Monday, March 10, 2014

Welcome To The TriTonka Triathlon Blog

This blog is for the exchange of information and ideas as they pertain to 2011 TriTonka Triathlons. Scheduled for July 17, the TriTonka, will offer both a youth triathlon and an adult sprint triathlon. These races will serve as a fundraiser for the Mound Westonka - Holy Family Swim & Dive Team. Check out our links above or our general race site, as there is sure to be fun and fitness for all involved. Test yourself solo, or put together a team and challenge other teams for one of our team championship trophies! Stop back often for updates and feel free to post!

Youth Team Championship Presentation After the 2007 Race


Saturday, July 9, 2011

15 - 16 Year Old Race Class Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will be the first to race.

 
Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 



Your swim will consist of 200 yards; 8 lengths of the pool.


Your bike will consist of one, 4 mile loop FOLLOWED BY one 2 miles loop for a total of 6 miles!.  [See Course Map Prior]  **DO NOT MISTAKE THE 2 MILE TURN AROUND FOR THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND!!  THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND IS AT RETREAT CIRCLE!!**  At EACH turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire loop. 


Your run is one, 1 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]

13 - 14 Year Old Race Class Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will be one of the first to race.

 
Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 



Your swim will consist of 150 yards; 6 lengths of the pool.


Your bike will consist of one, 4 mile loop FOLLOWED BY one 2 miles loop for a total of 6 miles!.  [See Course Map Prior]  **DO NOT MISTAKE THE 2 MILE TURN AROUND FOR THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND!!  THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND IS AT RETREAT CIRCLE!!**  At EACH turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire loop. 


Your run is one, 1 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]

11 & 12 Year Old Race Class Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will be one of the first to race.

 
Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 



Your swim will consist of 100 yards; 4 lengths of the pool.


Your bike will consist of one, 4 mile loop FOLLOWED BY one 2 miles loop for a total of 6 miles!.  [See Course Map Prior]  **DO NOT MISTAKE THE 2 MILE TURN AROUND FOR THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND!!  THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND IS AT RETREAT CIRCLE!!**  At EACH turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire loop. 


Your run is one, 1 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]

9 & 10 Year Old Race Class Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will be in about the middle of the race.
 
Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 



Your swim will consist of 75 yards; 3 lengths of the pool.


Your bike will consist of one, 4 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]  **DO NOT MISTAKE THE 2 MILE TURN AROUND FOR THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND!!  THE 4 MILE TURN AROUND IS AT RETREAT CIRCLE!!**  At the turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire course.


Your run is one, 1/2 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]

7 & 8 Year Old Race Class Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will be one of the last to race. 
Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 

Your swim will consist of 50 yards; down and back in the pool.

Your bike will consist of one, 2 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]  At the turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire course.

Your run is one, 1/2 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]

0-6 Age Class Race Instructions

The oldest racers start first, so this class will race last.  This will help make sure the course is clear for the younger bikers and allow the lane lines to be removed for your swim.

Enter the high school through the atrium on the east side of the building.  At the check-in table, you will receive your timing chip, heat number, get marked and turn in a waiver if you haven't already done so.  Follow the steps to the left, downstairs where the swimmers will stage in front of the pool entrances.  Volunteers will take you through the restrooms to the pool according to heat.  It is your responsibility to be in the staging area when your heat is called. 

Your swim will consist of 15 yards across the pool.

Your bike will consist of one, 2 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]  At the turn around point, a volunteer will mark your right wrist to show you have completed the entire course.

Your run is one, 1/4 mile loop.  [See Course Map Prior]