Competitor Race Information 29 th September 2013 Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YY Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day! Vic Bickerton Event Director Important points to remember Page 2 Race Day Information - Directions to the venue - Parking BTF Members Event Registration Before the race Swim Bike Run Relay Additional Information - Facilities - Camping and hotels - Do I need anything before the event? - Refreshments - Race day photography - Results 2 2 3 3 4 4-5 5 5 6 1
IMPORTANT! Ensure you know your race number and start time when you go to registration IMPORTANT! Competitors must wear a race number front and back IMPORTANT! You must have your race number when entering or leaving the transition area IMPORTANT! If you have pre-ordered an official race T-shirt please collect from the UK Triathlon store located immediately after registration IMPORTANT! For your own and other competitors safety, mobile phones, MP3 or any type of personal music system that restricts your hearing is not permitted whilst competing in the event IMPORTANT! Know how many laps you have to complete... Swim Bike Run Sprint and Relay 12 laps (400m) 1 lap (23k) 2 laps (5k) Super Sprint and Fun 6 laps (200m) 1 lap (23k) 1 lap (2.5k) DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Just 5 miles off the M40 at junction 15. Look for the signs as you approach the town. Satnav CV37 6YY. PARKING The venue is just 5 miles off the M40 at junction 15, follow the signs for Stratford-upon-Avon and look for the Leisure and Visitor Centre as you approach the town on the left hand side. Parking is available at the leisure centre pay and display (also ideal for shopping and sight seeing!). Midway through the morning the leisure centre car park will fill up. So to save you wasting time driving around and getting in the way of the competitors cycling, if you see the car park full signs at the entrance of the leisure centre, use the multi storey pay and display car park which is right opposite. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PAY THE CORRECT AMOUNT & DO NOT PARK ON THE COACH OR LORRY PARK OR ON A KERB, AS YOU WILL RECEIVE A 60.00 FINE! We support membership of the BTF and therefore we recognise BTF members. In order to verify your BTF Membership please show your 2013 BTF licence at registration or you will have to pay the 5.00 difference. The 5.00 extra that non BTF members have already paid is the cost of a PRO TRI day license that allows you to compete. 2
Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time. Please do not attempt to change your start time. It is recommended that all competitors arrive as early as possible to familiarise themselves with the layout of the event. Registration opening times Saturday 1:00 4:30pm Sunday from 7.30am Location; inside the leisure centre sports hall Please have your start time or race number ready for the registration staff. At registration you will collect your race envelope which contains your race numbers, safety pins, plus your bike & helmet stickers. RACE NUMBERS Your race numbers must be worn, one on your front and one on your back and are not to be mutilated or re-sized in any way. Elastic number belts are permitted but you must still wear both numbers front and back, pinned on the top left and right hand corners. It is good practice to write your name, blood group and any allergies you may have on the back of your race number in the unfortunate case of an accident. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SHOW YOUR RACE NUMBER AT ALL TIMING POINTS! Please do not rack your cycle in the transition area earlier than 20 minutes before your start time. Once registered rack your cycle in the transition area at the rear of the leisure centre (any position is fine as long as it is on the marker tape) along with other items you require such as helmet, sunglasses, cycling and/or running shoes, race number belt, vest or T-shirt (with your numbers pinned on it). Although we allocate security staff to specifically watch the transition area please note that we cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen. As a security precaution, you cannot take your cycle out of the transition area without your race number and corresponding cycle sticker. Please remember only competitors are allowed in transition Please be on the poolside at least 15 minutes before your start time and please listen to the race safety brief (late comers will regretfully be turned away). You must have your race numbers with you to enter the transition area. 3
The pool is 33.3 metres long Due to the safety of other competitors tumble turns, diving and back stroke is not permitted. Swimmers will be started at 15 second intervals The swim course is very straightforward and there are signs and stewards to help if you get confused, don t worry, it's easy! It is up to you to count your own lengths. A swim cap will be allocated to you at the poolside which you must wear, please take it off when you exit the pool (please don t make us chase you for it!). You may wear your own swim cap but it must be a bright colour so you are easily visible in the water to other competitors. Please take extra care on the poolside floor and steps with wet feet, as it will be slippery! Sprint & Relay Triathlon: 4 lengths in a clockwise direction in each lane to total 12 lengths Fun & Super Sprint Triathlon: 2 lengths in a clockwise direction in each lane to total 6 lengths Cycle Course Map (click through to online course map) When you finish your swim, change into your cycling gear in the transition area unless you are wearing a trisuit, You must wear a shirt or vest for the cycle section complete with race numbers clearly displayed front and back. After collecting your cycle, walk or run to the cycle mount line where you commence the cycle section of the race. You will