St. Albert Kids of Steel Triathlon
Competitor Notes
Bike and Helmet Check:
Cranky’s Bike Shop, #20 - 24 Perron Street, St. Albert.
Race Package Pick-up:
Cranky’s Bike Shop #20 – 24 Perron Street, St. Albert on Friday June 07 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and Saturday June 08 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Heat times will be given at race package pickup.
*************Parking will be very difficult around downtown St. Albert due to the dance festival at the Arden Theater and the Farmers’ Market on Saturday. If you are able to cycle to package pickup, that would be ideal.**************
Pre Race Briefing:
We will hold an optional pre race briefing on Saturday June 8 from 930am to 1015am at the Grandin Clubhouse (next door to Grosvenor pool).
Race Day:
Sunday, June 9, 2024 Grosvenor pool 1 Grenfell Ave., St. Albert.
Transition Set-up 11 and Under age groups 6:30 to 7:30 am
& Body Numbering 12 and Over age groups 7:30 to 8:30 am
Race Start in pool with 7 & Under 8:00 am
Awards 30 minutes following the last competitor
Results will be posted when available at back of Grandin Clubhouse and on zone4.ca
Event Information
The following information is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all competitors in the 2024 St. Albert Kids of Steel® Triathlon. Please review the following information about the race. Questions and concerns may be addressed at the package pick up or contact James at kidsofsteel@gmail.com For emergencies, please call: 780-298-8505
Race Day Check-In
Parking is available at Hillgrove (Formerly Sir George Simpson and Robert Rundle) school. DO NOT PARK on the race course, it could endanger the athletes. On race morning, first check-in at the age group tables behind Grandin Clubhouse for body marking by the volunteers. Next put your bike, helmet, shoes, race number and other belongings that are needed for bicycling or running in the transition area located behind Grosvenor pool.
Body Marking & Timing Chips
All competitors will be body marked at the Grandin Clubhouse beside the Grosvenor Pool. All athletes must wear timing chips on their ankle. The timing chip band will be provided on the pool deck and needs to be worn until the volunteer removes it at the finish line. Do not cross the timing mats until you are racing. As athletes will be body marked and wearing a race chip, they will NOT wear a physical race number/bib.
Swim
Swimmers will not be provided a swim cap, but may use their own cap, goggles, nose plugs, etc. Report to swim assembly area on the bleachers half an hour before your individual heat start. At this point, athletes will be assigned lanes and lane positions and receive their timing chip. You will remain here until just before your heat starts. You will then proceed to the assigned lane, where you will check-in with the lap counter for your lane. While swimming, stay on the right side of the lane, allowing faster swimmers to pass on your left, and resting only at the ends of the pool. Swim counter clockwise. Please be courteous to the other swimmers in your lane. Younger athletes will be able to use a kickboard or wear a PFD, and experienced swimmers will be in the water to help. The lap counters will tell you when you have two more laps to swim by showing a kickboard underwater. After the swim, you leave the pool building through the west exit gate, over the timing mat and to the transition area.
If the child can’t swim one lap they need to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
Transition
This is the area where the bikes are racked, and competitors begin and finish the biking portion of the race. The riding of bikes is not permitted in the transition area - walking or running only. Helmets must be securely fastened prior to removing the bike from the rack.
The transition area is restricted to competitors only. We have great volunteers to help the younger children. Athletes in the 7 & Under age group can have one adult help them; be aware of other competitors. All bikes must be in the transition area prior to the start of the race. Bikes may not be removed until the completion of the race or with permission.
Bike
The curb lane, for the entire bicycle course, has been separated by traffic cones for safer riding.
Stay in the curb lane - ride on the right-hand side, pass on the left.
Pay attention to directions from the traffic marshals on course. In corners, slow down to a safe speed and do not pass. Watch for cars on the course.
Although the course has been coned off, cars will have to cross the course to enter or leave residential areas. Marshals will be on course to assist cyclists with problems. No drafting is permitted - cyclists must remain two bike lengths behind one another, unless passing.
Cyclists are responsible for counting their own laps on the course.
Lap counters will be recording numbers to confirm that cyclists have completed the course. Athletes must complete their required distance to receive an official finish time.
Cyclists stay left in the bike lane in front of the pool if they need to continue for a second or third lap. Cyclists finishing the bike portion stay on the curb side to dismount the bike and return to the transition area.
Run
After racking your bike, run to the sidewalk (staying right) and over the timing mat. All runners should stay on the sidewalk and on the paved trails. It is an out and back course except for the 7 and under category. There will be turn-around signs for each run course. See run map. Athletes must complete their required distance to receive an official time.
Please know your course, as shown on the maps provided on the website. Should confusion arise, marshals will give directions.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be available for all age groups at the beginning of the bike/run course, outside the transition area, and at the finish line. An extra aid station will be available for runners in the 10 year and older age groups at the 1km mark which is the 2 km course turn around.
Distances for age groups
7 and under: swim 50m, bike 800m, run 500m (green flags)
8 and 9: swim 100m, bike 5.3km, run 1 km (pink flags)
10 and 11: swim 150m, bike 5.3km, run 2 km (yellow flags)
12 and 13: swim 300m, bike 10.6km, run 3 km (blue flags)
14 and 15: swim 500m, bike 10.6 km, run 4 km (red flags)
16 to 19: swim 500m, bike 15.9 km, run 4 km (red flags)
Kids of Steel Rules
World Triathlon, Triathlon Canada and Triathlon Alberta rules and regulations will be in effect. Specific rules can be found at https://www.stalbertkidsofsteel.com/race-info. These rules outline the limits of advanced bicycle equipment including clip-in pedals, aero bars, disc brakes and race wheels.
Note to All Parents
A triathlon can be a very enjoyable and satisfying experience for your child. We urge you to take the time to drive, ride or walk the course with your child and ensure they are completely familiar with all the elements of the race. With good preparation, the competitors will know where to go and can enjoy the race more fully.
Good luck and have a safe race!
Many thanks to our volunteers, the St. Albert Triathlon Association, and the following sponsors and supporters:
Amerongen Chartered Accountants
Panago Pizza
Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton
Nitza’s Pizza
Orange Theory Fitness
North Central Coop
Sobeys St. Albert
Milestone Software Inc.
Cranky’s Bike Shop
Miller Thomson
Leibel Insurance
Dairy Queen St Albert
OceanAir Design
Forest Convenience Market
Digiuseppe Interior Design Ltd.
St. Albert Road Runners & Triathlon Club
City of St. Albert
Triathlon Alberta