The WAITRI Kids Triathlon event
Sunday the 5th of December
(Event Info yet to be updated for 2021)
The WAITRI Kids Triathlon event is an exciting new event taking the experience of gaming
off the sofa and into the paddock!
Held around the Borderlandz Paintball circuit in Carterton NZ, the event
includes bike and run legs, finished off with a target shooting style paintball leg to
complete the event.
off the sofa and into the paddock!
Held around the Borderlandz Paintball circuit in Carterton NZ, the event
includes bike and run legs, finished off with a target shooting style paintball leg to
complete the event.
Overview
The WAITRI is the only multisport event that currently involves paintball in the whole World! It’s an exciting, new event aimed to give kids a taste of triathlon and adventure racing. Apart from being completely unique and really good fun, WAITRI also takes the experience of
gaming from the sofa into the paddock … and everyone gets active!
The event brings three disciplines together – mountain biking, trail running and paintball. The disciplines take place inside the Borderlandz Paintball enclosure on Belvedere Road in Carterton, through Fensham Reserve and along Upper Belvedere Road.
There is a short course for kids aged 5-7 years old, and a more challenging course for kids aged 8-17 years old.
Prizes are given out separately to girls and boys - with the top three scores in each category, for the quickest time in either the run or the bike in each year group, and for hitting three (if aged 5-7 years old) or five (if aged 8+ years old) targets.
gaming from the sofa into the paddock … and everyone gets active!
The event brings three disciplines together – mountain biking, trail running and paintball. The disciplines take place inside the Borderlandz Paintball enclosure on Belvedere Road in Carterton, through Fensham Reserve and along Upper Belvedere Road.
There is a short course for kids aged 5-7 years old, and a more challenging course for kids aged 8-17 years old.
Prizes are given out separately to girls and boys - with the top three scores in each category, for the quickest time in either the run or the bike in each year group, and for hitting three (if aged 5-7 years old) or five (if aged 8+ years old) targets.
The Course
Located just over 3km from the centre of Carterton, Wairarapa, WaiTri is based at Borderlandz, 516 Belvedere Road, Carterton 5791.
5-7 years old
You will take part in a shorter event that includes a timed mountain bike race along 800m of limed farm track, located next to the paintball enclosure. You will then run between several targets throughout the paintball enclosure.
You will have a practice round of target shooting; then run through the paintball course which includes ditches, tunnels, obstacles with rounds of target shooting to the finish line.You will mask up, and at each target station pick the gun up, shoot the target, place the
gun down before running to the next target. Points will be given for your time taken to mountain bike and for hitting three of the targets.
8-17 years old
You will run 230m to the bike transition, then bike 3.5km to Fensham Reserve along Upper Belvedere Road, which includes both a tarmac and metal surface, to the entrance of the Reserve. You will then transition to a 2.5km run - looping the Reserve trail, then back to your bikes, and ride the 3.5km to the entrance of the paintball enclosure. Transitioning from the bikes, you will have a practice round of target shooting; then run through the paintball course which includes ditches, tunnels, obstacles with rounds of target shooting to the finish line. You will mask up, and at each target station pick the gun up, shoot the target, place the gun down before running to the next target.
A whānau member can accompany a participant on the course in the 8-17 year old category.
Please email kiaora@createasplash.co.nz to let us know the participant you would like to accompany on the course.
Don't have a bike? Get in touch as we may be able to source one for you.
5-7 years old
You will take part in a shorter event that includes a timed mountain bike race along 800m of limed farm track, located next to the paintball enclosure. You will then run between several targets throughout the paintball enclosure.
You will have a practice round of target shooting; then run through the paintball course which includes ditches, tunnels, obstacles with rounds of target shooting to the finish line.You will mask up, and at each target station pick the gun up, shoot the target, place the
gun down before running to the next target. Points will be given for your time taken to mountain bike and for hitting three of the targets.
8-17 years old
You will run 230m to the bike transition, then bike 3.5km to Fensham Reserve along Upper Belvedere Road, which includes both a tarmac and metal surface, to the entrance of the Reserve. You will then transition to a 2.5km run - looping the Reserve trail, then back to your bikes, and ride the 3.5km to the entrance of the paintball enclosure. Transitioning from the bikes, you will have a practice round of target shooting; then run through the paintball course which includes ditches, tunnels, obstacles with rounds of target shooting to the finish line. You will mask up, and at each target station pick the gun up, shoot the target, place the gun down before running to the next target.
