Race with us in the longest running Triathlon in Alberta!  2016 celebrates the 32nd annual event!

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REGISTRATION 

 

EVENT	Until Jan 31	Until Apr 30	Until May 21
Tri - it (Ages 12+)	$75	$85	$95	Sign Up
Standard	$90	$110	$120
Duathlon	$90	$110	$120
Kids of Steel	$50	$55	$60
RELAYS:
Tri it	$135	$145	$155	Sign Up
Standard	$150	$170	$190
Duathlon	$150	$170	$190
Kids of Steel	$80	$90	$100

 * all Kids of Steel participants must become ATA members prior to registering for the event.  Visit www.triathlon.ab.ca for details

*ENTRIES RECIEVED ON/AFTER MAY 1 ARE NOT GUARANTEED TSHIRTS OR SIZING.
*ENTRY FEES INCLUDES GST
*ADULTS - Entry Fees DO NOT include ATA day-insurance fee ($20) if non-ATA member.
If no valid ATA membership is entered, the day-fee will automatically be added.

VIEW THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION LIST HERE

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LOCATION

Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre in Coronation Park
13808 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton

Parking

• PARKING for Competitors and visitors arranged at Westmount Shopping Centre, the surrounding residential area and Woodcroft Community League
• No parking at Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre on race day.
• NO Parking overnight at Peter Hemingway Fitness & Leisure Centre on Saturday, May 28 (vehicles will be towed).
• NO PARKING AT TELUS WORLD OF SCIENCE – VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED BY THE CENTRE
• Please arrive early to avoid congestion. Access to the shopping centre off of Groat Road will be available until 6:30am only.

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SCHEDULE

Package Pickup

Friday, May 27       5:00pm-8:00pm  UNITED CYCLE (7620 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton)
                            * Athlete shopping nite!
Saturday, May 28   10:00am-2:00pm  UNITED CYCLE (address above)

Bike Check

The bike check will take place at United Cycle during the week leading up to the event located at UNITED CYCLE (7620 Gateway Blvd NW).  The quality mechanics will do a simple check to ensure your bike is ready for competition, and make any small adjustments you may need before the event.

Pre-Race Briefing
An optional information session for participants will be held at Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre:
13808 –111 Avenue
Saturday, May 28, 2015
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Race Day
May 29th - Sunday

5:45 am	Transition Zone opens Body Marking begins outside the pool
6:45 am	Transition Closes for all adult participants
7:00 am	Race starts Wave 1 - TEAMS will be the first heat with 'standard distance' swimmers over 30mins. Last waves to start are the Tri It Distance Timing Chips and Swim caps are handed out on deck at swim check-in
7:05 am	Duathlon Start: next to the run exit of transition.  Timing chips handed out at your startline.
~11am	** Last Adult heat enters the water
10:00 am	Kids of Steel Transition Opens Body marking & Chip Pickup will occur on the pool deck prior to each race start
~11:30 am	Kids of Steel Race Starts Wave 1 start – 7 & Under Wave 2 start - Ages 10-11 Wave 3 start – Ages 8-9
1:00 pm	Courses Closed

** Note: ALL ADULT Athletes must be checked into transition by 6:45am to ensure there is no conjestion in the transition area.
** as we are going on a continuous feed for the swim, the above times are estimates only.

Wave Starts

- Wave Heat List: http://bit.ly/2016CoronationWaves

Wave #	Swim Time	Estimated Start Time	Grouping
1	Teams & 30+ min	7:00 AM	Standard Distance
2	30+ Min & 27-30min	7:20 AM	Standard Distance
3	23-26 min	7:45 AM	Standard Distance
4	23-26 min	8:10 AM	Standard Distance
5	23-26 min	8:35 AM	Standard Distance
6	23-26min & 19-22 min	9:00 AM	Standard Distance
7	19-22 min	9:20 AM	Standard Distance
8	19-22 min	9:40 AM	Standard Distance
9	16-18 min	9:55 AM	Standard Distance
10	11+ min & TEAMS	10:10 AM	Tri it Distance
11	11+ min & 8-9 min	10:25 AM	Tri it Distance
12	Under 8 min	10:35 AM	Tri it Distance
KIDS OF STEEL	7 & UNDER	~11:30 AM
	10-11 YR
	8-9 YR

