ATHLETE G U I D E
May 26, 2023
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WELCOME
SplashandDashAthletes:
We are so excited to have you as part of the 2023 USAT TRI Clear LakeTriathlonSplashandDash.
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 afunfamilyweekendofmultisportandfitness.Asanofficialpartof the USA Triathlon Youth Aquathlon Series, every participant will receiveafinishermedalandaTRIClearLakevisor.
Parents are encouraged to cheer on their kids as they move through the course and finish under the same arch as the adult racers. CEOWardiereInc.
Tiffany Townsend RaceDirectorWardiere Inc
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023
START END EVENT LOCATION 4pm 6pm Early Packet Pick-up Wellness Center 115 N 20th START END 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
SCHEDULE
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.
Youth Splash and Dash Packet Pick-Up and Transition Information
Kids can pick up their race packet containing a shirt and swim cap at the Lakeview Room in City Park. Body marking will be done when the kids enter transition. The transition area will be divided into two sections, one half for kids 7-10 and one half for kids 11-15. Kids choose their own spot. Packet pick-up will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 26. There will also be an early packet pick-up on Thursday at the Wellness Center (115 N. 20th St.) from 4-6pm.
Youth Splash and Dash Divisions and Distances
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Juniors: 7-10 years old – 100-meter swim | 1-kilometer run
Seniors: 11-15 years old – 200-meter swim | 2-kilometer run
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.
RACE MAPS
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).
RACE MAPS
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.
Medals
Each athlete at the finish line will receive finisher medals and a TRI hat.
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