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2012 River Rock Youth Triathlon
Come join us on August 11th for the fourth annual River Rock Youth Triathlon. A triathlon consists of swimming, biking and running all in one race. The race will be held in a confined development with no traffic worries.
Come out Friday night before the race, August 10th for our event kick-off to pick up your packet and get to know the course!
Updated Flier with course maps coming soon!
The event features these 4 age groups:
5-7 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the third wave. Anticipated start time 10:30 am)
- Swim 50 yards
- Bike .8 mile
- Run .5 mile
8-9 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the second wave. Anticipated start time 10:15 am)
- Swim 75 yards
- Bike 1.5 miles
- Run 1 mile
10-12 Year Olds (Same route as 8-9 year olds. Double the distance Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the first wave)
- Swim 100 yards
- Bike 3 miles
- Run 1.5 miles
Elite Race (Ages 10-18. Timed race held before the start of the youth tri. Limited to the first 50 registrants. Race begins at 8:00 am) See race map.
- Swim 400 yards
- Bike 6 miles
- Run 2 miles
Registration:
Online Registration has now closed. The last chance to register will be Friday evening, August 10th from 6-8pm at River Rock Estates. There will be no day of race registrations allowed.
The deadline to guarantee a race shirt is July 27th. There will be some shirts available for purchase the day of the event on a first come first serve basis.
Due to timing and the safety of our participants we must cap this race at 300 participants. The first 300 youth to sign up will be registered for the race, so make sure and register soon!
Online registration will be open through Thursday, August 9th.
The last chance to register will be Friday evening, August 10th from 6-8pm at River Rock Estates. This is an in-person registration as our online registration will be closed at this time. There will be no day of race registrations allowed.
Location: River Rock Estates, 3800 West 3800 South ~ Rexburg, ID
When: Saturday, August 11th. The elite race will begin at 8:00am. The other age groups will begin at 10:00am and will be sent off in waves starting with 10-12 year olds, then 8-9 year olds, then 5-7 year olds.
Safety: The safety of race participants is our number one priority. All age groups can utilize flotation devices (this is strongly recommended). Life Jackets will NOT be provided this year. All racers MUST have a bike helmet to participate.
FAQ’s:
Q. Does my child need to bring a Life Jacket?
A. No, however, Life Jackets are STRONGLY recommended. About 80-90% of all participants will be wearing a life jacket.
Q. Where does the swim take place?
A. At the pond at River Rock Estates, (3800 West 3800 South Rexburg, ID). Feel free to go out and take a look. FYI…This is a private pond. Swimming will only be allowed Friday evening and the day of the race.
Q. Can you describe how the swim portion works?
A. We have swim lanes that go across the pond so kids swim straight. Swimming in open water is definitely different from in a pool and this helps get the pool feel for the kids. We send everyone in waves. Within each age group we send the kids across the water in groups of 10. We have about 12-14 lifeguards in the water swimming alongside the kids. We have a set of eyes dedicated to each participant the entire way across. We do have kids who get nervous and freak out a little once they get in the water, but our volunteers are quick to help hold them up and help them across. While we don’t require life jackets, in the 5-6 year old group I think there was only 1 or 2 kids that did it without a life jacket, but they had already been through a number of swim courses. We recommend they wear life jackets. most kids in all age groups wear them. We also have a drift boat and a few kayaks out in the water as well.
Q. How will the Transition Areas work?
A. There will be one transition area. When kids leave the water, they’ll make their way to the transition area and get on their bikes. Once completed with the bike portion of the event, they’ll bring the bike back to the same transition area where they’ll start the run.
Q. What if my child needs help in the transition area?
A. We will allow 1 parent/guardian to accompany the participant in the transition area if needed. There are a lot of kids coming through this area and it can get very congested, so we ask that spectators stay clear of this area so that the participants can easily move in and out of the transition.
Q. is there a closed off place to change out of a swimsuit?
A. No, the only area to change is in the transition area. Boys usually throw on a shirt and just bike and run in their swim trunks. Girls usually throw on a shirt and shorts over their swimsuit.
Q. Are bike helmets required?
A. Yes, Helmets are required. If you don’t have a helmet, we cannot let you participate.
Q. Are kids going to bike on the roads?
A. Yes, but this is a closed off subdivision, so there will be no traffic on the course.
Q. How is the course marked for the different age groups?
A. Each age group will be assigned a color. Depending on the age group they’ll get a red, green, or blue wrist band. This let’s our volunteers out on the course know which age group the kids are in and how to best help direct them on the course.
Q. Will there be volunteers out on the course?
A. Yes, There will be volunteers throughout the bike and run course. The course will be marked, but the volunteers are out there to ensure all the kids make the right turns, etc.
Q. My child has never done anything like this before and they are nervous. Do you have any advice for them?
A. For most kids the water portion is the most frightening up front. Once they’re in the water and moving the nerves go away and the kids have fun. We’ve seen a number of kids sign up with their brothers & sisters, or get a friend to sign up with them and they do the event together. A lot of times that can help calm the nerves for a first time participant.
Q. Do you time the event?
A. The Elite race that starts at 8am is timed. The other age groups 5-7, 8-9, 10-12 yr. old groups that start at 10am are not timed.
Q. Do kids get a prize for completing the event?
A. Yes, All participants will receive a finishers medal
Q. Will there be extra shirts for sale the day of the event?
A. Yes, but we will have a very limited quantity available on a first come first serve basis. Registration must be completed by Sunday, July 29th to guarantee a race shirt.
Q. When can I come pickup my race bag?
A. Packet pickup will be held the night before the event at River Rock Estates from 6-8pm.
Q. When is the last chance to register?
A. The last chance to register will be the night before the event on August 10th between 6-8pm. We will not allow any day of race registrations.
Q. What if I’m coming from out of town and can’t make it the night before to pick up the packet?
A. We will have a small table the morning of the event where you can sign in and pick up your packet. Please plan on coming a little earlier to ensure enough time to get ready.
Q. It says the start time is 10 am, but because you’re doing waves, is there a way to know the actual start time for each age group?
A. No, We have approximate times, but these are subject to change. The MC will announce over the loud speaker when each age group should head over to the area for their start. We’ll try and give a 10 – 15 minute warning to each age group so they can make their way to the start of the swim.
10-12 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the first wave)
8-9 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the second wave. Anticipated start time 10:15 am)
5-7 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the third wave. Anticipated start time 10:30 am)
Elite Race (Ages 10-18. Timed race held before the start of the youth tri. Race begins at 8:00 am. No waves, one group start)
Q. What time should I plan on arriving to the event?
A. Plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start of the event. Check-in for the Elite race will close at 7:30am. Check-in for the other age groups will close at 9:30am.
Q. Where should I Park?
A. There will be a designated place for parking. We will have a couple volunteers out helping with parking. Please only park where they instruct you to. There will be a lot of vehicles out there and we can’t have any out on the road, so please only park in the designated area.
Gear Checklist: (Here is a list of things you should bring, or consider bringing)
- Swim Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Ear Plugs
- Towel
- Socks
- Shoes
- Shorts
- Shirt
- Bike
- Bike helmet (Required)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Extra clothes
- Snacks
- Garbage bag
- Sun block
- Camera