The swim leg will take place in the Selwyn Aquatic Centre and in the lane pool. Participants will start in waves of 10 and will do widths of the pool in the shallow end. This is to allow swimmers the safety of being able to touch the bottom throughout the swim leg. 7-8year olds will do one width, 9-13year olds will do three.
Please note that the 5-6year age group will not do a swim, they will do a duathlon event starting with a run. We advise that a parent accompanies the 5/6 year olds through the course by either running besides or doing the run/bike with them - or if your child if confident they can do it themselves.
Once participants exit the pool they will be directed to the pool exit and follow a marked off course towards Foster Park. They will cross the road near the big playground under the direction of traffic management.
From here they will enter the bike transition.
In transition they will put on the compulsory clothing items, their helmet and uplift their bike.