not be allowed to take part without a cycle helmet (NO HELMET NO RACE). Take extra special care when exiting and entering the car park. 1 lap of the course completes the distance. The course is mainly flat with some undulations. Follow the signs around the course and do not turn until you see a marshal and/or a sign. Please take extra care at all junctions; although there are marshals present, they are not there to stop the traffic. Please do not drive around the cycle course (especially not to follow competitors) whilst the race is underway to avoid unnecessary traffic congestion. Any competitor who is followed by a car will be disqualified! Dismount your cycle at the end of the cycle course, a marshal will also tell you to do so (Cycling is not permitted inside the transition area). Be extra aware of traffic around the leisure centre itself. Ride your bike in a responsible manner and obey the Highway Code, please consider other road users and above all RIDE SAFELY! Irresponsible cycling will constitute an immediate disqualification. There are three pelican crossings at the start of the cycle course, you must stop if the lights change to red (you will be awarded a time allowance). Cycling through a red light will constitute a disqualification and possible Police prosecution. 4
Cyclists must maintain a forward distance of 5 metres between each other at all times except when overtaking. It is the responsibility of the overtaken rider to drop back to maintain this gap. Drafting marshals will strictly enforce this rule and offending cyclists will receive a time penalty for the first offence and disqualification on the second. When you finish your cycle, re-rack your cycle and change into your running kit in the transition area (if you are running in different clothing). Your torso must be covered for the run section of the event with, for example a tri-suit, swim suit, running shirt or t-shirt complete with race numbers clearly visible front and back. Follow the taped area onto the run course: 2 times for Sprint & Relay 1 time for Super Sprint & Fun The run is out and back on a grass and tarmac footpath at the rear of the leisure centre. The course is taped where necessary, please turn around at the turn points where directed. There is a feed station on the run course. All runners please keep to the right at all times except when overtaking and keep other runners in mind. When you have finished the run, filter into the finish area and run through the inflatable finish gantry at the rear of the leisure centre. Each member of the relay team completes one of the three disciplines in the triathlon. At registration you will be given a wristband that you have to relay to the finish line. After completing the swim, the swimmer then passes the wristband to the cyclist inside the cycle transition area next to where the cycle is racked, the cyclist must not take their cycle off the rack until receiving the wristband. The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the band over to the runner in the transition area only when the cycle has been placed back on the rack. The runner completes the run and hands in the band at the finish line. Relay awards are based on all male and all female teams. 5
DO YOU NEED ANYTHING BEFORE THE EVENT? If you require anything before the event perhaps a trisuit or new running shoes, elastic laces for a faster transition, race belt, or even a bike then visit The UK Triathlon Store either online or at the shop, for more details visit www.uktriathlonstore.co.uk REFRESHMENTS There is on-site catering, a cafeteria and vending machines at the leisure centre serving a wide selection of hot & cold food and drinks. RACE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY The official race photographers will be at the finish line. Please make sure you have your race number clearly visible so you can check out your photographs on the screens at the finish line and purchase if you wish. Photos can be obtained after the event at www.theeventphotographer.co.uk RESULTS Your times will be available shortly after you have crossed the finish line and will be displayed on the TV screen which is located at the finish line. Overall results and times will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk/warwickshire/results.htm on Monday 30th September. FACILITIES At Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre there are toilets, showers, baby changing etc. CAMPING & HOTEL Riverside Caravan Park, Tiddington. 01789 292 312. (1 mile from Stratford on the B4086). Dodwell Park, Evesham Rd (on the B439). 01789 204 957. (2 miles S.W. of Stratford-upon-Avon) For hotels, guesthouses & B&Bs visit the tourist information site or call 0870 1607930 MASSAGE Pre and post race massage will be available on race day. PRIZES & MEDALS There is a commemorative 2013 medal for all finishers. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 male & female competitors in the Sprint and Super Sprint races & 1 st place all male and female Relay teams. In addition there will be prizes for all five year age group winners in the Sprint triathlon so stay around for the prize giving which will take place shortly after the last competitor has finished. Important note to all competitors as your safety is paramount to us: The Warwickshire Triathlon is registered, sanctioned and governed by PRO TRI UK, a non bias association dedicated to delivering professional health and safety, risk assessment, rules and refereeing guidance to the UK Triathlon Race Series. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Many thanks to all that have made this event possible, especially all volunteer marshals and helpers, staff and management at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Stratford District Council, 220 Triathlon, Sundog, Asics, TYR, High5 and Mornflake, PRO TRI and anyone else that has helped. 6