Illawarra Aquathon
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Kidz Aquafun
About The Event
This fun and safe 7-12yr specific event attracted over 400 competitors in 2011. Split into two categories, (7-9)s and (10-12)s it gives all kids the opportunity to take part in this safe and fun event. Imagine swimming surrounded by a team of dedicated lifeguards (with parents of kids under 10 are also invite to swim and run along side) than a 1km out and back run guided by plenty of encouraging course marshals...
ALL Kids Aquafun individual finishers receive a special Australia Day Aquathon logo medallion & teams get Australia Day finishers certificates!
& FREE HANGDOG CLIMBING GYM ENTRY
NOTE: U10 YEARS - Parents/guardians are encouraged to 'aqua' next to their little one's for the less experience - no cost, just grab your togs & joggers. Refer below for more details.
READ BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON EVENT COURSE, INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM OPTIONS
ENTRY DETAILS
So come on kidz, have fun and show your parents how it is done, just click the RED DOT 'ENTER NOW' on right side of this page and get ready for a fun 'splash n dash'. You will be directed to enter online (parents to complete) or fax/mail with late entry on the day also. At completion of entry you will receive entry confirmation and all check in details.
Course Explanation:
If need more help feel free to contact event director. We can also send a beginners guide
7-9's 150m swim
- Close to shore, safe and achievable
- Surrounded by lifeguards
- Parents welcome to support 'back of pack' (7-9yrs).
10-12's 250m swim
- Close to shore, safe and achievable
- safe and achievable.
2km Run
- From Belmore Basin harbour follow road (closed) up and over cliff road (2012 only as normally will be on a flat cycleway). At KIDZ AQUAFUN Turn (in front of Novotel northbeach entry via cliff road) a marshal and sign will direct for a U turn- this is one kilometre than back the same way to a great fast fun cheering crowd finish!
- NOTE: Parents can follow U10yrs 'back of pack' kids.
- Safe, flat easy to complete.
PARENTS / GUARDIAN
We pride ourselves in our impeccable safety record and of near 100% yearly finish rate of our KIDZ MINI AQUAFUN - in 2011 that was over 400 kids! BUT whilst we place strict risk and safety procedures in place, have a brilliant lifeguard to participant ratio, and ensure the course and location is suitable we do ask parents to assist in our efforts and make the event a safe and fun one for all.......- You can follow in the back of pack in the swim of U10 year event and support your child but not interfere with others.
- There is no cost involved
- If a child requires help in the swim, at first parents are to allow child to rest and not panic, and they can even rest with the lifeguards on their boards. Once recovered continue on.
- PARENTS are NOT (except 6-7yrs) to enter the change area or assist in team change.
- Practice the team velcro change before the event
- If your child does not complete the swim individual or team, allow to continue but MUST inform race referee at end for correct awards
- Tip: to find shoes easier - place a bright marker or other small object to make it visible.
Teams: a fun way
This involves one swimmer and one runner in a tag team format for both the U10 & 10-12 years divisions, in 'boys'; 'girls' or 'mix' teams.
Wear velcro time chip on LEFT ankle - parent place this securely but not super tight!. The swimmer wears it first, and after swim runs to team 'runner' waiting at the 'Kids Team zone'. The best way is for swimmer to stand still and let runner bend down and swap velcro over - like a relay baton change. Runner place on LEFT ankle than off you go.......EASY AS & ITS ABOUT FUN FUN FUN...
Start time:
Group 1 9.10AM: 10-12 yrs Individual BoysGroup 2 +3min: 10-12 yrs individual Girls
Group 3: +6min: 10-12 years Teams
Group 4: +10: U10 yrs Individual and Teams
CHECK In:
7.35am - 8.50am: Belmore basin. Ensure line up MIN 40min prior to registration close.
Collect entry kit with time chip, swim cap, sponsor goods. AFTER event 9.30-10.30am make sure you go back to this registration to collect finisher medals for ALL individuals & teams get certificates
Finisher medals, T Shirts, Certificate & more for KIDZ MINI
- ALL KIDZ AQUAFUN individual finishers receive - special Aquafun Medallion!
Collect after the event at REGISTRATION MARQUEE
- Teams: Receive finisher certificates also at registration marquee
- ALL kids receive free HANGDOG climbing gym pass
- Purchase Kids aquathon t-shirt and wear on the day