2008 Vancouver BG Triathlon World Championships, June 5 to June 8, Vancouver, BC Canada



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EVENT SCHEDULE

June 1st

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THE WORLD'S BEST ATHLETES
IN THE WORLD'S BEST CITY

See this 2007 Vancouver BG Triathlon World Cup promo to get a sense of this year's event and the City of Vancouver. Promo features the inspirational song Meant To Fly by Kim Kuzma & Samuel Sixto.

Kid's Program

On Tuesday, June 3rd, students from Vancouver Schools - Lord Roberts, Laura Secord, and West Point Grey - will compete in the Kids Triathlon and Aquathlon events taking place at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and on Beach Avenue. The grade 5, 6, and 7 competitors have been familiarized with the sport of triathlon through their schools, all of which have participated in triathlons in the past. The event will begin at 11:30 at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre.

In addition to Tuesday's events, a Kids Aquathlon will take place on Thursday, June 5th. Grade 7 students from Highlands Elementary School and Irwin Park School will compete in this event, starting at 14:30 at 2nd Beach Pool and finishing at the English Bay Venue during the World Championships Opening Ceremony.

In preparation for this event, the kids will partake in a five week training programme at their schools.

The Kids Tri Events highlight the value of sports development in the Vancouver community and raise awareness about the sport of triathlon.

Join us as we support these young athletes.

For more information, please contact:

Kristine Chambers
Head Coach, Exceleration Multisport Club
Triathlon - Coaching and Athlete Development
koachkristine@gmail.com

Leslie Buchanan
ITU Technical Director
leslie.buchanan@triathlon.org

Triathlon Tips for Parents & Youth

by- Alan Ley, Sport Development Manager

As triathlon grows in popularity and as more kids begin to take up the sport, we start the first of a three-part series on triathlon tips for parents and youth.

Know the course and race distances. If at all possible train or visit the race course prior to the event. Make a point of knowing where the bike mount and dismount lines and the finish line. You can always push harder if you know the end is in sight!

Arrive early at the race site. There is already enough stress without having to hurry and rush. Get the race packet, body marked and set up the transition area. Make sure your area is free of clutter and your bike is in the proper gear. Know where your bike is located. All the bikes look the same after a swim and run.

Check and recheck your equipment. Sounds like common sense but there is not a transition area at a race where 30 percent of the bike tires are low or the chain is off. Take extra swim goggles, a clear water bottle (so you can quickly see how much fluid you have left) and warm clothes for after the race or swim warm up. Bring a pump, snacks and water or sports drink. Lastly, take extra safety pins and your race belt.

A good warm up prior to the swim start is a must. Be sure and put your face in the water and not just play. There are some great young pool swimmers but the cold open water with arms and legs thrashing is a new experience. Another little issue that occurs with kids is they go to a triathlon and it is the first time they have ever put on or swam with a swim cap on. Practice using a swim cap prior or the race.

As parents we have our young triathletes practice putting on there shoes and helmet with dry hands and feet. After exiting the swim they will be putting their shoes on with wet feet and buckling their helmet with cold wet fingers – so be sure and have them practice with wet feet and hands a few times.

The bike course can be scary with all the young triathletes on the course at the same time. Stay to the right side unless you are passing. If you stop, pull off on the right side of the road. Kids typically will go hard up the uphill but the slight downhill sections can cause speeds never before attempted. Stress control, caution and safety on the bike course. Better yet have them practice some controlled descents on easy grades.

Check back soon for more Training Tips.

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Alan Ley, Sport Development Manager
Before coming to ITU as Sport Development Manager, Alan Ley was Coaching Education Manager for USA Triathlon. Alan was trained at the USOC Coaching College, certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and American Council of Exercise and is currently a Level 3 Elite Triathlon Coach. He holds degrees in exercise science and hospital administration.

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