Races

Race Information

1. TRIBC rules on Age Groups. Entries grouped by athletes age as of December 31, 2012.
2. Bike inspection will take place during registration between 3-5 pm Friday, July 13, 2012 at Boston Pizza.
3. Late check-in and body marking will begin at 6 am on race day at Rotary Park.
4. There will be no delay in the race start. All athletes must be prepared to SWIM at 7 am precisely.
5. The swim portion will take place in Okanagan Lake.  Divers will be in the water.  The water will be chest deep. Standing will be permitted but there cannot be any forward movement while standing. Walking or running in the swim portion will result in disqualification. Lifeguards will be on duty.
6. Swim finishers immediately proceed to the transition area and begin the cycling portion. The cycling course follows Lakeshore and Riverside Drives.
7. Bike course finishers immediately depart the transition area for the run course. 
8. Unsportsmanlike conduct and profanity will not be permitted and could lead to disqualification.

Equipment Regulations

1. Triathlon Canada Kids of Steel Race Rules are in effect. They can be viewed at www.tribc.org.
2. All Ages,  Clipless pedals permitted (entry on both sides of pedal required).
3. Caged pedals (aka toe clips) are not permitted at any age.
4. Ages 14-15, draft legal aero bars, cycling shoes, and racing wheels are permitted per UCI rules (no disc, max 60mm).
5. Hard-shell ANSI, Snell, or equivalent helmets are mandatory in the bike portion of the race.
6. Flippers, hand paddles, flotation devices and wetsuits may not be used in the swim portion.
7. Colored Swim Caps will be provided for the swim and must be worn to identify age groups.

Schedule

FRIDAY - July 13th

3:00 - 4:00 pm - ELITE ONLY
Elite triathlete pre-race briefing and package pick-up.  Location - TBA.  Contact race director - Troyce - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3:00 - 5:30 pm - KOS ONLY
Race package pickup and Bike Safety Check, at Boston Pizza at 1900 Main Street. It is strongly recommended that you have your bike inspected by your local shop before departure from home. Please refer to Equipment Regulations, above. Do not be caught at the last minute by use of non-conforming race gear! All entry fees must be paid by this time. Late package pickup for out of town participants only from 6:00-6:30am on race day.

4:00 - 6:30 pm - ELITE AND KOS
Carbo loading party for all participants at Boston Pizza following the Bike Check and Elite briefing.

SATURDAY - July 14th

NOTE:  DO NOT park along Lakeshore Drive at anytime prior to or duing the race.  Not even for a second!  Cars will be towed at the owners expense.  NO EXCEPTIONS AND NO EXCUSES!

Kids of Steel - Schedule

6:00 - 6:30 am
Late check-in for out of town participants only, located at Rotary Park, by the Peach.

6:00 am
Bike Lot opens, body marking and timing chips.

6:45 am
Transition Locked Down and KOS pre-race chaulk talk.

7:00 am
RACE START! KOS age group 6-7

9:50 - 10:00 am
Awards ceremony for KOS.  Refreshments will be available.

TECK Jr. Elite Triathlon - Schedule  

9:00 am
Transitions opens/check in.

10:00 am
Elite female start.

11:15 am
Elite male start.

12:30 pm
Elite awards ceremony.

Draws for prizes will be made at registration and during the awards ceremony. Athletes must be present to win special prizes.

Once again, please do not park along Lakeshore Drive at anytime prior to the race or duing the race.  Cars will be towed at the owners expense.  NO EXCEPTIONS!