TEENS DISTANCE

(14-15 yo)

500M - 21KM - 5KM

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The Openlakes Belgium TEENS DISTANCE will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
​Start time is 09:00 for girls and 09:10 for boys.

All races : HALFOLYMPICPROMOMY FIRST TRIATHLON EXPERIENCETEENSKIDSMINI-KIDSHANDISPORT

​RegistrationsGeneral informationSCHEDULECUT OFFSwimming - 500mBike - 21kmRunning - 5kmBibs withdrawalPRIZESRegulations to be respectedAny questions?

​Registrations

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General information

  • The start will be at 9:30 a.m. from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Center at Eau d'Heure Lakes.
    • 09h00 : TEENS GIRLS
    • 09h10 : TEENS BOYS
  • The deposit of the bike and the equipment in the transition park will be done exclusively on the day of the race between 07:45 and 08:45.
  • DISTANCES : 500m – 21km – 5km 
  • Minimum age: 14 and 15 years old during the current year.
  • The withdrawal of race numbers can only be done by the athlete himself in the presence of his legal guardian.

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
16h00-18h00 : Opening of the race secretariat (number collection)

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2024 : 
07h00-20h00 : Opening of the Openlakes village
07h00-08h30 : Opening of the race secretariat (number collection)
07h00-08h45 : Bike check-in
09h00 : START TEENS GIRLS
09h10 : START TEENS BOYS
12h00 : Prize-giving ceremony

CUT OFF

  • Swim: 0:30
  • Swim + bike : 1:45
  • Closing time: 2:30

Swimming - 500m

  • Funnel departure from the banks of the Plate Taille Welcome Centre
  • A 500m lap
  • The maximum time is 0h30
  • cWetsuits 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 allowed only on Friday 20/09 from 14:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00



Bike - 21km

  • DRAFTING event
  • Warning: time trial bikes and extenders are not allowed (for more information, see the sport rules)
  • 1 lap of 21km around Lac de l'Eau d'Heure and Lac de Falemprise.
  • A challenging course with 340m of ascent.
  • Bike route closed to traffic
  • No refuelling.
  • Maximum time is 1:45 (swim + bike)



Running - 5km

  • 1 lap of 5 km, mostly along the Lac de la Plate Taille.
  • 1 HIGH5 supply
  • Course including 25m of ascent.
  • The course is 95% asphalt and 5% road.
  • Maximum time is 2:30 (swim + bike + run).




Bibs withdrawal

  • Saturday, September 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 22 from 07:00 to 08:30
  • The withdrawal of the number can only be done by the athlete himself.
  • At the time of collection of the number, the athlete MUST be in the presence of his identity card.
  • 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.