Lakeside Kids Of Steel

Saturday June 7, 2008
Pre-Race Information

Thank you for entering the Lakeside Kids Of Steel races.

Volunteers

Our volunteer sponsor for the Lakeside Triathlon weekend is Goodlife Fitness. Look for their logo on the back of all the Volunteer T-shirts.

We would like to extend a big thank you to all of the people who have volunteered this weekend.

Weather Forecast, Water Temperature and Quality

Please check the Weather Network for the latest forecast.

The forecast is for sunny skies and 30C and a reading 39C with the humidex. Water temperature In Lakeside was 66F (19C) on Tuesday but we anticipate it being much warmer given the temperature lately and the fact that Lake Sunova is very shallow. Water Quality is Excellent. We are the only race series to have a Water Quality Guarantee. The Water Quality Guarantee Page has all the details.

Directions To The Race

Please approach the race site from the south as described in the directions. This will insure that all bike courses will have minimal traffic.

From Toronto or Windsor: Hwy. 401 to County Road 6 north (exit 222). North on County Road 6 past the town of Embro to County Road #16 and turn left (west). Take County Road #16 to the 25th Line and turn right (north). Travel 5km north on 25th Line to Lakeside and the parking area.

From London: Take Dundas St. (turns into Hwy 2) East to 119 at Thamesford. Turn north and travel to Kintore. Turn right and head East to the 25th Line and turn left (north). Travel 5km north on 25th Line to Lakeside and the parking area.

From Stratford: Drive west on Hwy 7 to Road 113 and travel south. 113 turns into County Road 6. Continue south on County Road 6 to County Road #16 and turn right (west). Take County Road #16 to the 25th Line and turn right (north). Travel 5km north on 25th Line to Lakeside and the parking area.

The parking area is about 150m down the road from the race site. This will allow easier an easier post-race exit route. There will be signs directing you to the parking area. There will be a $2 charge for parking.

Race Times, Registration, Wave Starts and Post-Race Food

Race Kit Pick-Up At Lakeside for Kids of Steel from 12:30PM

Please be aware that the start times below, after the 3 to 5 age group, are APPROXIMATE. We strongly recommend that you arrive well before the estimated start time, at least an hour. We also ask that everyone use the directions above and proceed with caution once you are on the 25th Line traveling into Lakeside.

Please tell your friends that there will be race day registration up to an hour before the race.

Age Group	Start Time	Finish Time (Est.)
3 to 5	2:00 PM	2:10 PM
6 to 7	2:15 PM (ESTIMATED)	2:31 PM
8 to 9	2:40 PM (ESTIMATED)	3:15 PM
10 to 11	3:15 PM (ESTIMATED) Starts as soon as last 8-9 is on run course	4:10 PM
12 to 13	4:10 PM (ESTIMATED) Starts as soon as last 10-11 is on run course	5:20 PM
14 to 15	5:00 PM (ESTIMATED) Starts as soon as last 12-13 is on run course	6:25 PM

Post Race Food

Maple Lodge Farms Chicken Dogs and Deli Chicken		Breyers Ice Cream Products
Country Harvest Bagels	watermelon, bananas, pop and water	Ocean's Snack Packs

Washrooms: There will be plenty of portable toilets at the race site.

Full race details are on the Event Page

Volunteers - Always Needed

We are very grateful to everyone who volunteers. If you are bringing a friend or family please let them know that we would appreciate any volunteers who come forward on race day. They will receive a Race Crew T-Shirt, be fed and be eligible for the post-race draw prizes. If you know of someone who wants to volunteer please ask them to come to the Volunteer Check-In, beside registration, on race day.

Technical Directors Notes for Lakeside

We are excited to host the Lakeside Triathlon/Duathlon Weekend for the seventh year in one of the nicest venues in Ontario. From the tree covered Transition Area to the clean and clear water of Lake Sunova this is a race that has quickly become a series favourite.

Transition
Grass covered and under the trees with lots of shade.

Swim Courses

The water at Lakeside is very clean, but it is a bit colder than it has been in past years. The temperate was measured at 70F earlier this week and is expected to rise a couple of degrees before race day.

The 3-5 participants can wear life jackets, water wings and be accompanied by one adult. The 6-7 participants can also wear life jackets and water wings.

ALL Kids under 10 will be able to touch bottom for the majority of the swim and the 3-5 and 6-7 year olds “swim” is for of a swim/water run in hip deep water.

The older groups (12-15) will start in deeper water and will have a run in from the end of the swim.

Bike Courses

There will be an OPP officer stationed at each bike turnaround. All bike courses are on partially closed roads. There will be some vehicular traffic so please exercise caution and be alert.

The bike courses for the 10 years and up having some rolling hills that are more frequent with the older age groups.

Run Courses

The run courses are all out and back on roads that are a combination of paved and packed dirt and gravel. Aid stations with water and Gatorade are located approximately every 1.5km

Course Maps

Are located on the event page - Click on View Details

General Information

Race Hydration

Gatorade and water will be provided at all aid stations.

Race Day Awards

Earlier this year the Board Of Directors for the Ontario Association of Triathletes decided that participation medals would no longer be given out at any Ontario Kids Of Steel race. We hope that your children enjoy the fun of participating along with a friendly and safe environment.

Mike Cheliak Photography

Mike Cheliak Photography is happy to be the official series supplier of photographic services for the HSBC Triathlon Series. We will be providing on site event photography for the entire series and will be capturing time line action photos throughout each race as well as finish line photos. Our service will allow for near real time viewing of the action shots. We will also be able to provide on site high quality photo printing and CD ROM creation.
We are also providing an exciting custom line of personalized finishers pictures. We will be offering all competitors the opportunity to purchase event photos online in a completely secure online environment. Our galleries are extensive and will provide browse, search, view and purchase options with similar pricing to our on-site services.

Thanks To All Of Our Sponsors

As you all know there would be no race or series without sponsors. We extend our thanks to each and every sponsor starting with the HSBC Bank Canada or the local bike and running shops in the communities where you race.

A Message From The HSBC Bank Canada

HSBC Bank Canada is extremely proud to be the title sponsor of Canada's fastest growing triathlon series. HSBC, both here in Canada and around the world, has a strong tradition of supporting both local and national events. Health, fitness and a balanced life is important. Many of the initiatives we support are based on this premise. Whether its our sponsorship of HSBC Stars on Ice (skating), the HSBC Calgary Marathon, The Vancouver Sun Run, HSBC Childrun, HSBC Triathlon Series, the ITU Brampton Pan American Cup, or the 2007 Ford World Curling Championships, presented by HSBC we believe our presence in communities across Canada should extend far beyond meeting the financial services needs of our customers.

HSBC Bank Canada, a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has more than 180 offices and is the leading international bank in Canada. With around 10,000 offices in 83 countries and territories and assets of US$2,354 billion at 31 December 2007, the HSBC Group is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.

HSBC Bank Canada - Our Title Sponsor