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Horseshoe Lake Triathlon 2011
THE 9th ANNUAL HORSESHOE LAKE
KIDS 2011 TRIATHLON
Time to get a team together for the Horseshoe Lake Triathlon.
So all you kids, Mum's, Dad's amd Whanau get running, cycling and kayaking and join in the fun!
Grab a team of three of tackle on your own - lets have some fun!
WHAT: Juniors - 1.2 km Run, 2 km Mountain Bike, 500m Kayak
Seniors & Adults - 2 km Run, 2 km Mountain Bike, 600m Kayak
WHEN: Saturday 29 October 2011.
WHERE: HORSESHOE LAKE, 298 MANGARARA RD, PATANGATA. Click here for the location map.
WHO: A team of three (1 discipline each), a team of two, or individuals to complete the whole course. There will be three age groups:
- Junior 8 -10 yrs
- Senior 11-13 yrs (Primary/Intermediate school children only)
- Parents/adults race! (High School age and above)
PROGRAMME: 11.30am – Kayak training for those that need it
1.00pm – Briefing
1.15pm – Races start
3.00pm - Prize giving
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: KAYAKS, PADDLES and BUOYANCY VESTS. However if your own a ‘sit-on-top’ Kayak, please bring it along with buoyancy vest, paddle etc.
ENTER: Either ONLINE, or contact us up to 28 October 2011.
Entry form must be signed/approved by a parent/guardian.
BRING:
- MOUNTAIN BIKE – must be ROAD SAFE (biking on farm track, road bikes unsuitable)
- HELMET - for the cycle ride.
- FOOTWEAR – suitable for running on gravel road & must be worn by all competitors, cyclist & kayakers included.
KAYAK TRAINING: There will be a kayak training session prior to the race at 11.30am for those that need it. A team from Kiwi Adventure Co will be running this.
POSTPONEMENTS: Please listen to, or phone, Central FM at 9am for the cancellation or postponement.
SAFTEY SAFETY SAFETY:
All precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of competitors.
- Trained staff will be on course.
- The kayaking course is adjacent to land in a sheltered position.
- No vehicle access through the course during the races. Be there before 1.00pm.
- Helmets & shoes for the bike ride, buoyancy vest for kayak, must be worn.
- A qualified nurse will be on site.
- Professional kayak training will be offered at the training session on race day.
- All children must be well supervised at all times by either their parents or caregivers due to the Lakes close proximity.
COMMUNITY B.B.Q.
The Elsthorpe School PAFS will be running a B.B.Q fundraiser for all spectators, sponsors and competitors. Everyone is welcome to come for lunch and enjoy the event and beautiful surrounds of Horseshoe Lake. CLICK HERE to complete entry form.
WE WISH TO THANK AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT OF FOLLOWING SPONSORS:
