The Wellness Center presents 318 YOUTH TRIATHLON, a SWIM*BIKE*RUN to be held on Saturday April 26th @ The Wellness Center 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe LA 71291 for the following age groups, with male and female divisions:
9-11yr 100m swim, 35 calorie row, 1/2 mile run
12-14yr 200m swim, 35 calorie bike, 1 mile run
15-17yr 200m swim, 35 calorie bike, 1 mile run
Swimming will take place in The Wellness Center indoor heated pool. The 35-calorie row/bike will take place on our stationary Assault Rower Elite and Assault Bike. The run will be completed on our outdoor community track. (4 laps = 1 mile) Clock starts at the beginning of swim and does not stop until participant completes the last lap around the track, i.e. a running clock.
Tennis shoes are required following swim. Race attire is determined by the participant, whether to add shorts, shirt, etc. following swim. Participants must dress themselves AND have additional clothes (optional) next to their rower/bike. Parents are NOT ALLOWED in the Tri Performance Zone.
Swim lanes, bikes/rowers will be numbered. Each participant will use the same number for lane and bike/rower. Heat time and lane assignment will be available at the 7:30am parent meeting.
SWIM: Each youth must complete the allotted meters before the next participant begins.
100 meters = 4 laps (2 x down & back)
200 meters = 8 laps (4 x down & back)
Each athlete will begin in the water with their hand on the wall. Goggles are allowed but not provided by The Wellness Center.
BIKE/ROW: Each participant must complete 35 calories. Rowers are set at the same competitive level ahead of time. DO NOT CHANGE. Only adjustments will be foot placement which will be overseen by judges.
RUN: Each participant must complete their run, (1/2 mile = 2 laps, 1mile = 4 laps)
RACE DAY: Waivers & payments MUST be completed at the 7:30am parent meeting. You may arrive as early as 6:45am to warm up, figure out your bike height, assess layout, etc. The race begins promptly @ 8:00am. You will receive your heat & start time at the 7:30am parent meeting.
Each athlete will have their own judge throughout the event encouraging and cheering them on, tracking all meters, calories, & miles completed. Parents are NOT ALLOWED in the TRI Race zone.
