2019 Austin Indoor Triathlon
Join us for a beginner-friendly and family-friendly triathlon! The inaugural Austin Indoor Triathlon will take place on Sunday, March 10th, at the Townlake YMCA. The event will be a fun and welcoming introduction to the sport of triathlon for all members of the Austin community! The event is a USAT-certified triathlon and is part of the USATri60 initiative sponsored by USA Triathlon.
I. THE COURSE
Swim
• 25-yard indoor pool at the Townlake YMCA
• 10-minute swim for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 5-minute swim for youth (Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• Any stroke may be used and athletes may walk if feet can touch the ground
• No life jackets, floaties, paddleboards or outside assistance permitted
• Lane lines will be used
• Volunteers will count athlete laps (the length of the pool = a lap)
• Certified lifeguards will be present and will be charge of monitoring safety.
Bike
• Indoor Stationary/spin bikes at the Townlake YMCA
• 30-minute bike for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 15-minute bike for youth(Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• Athletes may adjust the resistance to any desired level
• Volunteers will be there to record their distance biked.
Run
• Indoor on a treadmill at the Townlake YMCA
• 20-minute run/jog/walk for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 10-minute run/jog/walk for youth (Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• All treadmills shall be set on a 0% incline but may be adjusted to any desired positive incline
level by the athlete
• Athletes may also choose their speed
• Volunteers will be there to record their distance covered.
Transition
• 2 transitions
• The first transition will last 10 minutes and take place between the swim and the bike (T1)
• The second transition will last 5 minutes and take place between the bike and the run (T2)
• The locker rooms will serve as the transition area.
Waves
• The Adult Triathlon will have 3 waves, with 12 participants maximum in each wave
• The Youth Triathlon will have 1 wave, with 12 participants maximum.
II. RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM–7:00 AM - ADULT CHECK IN and BODY MARKING
7:00 AM - ADULT RACE BRIEFING
7:15 AM - Adult Wave 1
7:45 AM - Adult Wave 2
8:15 AM - Adult Wave 3
6:30 AM–7:00 AM, 8:15 AM–8:45 AM - YOUTH CHECK IN and and BODY MARKING
8:45 AM - YOUTH RACE BRIEFING
9:00 AM - Youth Wave
9:45 AM - All Adults Finish
10:00 AM - All Youth Finish
III. RACE FEES
Adult - $20
Youth - $10
Discounts - If you are a member of the Austin Triathlon Club or the YMCA, then you can receive $5 off registration. Please e-mail team@austintriclub.org with proof of membership. All race proceeds go to the YMCA. If you are a participant in Austin Triathlon Club's NTP program, then your race entry fee is included in your NTP fee and you will receive a discount code via e-mail.
USAT MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Our race insurance is provided through USA Triathlon. This means that all participants must either be a current member of USA Triathlon or purchase a one-day USAT membership ($15 for adults, $10 for youth).
IV. RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be on the day of the event. All participants will receive a swim cap and swim goggles, courtesy of USA Triathlon.
V. RESULTS
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal. Special recognition will be given to the participants who accrue the longest swim, bike, and run distances. Results will be posted within 24 hours on the Austin Triathlon Club website.
VI. QUESTIONS
Please contact team@austintriclub.org with any questions regarding the event.
I. THE COURSE
Swim
• 25-yard indoor pool at the Townlake YMCA
• 10-minute swim for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 5-minute swim for youth (Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• Any stroke may be used and athletes may walk if feet can touch the ground
• No life jackets, floaties, paddleboards or outside assistance permitted
• Lane lines will be used
• Volunteers will count athlete laps (the length of the pool = a lap)
• Certified lifeguards will be present and will be charge of monitoring safety.
Bike
• Indoor Stationary/spin bikes at the Townlake YMCA
• 30-minute bike for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 15-minute bike for youth(Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• Athletes may adjust the resistance to any desired level
• Volunteers will be there to record their distance biked.
Run
• Indoor on a treadmill at the Townlake YMCA
• 20-minute run/jog/walk for adults (Ages 15+ as of 12/31/2019)
• 10-minute run/jog/walk for youth (Ages 14- as of 12/31/2019)
• All treadmills shall be set on a 0% incline but may be adjusted to any desired positive incline
level by the athlete
• Athletes may also choose their speed
• Volunteers will be there to record their distance covered.
Transition
• 2 transitions
• The first transition will last 10 minutes and take place between the swim and the bike (T1)
• The second transition will last 5 minutes and take place between the bike and the run (T2)
• The locker rooms will serve as the transition area.
Waves
• The Adult Triathlon will have 3 waves, with 12 participants maximum in each wave
• The Youth Triathlon will have 1 wave, with 12 participants maximum.
II. RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM–7:00 AM - ADULT CHECK IN and BODY MARKING
7:00 AM - ADULT RACE BRIEFING
7:15 AM - Adult Wave 1
7:45 AM - Adult Wave 2
8:15 AM - Adult Wave 3
6:30 AM–7:00 AM, 8:15 AM–8:45 AM - YOUTH CHECK IN and and BODY MARKING
8:45 AM - YOUTH RACE BRIEFING
9:00 AM - Youth Wave
9:45 AM - All Adults Finish
10:00 AM - All Youth Finish
III. RACE FEES
Adult - $20
Youth - $10
Discounts - If you are a member of the Austin Triathlon Club or the YMCA, then you can receive $5 off registration. Please e-mail team@austintriclub.org with proof of membership. All race proceeds go to the YMCA. If you are a participant in Austin Triathlon Club's NTP program, then your race entry fee is included in your NTP fee and you will receive a discount code via e-mail.
USAT MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Our race insurance is provided through USA Triathlon. This means that all participants must either be a current member of USA Triathlon or purchase a one-day USAT membership ($15 for adults, $10 for youth).
IV. RACE-DAY PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be on the day of the event. All participants will receive a swim cap and swim goggles, courtesy of USA Triathlon.
V. RESULTS
All finishers will receive a finisher's medal. Special recognition will be given to the participants who accrue the longest swim, bike, and run distances. Results will be posted within 24 hours on the Austin Triathlon Club website.
VI. QUESTIONS
Please contact team@austintriclub.org with any questions regarding the event.
