Townsville Event Guide

Townsville Event Guide SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 Riverway Lagoons, Thuringowa Event site opens 7:00am Check-in: Anytime from 7:00-8:30am First group starts: from 9:00am Presented by

Contents Event Schedule...3 Bupa Family Checklist...4 Bupa s Top Tips...5 Parking...6 Step-by-Step-Guide...7 1. Check-In...7 2. Numbering...8 3. Transition...8 4. What To Leave In Transition...9 5. Event Village...10 6. Teams Of Two / Aquathon...10 7. Briefing...11 8. The Swim...11 9. The Bike...11 10. The Run...12 11. Bike Release...12 Village Map...13 Course Map...14 Rules & Safety...15 First Aid...15 Prizes...16 Visit Our Sponsors...17 Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 2

Event Day schedule Times are subject to change. Use as a guide only. Check Information Boards or with a Help Team member upon arrival for an up-to-date schedule. Calls to Briefing for each age group will be announced by the Commentator, so please listen for your cap colour this may happen outside of the times listed below. 7:00AM VILLAGE OPENS. Enjoy a Weet-Bix Breakfast, create a Bupa support board and enjoy lots of fun activities. SWIM CAP COLOUR 3 CHECK-IN 7 TRANSITION CLOSES GO TO DOWNTIME 11-15 yrs Team Navy 8:50am 9:00am Senior Aquathon 8:50am 9:00am 13-15 yrs Black 12 years Silver 11 years Purple 7-10 yrs Team Red Junior Aquathon 8 years Yellow 7 years Green 7:00-8:30am CHECK-IN 8:30AM TRANSITION CLOSES LISTEN OUT FOR THE ANNOUNCERS CALL 8:50am 8:50am 9:10am 9:20am 9.20am 9:20am 9:40am Boys - 9:01am Girls - 9:02am Boys - 9:13am Girls - 9:15m Boys - 9:20am Girls - 9:24am 9:34am 9:36am Boys - 9:40am Girls - 9:45am Boys - 9:50am Girls - 9:54am ENJOY EVENT VILLAGE 10 years Light Blue 9:55am Boys - 10:07am Girls - 10:11am 9 years Orange 10:05am Boys - 10:18am Girls - 10:22am Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 3

B U PA Family Checklist Official Event Participant Shirt Bib Number on Official t-shirt Towel Swimmers Goggles Bike Helmet Bupa Visor participants will receive this in their Event Kit or on the day 50+ Spare shirt & shoes/thongs Running shoes & socks Full Water Bottle (your child will need to leave their event top and shoes at the bike Transition area before their event starts) Sunscreen also available at Bupa s Team Family Zone Wide brimmed hat for each family member participants will get a Bupa visor in their rego pack on the day Snacks not just for the TRYathletes, but also the rest of your Team Family Picnic rug Card games / other activities You can also pick up your FREE Team Talk pack at the Bupa Family Zone Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 4

Bupa's Top Tips The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is an exciting day for kids and parents alike. We ve spoken to some families who have shared their top tips on making the day enjoyable for the whole family. This can be especially helpful if this is your family s first time at the event, or you have more than one child participating, as there can be a lot of information to take in. n Packing a picnic rug, snacks, chilled water and card games can go a long way in helping to keep the team occupied during the day. This can be especially useful if you have multiple kids finishing the event at different times, so that they know where to find you. n Arrive early and visit the Bupa Family Zone before the first event starts to create a Team Support Board together. This way, your kids will be able to keep an eye out for your special board as they are making their way through the course. n While you re there, pick up your free copy of Team Talk, a card game designed to help your family connect, get to know each other better, and enjoy the downtime at the event. n If you can, it is a great idea to carpool with friends in the same age group. n If you have more than one child participating, check out the event day schedule (on page 3 of this guide). Look for the start times of each child. This will help the whole team know where each member will be and coordinate meeting times. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 5

PA R K I N G Garner Rd Ross River Rd Thuringowa Dr Village Blvd Sporting Dr Tony Ireland Stadium Ross River There is limited parking available within the venue, there is ample parking surrounding the venue. Please check all Council signs carefully to avoid penalties. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 6

