A good feeling after the race starts with being on time. As an organization, we adhere to a strict schedule, and we ask you to stick to the schedule.

Parking

Participants of the kids’ races should use the parking lot at Vrakkerveld (Check the route on Google Maps here).

Start Number

On the homepage of www.stadstriathlonweert.nl, you will find the link to SQM (active during race days). Here, from Wednesday/Thursday, all participants are listed per start series with the start number. Knowing your start number is useful when picking up your start essentials. Your followers can also follow your progress at various checkpoints on the course via “live”.

Start Envelope

At the registration desk, you will receive a start envelope. In this envelope, you will find the following:

  • Start number (pins available if needed during registration);
  • Chip+ (chip band if ordered during registration) otherwise bring your own;
  • Sticker set (parent and child, double set)

Medical Information

For safety reasons, we find it important to write any relevant medical information on the back of your start number. For example, the phone number of who to notify and any condition/treatment of that condition. Sports doctors will always check the back of your start number first in case of an emergency.

Swim Cap

The swim caps are sponsored by De Boer Swim. De Boer Swim is a sponsor of the Triathlon Platform Limburg. You may keep the swim caps.

Schedule

Make sure you are ready in the gathering area at least 10 minutes before your start. The gathering area “swim start” is in the transition zone. Enter the water via the underpass footbridge after it opens.

If there is any news, you will hear it there during the briefing!

The following schedule applies to the race.

start group Kids Triathlon 12-13-14-15 years boys and girls
Kids Triathlon 8-9-10-11 years + Parent-Child girls and boys
13:00 Open transition zone and registration desk
14:35 Gather at swim start and briefing
14:40 Enter the water from the transition zone.
First, the start group 12-13-14-15 years.
Then the start group 8-9-10-11 + Parent-Child
14:45 Start. At the finish, everyone receives a T-shirt + medallion
16:00 Award ceremony 1st to 3rd boys and girls.
From 16:00 Pick up bike and return chip

Courses

  • All courses can be found on the page “Race Courses”.
  • Swimming
    • 8 to 15 years: 1 lap (=200m)
    • Parent-child and 8 to 11 years: 1 lap (=200m)
  • Cycling Course
    • 8 to 15 years: 2 laps (= 10km)
    • Parent-child and 8 to 11 years: 2 laps (=10km)
    • Always keep to the right lane where applicable. Also when passing another participant. There is oncoming traffic in the left lane.
    • After starting cycling, you will go through a residential area via a bike path after about 2km. This is necessary to leave the city. You will pass this section 2 times.
  • Running Course
    • All categories: 1 out-and-back course (1.5km)

Rules for Supervisors

  • Parents, grandparents, and/or supervisors are not allowed to actively help during the race. They are not allowed in the transition zone during the race.

What Supervisors Are Allowed to Do

For participants 8, 9, 10, 11 years

  • One supervisor is allowed in the transition zone during the preparation for the race
  • So, lay everything out.
  • One supervisor is allowed to help pick up all the items after the race.
  • During the transitions of all KIDS categories, outside help is not allowed. The organization will deploy volunteers to minimally assist the 8+ 10+. Fastening the helmet before departure cycling. Hanging the bike upon return.
    Unfastening the helmet strap upon return. No further assistance.

For Parent-Child, the above rules do not apply.

  • The supervisor is always present and may assist.

Returning the Chip and Picking Up the Bike

When picking up your bike, upon showing your start number, you also return the received chip. If you cannot return it, the organization will have to charge you €75. This amount must be paid 1-to-1 to SQMtime for each lost chip. If you lose the chip during the race, report it immediately to the jury after you finish.

Finishing

Prizes, 1st, 2nd, 3rd for the categories:

  • 8 and 9 years old both boys and girls
  • 10 and 11 years old both boys and girls
  • 12 and 15 years old both boys and girls
  • Parent-Child both boys and girls