NEW FOR 2010 - EXTRA OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES ON THE COURSE SET UP BY THE NELSON CADETS
YEAR 6, 7 & 8 STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE TWO LAPS OF THE KAURI TRAIL

Event Categories:
Years 4, 5 & 6 Individual
Years 7 & 8 Individual

Years 4, 5 & 6 Team
Years 7 & 8 Team

Year 4 & 5 entrants will complete one lap of the Kauri Trail, Year 6, 7 & 8 will complete two laps.

Event Registration:
Registration at the Botanical Reserve (bottom of the Centre of NZ track, off Milton St) on race day.
Registration will open at 3.00pm and close at 3.45pm

Briefing:
There will be a compulsory briefing before the first event begins.

Start:
From 4pm
Wave starts will depend on numbers in each entry category - we will post start times closer to event date

Race Entry:
Entry to the 2011 Port Nelson Kauri Kids Aquathon is not yet open

All individual entrants receive a t-shirt included in their entry. Please indicate preferred size on your entry form.
All team entrants will receive one t-shirt and one event swim cap. Further t-shirts and swim caps can be purchased.

You must be capable of swimming two lengths of Riverside Pool before entering as an individual (or swim section Team entry).
Riverside Pool is 30 metres in length and half of this will be over your head in depth.

Prizes and Prizegiving
There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs in 2010. More on this to be posted online soon.
Prizegiving will be back at The Botanics at approximately 5pm once all competitors have finished.

Supervision
Parents - please note that we are unable to supervise your child. There must be a designated caregiver accompany your child before they start, and be there when they finish at Riverside Pool.

Why do an Aquathon?
As well as doing a aquathon, you'll have great fun and get to compete with your friends.
In your race bag you will receive your special Kauri Kids T-Shirt and certificate (Teams receive one t-shirt and one cap per team, extra t-shirts can be purchased).

Do I need to train?
No training is required, all you need to be able to do is swim and run. Help is available on the day if you need it. However, if you want to prepare, practice each element of the aquathon and focus on the hard part - the transition.
This is the bit where you move from one activity to the other as quickly as possible.
Try taking off and putting on your shoes as fast as you can. The more times your try this, the easier it will be on the day. Maybe get yourself some elastic shoe laces so you don't have to tie those double bows!

Safety Tips:
When running make sure you don't clip the heels of the person in front, and save some energy for the climb over the NBS Obstacle Course.
As you come into the first transition place your shoes carefully in your age group area and please remember where you left them. After climbing off the NBS Obstacle Course return to your shoes quickly, and put them back on for the dash to the pool - don't forget your goggles if you're going to wear them.

Be careful, crossing the road we have marshals to aid you, but always check before crossing the road. Listen carefully to their instructions.
Cross the bridge and follow the path along the river to the Riverside Pool.

In the second transition place your shoes and clothing carefully in your age group area.

When you start the swim remember not to run by the edge of the swimming pool as if you slip your race could be over. You can only WALK in the pool area.

Give yourself lots of space when you're swimming. Goggles will help you see underwater if you have them!

All that stands between you and the finish tape are two lengths of the pool so dig in deep, you're nearly there!

Smile as you exit the pool - you are now An official KAURI KID!

Stage 1 - Running
This is the first bit of your race, the start is tough go easy and settle into your rhythm. If you are feeling a bit tired, take your time. Remember, this is not a race, it is about doing your best. Look where you are going and focus on getting round the loop.

Transition One
To get on the NBS Obstacle Course you will need to take your shoes off. Place your shoes in your age group area as quickly as you can.

Stage 2 - The NBS Obstacle Course
This is the fun part, take your time and watch out for others. Follow the instructions of the course marshall.


Transition Two
When you get off the NBS Obstacle Course head round to the transition area and locate your shoes and googles.

Stage 3 - Swimming
An Aquathon ends with the swim. You will be swimming with lots of other kids, so make sure you focus on your swim, keep an eye on the end of the pool and don't worry about anyone else. There will be life guards on hand - if you need them they will be there.

The Finish
Smile - you've made it!