Step-By-Step Guide What you Get n The fantastic Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon official t-shirt, along with your bib number. It s important that you bring these both along on the day. n Plus, you will also receive other great offers and gifts from sponsors. n FREE breakfast on the day. n You will receive your swim cap on the day as you Check-In on your way to Transition. 1. Check-in Express Check-In If you already have your participant t-shirt and bib number: n Proceed to the EXPRESS Check-In line. n Have your bib number ready to be scanned. n Everyone must be scanned in for safety and insurance purposes and you could win some cool prizes! n Pick up your swim cap. This will be colour coded to your age group and must be worn in the swim leg. REGULAR Check-In If you already have your bib number but don t have your participant t-shirt: n Proceed to the REGULAR Check-In line at the Scan Check-In tent. n Have your bib number ready to be scanned. n Everyone must be scanned in for safety and insurance purposes and you could win some cool prizes! n Pick up your participant t-shirt and your swim cap. Your swim cap will be colour coded to your age group and must be worn in the swim leg. Don t forget to create a support board at the Bupa Family Zone! Check in Opens at 7am and closes at 8.30am, we advise that you come earlier rather than later! IMPORTANT Pick up swim cap If you have not yet received your bib number or participant t-shirt: n Go to the Manual Check-In tent where you will receive your bib number and participant t-shirt. n You will then have your bib number scanned and be given your swim cap after which you can proceed directly to Numbering Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 7

Step-By-Step Guide 2. Numbering Once you have passed through Check-In and have your swim cap it is important you look for the Numbering flags where you will have one of our friendly Help Team volunteers write your bib number on your right arm and leg. This is just like in all triathlons and will also help our event photographers recognise you! 3. Transition Transition is the big fenced off holding pen for participants bikes and is the change-over point between legs of the race. The Transition area is organised according to swim cap colour. Bikes will need to be lined up with the signs and stringline (on the ground) matching your child s swim cap colour and any additional equipment kept to the side of the bike. Easy Steps as follows: Make Sure you have been through Scan Check-In, you have your swim Cap and your numbers on your right hand and right leg. Find your Age Group Sign in the Transition Area, look on the ground for the String line. REMEMBER WHICH ANIMAL IS AT THE END OF YOUR STRINGLINE. Follow the Stringline and Place your bike next to the Cap Colour Stringline with your equipment. (Lying down or on your bike stand). Leave the Transition area into the village until you are called to your swim Briefing. All bikes and equipment need to be in Transition before your cap colour event briefing. Once your child has checked in and positioned their bike in the Transition area, you will not be permitted to enter Transition to add or retrieve equipment until after the conclusion of the event. Please ensure that you have everything you need for the day with you when you leave Transition before the event briefing. After the final rider has arrived into transition, general access to bikes in the Transition Area will be permitted. Please refer to page 12 for further Bike Release notes. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 8

Step-By-Step Guide 4. What to leave in transition n Official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon t-shirt with bib number attached. n Bike with security sticker attached. n Helmet with the security sticker attached. n Runners / socks. n Towel. n Water bottle (filled with water). n Any medication you think your child may need use of during the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon (eg. asthma puffer). n Make sure you take your swimming cap & goggles with you. B u pa's Tips for your first TRYathlon Transition n Tie a ribbon to your child s bike to help them identify their bike easily. n Writing out the steps and leaving it on the front of your child s Transition bag can be really helpful, especially for younger kids: Shoes and shirt on, swimming cap and goggles off, hat/ visor for the run, helmet for the ride. n Test their helmet before the event to make sure it fits them correctly. n Multi-use pants (such as bike shorts) that can be worn comfortably in the swim, cycle and run can help reduce the time to change between legs. n Remember to bring plenty of sunscreen. It s a great idea to pop a small tube in your child s Transition bag so they can re-apply after the swim if required. n Write your child s name and phone number on everything to reduce the risk of losing items. n Once your child has finished their TRYathlon they will need to wait until the end of the event before they can go back into the Transition area. It s a good idea to pack an additional bag which you can keep with you. Helpful items to pack include: sunscreen, change of clothes, some snacks and water and some activities to keep them occupied. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 9

Step-By-Step Guide 5. Event Village SEE PAGE 13 FOR EVENT VILLAGE MAP. The Event Village is full of fun activities for you and your family to enjoy while you wait for your start time. The Village will be set up all morning and afternoon for your extra enjoyment when you or your supporters are not on the course. n It is important to listen out for the call for your age group to proceed to the Briefing area. There is no need to go prior to the call for your age group. n Keep hydrated & fuel up on a FREE Weet-Bix breakfast for both participants AND supporters! n Before the event, grab your family and head to the Bupa Family Zone to create your support board together. While there, pick up your free Team Talk card game. n Kick a ball in the Weet-Bix Soccer Trick Shots Zone. n Hit a six at the Weet-Bix Cricket Zone. n Grab a coffee, or breakfast. Enjoy the park after the event. n Have your photo taken at the Champion Zone at the finish line. n Catch up with our ambassadors/celebrities to get their autograph or a photo with them. n PLUS more to see and do for the whole family at the other sports and activity exhibits. n After the event, celebrate as a team by taking a fun photo at the Bupa Family Zone. n PARENTS NOTE THAT bikes must remain in Transition until the Event Director says they may be removed. This will be announced via the event PA system. 6. Teams of Two / Aquathon Teams of Two: Teams are made up of two participants; participant 1 will complete the swim and participant 2 will complete the bike leg, then both participants complete the run leg together, crossing the finish line to receive their champion medals! Both participants must attend the event briefing together at the Swim Area. Bike riders will then be escorted to the Transition area to wait by the bike for their swimmer to complete the swim. They tag and the swimmer waits in Transition for the rider to return and they both complete the run together. Aquathon: One person performing the Swim and Run courses only. The participant comes out of the pool and collects their running gear from the Aquathon Transition area. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 10

