Athlete's Guide
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Registrations
General information
- The start will be given at 13:30 from the banks of the Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille at Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure.
- The deposit of the bike and the equipment in the transition park will be done exclusively on the day of the race between 11:30 and 13:00.
- DISTANCES : 150m – 4km – 1.5km
- Minimum age: Between 10 and 13 during the current year.
- The withdrawal of race numbers can only be done by the athlete himself in the presence of his legal guardian.
- The number of bibs is limited to 100.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024:
2:00-8:00 pm: Opening of the Openlakes village
2:00-3:00 p.m.: Swimming practice
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Swim training
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024:
08h00-20h00 : Opening of the Openlakes village
16h00-18h30 : Opening of the race secretariat (number collection)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 :
07h00-20h00 : Opening of the Openlakes village
08h30-11h30 : Opening of the race secretariat (number collection)
13h30 : Start of the KIDS distance
4:00 pm : prize giving ceremony
CUT OFF
No time limit to finish the race.
Your bib number?
Once you have arrived at the site, go to the secretariat to get your number. Then, go to the bike park.
OBLIGATORY
It is mandatory to wear the distributed WHITE cap.
PROHIBITED
It is forbidden to run and ride shirtless, you must bring a T-shirt.
HAVE FUN!
Remember, we are here to HAVE FUN and be FINISHED, that's the most important.
Signage to follow
When the athlete exits the water, he/she must follow the BLUE cones to the bike park.
When the athlete leaves the bike park, he/she must follow the RED cones to get to the bike track.
When running, the athlete must follow the GREEN cones.
Swimming - 150m
- Funnel departure from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Centre
- A tour of 150m
- Wetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24.5°C.
- The swimming suit is mandatory below 16°C
- No warm-up in the water is allowed before the start
- Training authorized only on Friday 20/09 from 14:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00
- Safety info: in addition to the lifeguards etc. there will be 5 people in the water to assist any athletes under stress.
- We provide about 20 swimming boards for anyone who wants one for support.
Bike - 4km
- Non-DRAFTING test
- 1 lap of 5km between the Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille and the Landal Village roundabout
- Bike route closed to traffic
- No provisioning
The KIDS and MINI-KIDS bike park is different from the BIG bike park. It is located near the lake, near the swimming exit (see map above).
Running - 1.5km
- 1 lap of 1km around the Welcome Center of the Plate Taille
- No supplies
Collection of race numbers
- Saturday, September 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, September 22 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- The withdrawal of the number can only be done by the athlete himself.
- Lors du retrait de dossard, l’athlète devra OBLIGATOIREMENT être en présence de sa carte d’identité.
- At the time of registration, the non-licensed athletes will have checked the one-day license (additional registration cost varying according to the distance). If not, the amount will be claimed at the time of withdrawal of the number.
- You need to know your bib number: check your bib number on the registration list before picking yours up.
Prizes
The athletes rewarded are the following:
- KIDS : the first 3 girls of the scratch ranking
- KIDS : the first 3 boys of the scratch ranking
- MINI-KIDS : the first 3 girls of the scratch ranking
- MINI-KIDS : the first 3 boys of the scratch ranking
- TEENS : the first 3 girls of the scratch ranking
- TEENS : the first 3 boys of the scratch ranking
NOTE: Athletes who do not attend the awards ceremony will not be eligible for their awards and/or prizes.
Regulations to be respected
Athletes will be required to respect the rules of the Belgian Triathlon League. We invite you to consult the rules by clicking here.
Any questions?
Consult the FAQ or contact us specifying your event and your distance.