TRi KiDS Burnaby

Pre Race Newsletter

TRi KiDS Burnaby, the first race of the 2014 TRi KiDS season, is this weekend! We have been looking forward to the sold out season opener and seeing our friends from last year.

Review the instructions in this email carefully to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone. If you have questions, ask now, and be sure to attend one of the orientation sessions when you pick up your race kit on Saturday, May 31st. We guarantee you will learn something to help make race day a success.

Please take some time to review the Rules For Safety, FAQ page and Race Day Checklist with your athletes before next weekend.

On race day we ask that every athlete is cheered on while they are swimming, biking and running. Call out their names! Make them feel extra special! Stick around to cheer on the older athletes.

TRi KiDS Burnaby is SOLD OUT with over 300 more athletes than last year! Unfortunately we cannot accept registrations at race kit pick up or on race day.

We look forward to race weekend!

Tara and Brad

Race Kit Pick Up & Orientation Sessions

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014

Location: Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Main Lobby, 3676 Kensington Ave. Burnaby. Directions to the Bill Copeland Sports Centre can be found on this link.

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Orientation Sessions: Orientation sessions are about 45 minutes and cover critical information about race day including race preparation, parking, setting up in transition, counting loops etc. Please plan to attend a session of your choice with your child.

Orientation Times:

10:30 am and 11:30 am

Parking: There is parking at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre for race kit pick up.

Race kit pick up is BUSY and the busiest time is around an orientation session. This is the time to ask last minute questions! Here's why race kit pick up is important:

Athletes and parents become familiar with the race site, our volunteers and race day logistics.
Course maps will be on display.
A list of athletes in each wave will be posted.
The orientation sessions cover course information, advice on setting up in transition and how to prepare for race day.
Questions from athletes and parents are encouraged.
Athletes get a feel for the energy, they get their race shirt, bib number and they have an opportunity to get body marked...the race starts at kit pick-up!

Race Kit Pick Up Procedure:

STEP 1 CHECK IN AND BIBS - Lines are alphabetical by LAST name.

STEP 2 BODY MARKING - Not mandatory, but encouraged and fun.

STEP 3 RACE KITS - You will receive your race kit and goodies.

STEP 4 T-SHIRTS - Your shirt is based on the size that was selected at registration.

Be sure to...

Attend an orientation session.
Take time to view the course map that will be on display.
Ask questions.
Check the back of your bib for important information.
Hand in your donations and pledge sheets for BCCH and Autism Speaks.
Have your child's helmet safety checked at the Pedalheads booth.

Bike and Helmet Safety

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR CHILD'S BIKE AND HELMET?

It's alarming how many bikes and helmets may not be in safe working order or fit properly. Loose handlebar bolts, zero tire pressure and brakes not functioning....these create dangerous situations for your children and put others at risk. Spending a bit of time to check out their bikes and helmets will ensure a safe race.

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR HELMET TO RACE KIT PICK UP

Look for Pedalheads at race kit pick up and on race day. Pedalheads staff will be checking out helmets to ensure proper fit, handing out bike safety worksheets and going over the 4 S's of bike helmet safety. Your child must have a helmet to participate...make sure it fits! Visit the Pedalheads tent.

Race Day

Date: Sunday, June 1, 2014

Location: CG Brown Memorial Pool and Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, 3702 Kensington Ave. Driving directions can be found on this link.

Parking and Road Closures: Please park in the north-east parking lot of the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex off of Sperling Ave. Access will only be permitted via Joe Sakic Way. Sprott St. will be CLOSED at Kensington Ave.

Arrival Times: All athletes must be set up in transition by these listed times:

3 to 5 age group must be set up in transition NO LATER than 8:30 am

6 - 7 age group athletes must be set up in transition NO LATER than 9:00 am

8 - 9 age group athletes must be set up in transition NO LATER than 10:00 am

10 - 11 age group athletes must be set up in transition NO LATER than 11:00 am

12 - 13 age group athletes must be set up in transition NO LATER than 12:00 pm

14 - 15 age group athletes must be set up in transition NO LATER than 1:00 pm

These set up times are regardless of your athlete's start time and will be enforced in order to maintain a safe transition area. Arrive early and set up quickly.

Race day kit pick up for those unable to pick up on Saturday opens at 8:00 am and will be in a red tent near transition. No registrations or wave changes will be accepted on race day.

Athletes should arrive in their swimsuits ready to race. Bike racks will be labelled by age group. Place bike, helmet, running shoes, water bottle and towel in the designated area of transition. Volunteers will assist.

Arrive at the YELLOW SWiM flag and tent 20 minutes before your wave start time. Refer to the back of your bib.

Life jackets will be available on deck for those athletes who would like one. Timing chips will be handed out on the pool deck.

Life jackets and water wings are the only permitted flotation devices.

