Eastern Region Children

Eastern Region Children's and Youth's League 2010

Welcome to the 2010 racing season. We have a variety of Children's and Youth's races spread throughout the year across the Eastern Region We hope you will enjoy taking part in the events and we wish you every success. If you would like to discuss any issues regarding the Children's and Youth's League please contact Debby or Vic Rae (juniorleague@btinternet.com)

Date	Race	Location	Club	Organiser	Event	Tristar-Tri3	Youth
11/04/2010	Hockley Aquathlon	Hockley, Essex	East Essex Tri	Richard Fuller	Aquathlon	*	*
24/04/2010	Tri Sport Epping Junior Aquathlon	Upminster, Essex	Tri Sport Epping	Les Henderson	Aquathlon	*	*
16/05/2010	Holmwood House Junior Triathlon	Colchester, Essex	Discovery	Wendy Staines	Triathlon	*
05/06/2010	East Essex Woodham Triathlon	Woodham Ferrers Essex	East Essex Tri	John Smith	Triathlon	*	*
12/06/2010	North Norfolk Junior Triathlon	Norfolk	North Norfolk Tri	Jodie McCallum	Triathlon	*	*
20/06/2010	New Hall Junior Triathlon	Chelmsford, Essex	Discovery	Wendy Staines	Triathlon	*	*
27/06/2010	Rob Mclean Youth Triathlon	Impington Cambs	Cambridge Tri	Calvin Sambrook	Triathlon	*	*
03/07/2010	Norwich Junior Triathlon	Norwich Nolfolk	Norwich Tri	Simon Edwards	Triathlon	*	*
10/07/2010	Upminster Junior Triathlon	Upminster Essex	Tri Sport Epping	Les Henderson	Triathlon	*	*
18/07/2010	Tri-Force Juniors Triathlon	St Albans Herts	Tri Force	Simon Perkins	Triathlon	*	*
29/08/2010	Ipswich Junior Triathlon	Woodbridge Suffolk	Ipswich Tri	Matt Dye	Triathlon	*	*
25/09/2010	Clacton Junior Duathlon	Clacton Essex	Clacton Tri		Duathlon	*	*

Red Events are Key events

League Format

The Eastern Region Children's Race Series will take place again this year and will cover all categories from Tristar start (Age 8 by 31 December 2010)) to Youth (Age 16 by 31 December 2010)

All children who are members of Triathlon England affiliated clubs in the Eastern Region are eligible. It is essential that your race entry includes your Eastern Region Club name for your points to be included. If you are sponsored by a professional team then ensure the race entry shows both team name AND the Eastern Region Club name.

This year for Tristars and Youths there will be four key events (geographically North, South, East and West) of which competitors must compete in three to complete the league. This is done to ensure the best triathletes will need to compete head to head during the season to win the league.

Tristar Age 8 thru 14 as at 31 December 2010
Youth: Age 15 or 16 as at 31 December 2010

5 Events to Count, for Tristars and Youths this consists of:-

3 Key events
1 other triathlon (which may be the 4th key event)
1 other event (aquathlon, duathlon or triathlon)

The points are scored on the basis of the winning time in the category, 10000 for first place and a reduced number for a slower time:-

((winning time / competitor time) * 10000)

This DOES NOT EXCLUDE anyone from entering any race through the normal channels.

Junior triathlon events are open to all children aged 8-19 years. All you need to do is swim, bike and run to take part, and there are some great events and clubs in the Eastern to help get you started.

The maximum recommended race distances for Tristars are as follows:
Category	Age range	Swim	Bike (on grass)	Bike (on tarmac)	Run
Tristar start	8 years	50m	800m	1500m	600m
Tristar 1	9-10 years	150m	2km	4km	1200m
Tristar 2	11-12 years	200m	4km	6km	1800m
Tristar 3	13-14 years	300m	6km	8km	2400m
Youth	15-16 years	750m	20km	20km	5000m

What kit do you need to get started?

Swim: swimsuit & goggles
Bike: any bike (in good working order) & cycle helmet
Run: trainers, t-shirt & shorts

A competitor’s age is taken as of 31/12/2010 and not age on race day