Step-By-Step Guide 7. Briefing TRYathletes - This is where you say goodbye to your family and join the other participants to prepare for the event. You will be briefed by the Swim Team Leader, so make sure you listen carefully for any last minute tips. Please wait in the event village until your child s cap colour has been called before heading to the Weet-Bix Briefing Arch this will be located at the Riverway Lagoon. Follow Signs that say This way to swim and ask your Help Team if you get stuck. Check the site Maps on the information boards when you arrive, for further details. Teams of two: Both participants should attend briefing and the cyclists will be escorted to their bikes ready for their swim partner to tag them. Aquathon: All Aquathon Participants will be briefed with the Team Participants and start in the same wave as the Team Participants. 8. The Swim The participants will go to the briefing area and mums and dads will need to follow direction from the Help Team into the main side entrance of the Riverway Lagoon to the Outdoor Pool. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE SWIM n Swim cap n Goggles 9. The Bike n Look out for the animal row your bike is in and locate your bike. n Make sure you take off your swim cap and goggles and leave by your bike. n It is important to put your helmet, participant t-shirt and shoes on before you pick up your bike. Ensure your shoelaces are tucked into your shoes. n Do not ride your bike in the Transition area, you must walk it until you reach the hop on sign. n When riding stick to the left hand side. n Remember to slow down and brake at the corners. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 11

Step-By-Step Guide TIPS FOR A CORRECT FIT 1. Position the helmet so that it protects your forehead (1-2 fingers above your eyebrows) 2. Secure the clip on the strap under your chin and tighten the strap up so you can still fit one finger under it to make sure it isn t too tight. 3. The plastic clips on each side of the strap should be slid up to make a triangle that meets just below your ears. 4. The helmet should fit your head so that it touches on all sides and can t be slid forwards, backwards or side to side. Use the extra pads supplied with your helmet to ensure a snug fit. 10. The RUN n Take off your helmet and leave it with your bike so you can put on your Bupa visor for some sun protection on your run. n Once you cross the finish line find mum and dad (it s a great idea to choose a meeting point at the beginning of the day). 11. Bike Release There will be no bikes released until the final rider has completed the course, please support this safe practice and encourage your TRY athlete friends while you all get the same opportunity to finish. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 12

Village MAP 3 1 4 5 6 20 FINISH 2 19 18 16 17 7 8 10 9 14 13 24 15 22 21 12 1. Bupa 2. Up&Go 3. Banana Boat 4. Weet-Bix Breakfast 5. Weet-Bix Soccer 6. Weet-Bix Cricket 7. Food Vendor 8. Coffee 9. Asics 11 Transition 10. Way Funky 11. Trek Service 12. Skin Transfer 13. Merchandise 14. Try Hero Signing 15. Triathlon Australia 16. Information 17. Scan Check In 18. Manual Check In 19. VIP 20. Medical 21. Champ Zone 22. Cool Zone 23. Toilets 24. Sports Expo / ADRA Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 13

Run 11 15yrs Run 7 10yrs Bike Swim B T P Bike release Toilets Briefing area First Aid Transition FINISH Live prize draw Scan Check-In Manual Check-In Numbering Finish line Village area B T FINISH BIKE RUN INSET Course MAP Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 14

Rules and Safety There are very simple rules for this event: n Follow the directions given to you by Team Leaders, Help Team and other event officials. n Remain respectful and courteous to one another. n Helmet must be on correctly, and done up securely before unracking bike and bike must be racked again before undoing helmet. n Kids must take care on corners particularly if conditions are wet. n Road closures are in place. Rules are to keep left unless overtaking- remember that the bike course is like a normal road. n The official Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon t-shirt must be worn during the ride and run. n Familiarise yourself with the course view information boards located throughout the event arena to check the maps. n Kids are NOT to move other participants bikes or gear in the Transition area at any time. n Kids must do up their shoelaces and tuck into shoes before they start to ride their bike. First Aid Station n There will be a First Aid Station station located within the Village in the red medical tent staffed by paramedics. n There will be first aiders and paramedics on the course. n If you experience a medical problem on course tell an activity Team Leader or Help Team volunteer, and they will provide assistance. n If you suffer from asthma, please remember to bring your asthma puffer with you. Lost Kids It is a great idea to point out the Information/Meeting Point tent to children prior to the start of the event. Any lost property that is handed in will also be lodged with the Help Team personnel at the Information tent. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 15

