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STRIVE YOUTH SPLASH N DASH

ATHLETE’s GUIDE

Ellen Linson Aquatic Center

5211 Paint Branch Parkway

College Park, MD 20740

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STRIVE Youth Splash N Dash Athletic Guide

A Word from the Race Director…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

What to Bring on Race Day………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Directions to the Race…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

Parking……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....5

Schedule of Race Day Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Athlete Check-In and Packet Pick up……………………………………………………………………………………….….7

Race Bibs ……………………..……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….7

Physically Challenged Athletes……………………………………..…………………………………………………………….8

Transition Area……………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………...8

Body marking, Timing, Water Stations, Race Day Medical Services………………………………………….…9

Volunteers………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

Inclement Weather and Disaster Policy…………………………………………………………………………………..….9

Swim Wave Start Times, Course and Rules……………………………………………………………………………… 10

Run Course and Rules……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

Copyright………………………………………..............................................................................................12

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A Word from our Race Director

Welcome to the Race #2 of the Strive 2 Tri Youth Splash and Dash Series in College Park, MD. We applaud you

and your young athlete for taking the essential steps to help maintain a healthy lifestyle with fun activities. This

Athlete Guide is full of important pre-race and race day information for your review. There has been a lot of

planning and preparation to make this day memorable for your young athlete. We would like to extend a thank

you to all of our Supporters and Volunteers for their continued assistance with this event. If you have any

questions leading up to race day, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at info@strive2tri.org

On behalf of the Strive 2 Tri Jr. Triathlon Club we look forward to seeing you on Race Day!

Yolanda & Tarus Nelson

What to bring on Race Day:

USA TRIATHLON youth Membership card (If not a current member you must purchase a 1 Day Membership)

Cash only accepted.

Parents Photo ID

Sunblock

Water bottle

Swimsuit or Triathlon Suit

Swim cap

Goggles

Towel for transition

Bib number received in packet at pick up (Safety pinned to shirt or attached to a race belt)

Shirt for run (Torsos must be covered with a swim suit, tri top, or t-shirt)

Socks (Optional)

Sneakers for running

Dry clothes for after the race

A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

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Parking Parking in Ellen Linson Pool parking will not be allowed on Race Day and only open to vendors. Parents, family,

and friends of athletes may park in the parking lot adjacent to the Ellen Linson Pool at 5240 Paint Branch

Parkway. There will be a Farmers Market taking place simultaneously with the race so you will be unable to

park at the venue parking lot. Feel free to take part in the Farmers Market in addition to visiting our health and

fitness related vendors.

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Schedule of Race Day Activities

All race day activities take place at the Paint Branch Park, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740.

All the times are approximate and subject to change. Please note that all athletes must check in, pick up their

packet, set up their transition area and have their body marked by 7:30 a.m. regardless of their swim time starts.

Start End Activity

6:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m Athlete arrival check in and packet pick up (Athlete check in table)

6:30 a.m 7:45 a.m. Transition set up and body marking (Transition Area)

7:30 a.m. ***7:30 a.m

7:45 a.m.

Volunteers to assigned areas FREE 6 & UNDER FUN RUN

7:45 a.m. 7:45 a.m All athletes out of the transition area. Parking lots closes and will not reopen until last athlete finishes

7:40 a.m. 7:45 a.m Pre-race meeting ( Pool Deck)

7:55 a.m. 8:00 a.m. National Anthem (Pool Deck)

8:00 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 13-15 swim waves start

8:05 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 11-12 swim waves start

8:15 a.m. 8:25 a.m. 9-10 swim waves start

8:25 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 7-8 swim waves start

8:35 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Last Triathlete crosses finish line

9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Winners Circle & Celebration. All Items removed from transition & clean up

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Athlete Check - In and Packet Pick Up

Athlete Check in and packet pick up will take place on Saturday June 11, 2016 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the

Ellen Linson Aquatic Center 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740. Each athlete must be

accompanied by a Parent/Guardian and may only pick up his or her own packet. If an athlete does not check in

during the designated times, he/she will not be able to participate in the Strive 2 Tri Youth Splash & Dash.

ATHLETES AND PARENTS PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO ATHLETE CHECK IN and PACKET PICK UP:

PARENTS PHOTO ID

ATHLETES USA TRIATHLON YOUTH MEMBERSHIP CARD OR PAY FOR A 1 DAY USAT MEMBERSHIP

Current USAT MEMBERS must bring proof of annual membership. If you athlete recently joined USAT

and has not received his/her card in the mail yet, you may print a temporary card at

https://membership.usatriathlon.org once you have created an account.

Parents of current USA TRIATHLON Youth Members who forget their USA Triathlon Youth Membership

card have the following options:

o Go home to get his/her card or print a temporary card.

o Show a current membership card on a smart phone or PDA.

o Complete a USAT Membership 1 Day application.

Your athlete’s packet for pick up will contain his/her race bib and their race t-shirt.

