Distances
Group |
Age |
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristart | 8 yrs | 50m / 2 Lengths | 500m | 400m |
| Super Sprint | 9 – 16rs | 50m / 2 Lengths | 2000m | 800m |
| Sprint | 11 – 16yrs | 100m / 4 Lengths | 2000m | 1200m |
| Tri 1 | 9 – 10yrs | 150m / 6 Lengths | 2000m | 1200m |
| Tri 2 | 11 – 12yrs | 200m / 8 Lengths | 4000m | 1600m |
| Tri 3 | 13 – 14yrs | 300m / 12 Lengths | 5000m | 2400m |
| Youths | 15 – 16yrs | 400m / 16 Lengths | 6000m | 2800m |
You can enter one event. 8 year olds can only compete in the Tristart event, 9-11 years olds can compete at Super Sprint, Sprint or their age specific distance, whilst 11 to 16 years olds can compete at Sprint or their age specific distance.
Please note age is your age on 31st December this year.
Swim
The swimming pool is a 5 lane 25m pool.
Competitors will set off at different times in age categories except the novices (Super Sprint and Sprint categories) who will set off together irrespective of age.
If you get into difficulty during the swim you can gain assistance by grabbing the wall or the lane rope.
We are planning to have a maximum of two swimmers in each lane at any one time (although for some waves they may be three); there are five lanes in the pool. Competitors will be started together and after the first length will swim in a chain. This allows competitors to race head to head and makes timing easier. You will be told which direction to swim in by the swim marshal. You will be provided with a coloured swim cap. Please wear this so you can easily be identified by a marshal. Drop the cap in front of the swim marshal when you exit the water.
The swim marshals will be counting your lengths but competitors are responsible for completing the correct number so please make sure you know how many lengths you have to swim.
When you have completed your swim, climb out of the pool and put on your trainers and race T shirt/vest/number belt at the end of the pool. Leave through the doors at the top of the pool and follow the directions for the run/bike course/ transition. Please shout out your number as you leave the pool area.
Swimming Rules
- Swim in the direction you are told and try not to get in anyone else’s way. Keep to the sides of each lane, do not swim down the middle. The first length will be a sprint to gain position, drop back if you are being overtaken or are tapped on the foot. When you push off to turn, make sure another swimmer is not coming down the wrong side of the lane.
- You must put your trainers and on before leaving the pool area.
- Tumble turns will be allowed but remember there are others in your lane so take care.
Bike Course
The bike will take place on the playing fields behind the sports centre.
You MUST put on your helmet first, then pick up your bike and run/walk with it to the transition area exit point. DO NOT CYCLE IN THE TRANSITION AREA. You will NOT be allowed to leave the transition area until your helmet is on and securely fastened.
Mount your bike at the mount line, making sure your number is clearly displayed. If your number is not clearly displayed, you may receive a penalty.
It is the athletes responsibility to count their laps. A bike lap timing mat will be used. Athletes who complete additional laps will be able to appeal their time and have it adjusted, athletes who miss 1 lap out will automatically have their times adjusted as below, athletes who miss more than 1 lap may be disqualified.
Adjustment methods:
Too many laps : Fastest lap(s) removed from bike time
1 missed lap : Slowest lap time added to the bike time + 10 second penalty
More than 1 lap missed : Disqualified
Remember to check if it is safe to overtake by looking behind first.
Marshals will be on the course to assist.
When you have completed your final bike lap, you must dismount before the dismount point. Do not cycle past this point or you will receive a penalty. Give your bike to a marshal before unfastening and removing your helmet.
You may then start the run section.
Bike Rules
- Helmets are compulsory. Your helmet must be an approved ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or equivalent standard and this can be checked by looking inside your helmet.
- Bikes must be race worthy and require bar ends and plugs. Bikes will be checked by marshals before they can be racked. Brake and gear checks will be performed.
Run Course
The run will take place on the playing fields and will follow an anti-clockwise direction all on grass.
Collect a wrist band from the ‘band station’ each time you pass. Once you’ve collected all your bands run to the finish line.
It is the athletes responsibility to only finish once they have the correct number of bands. A timing mat will be used. Athletes who collect too many bands laps will be able to appeal their time and have it adjusted, athletes who miss 1 band collection will automaitically have their times adjusted as below, athletes who miss more than 1 band collection will be disqualified.
Adjustment methods:
Too many bands : Fastest circuit(s) removed from time
1 missed band : Slowest circuit time added to the run time + 10 second penalty
More than 1 band missed : Disqualified
Running Rules
- Make sure your number can be clearly seen.
- Wear suitable footwear – NO BARE FEET PERMITTED
Withdrawals
If you have to drop out of your race for any reason, please tell a race official immediately.