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COURSE AND EVENT DETAILS

THE SWIM   Map
Standard Distance: 1000m        Try it Distance: 500m

The swim course will take place in the Peter Hemingway Pool (50m). We will start 5 athletes per lane and you will complete either 10 laps/20 lengths (Standard Distance), or 5 laps/10 lengths lengths (Tri it Distance) of the pool. As each athlete completes their swim, we will place another swimmer in to fill the empty spot. The wave starts are estimated start times. Please ensure you are in the pool awaiting your start well in advance of the suggested times. Swim caps are provided in your race kits.

Volunteers will be on hand to count your laps and will put a flutter-board in the water when you have 2 Lengths(1 lap) remaining. Athletes are asked that if they are feeling any trouble or difficulty during the swim portion to either raise their hand and a lifeguard will be there to assist you within seconds.
• Always swim on the Right side of the lane. If you are going to get passed (or going to pass) wait until the end of the lap and stay to the right...let the faster swimmer pass on your left.
• All athletes must wear the swim cap and timing chip/band provided race morning.
• Ensure you start in the appropriate heat. As each athlete enters the water, we will start the next athlete.
• Lifeguards will patrol the pool should you require assistance.
• You may use any stroke that makes you comfortable, however no floatation devices can be used.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COUNT YOUR LAPS. VOLUNTEERS WILL DO SO AS A COURTESY, BUT CAN MAKE MISTAKES WITH THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THEY HAVE TO COUNT FOR.

We are going on a rolling start system for all athletes, thereby 5-6 athletes in each lane, once one person has finished, the next will start in that lane. This saves time in the pool, as well as allows a continuous feed of athletes throughout the course. The waves listed in this package list 'suggested' start times, however please be prepared and ready. Announcements will be made indicating the next wave start in the pool (ex: Next wave #4, please make your way to the pool deck to be checked in).
You are responsible to be onsite to hear these announcements.

KIDS OF STEEL SWIM

7& UNDER	8-9 YEARS	10-11 YEARS
1 Length (50m)	2 Lengths (100m)	3 Lengths (150m)

The swim course will take place in the Peter Hemingway Pool (50m). We will start a maximum of 4 athletes per lane. Flotation devices are allowed (not provided) for the 7&under category.
*NOTE - We will not start the next age group until they have completed the swim and are well into their bike.  

SWIM TRAINING?  Are you planning on doing some swim training at the Peter Hemingway Pool? Riding your bike there?  If so, please note that bicycles ARE NOT allowed inside the building.  They must be locked up in the designated areas outside the pool.

 

THE BIKE   Map
Standard Distance & Duathlon: 26km (4 loops)
Try it Distance: 13km (2 loops)

Both sides of Groat Road will be closed to the traffic for the cycle component.
Exiting from transition, athletes will head south on 135st. Turn East on 111ave then south on Groat Road. Follow Groat Road and take the River Valley Road exit.
Cycle under the Groat Road Bridge and just past the crosswalk where athletes will make a sharp left heading back up to the bridge and back in to the Groat Road heading north. Follow Groat Road up to 111 Ave.
Just prior to 111ave there will be signage, pylons and volunteers indicating where you are to 'lap' or 'finish'.
• When lapping, stay to the left and make a 180° turn, heading back down Groat road on the same route.
• When finishing, stay to the right and turn onto 111 ave, returning to the finish.

IMPORTANT: POTHOLES AND CRACKS WILL BE FILLED FOR THE RACE BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO STILL WATCH FOR ROAD HAZARDS ON THE COURSE. THE BEST ROUTE IS IN THE CENTRE OF EITHER LANE AWAY FROM THE CENTRE LINE AND CURBS.

