August 25th, 2019

Santa Clara International Swim Center/Central Park

909 Kiely Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95051

This year we are offering pre-Race Day packet pickup at the

Sunnyvale Sports Basement on Aug 24th (Sat) from 11AM to 2PM
Primary packet pickup remains on Race Day

ATHLETE GUIDE & RACE INFORMATION

Please read to the end. Additional information available online at www.bayareakidstriseries.org

Please Arrive at Least 1 Hour Before Your Wave Start

Best To Approach From Kiely Blvd.

Do Not Approach From White Dr. or Las Palmas Dr.

Parking
 PARTICIPANT & WAVE LISTS:
Below is a TENTATIVE Wave Time List with start times for each wave based on different age groups.
Waves are organized by age with the oldest kids starting first and then each wave gets younger as
the race goes on. Participants MUST start with their assigned wave (no exceptions).

The FINAL PARTICIPANT WAVE LIST, with your child’s name,

specific wave assignment, and bib number, will be sent out a few
days before the race.
E-mail racedirector@bayareakidstriseries.org if there is an error.

Tentative Wave List Subject to Change

Final Wave List Will be Available Closer to Race Day
 PRE-RACE RECOMMENDED BIKE AND HELMET CHECK
Sports Basement is offering a free Safety Check at their Redwood City, Sunnyvale and Campbell
stores. The check is not mandatory but Sports Basement is offering 20% off all in-store purchases if
you bring in the checklist shown above.
20% OFF IN-STORE PURCHASES
* No flip-flops or sandals or other open-toed shoes. ** No aero bars on bicycles

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographers from Foggy Bay Photos will be on the

course taking photos

No Parents are allowed on the race course to take photos

This is for the safety of the athletes
DO NOT BLOCK THE FINISH EXIT
 RACE DAY
Bring your child to the event NO LESS than one (1) hour before his/her age-group wave start time.
One hour should give you time to pick up your packet and t-shirt, set up your transition area, and get
ready for your swim wave. If you are late and miss your assigned wave, we cannot guarantee
your child will be able to participate.

PACKET PICK-UP: OPENS AT 7AM (Central Park)

TRANSITION AREA: OPENS AT 7AM (Central Park)

BODY MARKING: We recommend self-body marking bike and run laps.

LEFT HAND = BIKE LAPS RIGHT HAND = RUN LAPS

LAP COUNTING: Lap counts are on your bibs, but please cross check against the Wave List.
Ultimately swim, bike and run lap counts are the responsibility of the athlete.
Volunteers will not count laps for you. Timing chips will record missed laps!

TIMING CHIP: Place the timing chip securely around your ankle. The timing chip is
always active so do not cross ANY timing mats until you are racing. Be
sure to cross every mat near its center. Return the timing chip at the
finish line.

GENERAL RULES:

• 6&Under Athletes may have ONE parent accompany them throughout the race including in the
pool during the swim
• 7-8 Year Old Athletes may have ONE parent help them during Transition but only during
Transition
• Bibs must be worn at all times during the bike and run legs either on a race belt or on the front
of the shirt
• Bibs must be visible on the front when crossing the Finish Line.
• No nudity in the transition
• Upper torso must be covered during the bike and run portion (shirt or full swim suit)
• Bike helmets must be worn at all times on the bike with the chinstrap buckled
• No riding bikes in the transition area
• Cyclists must stay two bike lengths behind the participant in front, except when passing
• Pass on the left, slower cyclists stay on right
• Do not interfere / block other children (Parents and Grandparents Included)
AWARDS:

• Awards are based on race day age

• Results are reported to USAT as year-end age
• Awards will be given 5 deep for each age, male and female
• Award ceremonies will take place when results are verified
AMENITIES:

• Water & Food

• Race Shirt
• Finisher Medal!
 THE RACE!

*DO NOT CROSS THE TIMING PADS UNLESS YOU ARE

IN THE MIDDLE OF RACING*
Fresh Water Enriched with Organic Minerals and
Essential Oxygen will be provided by our Water Sponsor

THE SWIM

For athletes 6 & Under, ONE parent who is prepared to swim with him/her will be permitted; no others
will have pool deck access.

It is under the discretion of the Lifeguards and Swim Volunteers to pull your child from the pool if they
do not think it is safe. NO CHILD WILL BE FORCED TO SWIM. They will be allowed to continue the
triathlon once everyone in their wave has exited the water. Any child that is pulled from the swim is
NOT eligible for awards but will still receive a medal.

If a swim aid is used, you must bring it. We will not provide swim aids. The only permitted swim aids
are a personal flotation device (swim vest) or a kick board; be sure your child can swim if
he/she loses grip on the kick board.

