SBD Youth Triathlon

2010 Results

We host a Youth Triathlon in the Spring.

Youth Triathlon Course Details

The course will be the same as 2009's race, for those of you who were here last year.

The Swim

The first portion of the youth triathlon starts with the swimming. This will be at the Sullivan Civic Center pool. Long course athletes will start first (200 meters), then the short course athletes (100 meters).

The Bike

Athletes will exit the pool areas through the main entrance of the Civic Center. There will be a marked runway to the bike transition area. Bikers will ride the outside perimeter of Wyman Park heading East and turn left on to North Worth Street. Then left onto East Park Drive, then another left onto North Main heading south. Athletes will then re-enter at the main park entrance. After last lap rides will return bikes to the bike transition area. You will continue this same course for the number of laps assigned to your race group's distance.

The long course is 4 laps (4.4 miles)
The short course is 2 laps (2.2 miles)

The Run

Both long and short courses start from the bike transition area. Once leaving the transition area, athletes will run the inner loop of Wyman Park.

The long course (1.2 miles) athletes will run out .8 miles to the turn-around point then back along the same path to the pavilion parking lot to the finish line.

The short course (.8 mile) athletes will run out .4 miles to their turn-around point then head back along the same path to the pavilion parking lot to the finish line.

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Sullivan Blue Dolphins Youth Triathlon Rules and Regulations

Our goal is to ensure that all participants have fun and complete the SBD Triathlon safely.

No parents are allowed in the transition area at any time.  Assisting children once the race has started may be cause for disqualification.  Volunteers will be strategically placed throughout the course to assist athletes.  This will help the triathlon run as safe as smooth as possible.

Complete the course:

Each athlete must complete the entire course that they registered to participate.  Signage and volunteers are there to help them through the course.

Swim:

Any stroke is allowed during the swim portion.  Athletes must touch each end of the pool / rope and complete the entire distance.  Volunteers will be there to assist swimmers out of to the pool.  Swimmers will enter the pool feet first.  No Diving.

Transition:

Absolutely no bike riding in the transition area.  Athletes may run or walk bikes through this area.  Athletes are the only one allowed to set up their bike and equipment.  Once the bike and equipment have been placed in the transition area they can not be removed until the finish of the race.  Bikes are to be placed on the racks before and after leaving the transition area unless your bike height doesn’t allow you to reach the rack.  If your bike doesn’t reach the rack, place your bike safely out of the path of other athletes.  Upon completion of the race, a volunteer will open the transition area to remove equipment.

Bike:

Bike helmets must be worn and safely secured.  Please stay to your right at all times unless passing.  Pass only on the left and call out “on your left” to the person that you are going to pass to let them know what you’re doing.  Part of the course is open to two-way traffic.  Please watch for directions from Sullivan Police Officers and SBD Volunteers monitoring the course.  Drafting is not allowed during any portion of the race.

Run:

Athletes may run or walk to complete the run section of the race.

Race numbers:

Numbers must be worn on the front and not under clothing.  The number must be visible during the bike and run sections of the race. 

Good sportsmanship is a must.  Any unsportsmanlike conduct by athletes or parents will result in disqualification.

For questions or concerns regarding the Youth Triathlon, contact:

Audrey Mosier
triathlondirector@sullivanbluedolphins.com
(217) 246-6861