JUNE 28, 2014
TRI AROOSTOOK Kids is a USAT Sanctioned Youth Triathlon for ages 6 to 15. Athletes will compete as individuals at varying triathlon
distances based on age. TRI AROOSTOOK will be capped at 125 athletes.
KID'S TRIATHLON
TRI AROOSTOOK Kids will be held on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. Athletes will self seed when registering based
on their estimated time depending on their swim times. Swim waves of twelve athletes in six lanes will begin in the Gentile Hall Indoor
Pool. This is followed by a bike segment on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus, and is a closed course to vehicles. Finish
this amazing event off with a run segment through the fields and trails adjacent to the campus, which brings athletes to a roaring finish
the same as each adult athlete!
TRAINING SESSIONS
Two training sessions will be held prior to TRI AROOSTOOK Kids in preparation for the event.
REGISTRATION
Registration opens Friday, January 31st, 2014. Registration closes on Friday, June 13th OR before if the capacity of 125 registrants has been met. Athletes are encouraged to register sooner, rather than later.
2014 REGISTRATION FEES:
TRI AROOSTOOK Kid's Triathlon: $20*
*Athletes will receive a fully sanctioned USAT event, accurate timing, an athletic shirt, safe race course staffed with volunteers, aid and hydration stations, a commemorative finishers medal, age group awards, event photography, and an atmosphere that will rival, if not beat, any other race!
*Participants who are not 2014 USAT members must buy a $10 one-day USAT membership when registering on-line. There will be NO race packet pick up
USAT membership sign-ups. Participants who are 2014 USAT members must present their USAT membership card at race packet pick up.
*All schedules, times, and race details are subject to change. Please watch your e-mail for the latest updates. TRI AROOSTOOK reserves the right to modify the courses, including shortening or lengthening the triathlon segments. Refunds for individual or relays will be given until April 30th. After this time,
the registration fee is nonrefundable. There will be no triathlon rain date. All roads are open to traffic.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 27th:
4 pm to 7 pm- official packet pick up in Gentile Hall gymnasium for athletes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28th:
11:30 am to 12:30 pm- race day packet pick up in Gentile Hall gymnasium for athletes.
11:30 am to 1:00 pm- athletes arrive, transition area opens, bike check-in, and body marking.
12:45 pm to 1 pm- pool open for for warm up swimming.
1:00 pm- transition area closes.
1:10 pm to 1:25 pm- opening remarks and MANDATORY pre-race meeting in Gentile Hall gymnasium.
1:30 pm- first swim wave begins!
3:30 pm- last athlete finishes (approximately).
3:45 pm- all bikes and gear must be removed from the transition area.
4 pm- awards ceremony in Gentile Hall gymnasium.
AWARDS
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Overall Male
Overall Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female for each age group:
6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15