If you are a student who has been selected to take part, however no longer wish to be involved you must communicate this with Mr Evers prior to 9:00am on Wednesday 14th October. This will provide Mr Evers with enough time to alter our school entries and offer this opportunity to one of our students on the waiting list. Please also be aware that parents/caregivers will incur a cost (covering the race transponder) if students fail to turn up on the competition day.
Event Date: Monday 19th October (Monday of week 2)
Teacher I.C: Mr Evers
Location: Ruapuna Park, Hasketts Road, Christchurch (Mike Pero Motosport Park)
Race Information & Map: Duathlon Information & Maps 2020
Transition: Bikes cannot be collected until ALL races have been completed. This will be at approx. 1:30pm
Caregiver Permission Letter: Copy of Caregiver Letter 2020
Please note, we have already collected the permission letters from the first scheduled date so there is no need to re-submit another permission slip
Participants (who has been registered to take part?): Heaton Duathlon Entries 2020
Changes to the participation list:
- Kyle McCutcheon – will be participating under Ben Walker (Yr.7)
- Fynn Dalton – will be participating under Archie Watson (Yr.7)
- Arthur Finegan – will be participating under George Walker (Yr.8)
- Ben Pearson – will be participating under Morgan Clancy (Yr.8)
Reporting Time: All Heaton students must ensure they meet promptly at the venue (Ruapuna Park) no later than 8:50am, as the final reporting time for athletes and marshals is at 9:15am. It is unlikely that any competitors who report late and who miss the briefing will be accepted for racing. There is a lot of traffic in the morning as there can be over 1000 participants, so please ensure you leave yourself enough time. Mr Evers will have a a Heatin
Event Rules and Structure: Duathlon Rules and Details 2020
Transportation: All parents/caregivers are responsible for transporting their son/daughter to and from the venue (with their bike and equipment). If you are unable to provide transportation for your child, you must contact Mr Evers (everst@heaton.school.nz) prior to 9:00am on Wednesday 14th October, so there is sufficient time to organise an alternate transport arrangement. Alternatively, if you are a person who can assist additional students in need with providing additional transport, please let Mr Evers know asap.
Cancellation: Any cancellation information will be posted on the PSC Website (www.primarysportscanterbury.org.nz). There is no postponement date so any cancellation will not occur unless there are extreme weather conditions. Please consult with Mr Evers if you have any concerns re: weather
Marshall Assistance: If you are attending the event to watch and support your son/daughter, and you are able to assist Mr Evers with Marshalling duties please contact him (everst@heaton.school.nz) prior to Wednesday 14th October. Any support would be greatly appreciated
Equipment Requirements:
- All Duathlon race equipment e.g. bike, helmet etc.
- Heaton PE Kit with Hat
- Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
- Lots of water
- All relevant personal medication e.g. ventolin, epipen
- Sunscreen
- Warm Jacket to wear post race (it can be very windy at the venue)
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