IMPORTANT SWIM INFORMATION

 1. Athlete should wear snug fitting swim suit only (no cotton or loose fitting shirts)
• Cotton gets wet and is heavy and a swim hazard in the water
• Snug fitting rash guards are ok as long as the athlete has experience swimming with
them beforehand
2. Athlete should be prepared to swim with their own goggles or swim cap if they use them
3. Don’t leave shoes on deck
4. Pool area is not shaded, be sure to apply sunscreen before dropping off athlete
5. Make sure athlete is well hydrated
6. Make use of the porta-potties BEFORE entering the pool area
7. Two athletes to a lane; Any swim stroke is allowed; flip turns are allowed
8. Lifeguards and/or volunteers will be assigned to monitor the lanes

Non-Swimmers

We encourage all athletes to participate and have FUN, however on occasion some become
apprehensive with the swim and change their mind about doing it at the last minute.
This is OK. NO ONE has to get in the water for any reason if they don’t want to swim.
ANY Parent/guardian trying to force an unwilling athlete to swim will be immediately removed.

Anyone not wanting to swim will simply be held on the swim deck until the last person in their wave
has exited the water.

THE TRANSITION AREA

One parent for 8&Under athletes may help their athlete with transitions but please do not linger in the
area.

In the sport of triathlon, the Transition Area is like home base for the swim, bike, and run. The athlete
passes through the Transition Area twice during the event: Swim to Bike and Bike to Run.

Every athlete has a spot in the Transition Area (not assigned) where their bike, helmet, shoes/socks,
shirt, shorts, towel, and other essentials are located. The transition area is set up BEFORE the race
starts. Bike must be placed in bike racks. For safety reasons, do not leave them on the fence
or on the ground.

The triathlon race itself begins at the pool. Following the swim, the athlete moves to the Transition
Area where they remove any swim equipment such as goggles, quickly dries off, puts on their helmet
and shirt, and walks the bike to the Transition Area exit following the sign that says “Bike Out”.

Bathing suit removal is not permitted. Athletes put on shorts and a shirt over their bathing suit with
their race number pinned on in advance. Some athletes prefer to just put on a shirt (with number) and
ride with bathing suits instead of shorts-over-suits.

After the bike ride the athlete returns to the Transition Area and walks the bike back to where their
equipment is located. The bike is placed in the rack, helmet, and other riding equipment are removed,
and the athlete prepares to run. Generally, young athletes ride their bikes in their running shoes so
after removing the bike equipment they are ready for the run. Runners may jog to the “Run Out” sign
in the Transition Area, watching for bikes and other runners.

THE BIKE

After the swim, the athlete will ride his/her bike around the course. The number of loops is determined
by age. ALL ATHLETES MUST wear their helmet the entire time they are on the bike. Please also
make sure shoe laces are not undone or loose. Also, no aero bars on bikes.

Be sure to go out the “Bike Out” funnel to start the bike leg. Be sure to enter the “Bike In” funnel when
you are finished with your bike leg.

Please slow down at all Turns and U-Turns, particularly the U-Turn near transition. Listen to all
volunteers, they are there to help.

The Santa Clara Kids Triathlon bike course has numerous speed
bumps along the course. Use EXTREME caution when going
over or around the speed bumps.
 THE RUN

YOU MUST RETURN THE TIMING CHIP AT THE FINISH LINE OR

YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A REPLACEMENT

AFTER THE RACE

Drop By the BreakThroughPT tent for advice on recovery

and injury prevention
RE-FUEL & RE-HYDRATE:

There will be a recovery table with water, fruits and other amenities will be available near the Finish
line.

Stop by the Zeek Bar tent to pick up a kids protein bar.

Zeek Bars are kids snack bars with real ingredients and
unreal flavors!

RESULTS:

Unofficial results will be available at https://www.rmraces.live/ Official results will be posted online
after final verification

AWARDS:

Awards are handed out to the TOP 5 boy and girl in EVERY AGE!! PLEASE be patient for results as
we must wait for all participants in the age to finish before we can begin processing the results.
Listen for announcements at the finish line for upcoming award categories.

PACKING UP:

Parents/Athletes will not be allowed to remove a bike from the Transition Area without showing the
volunteers that the race number on the bike matches the race number on the athlete or bib. This is to
prevent inadvertent removal of the wrong bike. When leaving the Transition Area watch out for
those who may still be racing. Please be considerate.

GENERAL NOTES:

We will have food products at the finish line area that may contain nut products. If your child has any
food allergies, please monitor what they eat.

We understand your enthusiasm for your child’s participation, but we ask that you be courteous to
other parents and to participants. Please be aware of the race course flow and DO NOT go onto the
race course or into the transition area, and please follow the directions of the VOLUNTEERS.

Use sun block, 30 SPF or higher is recommended. Bring some water to hydrate your child before the
event.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
We are looking forward to seeing you all, rain or shine on Race Day.

If you have any questions you can e-mail us at: racedirector@bayareakidstriseries.org