LOCATION:

Bikes and Brews

17057 North Outer 40 Road Units 137 & 138

Chesterfield, MO 63005

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TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (please try and make this one!)

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LOCATION:

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
1 Ballwin Commons Circle

Ballwin, MO 63021

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TIME:

6:45am – 10:00am

AGENDA & DESCRIPTION:
 

PARKING: Parking at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons.

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6:45am - 7:15am - onsite packet pickup

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7:00am – Transition Opens – check in gear. Bike racks will be first come, first serve. Bikes should be racked in alternating directions, preferably by the seat with 6 bikes per rack. If you prefer you do not have to use the bike racks and can put your bike up by the kickstand/lay it on the ground in the non-bike rack area of transition, look for the tape lines on the ground in transition. Parents will be allowed in transition before the race begins, but only athletes are allowed in during the race to keep it less congested.  

7:40am – Transition Closes – You will NOT be allowed back in. After the pre-race talk athletes line up on the pool deck with their age group. The ORANGE 6–9-year-old Youth Junior Age division will start first followed by the GREEN 10–13-year-old Senior Age division. Please note USAT race age is the child's age at the end of the year (12/31/24). NO PARENTS are allowed in transition after it closes until the conclusion of all the races.

 

7:45am - Pre-Race Talk near the finish line with Race Director Gina Goebel.

8:00am -Swim starts begin for ORANGE Youth Jr. 6-9 year olds

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8:20am -Swim starts begin for GREEN Youth Sr. 10-13 year olds 

COURSE SUPPORT:

We are excited to host this fun USAT sanctioned race. This is a chance for our youngest athletes to get to experience a triathlon. We have MSE Crew members, police presence, SAG support and 30+ volunteers ready to help direct the athletes on the course. Parents and spectators in order for the athletes to get the full experience please stay out of transition and off the racecourse during the races. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

FINISH LINE FUN:

Celebrate your accomplishments and invite family and friends to spectate.

AWARDS:
Listen for announcements. We will do the awards as soon as the majority have finished. Awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in each division:

• Ages 6-7

• Ages 8-9

• Ages 10-11

• Ages 12-13

 

Note: Racing age is a child’s age at the end of the year (12/31/24)

 

This race is part of the Ballwin Race Series.

 

BALLWIN RACE SERIES
Challenge yourself and your friends to finish high in the Ballwin Race Series standings. The series of races offering a variety of events to challenge your all-around abilities. All race participants will receive points regardless of their placement. At the end of the year the participant with the most points earned will be declared the overall Ballwin Race Series winner. A portion of every registration supports the Ballwin Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. For The Ballwin Race Series standings click here.

USAT INFORMATION:
USAT, or USA Triathlon, is the national governing body of the sport of Triathlon. Sanctioning an event through USAT means the race is provided insurance for its athletes, race coordinators, and volunteers. As a sanctioned triathlon, all athletes are required to either be an annual USAT member or purchase a one-day membership pass. If you are currently a USAT member, please make sure to bring your proof of membership when you pick up your packet. If you do not bring this proof, you will be
charged the one-day membership fee. If you are not an annual member, you will need to purchase a one-day membership (to insure you as a triathlete) before you are able to pick up your packet. One-day membership will be collected when you register online.

RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE:

Last day to register to guarantee a race shirt is AUGUST 22, 2024.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & REFUND POLICY:
There is NO inclement weather makeup date. In case of inclement weather,
management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe, and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. We have a strict NO REFUND policy.

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PHOTO DISCLAIMER:

There may be a photographer on site capturing pictures of the event. Since this is a public event, we reserve the right to post photos on our social media or agency website. Photos may also be used in promotional materials.

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