This year with the support of Traffic Management NZ, Cotswold School will be staging its Senior Duathlon. The Duathlon will take place on Wednesday 10 March, 2021 - 10:00am – 12:30pm (Subject to moving to Alert Level 1).

Details are as follows:

• Wednesday 10 March – 10:00am  2020 (Postponement: 11 March)
• Year 4, 5, 6 Duathlon
• Run 200m, Cycle 2km Run 1km OR Run 200m, Scooter 1km, Run 200m

• Individuals must complete all three disciplines

Events

The children will have a chance to compete in:

• A – The Cycle Duathlon or
• B – The Scooter Duathlon

The children are NOT allowed to compete in both events

The children will compete in the year levels and gender. ie Year 4 Boys, Year 4 Girls, Year Boys, Year 5 Girls, Year 6 Boys and Year 6 Girls.

The top 3 place getters in the Year 5 and Year 6 age group will be considered to represent the school at the CPSSA Triathlon and Duathlon.

Requirements

All children participating in the Duathlon need:

• A bike or scooter checked for safety at home
• A helmet compulsory for biking and scooter
• Suitable running clothing
• Named drink bottle
• Warm Clothing

All children are required to wear a helmet during the biking and scooting section of the Duathlon. If the children don’t have a helmet on the day they will not be able to participate.

Cycle Duathlon Course

• 200m Run – School Grounds
• 2km Bike – Exit Transition beside Basketball Court
  • Out School Gate by Staff Car Park
  • Left into Cotswold Ave
  • Left into Colesbury St
  • Left into Cardome St
  • Right into Martbern Cres
  • Left into Cotswold Ave
  • Left into School Driveway
  • Proceed to Transition
• 1km Run Exit Transition
  
  • Out Back Gate
  • Left into Martbern Cres
  • Left into Cotswold Ave
  • Left into School Main Entrance Gate
  • Past Staffroom to finish

Scooter Duathlon Course

• 200m Run – School Grounds
• 1km Scooter – Exit Transition beside Basketball Court
  • Out School Back Gate
  • Left into Martbern Cres
  • Left into Cotswold Ave
  • Left into School Driveway
  • Proceed to Transition
• 200m Run Exit Transition
  • Run in front of senior playground
  • Left past Rm18,17,16
  • Right around umbrella to Finish

Parent Helpers/Marshalls

We require 15 parent/caregivers on the day to act as Marshalls around the course. Without these important people the Duathlon will not be able to take place. If you can help please see Mr Harper.

The Running of the Event

On the morning of the Duathlon all participants will place their bikes and scooters in the bike/scooter transition area at the end of the basketball court (main field). Each year level with have a designated area to place their bike.

Participating children will assemble in their class groups.

The competitors will be sent away in waves starting with the Year 4 girls and finishing with the Year 6 boys.

On the completion of the event the children will return to the assembly area.

Race Times

Approximate Times Only - Participant numbers will determine starting times

Cycle Duathlon Start 10:10am

• Year 4 Girls
• Year 4 Boys
• Year 5 Girls
• Year 5 Boys
• Year 6 Girls
• Year 6 Boys

Scooter Duathlon Start 11.40am

• Year 4 Girls
• Year 4 Boys
• Year 5 Girls
• Year 5 Boys
• Year 6 Girls
• Year 6 Boys

Events will stop at 11:00am - Cotswold Interval and recommence at 11:40am