Exceleration Tri It Triathlon

Quick Facts

Where: Templeton Park Pool

Date: July 16, 2011

Time: 7:30am – 12 noon

Ages: 0 - 19 years old

Register online | Registration Form 

What is a Tri-it triathlon?

Exceleration's Tri-it Triathlon is a multi-sport community event for ALL ages. It is spectator friendly and fun for the whole family, so come join the spirit of our event:

• Community event, spectator friendly, GREAT prizes and lots of fun! Every finisher is a winner! and will receive a medal, t-shirt, prize package, and draw prize.
• NEW! Youth Relay for 10-19 yrs. Mix your age groups. Everyone does a mini
  tri (swim, bike, run) before tagging off!
• Toddler Tri for parent-guardians and tots of all ages! Trikes welcome.
• Competitive sprint races for age groups ranging from 8-19 yrs.
• Youth Tri-a-Tri for athletes 12+ years who just want to “try a tri”.

It is held annually at Templeton Park Pool in Vancouver, BC, Canada and is sanctioned by Triathlon BC as part of their Kids of Steel Race Series.

Training Options

Learn how triathletes swim, bike, run and transition. Learn how to get through transitions quickly and safely. Our training programs are a perfect complement to the tri-it triathlon event.

Sign up for one of our spring and summer sessions. Exceleration Tri Club programs

The course

Swim ... in Templeton Park Pool (25m indoor pool). Toddler Tri’s swim or wade 10m in a shallow teach pool.

Bike ... a 1.4km loop (1.2 for Excel) around the Temp neighbourhood. Only one small hill, but some challenging corners. Toddler tri bike 400m on the sidewalk and track.

Run ... a flat route around the school and along part of the Trans Canada Trail. Toddler Tri and Excel run shorter routes within track area.

Finish TRIumphantly on the track, claim your gold medal and Exceleration’s famous prize package. Turn around and cheer the next person to the line!

See Divisions for distances

Race Registration and Fees

Individual Athlete — $25

Siblings — $20

Toddler Tri — $20

Payable by credit card using on-line registration at www.eventsonline.ca/events/excel

or, Payable by cheque to Exceleration Junior Triathlon Club (Mail in Entry Form)

Fees include:

• race T-shirt
• a finisher's medal
• prize package (Exceleration's famous goody bags)
• post-race food
• eligibility for draw prizes (for all athletes)
• awards (for top three in each Division, male and female)
• Triathlon BC race fee
• GUARANTEED FUN for the WHOLE FAMILY!

Safety Reminders

This race is sanctioned by Triathlon BC as part of their Kids of Steel Race Series and is subject to Kids of Steel Rules Safety. For your safety and enjoyment, it is recommended that ALL athletes:

• Show respect to everyone—cheer on your fellow competitors and thank the volunteers along the way.
• Be familiar with road rules and proficient at basic bike skills (e.g. signaling, stopping, cornering, riding in a straight line, riding with other people and passing)
• Know the course. Come to the course tours, learn the obstacles and challenges.
• Bring weather-appropriate clothing for cold, wet, or hot and sunny weather.
• Invest in a full bike and helmet tune-up before race day. *Note, helmets must be safe and certified. 

Race Divisions

Ages as of dec 31, 2010. Choose a distance and event that suits you.

*Excel and Energy divisions focus on participation only (no top-3 awards). Note—all athletes in all divisions receive prizes.
 **All Toddler Tri athletes MUST be accompanied by a parent-guardian. No road riding. Tricycles, training wheels, & strollers welcome!

Race Schedule

Race and Registration is at Templeton Park Pool

• Have bikes in transition 30-45 min. before heat start time.
• Attend mandatory race briefing, 15min before heat (on pool deck).
• Hang around for draw prizes and awards (begins 30 minutes after the last finisher)

Race Contacts

Thank you to our Donors, Sponsors and Volunteers

To Don Scott for his annual donations towards our race and “transition magician” work.

To North Shore Tri club for their ongoing financial support of Exceleration… so more kids can TRI!

To all our sponsors…. See your commemorative race booklet for a list of sponsors and SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATIONS! Our race would not be possible without them!

To our volunteers who make all the pieces come together such as food, prizes, sponsors, registration, transition zones, safety on the course and who support the club all year long.