Guidelines

• Riders must wear ANSI approved helmets that are fastened for the entire race.
• Participants may use road or mountain bikes.
• All bike repairs are done by cyclists only.
• Portable music players are not permitted.
• The practice of drafting behind cyclists is illegal.
• The Edmonton Police Service will control traffic and monitor safety at all major intersections.
• Course Marshals will direct competitors and assist with traffic control.

Kids of Steel Bike Map

7& UNDERMap	8-9 YEARS	10-11 YEARS
1 Lap (800m)	2 Laps (4.8km)	3 Laps (7.0km)

• Come out of the transition zone, head south on 135 St
• Turn west on 111 Ave
• Turn east on 111 Ave at 142 St
• 7 & under - follow 111 Ave east to 135 St, then return to finish
• 8+ years - go past 135 St and turn around at Groat Road. Make a 180 degree turn and head back on the same route.
• At the end of the last lap: Turn right on 135 St to enter back into the transition zone
  
  

THE RUN  Map
Standard Distance & Duathlon(first lap): 8km
Try it Distance & Duathlon(second lap): 4km (1/2 lap)

The run travels along Groat Road, then onto the sidewalk/paved trail after 107 Ave, and toward the Mackinnon Ravine. There is a 180° turnaround on the trail at the 4 kilometre mark for the standard distance. The Try It distance turnaround is at the 107 ave water station.

• Escort runners are not allowed.
• Portable music players are not permitted.
• The route will be marked with directional arrows,pylons, and volunteers will assist in directing competitors

WATER STATIONS
There are 2 water stations on the run course offering water and sports drink.
• 107th Avenue
• Government House Park/run turnaround

Kids of Steel Run Map

7& UNDER	8-9 YEARS	10-11 YEARS
1 Lap (700m)	1 Lap (700m)	1.5 Laps (1.5km)

• Come out of the transition zone, head south on the sidewalk next to the school
• Turn west(Right) on 111 Ave sidewalk
• Turn north (Right) off the sidewalk towards the Telus World of Science
• 7 & under/ 8-9yr - follow the pylons and volunteers to the finish
• 10-11 years – turn east (Right) at the volunteer point and follow the grass trail behind the pool to join onto the run lap point through transition to begin your next lap
• At the end of the last lap: Continue north on the sidewalk to the finish!
  
  

TRANSITION ZONE  Map
This is the area where everything takes place and in highly competitive races, the place where a race can be won or lost!
Please place your bike and equipment and, once settled, look around to 'site' your location. What are you next to? What does your towel look like? What rack/row/line are you in? A good idea is to setup your area, leaving transition and then walk towards your bike when coming from the pool.
*NOTE: Transition will remain open once the race starts, but please stay next to your bike to avoid collisions with athletes that are currently racing.
**NOTE: Please have only what you will be racing with placed by your bike. No large bags, buckets or bins are allowed next to your bike.

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CHARITY AND FUNDRAISING

“1 in 3 kids can’t afford the cost of organized sport – let’s change that” KidSport Edmonton is part of a national non-profit organization that provides support to local children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport. KidSport Edmonton provides financial assistance for registration fees and access to equipment for kids aged 18 years and under. Since launching in 1995, KidSport Edmonton has provided sport opportunities to 10,691 kids and distributed more than $1.47 Million towards sport registration fees. Please donate and/or setup your fundraising page when registering. Sign Up

 FUNDRAISE FOR SOME AWESOME GEAR!

	Raise $250	Recieve a Free $25 United Cycle Gift Card!
	Raise $500	Recieve a Free $55 United Cycle Gift Card!
	Raise $750	Recieve a Free $85 United Cycle Gift Card!
	Raise $1000+	Recieve a Free $125 United Cycle Gift Card!

 ** online donations will be live until May 31.  Prizing will be made available mid June.  

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