Race Info

Date and Location

May 8th, 2011^th

Ages: 6 years to 16 years

Categories / Costs / Start Times:

Category I: 50 yard swim / 0.6 mile run
$20 (Individual), $24 (Team)
Start Time: 10:00am

Category II: 150 yard swim / 1 mile run
Cost: $22 (Individual), $28 (Team)
Start Time: 10:30am

Category III: 250 yard swim / 2 mile run
Cost: $25 (Individual), $32 (Team)
Start Time: 11:00am

Category IV: 500 yard swim / 3 mile run
Cost: $30 (Individual), $38 (Team)
Start Time: 11:30am

Tot Trot (ages 2-5): 100 to 400 yard run on track
Cost: Free
Start Time: 12:00pm

10% from every entry is donated to REINS charity (a Therapeutic horse riding program for children with disabilities)

Packet Pick Up:

Packet Pick up is on race day only - by the side of the pool. You must pick up your race pack, goody bag and get your body marked 30 mins prior to your CATEGORY start time. Give yourself plenty of time as there may be a queue.

Event Registration:

Registration at www.active.com or paper entry by mail (download PDF) must be received by the Wednesday of the week PRIOR to the individual event.

Late fee of $10 applies to all race entries after 5pm on the previous Wednesday. Registration available on the day of the race, from 8:45am to 9:15am sharp. Cash only. Late fee applies to all ‘same day entries.’

Entry is limited to 200 per event - so get your entry in quickly.

Now the 2011 entry form is available, download it, print it out, fill it in and send it with payment to: Attention: Rachel Challis, Training Transition, 6519 Avenida Del Paraiso, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Remember to get your parent or guardian to sign your entry form (team entries must be signed by each competitor’s guardians).

Entry Form

All individual entrants and teams receive a goody bag which includes a t-shirt, a certificate and a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.

Briefing:

There will be a compulsory briefing at the pool 5 mins before each category begins.

Start:

Category start times shown above. Wave starts will depend on numbers in each entry category. Please assume you are in the FIRST heat.

Why do an Aquathon?

As well as doing an Aquathon, you'll have great fun and get to compete with your friends. In your goody bag you will receive some great treats and your own certificate that you can have personalized after you finish

Do I need to train?

No serious training is required just to finish the Category I event - all you need to be able to do is swim four lengths of the pool and run / walk just over a ½ mile. A little more preparation may be required to compete in the Category II and III Events. If you want to prepare, practice each element of the Aquathon and focus on the hard part - the transition. This is the bit where you move from one activity to the other as quickly as possible.

Try putting on your shoes (and maybe a warm top) as fast as you can. The more times your try this, the easier it will be on the day. Maybe get yourself some elastic shoe laces so you don't have to tie any laces!

See the ‘Training’ page for more details.

Safety Tips:

When swimming with others, keep right and pass someone on their left if necessary. When you exit the pool remember do NOT run by the edge of the pool – it is slippery. You must WALK to the transition area. As you come into the first transition place your cap and goggles carefully in your event area and put your running shoes on before leaving transition. When running make sure you don't clip the heels of the person in front, and save some energy to complete the event!

Getting Through the Event:

Stage 1 - Swimming
This Aquathon starts with the swim. You will be swimming with lots of other juniors, so make sure you focus on your swim and be aware that there are others sharing your lane. There will be life guards on hand - if you need them they will be there.

Transition One
Get out of the pool. Remove your goggles and hat. WALK to your Category area in the Transition. Carefully place your cap and goggles down. Put your running shoes on and head off for the run.

Stage 2 - Running
This is the second part of your race, start easy and settle into your rhythm. If you are feeling a bit tired, take your time. This event is about doing YOUR best. Look where you are going and focus on getting round the loop.

The Finish
Smile - you've made it!