Athletes in the 3-5 age group MUST be accompanied by one parent in the water. Even if your child can swim unassisted you must be within arm's length of him/her in the pool. Come prepared to get in the pool with your 3-5 year old.

The counting of loops on the bike course is ultimately the responsibility of athletes and parents. Bring the loop and distance chart that you will receive at race kit pick up.

Athletes must follow the direction given by the volunteers in yellow t-shirts/vests. Failure to follow the directions of the race officials, the use of profanity (athletes and parents) and putting the safety of other athletes at risk will not be tolerated.

If you plan to leave while the race is in progress you will be asked to wait until the athletes have cleared transition before you can enter the area to collect your gear.

Spectators: We ask that you be respectful of all athletes participating and be extremely careful when crossing the race course. This is for the safety of all of our athletes. Crossing the race course puts the athletes at risk of being injured. Only athletes in the 3-5 age group are permitted to have one parent accompany them on the course.

Post race snacks (fruit, juice, cookies and SunRype snacks) are available for the athletes only. Moms and Dads please bring a snack for yourself and for children not participating.

Jumpin' for Fundraising!

Thanks to our Series Sponsor, Springfree Trampoline, a minimum $40 raised for BC Children's Hospital or Autism Speaks Canada by a TRi KiDS athlete is an entry in a draw to win a brand new Springfree Trampoline for your backyard!

Setting up a personalized pledge page or fundraising with the pledge form helps raise awareness and much-needed funds for families during difficult times.

TRi KiDS athletes who raise a minimum of $40 will be entered (one entry per participant) in the season-ending draw.

We are delighted to support BC Children's Hospital's Child Life Program and our new charitable partner, Autism Speaks Canada. When everyone does a little the total result is extraordinary! Please make fundraising a part of your TRi KiDS experience. Thank you!

Thank you to our Sponsors and Friends

SunRype Products Title Sponsor of the TRi KiDS Triathlon Series since 2009, SunRype proudly supports the series and provides healthy fruit juice and snacks for TRi KiDS participants before and after the race.

Since 1946, SunRype has been providing families with delicious juices and fruit snacks. SunRype is committed to helping Canadians make good choices that offer both great taste and wholesome goodness.

Check out SunRype's NEW website for healthy recipes, tips for feeding picky kids and new products.

Simply nutritious. That's SunRype. There's nothing complex. Just simple goodness.

IronKids Gummies Dedicated to developing nutritional products to help your kids stay healthy and active, IronKids Gummy vitamins are made in Canada by Life Science Nutritionals. Health Canada approved, their great tasting gummies are specially formulated to support the health, growth and development of your children. Proud Presenting Sponsor of the SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series.

Skechers Kids Our new Series Sponsor for the 2014 season, Skechers Kids has added their GOrun and GOride brand to their kids' product platform. Bright colours, lightweight, comfortable and washable! Look for Skechers at select races.

Phillips/Vooro Wealth Management Group Specializing in financial planning and proven long-term wealth management strategies, the Phillips/Vooro Wealth Management Group delivers investment advisory services for individuals, families and businesses using customized strategies to help you achieve your goals. Greg Phillips has been our Series Sponsor and Volunteer since 2009.

Save-On-Foods Since 1915, Save-On-Foods has built a reputation for delivering low prices plus all the things you can't put a price on: exceptional service, consistent quality and a great place to shop. With locations across BC and Alberta, and everything they need at the prices they want, it's easy to see why customers love to Save-On-Foods. Save-On-Foods Madison Centre generously supplied the post race food for TRi KiDS Burnaby.

Springfree Trampoline The Springfree™ Trampoline was designed by New Zealand engineer Dr. Keith Alexander, at the University of Canterbury. After more than 15 years of injury prevention research, the design was commercialized in 2003 and is now sold in 15 countries. Springfree Trampoline is a Series Sponsor of TRi KiDS.

Pedalheads From training wheels to trails, Pedalheads has been enriching the lives of children through cycling and swimming since 1986. Pedalheads will be participating at select TRi KiDS races checking out helmets to ensure proper fit, handing out bike safety worksheets and going over the 4s's of bike helmet safety. Your child must have a helmet to participate...make sure it fits!

CanKopy Document Solutions Our friends at CanKopy Document Solutions have provided the SunRype TRi KiDS Series with all our race course signage since the beginning. CanKopy Document Solutions will provide you with a one stop document solution, digital printing and photocopying experience that will set new standards in customer service and production quality.

Zoom Photography Canada's largest provider of race photography with over a decade of experience photographing triathlons, marathons and other sporting events. Zoomphoto.ca is 100% Canadian owned & operated.

Tara and Brad Melville

Founders and Series Directors

SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series

905-582-4633

racedirectors@runwellevents.com