Las Vegas Kids Triathlon

Race Numbers and Identification: 
Although the race course is clearly marked and volunteers will be assisting, participants are responsible for knowing and staying on the race course.

Short and long course participant bibs are colored differently.

1. 
   There are three race numbers in the race packets that athletes will be required to display during the event.
2. The adhesive bike number must be attached to the bike with the race number clearly visible.
3. The adhesive helmet number must be worn on the front of the bike helmet and clearly visible. 
   Athletes can pin the race bib number with chip to their shirt with the four safety pins provided in their packet or a race belt.  DO NOT WEAR YOUR RACE BIB IN THE WATER.  The race bib number with chip must be displayed during the bike and run segment on the front of the athlete's body. DO NOT LOSE YOUR CHIP RACE BIB NUMBER AS WE WILL BE UNABLE TO TIME YOU FOR THE RACE.  Each race bib number with chip is unique to the athlete so they may not trade this with another athlete.  Athletes will not be able to enter the transition area until their bike and helmet number are in the specified places.

 

Long Course Details for 2 Bike Laps and Additional Run:
Long course participants must complete two laps of the bike course and a RED STICKER will be put on long course participant helmets as proof.  For their second lap, long course participants must dismount from their bike in the 2nd lap turnaround area and push their bike to a volunteer to safely and securely receive a RED STICKER on their helmet.  

This RED STICKER will let course marshals and volunteers know that long course participants have completed two laps and allow them back into transition to finish the race.  Race marshals will be checking/matching helmets and bikes as they enter transition and after bikes are racked to see if long course participants have a RED STICKER on their helmet.

Long course participants must take a turn off the short course to run their additional long course run distance.  Long course participants should note the red route for long course participants on the race course map.

 
Race Participants and Volunteers only in Transition: 
During the race, only race volunteers may assist athletes in transition or in any other parts of the race.  For safety and security concerns, the transition area before the race starts and throughout the race will only be open to athletes and volunteers.  The only exception will be parents of 6 and 7 year old athletes who would need to assist their child in the transition area before the race starts. 

After all participants finish the bike course, transition area access will open for athletes to remove their equipment.   One Parent/Guardian may accompany their child for equipment removal.   We thank you in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Race Map and Knowing the Course
In an effort to keep the race fair, any participants that cut the course short will be disqualified.  There will be a handful of course marshals and checkpoints to observe everyone completing the full course.  There will be adequate course markings and volunteers to help.

The 1 mile Recycle Run for Fun follows the same route as the short course run,
starting at the transition exit and finish at the volley ball court outside the pool. 
Parents may run along side their child for the Recycle Run for Fun.

 

*Bike and Run courses are subject to change without notice.
 

Race Day Checklist:
You will have a confined space for all your transition gear so take a small bag with only what you will need to transition.

• Race bib number with chip
• Helmet and bike numbers appropriately placed
• Swimsuit
• Goggles
• Hand Towel
• Bike
• Helmet
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Running shoes
• Hat
• Water Bottle
• Sandals to run from swim to transition area
   

Bike Safety Conduct: 
For safety reasons, athletes will not be permitted to ride their bike in or out of the transition area. They must push their bike while in the transition area. Please be aware of other athletes while moving through the transition area and follow all instructions from race marshals, bike techs, and volunteers. Participants will not be allowed to exit transition until their bike helmets are securely fastened.
 
Other Items: 
Floaties, kickboards, and training wheels are allowed.
Aero bars and all musical devices/headphones are not permitted. 
 
Special Needs Table: 
There will be a table set up at the swim finish for eye glasses or other special needs items. You will be responsible for clearly marking all your items with your name and race number. You will also be responsible for leaving them at the table prior to the swim start.  We will not be responsible for this items.
 