Prizes Event Day Prize packs Two awesome Trek kids bikes and two Bontrager kids helmets to be won at each event. Bike winners are connected with their local friendly Trek retailer after the event for a professional bike fitting. Two Funky Trunks prize packs and two Funkita prize packs that include a 40-litre backpack, a pair of speed racer goggles and a towel. Two Asics prize packs to be won at the event, each containing an Asics backpack, a training towel, a water bottle and a pair of elastic laces. Terms and Conditions apply. https://tryathlon.com.au/event-policies/ Razor Event Day Prizes Razor products are designed to inspire and excite. Get your hands on a seriously cool Razor prize at TRYathlon! You could win one of the following prizes at each event: One A5 DLX Scooter valued at $169, One Jetts Heel Wheels valued at $49.99, One RipSurf valued at $149 and One Hovertrax 2.0 valued at $499.99. Bupa Family Challenge Competition Pick up your pack of Team Talk cards at the Bupa Family Zone to learn more about the Bupa Family Challenge - a free, easy and fun program that offers ideas and inspiration to make the everyday moments count. You could win one of 15 TRYathlon prize packs! Terms and Conditions apply. Visit the Bupa marquee for details. Weet-Bix Skin Transfer Competition Kids, get your free Weet-Bix Skin Transfer on event day because five lucky kids wearing skin transfers will be chosen at random to win an awesome Super Soaker! Terms and Conditions apply. Visit the Skin Transfer area for details. Event Day Social Media Competition Upload and post photos at the event to Instagram, Twitter and/or Facebook using the hashtag #aussiekidstry for your chance to win prizes each hour thanks to Weet-Bix. Your photo could also be featured on our page! Terms and Conditions apply. https://tryathlon.com.au/event-policies/ Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 16

Visit Our Sponsors Weet-Bix Breakfast For your FREE breakfast, head to the Weet-Bix Breakfast Tent to make your own Weet-Bix with Australian Bananas, just how you like it! Then test out your batting skills at the Weet-Bix Six Cricket Zone and the new Weet-Bix Soccer Challenge. Weet-Bix Merchandise Make sure you check out the Weet-Bix Merchandise Tent for some great items at special event day prices. Make sure you grab an exclusive Weet-Bix Showbag with a huge $32 worth of value for only $15! Visit the Bupa Family Zone first thing in the morning to create your free Support Board and pick up your pack of Team Talk cards. How do you #riderazor? Home of the original kick scooter, Hovertrax, Jetts, RipStik, Crazy Cart and more, Razor is excited to be adding two brand new products to the Razor ride line up. Visit the Razor marquee for an exclusive TRY of the NEW RazorX Cruiser Electric Skateboard and Turbo Jetts Heel Wheels, plus other Razor favourites. While you re there, enter our competition via the ipads at our stand and you could WIN your very own RazorX Cruiser! Sign up to our newsletter at razor.com.au for all the latest news and events. Make every day a Razor day! Whether you re an Olympic athlete or an everyday athlete with Olympic sized dreams, Funkita & Funky Trunks are committed to providing you with chlorine resistant swimwear that will survive the hardest of sessions. With a range of swimwear, training aids, activewear and backpacks, we will train with you every step of the way. Have you got the right type of energy to UP and GO?! Stop by the UP&GOTM marquee if you dare to try the UP&GO challenge a 7 meter climb and jump. There will also be plenty of free samples to try! Whether cycling is how you get around or why you get out of bed every morning, Trek has a bike for every way you ride. Visit the Trek service tent to have your bike checked and see why families across Australia are choosing Trek. ASICS provides the best possible shoes for active kids with growing feet. Whatever sport your kids play, protect them with a pair of ASICS technical sports shoes. Visit the ASICS event day marquee to view their range of kids shoes, receive free podiatry advice* about finding the best fit, and win some prizes at the ASICS ball pass. *Podiatrists not available at all events Our photographic partner, Supersport Images are here today, capturing shots of all of the action. If you pre-purchased the photo pack when you registered, then look out for the email with download instructions after the event. If you didn t pre-purchase photos, you can still purchase photos after the event keep an eye on your email for details. Townsville SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018 page 17