K4K Youth Tri 8/14 Important Information

Dear K4K Participants and Parents,

We are so excited to announce that over 200 kids will join us on Sunday, August 14^th at Mercer University for the first ever Kids 4 Kids Youth Triathlon benefiting Camp Twin Lakes.  Below is information for you and your youth athlete including:

-          Packet Pickup Reminders

-          Nutritional Information from our K4K Lead Nutritionist, Ilana Katz

-          Link to Athlete/Parent Guide that was sent out earlier this week as well

-          Metro Atlanta Highway Construction Delay Announcement

Packet Pickup Reminders

Packets can be picked up at Podium Sports on Saturday, 8/13 from 11am-2pm or on race morning from 7:00-8:00am at Mercer University. On Saturday, 8/13, we will provide a race course talk at 11:30am and a noon Transitions Clinic presented by K4K Members and Podium Sports. (Podium Multisports Address: 1167 Zonolite Place, Suite A2; Atlanta, GA 30306)

Nutritional Information

Click Here for Important Nutrition Tips for Event Day

Athlete/Parent Guides

K4K Triathlon General Info

K4K Triathlon Bike/Swim Info

K4K Triathlon Run Course

List of Things To Bring:

·         USAT card / ID

·         Big colorful towel to lay out in Transition under Bike (easy to spot, wipe feet)  ·         Sunscreen

·         Filled Water Bottle can leave in transition or take on bike if have holder ·         Swim suit

·         Swim goggles - (2 pair, just in case)

·         Swim cap will be provided at packet pickup

·         Sport Sunglasses for bike and run if desired

·         Helmet

·         Cycling shoes for kids that use different shoes on bike and run

·         Socks if desired for bike and run

·         Running cap if desired

·         Running Shoes

·         Race Belt for Bib Number or use elastic provided

·         Timing chip/band will be provided race morning to put on left ankle

·         Change of clothes for post race ·         Flip flops or extra shoes to walk around in after setup transition

·         No food needed during race given short distance

Metro Atlanta Traffic Delays for 8/14/11

DeKalb

I-285 EB from MP 27 (GA 400) to MP 30.6 (N. Peachtree Rd)9 pm Fri – 5 am Mon3 right lanes

I-285 EB at MP 29 (Ashford Dunwoody Exit Ramp) 9 pm Fri – 5 am MonExit Ramp Closed

I-285 EB at MP 34 (Chamblee Tucker Rd Exit Ramp)12 am Sat – 5 am MonEntrance Ramp Closed

I-285 EB at MP 34 (Chamblee Tucker Rd Entrance Ramp)12 am Sat – 5 am MonEntrance Ramp Closed

I-285 EB at MP 29 (Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Entrance Ramp)9 pm Fri – 5 am MonExit Ramp Closed

I-285 WB at MP 34 (Chamblee Tucker Rd Entrance Ramp)9 pm Fri – 5 am MonEntrance Ramp Closed

I-285 WB at MP 34 (Chamblee Tucker Rd Exit Ramp)12 am Sat – 5 am MonEntrance Ramp Closed

I-285 WB from MP 34.3 (Chamblee Tucker Rd) to MP 34.2 (Chamblee Tucker Rd)12 am Sat – 5 am Mon1 right lane

We look forward to seeing you Sunday. If you have any questions, please email Laura Barnard at lbarnard@halperns.com.

Thank you for supporting Camp Twin Lakes.

Sent on behalf of the Kids 4 Kids committee.

Thanks,