Holmfirth Junior Triathlon Sunday 16 th August 2015 Holmfirth Swimming Pool, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL Firstly We would like to give a big thank you to UP&RUNNING for their support and Kirklees Active Leisure for the kind use of their pool and facilities. We would also like to thank all the helpers on the day who are all volunteers making this event happen and a special thank you to all the children taking part, you are amazing. Parking Parking will be signed and available opposite the swimming pool on Huddersfield Road at the Doctors Surgery please use this parking to keep the venue site safe. Registration To aid with the high volume of entrants registration is split - Registration opens at 8.45am until 9:45am for Tristart, Tristar 1 & Tristar 2. Registration for Tristar 3 and Youths is from 10:15am. Please collect your goodie bag which will contain your race numbers, pins, helmet stickers, bike sticker, bike number and zip ties. Your front bike number needs to be removed when you collect your bike after the race or you will be charged 5 as we use these for all our events, so please make sure these are returned. Please see below showing how to fit your numbers. Your right and left arm will be marked with your race number. Race belts are permitted, to aid counters please wear your number on the back for the cycle section and on the front for the run section. Otherwise please pin your number at four corners on the front and back of your vest/t-shirt. If you are a British Triathlon member please show your Triathlon England race licence for your 1 refund (no licence no refund) none BTF members will receive a day licence. Numbers Fix long bike sticker to the seat post with number to the back. Fix large bike number to the front with two zip ties at the top. 24 Stick helmet numbers to the sides and front of your helmet. Holmfirth Junior Tri 2015 Page 1
Race Briefing A race briefing will take place at approx. 9.45am outside the pool. Please attend for last minute instruction. The first race will commence approx. 10am, approximate race start times will be posted by registration. The event will be run under British Triathlon rules which can be found on the British Triathlon website. Transition/Racking Transition will be marked with your race number. Please follow instruction on how to rack your bike. Your helmet and bike will be checked on entering the transition area. Make sure you note your bike position and where to enter and exit the transition area for your bike and run sections. For security competitors must collects their own bike after the race. Transition is restricted to competitors only however one helper if required will be allowed to assist younger athletes Tristart and Tri 1 only. If you have any questions please speak to the race official or race marshals in transition area. Racking Times Tristart to Tri 1 8:45am 9:45am Tristar 2 10am 10:30am Tristar 3/Youth 11am-11:30am Access to the transition area will be restricted during racing Tri 2, Tri 3 and Youths rack under direction from the marshals in transition please be aware of other around you are racing. Swim Start times will be on display. 15 minutes before your swim start time please place your trainers and t- shirt with your numbers pinned to it or number belt is outside where you exist the pool not in transition with your bike. Do not enter this area unless instructed to do so and you will be shown where to place your items. Cleats will not be allowed in this event due to run from pool to bike area shoes must be on. You can leave your swim hat and goggles here after the swim but remember to collect as soon as you can after you have finished your race. Follow direction from the marshals in this area at all times. Please make sure you are on poolside at least 10 minutes before your swim start time. You will be directed onto pool side for your swim heat, please follow instructions from the marshal. It is normal to swim in trunks/swimsuit or a tri suit. Front crawl or breast strokes allowed only No Back Crawl. You may be issued with a swim hat before you swim by your lane marshal. Due to the lack of space on poolside, sorry, but there will be no spectators allowed on poolside. Tristart 2 lengths Tristar 1 6 lengths Tristar 2 8 lengths Tristar 3 14 lengths Youth 14 lengths You will be shown a 2 lengths to go sign during your swim. You may be in a lane with up to 2 other swimmers. Tumble turns will be permitted but please be aware of other swimmers in your lane. Once you have completed your indicated laps exit the pool and put on your trainers, t-shirt or number belt. Then follow the markers to transition. Boys who use trunks for the swim will be required to wear a t-shirt with race number/number belt after existing the swim. Holmfirth Junior Tri 2015 Page 2
Bike The bike will be completed on a grass course. On entering transition you must put on and secure your helmet before touching your bike. Do not ride in the transition area. Push your bike an mount after the mount line. Drafting or taking pace during the cycle section is not allowed. Follow the course to complete your indicated bike laps. Tristart Tristar 1 Tristar 2 Tristar 3 Youth 1 lap 3 laps 6 laps 9 laps 9 laps Return to bike transition after completing your laps and dismount your bike before the dismount line. Push your bike back to transition and rack your bike back in your spot before removing your helmet. Follow Run Out to the run course. Run The run section of the race will take place on a grass surface. At the beginning of each lap you will collect a band (except Tristart). You will finish with the number of bands corresponding with the number of laps. Water will be available during the run section. Follow the direction of the course and complete your indicated laps before you enter the finish chute to collect your finishing medal! Tristart 1 lap no band Tristar 1 2 laps 2 bands Tristar 2 3 laps 3 bands Tristar 3 4 laps 4 bands Youth 4 laps 4 bands Laps Please make a note of your swim, cycle and run laps. It is the responsibility of each competitor to count his or her own laps. If you do too few laps your time will not count. If you do too many laps your time will stand and not be adjusted. Counters will be on hand to count laps for verification purposes. Penalties The race official may give time penalties if competitors; ride in transition, draft/take pace of another bike, do not secure helmet correctly, do not rack bike correctly. For full rules see British Triathlon website. Spectators Parents/Supporters Due to limited space there will be no spectators allowed on poolside. You will be able to watch the bike section of the course via the small bridge. Then return to the field to watch the run section. Please do not try to cross any part of the course while competitors are on the course especially the bike section. Please do not hassle the time keepers, counters or marshals out on the course while races are going on. Competitors may be disqualified if parents interfere with any officials duties. Please give positive encouragement to all the children! GOOD CONDUCT We would like all children taking part and parents/supporters to enjoy the day and behave fairly. Please do not obstruct other children during the race, be aware of others racing around you, treat others how you would hope to be treated. Aggressive or rude behaviour towards other competitors, marshals or officials from children or parents/supporters will not be tolerated and could lead to disqualification. Holmfirth Junior Tri 2015 Page 3
Photography If you wish to take photographs at the event please register at the registration desk where you will be given a sticker. This is in compliance with the BTA child Protection Policy Refreshment Refreshments of tea/coffee and buns will be available. Toilets are available for spectators outside the centre. Toilet and shower facilities are available in the Centre for competitors only. Presentation The presentation will take place approximately 1:30pm or as soon as results have been calculated. Awards will be given for first three girls and boys in each age group. Each athlete will be given a medal at the finish. Full results will be available on the web a day or two after the event. www.holmfirthharriers.com, www.toughnutevents.co.uk/holmfirth-junior-triathlon-race-information/ and also www.onerace.com/events/series.php?sid=2 Location From Huddersfield Finally We hope you have an enjoyable day and support all the children throughout the event. However things sometimes go wrong so please support all the children and remember the volunteers on the day are giving up their time for this event. Remember to have fun and cross the line with a smile! From Holmfirth Holmfirth Junior Tri 2015 Page 4
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