be held on location at Meadowmont(meet in the club parking lot) and conducted by KIT staff. Bring everything you would on race day as we will ride and run the course.
Please reserve a space by emailing us at info@kidsintraining.com

Sunday, July 6 6-7pm
Saturday, July 12 6-7pm
Thursday, July 24 6-7pm (Early Packet pickup approximately 5:30–6 and 7-7:30)


Kids! - - If you want to have a fun race you must prepare for it so make sure you train well before the event. Whatever your distance is for the race, swim, bike or run that distance slowly until you can complete it without stopping. Then try combining a swim/bike, swim/run or a bike/run, which is called a "brick". When you can do the bricks comfortably, try the single or brick distance a bit faster, even if sometimes you have to take short jogs in between intervals. Try to get in 3-5 sessions per week and make sure you get your parents to try it as well!

Refund Policy: All but $10 of your registration fee will be refunded until July 6 or until the race fills, whichever comes first. If the race fills, 50% of your entry will be refunded until July 6


 **NO Refunds after July 6**
**Race registrations are non-transferable**


In the event of inclement weather, the race directors have the right to reschedule the start time and/or cancel the competition. Delays or cancellation will be posted on our phone line the morning of the event by 10am. Unfortunately, due to costs that will have already incurred, we will not be able to refund fees; however, will do our best to reschedule the event at a later date.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 372-7032 or email at info@kidsintraining.com