2023 Splash & Dash Athlete Guide

ATHLETE

GUIDE

May 26, 2023

PRESENTED BY

WELCOME Splash and Dash Athletes: Wardiere Inc.

We are so excited to have you as part of the 2023 USAT TRI Clear Lake Triathlon Splash and Dash.

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines swimming and running. The TRI Clear Lake Splash and Dash is a participatory event for kids ages 7-15 with an emphasis on creating a fun family weekend of multisport and fitness. As an official part of the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Series, every participant will receive a finisher medal and a TRI Clear Lake visor.

Parents are encouraged to cheer on their kids as they move through the course and finish under the same arch as the adult racers.

Tiffany Townsend Race Director

CEO Wardiere Inc.

SCHEDULE Thursday, May 25, 2023 START

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EVENT

LOCATION

4pm

6pm

Early Packet Pick-up

Wellness Center 115 N. 20th

Friday, May 26, 2023 START

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EVENT

LOCATION

3pm

6pm

Packet Pick-up

Lakeview Room

5:30pm

Transition Opens

Transition

6:15pm

Pre-race Briefing

City Beach

6:30pm

Senior Division Race Begins

City Beach

6:40pm

Junior Division Race Begins

City Beach

Post Race

Finish Line Celebration

City Park

RACE DAY Youth Splash and Dash Course The kids will start the swim at City Beach and swim North along the shore until they reach the swim exit on City Beach. Seven-10-year- old's will swim 100 meters and 11-15-year-olds will swim 2 laps and complete a 200 meter swim exiting in the same location as the younger kids. Both courses will have numerous lifeguards in the water and safety personnel on site ensuring a safe and fun swim. Lifejackets are allowed.

Once the swimmers exit, they will enter the transition area where they can switch into their running shoes and to begin the run portion. Both Junior (ages 7-10) and senior (ages 11-15) athletes will run a lap around the Yacht Club. The Junior division will continue around City Park towards the finish to complete their 1K. Senior division will continue after the Yacht Club down North Lakeview Drive, turn around and back to around City Park to the finish line to complete their 2K. There will be volunteers along the course to help guide the athletes in the right direction. All participants will receive finisher medals, a TRI hat and refreshments at the finish line.

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Youth Splash and Dash Divisions and Distances

Juniors: 7-10 years old – 100-meter swim | 1-kilometer run Seniors: 11-15 years old – 200-meter swim | 2-kilometer run

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RACE MAPS

Transition The transition area in a triathlon is the area for changing from one discipline to another. For this race it will be transitioning from swimming to running.

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SWIM COURSE Juniors - 100-Meter Swim Seniors - 200-Meter Swim

6:30 p.m. Senior division (11-15) starts (Athletes will line up and enter the water in pairs every 3 seconds).

6:40 p.m. Junior division (7-10) starts (This time is an approximation based on numbers. Athletes will enter the water in pairs every 3 seconds).

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RUN COURSE Juniors - 1K (0.621 miles) Seniors - 2K (1.242 miles)

PRE RACE CHECK LIST

Swim: Swimsuit/swim trunks Goggles Swim Cap Triathlon Race Kit (Optional) Swim-to-Run Transition: Running shoes Race shorts Race top Running socks Towel Water/Fluid replacement drink

POST-RACE Recovery of Gear Following the race , you must be wearing your athlete wristband in order to enter transition to claim your gear.

Food and Beverage Athletes will receive complimentary food and beverages as soon as they cross the finish line.

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