A whānau member can accompany a participant on the course in the 8-17 year old category.
Please email kiaora@createasplash.co.nz to let us know the participant you would like to accompany on the course.
Don't have a bike? Get in touch as we may be able to source one for you.
Prizes and Prizegiving
Prizegiving takes place at midday, if not before. Prizes are given out separately to both boys and girls for:
1. Gaining the top three points in each category
2. Achieving the quickest time in either the run or the bike in each year group
3. Successfully hitting three (if aged 5-7 years old) or five (if aged 8+ years old) targets
There are also be spot prizes for all participants.
Prizes include vouchers, sports equipment, active wear and native trees.
Prizewinners, you can choose to donate your native trees to the WaiTri working bee at Fensham Reserve, and even better, take part in our working bee by planting your own prize.
1. Gaining the top three points in each category
2. Achieving the quickest time in either the run or the bike in each year group
3. Successfully hitting three (if aged 5-7 years old) or five (if aged 8+ years old) targets
There are also be spot prizes for all participants.
Prizes include vouchers, sports equipment, active wear and native trees.
Prizewinners, you can choose to donate your native trees to the WaiTri working bee at Fensham Reserve, and even better, take part in our working bee by planting your own prize.
Marshals and Aid Stations
Our Marshals are located at a number of key locations (indicated on our course map) and are wearing hi-viz vests. There are four aid stations. Our Marshals will check off your number as you run or bike pass them, so ensure your bib is easy to see.
They may ask you to shout out your number, so make sure you know what it is.
Aid stations have access to a mobile phone, water containers with reusable cups, sunblock and first aid.
They may ask you to shout out your number, so make sure you know what it is.
Aid stations have access to a mobile phone, water containers with reusable cups, sunblock and first aid.
Toilet Facilities
Portaloos are available to use next to the Paintball enclosure.
Coffee and Food
Paws for a Break will be serving coffee and South End Primary School will be providing healthy snacks. They will be located next to the Paintball
enclosure.
enclosure.
Race day rules
- Participants must be aware of the needs and rights of the other attendees at all times.
- Officials will check at registration, and will refuse entry to those who don’t comply with safety requirements, including not wearing or carrying clothing appropriate for the conditions.
- Participants will be issued with a numbered bib. The number must be given to marshals and officials when requested.
- All participants must be aware of the course, which will be provided at registration.
- During the event officials reserve the right to withdraw any participant deemed to be at risk.
- Participants must be responsible for the safety themselves and of other participants.
- Anyone finding another in need of assistance is to offer it and tell the nearest official who will arrange help.
- All participants are to keep left on the track and not damage vegetation by creating their own tracks.
- Please leave the track as you find it.
- Water and any other nourishment is the responsibility of the participant. Any wrappers and containers are to be carried out.
- Participants must ensure they have checked in with an official at the end before going home.
- The time and points awarded by the organisers are final.
- All participants take part in this event at their own risk.
Required Gear
Weather can be changeable and all participants are expected to be suitably kitted out for the conditions.
At a minimum, participants should have the following:
At a minimum, participants should have the following:
- Well-fitting helmet
- Appropriate footwear
- Polyprop / wool top
- Rain/windproof jacket
- Snack food and water bottle
- Bike in good working order and roadworthy
- Puncture repair kit and basic set of tools.
Timing
The event is timed on the day, and all participants wear numbered timing bibs.
Race Start times/Estimated finishing times
- 8.00am: Gates open at Borderlandz Paintball. Registration opens.
- 9:15am: Participant briefing
- 9:30am: 8-17 years olds start
- 9.45am: 5-7 year olds start
- 9:20am: Runners arrive at Fensham Reserve
- 10:30am: Last runner leaves Fensham Reserve.
- 11:00 –11:15am: Estimated finish time.
- 12:00pm: Prizegiving
Categories and entry fees
The event has two categories, 5-7 years old and 8+ years old. Each category is limited to 100 entrants and there are no entries on the day.
WAITRI Fees 2020:
5-7 years old
8-17 years old
WAITRI Fees 2020:
5-7 years old
- Early bird (first 25 entries) $10
- Standard entry fee $15
8-17 years old
- Early Bird (first 25 entries) $20
- Standard entry fee $25
Transfers/Changes/Refunds
Due to the nature of the event, there are NO REFUNDS or TRANSFERS, even if you choose not to take part.
