UK Kids Fun Triathlon Henley-on-Thames

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Date:	Saturday 10th July 2021
Venue:	Henley Leisure Centre and Gillots School, Oxfordshire
Swim:	Indoor Pool
Event Start:	From 12:15pm
Age Range:	5 Years to 16 Years (on race day)

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Henley Kids Duathlon Times (Provisional)

Henley Kids Duathlon 2021

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Henley Kids Duathlon Times 2021.pdf

The Event

The UK Kids Fun Triathlon Henley is now in its tenth year and held within the grounds of Henley Leisure Centre & Gillotts School, located just outside the pretty riverside market town on the River Thames.

The Kids event has been over-subscribed for the last few years resulting in entries closing early, so be sure to avoid disappointment and book early.

Achievable distances for all abilities of 5-16 yr olds
Safe environment with event course contained within the grounds of Henley Leisure Centre & Gillotts School
Indoor pool swim
Grass cycle & run course on Gillotts School playing fields
UK Kids Fun Triathlon 2021 finishers medal for everyone
Official UK Kids Fun Event T-shirt available to purchase on the day

As organisers of the biggest triathlon series across the UK we are passionate and proud about what we do.

The Kids Fun Triathlons are no exception and leave everyone with a special sense of achievement at the end of an event when hundreds of smiling kids faces, parents words of appreciation and promises to return next year confirm that the end result was worth every bit of hard work all round.

NB: There will be a promotional video being filmed and photographs being taken at the event so please be aware of this.

Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information (Individual Start Times, Bib Numbers etc) will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.

Unfortunately due to the venue being a school playing field, there are no dogs allowed on the site.

Distances

For Guidance Only	Event Name	Swim	Bike	Run
5-7 yrs	TIN	10m	1k	500m
6-9 yrs	ZINC	25m	1k	500m
8-11 yrs	STEEL	50m	2k	1000m
10-13 yrs	BRONZE	75m	3k	1500m
12-15 yrs	SILVER	100m	4k	2000m
13-16 yrs	GOLD	150m	4k	2500m
All Ages	RELAY TEAM	150m	4k	2500m

Competitor Race Day Information

Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!

Race Day Information 2021 - Please click here

You can use this information as a guide for your 2021 event. Full and up to date 2021 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event. WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

All finishers will be awarded a medal at the finish line.

Course Maps

PDF Documents: click each to open or download

Henley Kids Event- Main Course

The pool is 25 metres long, tumble turns are not allowed.

Children will be started at 20 second intervals in the pool. The swim course is very straight forward and there will be a verbal briefing prior to each child starting.

A swim cap will be given to each child and must be worn. Children may use their own swim cap instead if preferred.

The cycle course is fairly flat and on grass.

The course is completely post and taped making it clear to follow and is entirely within the school grounds.

Children will not be allowed to take part without a bike helmet.

The run is fairly flat and entirely on grass. The course is again completely post & taped and within the grounds of the school.

The whole of the bike & run course will be post and taped, making it very easy to navigate for the children.
Parents/guardians, if you have a wristband, you are allowed into the cycle transition areas with your children to help them.
The whole of the bike & run course is on hard compact grass, as well as being inside the school grounds, making it safe for the children.

Event Photos

Click here for official event photographs.

Results

Feedback

Thanks for the kids event on Saturday. Our 7 year old was thrilled to be able to do her first triathlon and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our 9 year old had a slight wobble at the start being amongst all the bigger boys and girls in the gold triathlon but was really pleased to have done it in the end and loved having a longer run distance as that’s his favourite discipline.

Jasper loves a competitive event but I think it’s so important that these sort of events also exist to encourage kids into the sport. I overheard one lady say that her daughter had never done anything like this before and she was going to look into joining a Tri club. And the girl was of an age when so many of them give up sport. I would say that makes the day successful!!

Ali

Thank you for a great weekend. My daughter enjoyed her first triathlon and I had a fantastic day yesterday! Many thanks
Russell

Race Venue

Gillotts School,
Henley-on-Thames,

RG9 1PS

All UK Triathlon 2021 events

2020 brought the need for change in the way we run our events, in what could only be described as an exceptionally difficult year for all.

With six events safely & successfully delivered in 2020, we are confident we can fulfil our calendar of events in 2021.

We will continue to comply with social distancing and existing guidelines, following the format we delivered successfully last year.

Below you can read more detailed information on our current format and rest assured this will be amended/updated if/when necessary.

In the meantime, we wish you all the best with your training activities and look forward to welcoming you to an event soon.

Your Health before the Event
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms do not come to the event. If you develop symptoms within 14 days after the event and are tested positive, please contact UK Triathlon immediately.

Social Distancing
Can we please remind you it is each and every person's responsibility to social distance. The same will apply at all UK Triathlon events.

Start Format
Instead of mass starts throughout the day for open water events, each competitor will start at intervals, giving everyone their own individual start time and space. We run this format, very successfully, in all our pool-based triathlons and it works perfectly. Pool based events will also have slightly longer start intervals than usual between competitors.

Spectators
At some events it may be necessary to ask that you don't unnecessarily bring spectators to help make social distancing easier for everyone.

Registration
Every competitor will be temperature checked before being allowed to register. Only two competitors will be allowed to register at a time. The queue for registration will be separated by ground markers to assure a minimum of 2 metre separation. We will provide a sanitising hand station which you must use before entering registration.

Hand Sanitising
There will be 10 hand sanitiser stations around the venue, please hand sanitise before registration, entering transition, finish line and whenever you have the opportunity to do so before and after the event.
Please sanitise before and after toilet use.

Race Brief
There will be a rolling live race brief at the poolside or lakeside. As competitors will start at regularly spaced intervals, this will prevent groups of people and a 2 metre distancing measure will be in operation.

Bike Course
Normal drafting rules apply.

Run Course
Overtake or pass other competitors at a minimum distance of 2 metres where possible.

Feed Stations Run & Finish line
Drinks will be dispensed for you at feed stations, High5 Energy Source & Water will be identified clearly with signs. Move away as quickly as possible allowing for other competitors. Bin your litter. When you have crossed the finish line, we ask you not to stay in that area for any longer than required. Drinks will be dispensed for you at the finish feed area, please move away as quickly as possible to allow other finishers through.

Results
We will not operate our results screen at the event. Provisional results will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk later the same day.

Prize Presentation
Presentations will take place throughout the day, please observe 2 metre social distancing if attending the presentation.

Your Covid Officer is Vic Bickerton
If you wish to report anything regarding Covid safety, please report it to Vic located at the finish line.

Testimonial from a Headteacher

Dear UK Triathlon team

I just wanted to say a huge thank from us at St Thomas', the children and parents had an absolutely amazing day at the Cheshire Duathlon. The feedback from parents has been phenomenal in terms of seeing their children achieve something they never would have normally attempted, also the children have still been buzzing and talking about it (even wearing their medals in school today). It most certainly was an experience they will never forget.

This was a big investment for our school, so from a personal point of view, the event was extremely well organised both prior to and on the day. The UK Tri team made us feel really special throughout the day taking their time to do extra photos and make special announcements etc, this meant a lot to both myself and the children. I can genuinely say that Saturday will be one of my career highlights forever.

The children and myself wanted to send you all a picture of us with our medals to say a big thank you for creating the most amazing memories and giving us the most magnificent sense of achievement.

If I can be of any help in terms in speaking to other schools etc just let me know.

Many Thanks

Louise and Team St Thomas'

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