25/03/2023
PIAKO TRIATHLON 2023 - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
RACE PACK COLLECTION
You can collect on the day from the committee when you check in before heading to transition (if not already collected).
EVENT DAY TIMINGS (approximate - subject to change on event day)
7.30am: Event Site Opens
7.30 – 8.30am: Junior and Senior Transition Open
8.30am: Junior transition closes
8.35am : Junior Triathlon Compulsory Safety Briefing and Warm Up
8.45am: Junior Events Start
10.00am: Senior Transition Closes
10.05am: Senior Triathlon Safety Briefing
10.15am Senior Event Starts
10.00 am or after the last junior participant has left transition for the run leg: Transition open for gear/bike collection.
11.45am approx - Prize Draw (Finish Area) – You have to be there to win! Prizegiving may be delayed if there are still adults on the course
PARKING
Parking is available on the recreation grounds via Cureton Street entrance. Entrance to the recreation grounds car park will be strictly marshalled from 8:40am due to the race commencing. Additional parking is available on nearby streets. The Avenue Road entrance will be closed to all traffic.
TOILETS / CHANGING ROOMS
There are toilets in the car park, Swim Zone poolside and at the finish area. Changing and showers are available at the Swim Zone changing rooms.
WATER REFILL AREAS
There is a tap available at the finish line and at the Swim Zone to refill your water bottles. It is encouraged that every participant brings their own water bottles to reduce rubbish.
FIRST AID
Is available at the SwimZone Office
FOOD & BEVERAGES
A BBQ, food, ice cream and coffee cart will be available on site to purchase food and drinks.
SAFETY
Please be mindful of cars moving to and from the carpark and venue.
LAP & DISTANCE INFORMATION
Novi Bobbies - Swim 30m (learner pool), Bike 1 lap, Run 1 lap (assisted transition)
Mini Moos - Swim 30m/50m, Bike 1 lap, Run 1 lap (Independent transition) swim can be 50m in the main pool (flutter boards available) or 30m in the learner pool
Calf Club - Swim 100m, Bike 2 laps, Run 2 laps Swim is in the main pool to halfway and back x 4.
Hoof It - Swim 200m, Bike 3 laps, Run 2 laps Swim is in the main pool (4 full lengths)
Mad Cows (Individual Women) - Swim 300 or 200m – Bike 5 laps – Run 3 laps
Raging Bulls (Individual Men) - Swim 300 or 200m – Bike 5 laps – Run 3 laps
Herd Mentality (Teams) - Swim 300 or 200m – Bike 5 laps – Run 3 laps
INFORMATION FOR ALL JUNIOR EVENTS
(NOVI BOBBIES, MINI MOOS, CALF CLUB & HOOF IT)
Pre arrival: Write your race number on your arm and pin your number to the shirt you will wear for the bike and run.
Arrival: you will be directed to the parking area on the main field - there is a walk to transition so make sure you can push your bike and carry everything easily.
Transition - is colour coded so please set up your bike etc. in the correct area (your colour is the colour of your race number). Please keep to a small space to ensure everyone can fit. Top Tip:Have a distinctive towel or bucket in transition to help identify your space.
Novi Bobbies are the only category that may have an adult helper in transition after race start. If you are an adult helper please wear the wristband supplied with the race number.
If your child is nervous about the swim they can use the Learner Pool or a kickboard in the big pool. There will be helpers in the pool.
Please make sure your child knows how many laps of the bike and run they need to do. Top Tip : The lap numbers are displayed on your race bib - 1 lap of both for Novi Bobbies and Mini Moos , 2 laps of both for Calf Club and 3 bike laps, 2 run laps for Hoof it (lap numbers are provided in your race pack). You can stand at the lap changeover points and remind them.
Junior swim leg: Novi Bobbies will have a parent helper, all other categories will be taken care of by our marshal and swim helpers. Novi Bobbies will be in the learner pool, Mini Moos can choose whether they use the learner pool or a flutterboard in the big pool. Calf Club - Swim is in the main pool to halfway and back x 4. Hoof It is 4 lengths of the main pool. You snake up and down the pool ducking under the lane ropes at the shallow end and leaving via the disability access ramp. Swim guides will help out with this.
Junior bike leg - Your child will not be allowed to leave transition for the bike leg without a good fitting helmet and properly tied shoes. Top Tip: It is easier to ride on grass if your tyres are fully pumped.
Junior run leg: Shoes are also compulsory for the run leg - non negotiable Top tip: Use elastic lace as nervous fingers will struggle with shoe tying. Many adults use these laces to save time too!
INFORMATION FOR ALL SENIOR EVENTS
(RAGING BULLS, MAD COWS & HERD MENTALITY)
Pre arrival: Write your race number on your arm and pin your number to the shirt you will wear for the bike and run.
Arrival: you will be directed to the parking area on the main field - there is a walk to transition so make sure you can push your bike and carry everything easily.
Adult swim leg: You will enter the water at short intervals Ladies - Gents - Teams. Within those categories there will be some self seeding required. You may dive in (be aware it is the shallow end 1.2m) and tumble turn - you snake up and down the pool ducking under the lane ropes at the shallow end and leaving via the disability access ramp.
Adult bike leg: transition is on the field by Gate 24. The bike takes place within the grounds (not on the road). Please be safe and mindful of other riders.5 laps then finish. If you wish to do less laps, that is okay too!
Adult run leg: A mix of gravel and grass. Three laps then finish! Teams are welcome to cross the finish line together!
Finish: The finish area is where you can hang around, get some food, catch up with friends, celebrate your achievement with a huge number of photos and where prizegiving will take place. It is close to the parking area so anything you need for that time can be left in your car - please include a water bottle for the finish line - refills will be available.
Pack Up: Please do not pack up your transition area until we announce the last person has left for the run - it is demoralising for the last kids through transition if half the area is already packed up and it creates a health and safety issue. If you do pack up and put bikes onto your car we strongly recommend a good bike lock - bike theft is rife and unfortunately events like this are targeted.
Marshalls
All of our marshals are kind volunteers. Please be respectful and follow marshal instructions at all times throughout the event - they are there to help keep everyone safe!
Important things to bring
Sun block
Sun hat
Warm clothing for afterwards
Covered in shoes for the run
Bike helmet & lock
Water bottle (refill taps available at finish line and swim zone)
Race pack with race bib & pins, course map, swim cap, event & lap information, parent helper wrist band (Novi Bobbies)
Any personal medications or inhalers