Youth Triathlon Rules:

Penalties. The type of penalty for violating a specific rule is listed at the end of the rule as either “T” for Time or “DQ” for Disqualification. Time penalties shall be administered according to the table and are added to the participant’s final time.
1st Offense - 1:00 minute
2nd Offense - 2:00 minutes
3rd Offense - Disqualification

MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY
All Youth participants shall compete based upon their age on race day.  The minimum age for the triathlon is six years and the maximum is 17 years of age on the day of the event.  Race officials reserve the right to require proof of age from each participant in the form of a birth certificate or other official proof of age document. Failure to produce a proof of age document may result in disqualification from the event.
 
SWIMMING RULES
Flotation devices such as floaties and kickboards may be used with permission of the swim coordinator in order to aid weaker swimmers safely keeping afloat.
Proper swimwear must be worn. DQ
No artificial propulsive devices such as fins, paddles, or gloves may be used. DQ
Swimmers must be able to complete the entire course using any stroke. Swimmers may not make forward progress by pulling on lane ropes, swim gutters or any other inanimate object. T
Goggles or face masks may be worn but are not required.
If provided by the event, swimmers must wear the assigned swim cap throughout the swim. T
Participants must follow instructions given by lifeguards and officials including prohibitions against running on the pool deck or diving in restricted areas. T or DQ at official’s discretion
 
TRANSITION RULES
The transition area is open to participants only. Only participants and race officials may enter transition. Finishers may not retrieve gear until all participants have finished the cycling portion and have begun the run. T or DQ at official’s discretion
Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the bicycle at the rack and may not be taken to the pool or swim start area. T
Bicycles must be placed in the rack according to the directions given by race officials. Bicycles may be racked in the assigned area, by the handlebars, the seat or by using the kickstand. Bikes placed on kickstands must be in the designated area, in line with other bikes, and may not extend out into the lane of travel. T
Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion
After completing the cycling portion, participants must return bicycles to an upright position in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
No riding bicycles in transition. Participants must walk or run with their bicycles and may not mount until out of transition and in the designated mount zone. T
 
BICYCLE EQUIPMENT RULES
The bicycle must be road worthy and in safe operating condition. DQ
The bicycle shall have two wheels. No training wheels are allowed except for short course athletes, 6-10. DQ
There must be at least one working brake on each of the two wheels unless the bicycle was manufactured with only one brake, in which case, the working brake shall be on the rear wheel. DQ
The bicycle may be on-road, off-road or youth style. No recumbent style bicycles are allowed. DQ
Only standard drop, straight, or curved handlebars are allowed. No aero or time trial bars may be attached to the bike or used during competition. All handlebars ends shall be solidly plugged. DQ
No disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed. DQ
Race officials reserve the right to disallow any bicycle deemed unsafe. Any unusual bicycle must be approved by race officials prior to competition.
 
CYCLING CONDUCT
Cyclists must wear a helmet approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for road cyclists age 5 and older. No time trial, “chrono,” or “aero” helmets with a tail may be used. DQ
The helmet must be securely fastened prior to mounting the bicycle and at all times while riding the bicycle. The helmet may not be unfastened and removed until the participant has completely dismounted. DQ
Cyclists shall wear shoes at all times while on the bike. DQ
Cyclists shall ride in a safe manner, which includes: 

a. Riding on the right side of the lane; T 
b. Riding no closer than two bike lengths distance behind a leading cyclist; T 
c. Passing on the left of the slower cyclist; T 
d. Riding in a straight line without swerving, veering, or blocking the forward progress of other cyclists. DQ
 -Race officials may remove and disqualify any cyclist who appears to ride or behave in an unsafe manner.
 
RUNNING CONDUCT
Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ
Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T
 
GENERAL RACE RULES
Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of participants or their parents and supporters will not be allowed. Participants must treat others with courtesy and respect. No rude, abusive, or discourteous language or behavior will be tolerated. T or DQ at official’s discretion
Participants must complete the prescribed course in its entirety. DQ
No personal audio devices or headsets may be used or carried during any portion of the event. T
No unauthorized assistance of any kind is allowed. Parents or other non-participants may not run or ride a bicycle with a participant nor may they provide participants any food, fluid, or equipment aid during competition. T
Race numbers must be displayed at all times. Swimmers must be clearly body-marked, cyclists must display their bike numbers, and runners must wear their bib numbers. T