Unfortunately due to Covid-19 regulations we have had to CANCEL this event on Tuesday 23 November 2021. We exhausted all options, but could not keep 650 tamariki from 32 HB schools socially distanced and their health and safety is our number one priority.
Do check out the Triathlon HB "Give it a TRI" triathlon on November 28th. This uses the same course as this Primary and Intermediate Schools event at Frimley Pools and Frimley Park, but is open to anyone over the age of 8. This means parents, grandparents, siblings, friends can all race together (wave starts) at super low cost. Numbers are limited to less than 100, so get in quick.
Registrations open Wed 17 November and are online only and close at Friday 26 November at 11.59pm or until SOLD OUT. 3 distances to choose from and can suit anyone!
McDonalds Hawke's Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon
The McDonalds Hawke's Bay Primary and Intermediate schools triathlon is all about bringing all HB schools together for a fun filled day of multisport and of course seeing which school is the loudest at cheering their fellow school mates to the finish line. This event is designed to cater to all the community whether the budding athlete wishes to compete as an individual or in a team, the day is simply about being involved and giving it a "tri".
We also have loads of spot prizes to give away including 2 x $250 vouchers from My Ride Hastings and also a cash prize to the school with the most participants on percentage of the school roll.
We invite anybody to be involved on a safe well managed environment. The event is also timed for each athlete to have their own personal goals to aspire to in the future.
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Swim Distances
Year 5/6 100m (2 lengths)
Year 7/8 200m (4 lengths) | Cycle Distances
Year 5/6 2.5kms (1 lap)
Year 7/8 5kms (2 laps) | Run Distance
Year 5/6 1.5kms (1 lap)
Year 7/8 3kms (2 laps) |
Event Venue: Frimley Aquatic Facility & Park, Hastings
Registration: Frimley Park, Frimley Road entrance (beside pool).
EVENT DETAILS
23 November 2021 Registration Year 5/6: 9am
Race Briefing: 9:45am
Race Start: 10am Wave starts depending on year and category
Prizegiving: Approx 11am depending when the last competitor finishes.
Registration Year 7/8: 11.30am
Race Briefing: 12:15pm
Race Start: 12.30pm All years and categories
Prize Giving: Approx 1:30pm depending when the last competitor finishes.
Event pricing
Individuals - $15
Teams – $30 per team (3 Person)
* Online registration fees $1 + 5% of registration fee
Registration
You can register online OR if your school is collating entries please see the teacher in charge
For school spreadsheet for entries please download HERE
SWIM COURSE Year 5/6- 2 lengths (100m)
The swim is in the 50m Frimley pool starting at the grandstand side of the pool in wave starts in year and division order. You will enter the pool (no diving) at the changing room end of the pool and swim to the end middle of the pool indicated by a large cone then return to the other end. Exit the water at the steps to make your way to transition.
Year 7/8 - 4 lengths (200m)
The swim is in the 50m Frimley pool starting at the grandstand side of the pool in wave starts in year and division order. You will enter the pool (no diving) at the changing room end of the pool and swim up and back (2 lengths) on one side of the lane rope then go under the lane rope and swim 2 lengths up and back again. Exit the water at the steps to make your way to transition.
CYCLE COURSE
Year 5/6 - 1 lap (2.5km)
Year 7/8 - 2 laps (5km)
All participants are required to wear shoes and a t-shirt covering the upper body with your bib number attached to the front of your shirt. Put your helmet on before unracking your bike, then out of transition turning left to the mount bike line/sign (do not mount your bike before this line). Cycle through the park, following the signs and cones until you get to the other side, go through the gate and turning left onto Lyndhurst Rd. Continue down Lyndhurst Rd, then turn left inside the coned chute into Nottingley Rd. Continue down turning left again inside the coned chute into Frimley Rd, bringing you back to where you started, this is 1 lap.
Continue this course until the required amount of laps have been done dismounting your bike at the dismount line/sign and placing your bike back where you took it from.
A full traffic management plan is in place.
RUN COURSE
Year 5/6 - 1 lap (1.5km)
Year 7/8 - 2 laps (3 km)
Leaving transition you head towards the top end of transition through the run exit and turn right to begin your run around the park. Follow the cones around the outer perimeter of the park to complete 1 lap. Once you have completed the required amount of laps make your way to the finish line. Year 7/8 will veer right before the finish to continue on for a second lap before crossing the finish line.
Prizegiving
Prizegiving will be held at the event after the last competitor has finished. Approx 11:30am for year 5/6 and approx 2pm for year 7/8.
Big thank you to our sponsors who help make the day so successful each year!
