Please
read all the information on this page, it will make the
race far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to
ask many questions on the day. You can view the cycle
course map and the general layout map on the website at
www.uktriathlon.co.uk
Good
luck and have a great race!
Vic
Bickerton, Event Director.
DIRECTIONS
The venue is just 5 miles off the M40 at junction 15.
Look for the signs as you approach the town.
PARKING
Is available on the pay and display at the leisure centre.
Overspill parking is available across from the leisure
centre and at the many car parks around Stratford.
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!
FACILITIES
There are toilets, showers, baby changing etc. at the
centre.
REFRESHMENTS
There is on-site catering serving a selection of hot &
cold food & drinks.
CAMPING
& HOTEL
Riverside
Camp & 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
hotel, guesthouse & B&B contact Tourist Information
on 01789 293127
FREE
ASICS JACKET OR SUNDOG SHADES FOR VOLUNTEERS
If you have friends or family supporting you, why not
ask if they would like to volunteer their help on race
day? We'll not only give them a marshal pack with food
and drinks, a hot food & drink voucher and the official
race T shirt, we'll give them either a pair of designer
Sundog sports sunglasses worth £45.00 or a cool
Asics jacket worth £70.00! To make the event successful
we rely on marshals to help on all areas from timing through
to finish line refreshments and no experience is necessary.
If you would like to help out please email Julie at julie@uktriathlon.co.uk
or call Keith
direct on 07887 780553, they'll both be delighted to hear
from you.
TRIATHLON RETAIL STAND TRIUK.COM
will be at the event with an end of season super sale.
As well as everything triathlon, there will be some fantastic
bargains available so check them out next to registration
on Saturday and Sunday!
RACE
DAY PHOTOGRAPHYThe
official race day photographers SportCam will be positioned
around the course. Please make sure you have your race
number clearly visible so you can check out your photographs
on the website at www.sportcam.net a couple
of days after the race.
BTF
MEMBERS
We support membership of the BTF and therefore we recognise
BTF members. In order to verify your BTF Membership please
show your 2009 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 licence that allows you to compete.
EVENT
REGISTRATION & THE RACE IN GENERAL
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. The race is run from the swimming pool at the
leisure centre in 15 second intervals throughout the morning,
starting at 08:30am. First you must go to registration
(open Saturday from 1:00pm till 3:45pm and Sunday from
7:30am in the leisure centre sports hall) to register
and collect your event T-shirt and race envelope which
contains your race numbers, safety pins, bike & helmet
sticker.
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
pin both numbers front and back in 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 note, for yours 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.
Please
do not rack your cycle in the transition area earlier
than 25 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, vest or T-shirt (with your numbers
pinned on it).You must have your race numbers with you
to enter the transition area. When leaving equipment in
the transition area, please note that we cannot be responsible
for any items lost or stolen, although we allocate security
staff to specifically watch the transition area. As a
security precaution, you cannot take your cycle out of
the transition area without your race number and corresponding
cycle sticker.
Please be on the poolside at least 10 minutes before your
start time and please read the race safety brief notice
(late comers will regretfully be turned away). Changing,
showers, toilets, refreshments and food are all easily
found within the leisure centre.
SWIM (Sprint & Relay 400M/Fun 200M)
The pool is 33.3 metres long, 12 lengths for the Sprint
& Relay, 6 lengths for the Fun. Tumble turns are not
allowed.
Swimmers will be started at 15 second intervals
Sprint & Relay Triathlon: 4 lengths in a clockwise
direction in
each lane to total 12 lengths
Fun
Triathlon: 2 lengths in a clockwise direction in
each lane to total 6 lengths
The swim course is very straightforward and there are
signs and stewards to help if you get confused, don't
worry its easy! It is up to you to count your own lengths.
A swim cap will be allocated to you at the poolside, please
take it off when you exit the pool (please don't make
us chase you for it!). Please take extra care on the poolside
floor and steps with wet feet, as it will be slippery!
BIKE (23K Sprint, Relay & Fun Triathlon)
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! When you
finish your swim, change into your cycling gear in the
transition area (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. 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. Important! You will
not be allowed to take part without a cycle helmet (NO
HELMET NO RACE). Dismount your cycle at the end of the
cycle course, a marshal will tell you. (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 and possible prosecution
from the Police. There are two 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.
DRAFTING
Cyclists must maintain a forward distance of 5 metres
between each other at all times except when overtaking
when 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.
RUN (Sprint & Relay 5K/Fun 2.5K)
When you finish your cycle, change into your running kit
in the transition area (You must wear a shirt or vest
for the run section complete with race numbers clearly
visible front and back). Follow the taped area onto the
run course.
The run is out and back (2 times for Sprint & Relay)
(1 time for Fun)
on a T shaped grass and tarmac footpath at the rear of
the leisure centre. The course is post and taped where
necessary, please turn around at the turn points where
directed. There is a feed station on the run course, which
will
be serving Gatorade isotonic sports drink and water. 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. All runners please keep to the
right at all times except when overtaking and keep other
runners in mind. Thank you.
RELAY TEAMS
Each member of the relay team completes one of the 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.
MASSAGE
Pre and post race massage will be available on race day!
RESULTS
Will be posted on www.uktriathlon.co.uk the following
day. Results will be posted on the stage in the sports
hall shortly after each race.
PRIZES
There are prizes for the top 3 male & female competitors
in both races. In addition there will be prizes for first
place in all age groups in the Sprint Triathlon as well
as spot prizes from our sponsors, 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 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, Gatorade,
Asics, S.L.M., PRO TRI and anyone else that has helped
in any way.
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