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Race registration is now open, HERE!

Race date for 2020 is JUNE 14th

Race Package Pickup @ the University of Lethbridge Rock Wall on the main level 

 

 

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Subaru Lethbridge Kids of Steel Triathlon 2018

 

Race Info

The age category/distance for a team will be based on the oldest team members age.

 The swim course is an open pool with swim buoys. Athletes will be swimming as if in an open water event and swimming on the outside of the swim markers. Age groups will have a certain number of laps to complete which will make the swim numbers a bit odd compared to a lane swim, but it is more enjoyable, safer, provide more accurate swim times, reduce the number of volunteers and the kids will have more room to swim.

If any athlete becomes worried or panics in the water, they are allowed to hold the edge of the pool, as long and NO FORWARD PROGRESS is made while on the edge of the pool. KOS swimmers will be sent in heats of 5-10 athletes and is a water start. DL athletes in the same category (Male/Female) will all start at the same time. DL athletes have a deep water start, KOS athletes can push off the wall. 7 and under swimmers will enter the water one at a time and be separated by 3-5 seconds.

The bike portion for the ages 14 and up will have a considerable hill to content with. Please familiarize your athlete with this hill and go over gearing and braking on a hill. We will have volunteers along the hill incase of any emergencies. ENSURE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER! All athletes will keep to the right on all courses.

The run route is common between all events and is a 1 km loop with the 7 and under athletes completing half.

Type

Swim 

Bike

Run

7 & Under     50M     0.5 lap 1Km   
0.5Km 1 lap (half loop)
8-9     90M     0.75 lap 2Km   
1Km 1 lap (1k loop)
10-11     190M   1.25 laps 3Km    2Km 2 laps (1k loop)
12-13     300M   2.25 laps 8Km    3Km 3 laps (1k loop)
14-15     490M   3.5 laps 8Km  
4Km 4 laps (1k loop)
16-19  & WCUTS   750M   5.25 laps 20Km  
5km 5 laps (1k loop)

This race is draft legal for the 14-19 age group and all ages in the WCUTS. Ensure this is checked during registration.

The start order is as follows: 
Draft Legal (14-19 DL only with WCUTS)
Females - 7:00am
Males - 7:45am

Pool Break

KOS event starts at 9:15am 
Be on the pool deck at 9:00am
Watch for other athletes while setting up your childs transition, be courteous of ALL competitors.

Registration

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Click here to register

 

RACE PACKAGE PICK UP @ UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
Main level near the rock wall

RACE PACKAGES WILL ONLY BE HANDED OUT AT THIS TIME, most race coordinators will be there. This is a perfect opportunity to review the race rules, course and ask questions.

Entry Fees 

AGE                            FEE

Individuals 5-19          $35
WCUTS up to 24yr       $35

TEAMS                       $68

Entry fees are 100% NON-REFUNDABLE but We have a ROLLOVER policy until 1 month prior to the event.

Entry fee includes - Race entry, safe and fun race course & a finishers medal! Numerous door prizes available at race package pickup! Medals are given at the finish line. There will also be age group awards so stick around after to get yours if you placed in the top 3!

Rules & Maps

Course Maps COMING SOON, Lapped course with 1 transition, all on University Grounds

Swim Lap Map

Bike Maps

Run Maps

 Equipment rules via Alberta Triathlon Association

http://www.triathlon.ab.ca/kos

Helmet Fitting, make sure it fits for race day and everyday!

Helmet Fits

The age category/distance for a team will be based on the oldest team members age.

  

RATIONALE FOR KIDS EQUIPMENT RULES

Safety is of paramount importance for young athletes. Advanced equipment can causes more harm than good when used by novices.

Inclusion is a large component of our philosophy. Many young athletes cannot afford top-end equipment, therefore, the rules create a more equitable environment for participation.

Development is also accounted for. Basic skills must be mastered as a foundation for future success. Races of longer duration and equipment that restricts basic skill acquisition are not conducive to long term involvement in sport; nor do they promote opportunities for athletes to reach their ultimate potential.

What is developmentally appropriate?

Every child develops at a different rate. Biological age, or age of the growing body may differ from chronological age by one to three years. Maturation describes the patterns of development that culminate in an adult state including : skeletal, sexual, neural (brain / nervous system), morphological (height / weight), psychological / emotional, intellectual / cognitive.

Guidelines that are developmentally appropriate take maturational patterns into account. They ensure athletes avoid practices that may negatively impact long term involvement in sport and physical activity.

For more information on childhood growth and development, sport recommendations, and maturational issues, contact Triathlon Canada.

GENERAL RACE RULES

Bike mechanical safety and having an approved bike helmet is the responsibility of each individual participant. 
HELMETS MUST BE WORN AND MUST BE SNELL OR CSA APPROVED.

  • Chinstraps for bike helmets must be fastened at all times while in contact with the bike, this includes walking the bike and riding it.
  • Kickstands and pedal baskets are not permitted on bikes. Please remove prior to the day of the race.
  • Participants must rack their bikes in the transition area at the location designated by the transition volunteers
  • Torsos must be covered during the bike and run.
  • Drafting on the bike course is not permitted. ,
  • Participants and parents must follow the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.
  • Parental assistance is not permitted on the racecourse or in the transition area once the race has begun, except with special permission from the race director for young and/or AWAD (athletes with a disability) participants.
  • The Officials may disqualify a participant who is in direct violation of the rules.
  • Athletes are not permitted to race up an age category.
  • All participants will adhere to the equipment regulations specific to their age category.