Directions and Parking
Directions to Christleton Sports Centre
From A55 (Chester southern ring road) take A51 turnoff signposted Nantwich. At roundabout turn left if you are coming from M56/M53 or right if coming from Wrexham or North Wales.
Proceed along A51 for approximately 150m and turn right into Littleton Lane, signposted Christleton.
After half a mile, pass a pond on your left (please take care in the village as there are sharp bends and many parked cars). Continue until you reach Christleton High School on your left hand side. Turn left into Plough Lane and left again into the car park.
There is limited parking at the centre so please park as instructed by the marshal.
There will be no refreshments available on the day, please ensure you bring enough food and drink for your day.
Swim
The swimming pool is a 5 lane 25m pool.
Competitors will set off at different times in age categories except the novices (Supersprint and Sprint) 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 except for novices and Tristart. 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. Please wear a swim cap so you can easily be identified by a marshal – if you do not have one, or the colour clashes with someone in your lane, you will be lent a cap. If this is the case, please return the cap to the 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 running kit at the side 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.
Registration
We’ll be running a rolling registration which will open at 9:00am on Sunday morning. Please report to the registration area to sign-in, collect your race number, timing chip etc. at least one hour before your race wave is due to start. Registration will close at 2:00pm.
When you register you will receive your race number. Please note we have migrated to race belts so please bring one with you. Race numbers must not be folded or cut to reduce their size.
Note. Competitors trainers and number belts/T shirts with attached numbers must be placed at the end of the pool and put on before exiting the pool after the swim. Take your trainers and T shirt onto the poolside 5 minutes before your swim start time.
Race Briefing
All competitors must attend the race briefing, which will take place at the bottom of the steps by the centre entrance area at 10:30am prompt. If you’re new to triathlon or not sure what you’re doing, please make every effort to attend the Race Briefing.
Wave start times
We are planning to have a maximum of three swimmers in each lane at any point during the race. The first wave will be set off at 11:00am. You’ll be told your start time when you register at Christleton Sports Centre, we’ll also email this to you a few days before the event.
Changing
Change in the swimming pool changing rooms. Please use the lockers provided, do not leave any kit in the cubicles. Entry to the poolside will only be permitted via the changing rooms. Parents and spectators will not be permitted beyond the entry to the showers, only race officials will be allowed to enter the poolside. It is advised that competitors possessions not being used during the race are given to a parent or accompanying adult, as we can not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of personal items.