Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon 2020 is back on!! New date 5th September 2021

by ACTIVE Network

POWERADE POTCAKEMAN TRIATHLON 2020 IS BACK ON! NEW DATE IS 5th SEPTEMBER 2021!

Its finally happening!

Same races and distances!

Approval has been granted for the event to take place under covid protocols including:

– masks to be worn at all times except by participants during the actual race

– temperatures of participants and volunteers taken upon arrival

-hand sanitizing stations

-3 ft distancing

-self service water stations

-no spectators

-volunteers are allowed, so please sign up to be a volunteer (email: sarah@baarkbahamas.org)

Participants that entered already (way back before COVID):

– if this date does not work for you, we are sorry but please know that your entry fee will go directly towards the Baark! Spay and Neuter programme.

– if you have moved up to a different age category, don’t panic – we will update your entry to the correct category.

Any questions/concerns: please email sarah@baarkbahamas.org

There is still space for more entries, so feel free to sign up if you didn’t already before covid.

MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW SOON

Registration and Fees

RACE FEES

Individual Triathlon: $80
Relay pp Triathlon: $55
Junior Triathlon Age 11-15: $50
Puppy Aquathon Age 10 & under: $40

There is still space for more entries!

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE IS MIDNIGHT September 1st 2021.
There will be NO exceptions or late entries.

We do have a max capacity for the race so register early to avoid disappointment ! Registration may close earlier if the maximum number of competitors are registered.

**NOTE NEW CARIFTA RACE DISTANCES FOR AGES 11-15!!

Adult Race Sprint Distance
Swim: 750m
Bike: 12 miles
Run: 5km

Junior Triathlon:
Ages 13-15
Swim: 400m
Bike: 10km
Run: 2.5km

Junior Triathlon:
Ages 11-12
Swim: 200m
Bike: 5km
Run: 2km

Puppy Aquathon:
Ages 9-10
Swim: 100m
Run: 1km

Puppy Aquathon:
Ages 8&under
Swim: 50m
Run: 1km

AWARDS
There will be awards for both male and female overall top 3 placing in the triathlon.

There will then be top three awards given in the following age group categories.
Under 19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Relays:
Awards will be given 3 deep in each category (male, female, mixed)

Kids Age Group Categories:
There will be an award for both boys and girls top 3 in the following age group categories

Junior Triathlon
13-15
11-12

Puppy Aquathon
9-10
8&under

Packet Pickup, Race Day

PACKET PICKUP

This year there will be NO PRE RACE Packet Pickup

Everyone will collect their timing chips, swim caps and get body marked the morning of the race.

You will collect your medals, Race T-shirts, coupons and goodies AFTER completing the race.

Race day Schedule

Please park at the Clifton Heritage parking lot and walk over to Jaws beach – there will be no car access to the beach.

0615 : Adult check in and transition area opens, body marking , swim caps, chip timing handout.
0720: Adult pre-race briefing, course and rules
0720: Transition area CLOSES
0730: Individual Race Start Men
0740: Individual Race Start Women
0750: Relay Race Start
0845: Junior tri body marking, timing chip handout CLOSES
0900: Junior tri Age 13-15 starts
1000: Junior tri Age 11-12 starts

1030:Puppy aquathon timing chip handout and body marking CLOSES
1045: Puppy aquathon 9-10 starts
1115: Puppy aquathon 8&under starts
1130: Awards ceremony
1145 Raffle draw

Start times are guidelines only, we will start earlier if prior races are completed)

No spectators allowed but we need volunteers. Email sarah@baarkbahamas.org

FAQ

Q. I’d like to participate but don’t have a bike.
A. No worries, contact Maria from Cycles Unlimited:

Q) Are wetsuits allowed during the swim?
A) No! The water is warm enough in the Bahamas to swim without a wetsuit

Q) Is this a good race for my first triathlon?
A) Yes! The triathlon race field will be small enough not to feel overwhelmed for a first timer. Remember, you don’t have to win you just have to tri ! Check out Beginner Triathlete for some training tips.

Q) Are helmets required for the bike?
A) Yes – safety first!

Q) Will there be water aid stations?
A) Yes one at the swim exit and 6 during the run course. Powerade and Dasani water will be available at all of them.

Q) What should I bring with me on race day?
A) Here is a printable list to make sure you bring everything you’ll need on the day of the race Checklist

Q) Is drafting allowed?
A) No drafting is not allowed, whilst on the bike you must keep at least 3 bikes lengths between you and the person in front. If you are passing you have 15 seconds to complete the pass. Please allow faster competitors to pass and do not block. If you are caught drafting you will face a time penalty.

Q) Are time trial bikes allowed in the race?
A) Yes they are

Q) Can you refund my entry?
A) Unfortunately no. All of the money raised from this event goes towards Baark’s spay/neuter programs in the Bahamas.

Q) I want to do a relay but don’t have a team.
A) Please contact the event organizers who will put you in touch with other people looking to be part of a relay team.

Q) I don’t want to / can’t register online
A) Please email sarah@baarkbahamas.org for a paper registration form. This will need to be filled in and brought, along with the registration fee to one of the event organizers in person before the end of March.

Q) Are headphones / iPods allowed?
A) They are only allowed on the run course. They are prohibited from the bike and is a DISQUALIFICATION offense. No exceptions

Volunteers

We need a lot of volunteers to make the event possible, please contact us if you would like to help. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt and refreshments.

If you don’t want to compete in the race this is a great way get involved and take part.

Must be able to attend a pre-race meeting as well as on the race day

Contact Sarah at sarah@baarkbahamas.org

by ACTIVE Network