SOUTHAMPTON TRIATHLON

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1 SOUTHAMPTON TRIATHLON Sunday 24th April 2016 Race Information Within this booklet we aim to give you all the information you need to know to have a fun and organised race. Please have a good read and if you still have any questions please us at info@offbeat-events.com

2 LOCATION Applemore Health and Leisure, Claypits Lane, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TN PROGRAMME From 6:30am Registration Opens (next to transition) From 7:15am First group to swim briefing on poolside From 7:30am First group of swimmers commence course From 8:45am (approx) First runners complete course From 9:30am Last group of swimmers commence swim From 11:00am (approx) Last runners complete course

3 REGISTRATION Registration will be outside transition from 06:30am. Please allow plenty of time to register and rack your bike before your swim start time. At registration you will be able to collect your race pack which will contain the following; Race Bib Number (worn on your back for the bike and front for the run) Transition Security Wristband (placed on your wrist at registration) Bike and Helmet Stickers Active Timing Chip (worn on the wrist) Day Licence (if not a Triathlon England Member) All competitors need to show ID to register, Forms of ID include a bank card ortri England card. Triathlon England members need to show their membership cards as ID. If you are unable to produce your licence you will be charged 5 for a day licence. Unattached\Day Licence competitors need to produce ID with a photo or a bank card in their name. We ask for ID to prove you are the registered competitor. If someone else competes using your details and has an accident, regardless of fault, you won t be covered by insurance which is provided by the day licence or by being a member of Triathlon England.

4 TRANSITION Transition will be open from 6.30am for competitors that have registered. Before entering Transition, place numbered stickers from your race pack on your bike and the front of your helmet. You cannot enter transition until these are in place. When entering Transition WEAR your helmet for visual checking of chin strap by official. Find your number on the racking, please do not cycle in the transition area. Only competitors can enter transition for security reasons. Respect other competitors and keep within your allocated space. Only competitors may remove their own equipment from transition. BTF RULES We recommend you familiarise yourself with BTF rules for 2016 HERE that will be applied to this event, otherwise you may be penalised for breaking any rule. A BTF official shall be in attendance on the day. This is a non-drafting event.

5 Please Note: The new rule on the storage of competitors equipment in transition. Soft bags only please. We don t provide storage boxes for competitors. CHIP TIMING You will be issued with an active timing chip that is allocated to your race number. This chip will be affixed to a Velcro band on your wrist (not your ankle). What is an active timing chip? Instead of a passive chip which requires mats, we use active chips, this means instead of mats you will see large yellow transponder cases at timing points. Active chips have a lower failure rate. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Competitors are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that their bike is in a road worthy condition. Be prepared! Take spare inner tubes and a cycle pump and wear correct clothing for the conditions.

6 NUMBERS Ideally a race belt should be worn to enable you to switch your number between the bike and the run course. A limited number of these will be available to buy from race registration for Otherwise your number will need to be pinned on your front. Two numbered labels will be in your pack to go on the front of helmet and seat stem of your bike. CHANGING FACILITIES Available at the Centre. Bring 50p or 1 coins for lockers. WATER STATIONS There will be no water stations on the bike course so please ensure you carry enough liquid refreshments on your bike. On the run course water stations are located at the start and finish. PARKING FREE Parking is available at the Centre.

7 SWIM (400m) Please report to poolside 15 minutes before your swim start time for your safety briefing. 16 lengths of 25m pool - 5 lanes, please count your own lengths! NO DIVING INTO POOL- Staggered start of up to 20 competitors every minutes. Lap counters will tap swimmers on the shoulder or place a float under the water when you have two lengths to go. Exit the fire exit stairs that lead to ground level and transition after you swim CYCLE COURSE (20.5km) Helmets are compulsory. DRAFTING NOT PERMITTED! You must walk your bike between the transition and the mount/dismount line. There are cattle grids so take great care crossing! Be aware that New Forest Ponies and other forest animals are sometimes on the roads.

8 CYCLE SAFETY ZONES A safety zone may be in place near the start, traffic depending. It is included as a safety measure designed to ensure the safe passage of outgoing cyclist across the A326 Hythe By-pass roundabout. Take great care & obey the Highway Code at all times. First zone will commence at the junction of the A326. Second zone starts at the junction of B3054 and A326 A sign marked SAFETY ZONE AHEAD will give notice of the zone approximately 100 meters prior to start. A second sign marked SAFETY ZONE AHEAD at the junction will signify the start of the zone. Do not take any risks crossing on the A326! Marshals can stop you but cannot stop traffic! CAUTION! Cyclists and cycling events in the New Forest are currently under the spotlight. It is not uncommon for members of the public to film cyclists in events. We ask of you to obey the Highway Code and to be courteous to all road users, marshals and competitors.

9 RUN COURSE (4.83km) Take care! Use pavements where possible & follow the run course signs. Turn right out of centre and then turn right onto the footpath where directed and follow to the end. Turn right onto Challenger Way and follow round to Mullins Lane. At the roundabout continue right onto the footpath along Beaulieu Road and then follow Roman Road back to the centre as signposted.

10 RACE WITHDRAWL If you withdraw from the race at any point please inform a timekeeper. It is extremely important that we are aware of all competitors whereabouts. You must hand in your Timing Chip on withdrawal from the race to either race registration or an official at the finish line. Failure to do so will require a payment of 50 to cover the loss of the chip to the timing company. MEDICAL ADVICE If you have any known medical condition (such as diabetes, asthma, allergy to penicillin, etc) please inform us prior to the race. IMPORTANT: Please write all personal and any medical details on the back of your race number and put a small indelible red cross on the front of your number to indicate a known medical issue. Regardless of whether you have a medical condition or not, if you feel unwell on race day, don t Race!

11 RESULTS & PRIZES First Three Men First Three Women First Man Under 20 First Women Under 20 First Man First Women First Man First Women First Man First Women First Man First Women First Man Over 60 First Women over 60 First Team (top 3 team members male or female) (All ages as at 31st Dec 2016) The top 3 male and female finisher s move out of their respective age group category. This is something we have done for the past 20 years as it allows trophies to be distributed amongst a wider field of competitors. Trophy presentation will take place within 30 minutes of the last competitor finishing. If you are unable to attend the presentation, there will be a charge of 5 to post your trophy (1 st -3 rd ) and 3 for age group trophies (due to size, weight and packaging).

12 RESULTS A live set of results during the race will be available HERE! A results ticketing service will provide a printed set of splits for each competitor immediately after the race. Competitors will be ed a link to provisional results after the race. You have 48 hours after the race to make queries regarding the results. After which a final set of results will be published. Please send all timing queries to Emit Timing at emit@emit-uk.com Please note Triathlon England rules for appeals against time penalties and DQ s. And finally. Have a great race!