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I have never done a triathlon before. Can I enter? Definitely.
Our event is for athletes of all ability levels. We want to encourage anyone
who is interested to give this event a try, from beginners who want to try
something new to experienced athletes looking for a challenge. Bring your
family out to cheer you on and have your kids
join the Kids Fun Run following the triathlon. This is a fun family event for
everyone. Can I enter in a team? Yes.
If you are new to the sport of triathlon this can be a good introduction.
Find one partner or two and create a team, One of you can do the swim, one
can run and another bike. The point is to have fun and enjoy a new challenge. Swim: a swimsuit, googles, towel (wetsuits are recommended) We will provide you with a swim cap, which is needed for timing. Bike: a bike helmet, a mountain bike, touring, or road bike, water bottle Run: running shoes General: Sunscreen, sunglasses What if I am not fast enough? The
race will start in waves at different times so there will be people along the
course throughout the morning. Go at your own pace and enjoy. There is no
such thing as too slow or too fast! How does a triathlon work? What happens first? Check-in: Saturday
July 5 check-in will be at 7:00am – 7:45 am in the Curling Rink at the
Swim: You
will begin at the lakefront for your swim. If this is your first time in a
lake swim you may wish to stay near the side or back of the pack to avoid the
jostling near the front. Remember to look up from time to time as you swim,
to see the buoys, which will help you stay on course. After you
complete the swim you can come to the transition area and find your bike in
the bike rack. You can change from your swimsuit in the beach house
locker room if you wish. Many participants simply pull on shorts and t-shirts
over their suits and carry on. (Women may want to wear a sports bra under
their swimsuits for running)You will put on shoes and your helmet (it must be
done up) and walk your bike out of the transition area. Bike: Mount your bike and follow the bike route. Traffic will be controlled on the roadways on the bike route, but roads will not be closed so cyclists will have to exercise some caution along the race route.After your bike ride, you will dismount from your bike and walk your bike into the transition area, remove your helmet and put your bike back in the rack. Head out on your run.
Run: There
will be a water station along the way. Traffic will be controlled on the
roadways, but not be closed, so runners will have to exercise some
caution along the race route.You
will complete the run and cross the finish line to the cheers of the waiting
crowd! Team
transitions: If
you are participating as a team, you can simply slap hands to signal the next
member to begin their portion of the race. Swimmers will slap hands with the
biker on the lakefront as they complete their swim. Bikers can slap hands
with the runners outside the transition area where cyclists will dismount.
Runners will wait in the transition area. Following
the race, come back to the curling rink at the Okotoks Rec
Centre for the post race celebration which will include munchies and prizes! How will I be timed? We
are pleased to offer chip timing this year through Winning Time Where can I learn more about triathlons and training? The
There
is a category this year for children aged 16-18 years in the triathlon. We
are also pleased to offer a fun running race for kids ages 15 and under
following the triathlon. See What is the Kids Fun Run? below
for more information. We
are pleased to offer a fun running race for kids ages 15 and under following
the triathlon. Participants will need to have their parents sign a waiver and
pay a $5.00 day insurance fee. Please fill out the Kids Fun Run entry form
and send it to us. You can also enter your child on race day before 8:00 am
at the race check-in station. T shirts are available for those who pre-order
them on their registration form before June 20. Distances will vary according
to age groups .Approximate distances are:
So
start training now and join us for some fun! Will medical assistance be available? There
will be medical personnel available if you require help. You
can register on our website through our online registration, or print off a
registration form and mail it to us. See: Race Details:
How To Enter It
is mandatory that all participants are covered by the Association insurance policy, either by paying the $15.00 day insurance fee or by becoming an ATA member for the year.($45.00)
What is Kids Hope Ethiopia? How can I raise money? This
program helps orphan children in Proceeds
from our race will go to Kids Hope Ethiopia, as well as to a local charity to
help provide school supplies for needy children in the Okotoks area. Use
your pledge sheet if you like to raise funds on your own or you may make a
direct donation to the program. See: Race Details:
How To Enter If you are interested in
volunteering for our race we would love to have your help. Please contact
Maureen Misura at info@foothillscharitytriathlon.
We
appreciate all our volunteers as they make our race day possible. If you are
interested in helping with sponsorship, you can also contact Maureen Misura. How can I get more information? If you cannot find the answers to your questions here or just need more information about anything on our site, you can contact us by email at: |
(Last updated January 30, 2008)