Race Bibs

We encourage parents to write their emergency information on the back of the race bibs or have their athletes

wear pertinent emergency information on an emergency bracelet. Athletes are required to wear their race bib

after their swim wave as they are monitored this way.

Transition Areas

The transition area will be organized by race number. We encourage parents to allow their athletes to set up

their transition area unassisted. Athletes are reminded to be considerate of their fellow competitors and share

transition space. Personal markers (balloons, inflatables, flags, etc. within the transition area are PROHIBITED

and will be removed.) Glass containers are prohibited in the transition area. Between 6:00 a.m. and 7:55 a.m.

only Volunteers and Athletes/Parents are allowed in the Transition Area. After 7:55 a.m. only volunteers are

allowed in transition to support our young athletes.

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All gear must be removed from the Transition Area by 10:00 a.m. or 15 minutes after the Winners Circle and

celebration ends, whichever occurs later.

Body Marking

Body marking will take place in the transition area from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. It is the athlete’s responsibility

to make sure the volunteer marks their age as of June 11, 2016 which corresponds to the age group in which

the athlete will compete. Athlete’s race number will be marked on their arm and their age will be marked on

their calf. Please do not rub off or put sunscreen on your triathlete until after they have been body marked.

Physically Challenged This event supports physically challenged athletes by a shallow entry ramp for entry/exit to the pool. Athletes must be able to complete the total distance of the race per their age group but may use assistance while entering, existing and during transition. If there are any specific requests for physically challenged participants please contact the Race Director at the earliest opportunity at info@strive2tri.org .

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Timing The Tri Youth Splash N Dash is a NON-TIMED EVENT for our participants. This is event is created to introduce

youth to the multisport and provide a pressure free and friendly competition among a variety of levels in abilities

of each athlete.

Water Station A water station will be set up at the 1K turn around for our 11- 15 year olds. Participants 7-10 are welcome to

refreshments at the water station near the finish line.

Volunteers Volunteers are to report to the Volunteer Tent and check in by 6:00 a.m. University and High school volunteers,

please bring important form that needs to be signed by coordinators of event for service learning hour credit.

It will be your responsibility to submit your volunteer information.

Race Day Medical Services Lifeguards will be on duty and in a chair for all swim waves and will also be able to address basic first aid (e.g.

cuts and scrapes). The P.G. County Fire Department has been notified of this event and an EMS unit will be

present for this event in case of any emergencies. There will be a general emergency need tent set up for public

and athlete assistance.

Inclement Weather and Disaster Policy There is no rain date for this event. In case of inclement weather and or water quality issues, the Race Director

reserves the right to modify the race course and/or race. If the race is canceled due to weather, natural disaster,

local incident or terrorist act, there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Monies collected have been used to

develop and produce the event, including race supplies.

Swim Wave Start Times, Course and Rules Age Group Time Distance

16-17 8:00 200 meters/4 lengths

11-15 8:05 200 meters/4 lengths

9-10 8:15 100 meters/2 lengths

7-8 8:25 100 meters/2 lengths

The swim takes place in the 25 meter 6 lane outdoor pool at the Ellen Linson Aquatic Center. Athletes will be

staged by swim wave prior to start time. All starts will be in-water from the shallow end of the pool and flip

turns are allowed. The entire length of the pool is 3ft deep to encourage youth to continue swimming even if

they become uncomfortable so they can choose to stand, walk or swim utilizing whatever swim stroke to

complete the swim course without penalty. So long as they stay in the water they will not be disqualified. Pool

Volunteers will assist athletes with keeping track of their laps to notify them they will exit the pool when

complete. Any decision made by the Race Director is final.

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SWIM COURSE

Run Course and Rules

The run course takes place in the Paint Branch Park Trail. All turns will be clearly marked and staffed with

volunteers. It is the responsibility of the athlete to know and follow the official course, obeying all instructions

from the volunteers. Parents are not allowed to run alongside of their athlete and are discouraged from running

on the run course at any time. Headphones, headsets, Walkman, ipods, mp3 players or personal audio devices

are not permitted at any time during the race. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.

The run course will exit transition and follow the edge of the parking lot into the park trail. The 1K run (7-10 age

groups will turn around at the 1st water station. The 2K run (11-15 age groups) will continue .5k on the Park trail

until the turn around at end of the trail. On the return, all runners will exit the trail and enter the finish line

chute in the center of the parking lot.

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RUN COURSE

All USA Triathlon rules will be enforced by USA Triathlon Certified Race Director. Any decision made by the Race

Director is final.

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COPYRIGHT?

Strive 2 Tri Jr. Triathlon Club acknowledged MINI COW TRI CLUB permission and assistance in the creation of

this document. You may not, except with written permission from STRIVE 2 TRI JR. TRIATHLON CLUB or MINI

COW TRI CLUB, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other

website or other form of electronic retrieval system. Striving to make triathlon fun for youth! Is a trademark of

STRIVE 2 TRI JR TRIATHLON CLUB is an Official USA Triathlon Club. USA Triathlon and the USAT Triathlon logo

are registered trademarks or trademarks of USA Triathlon in the United States and/or other countries.