23rd November 2008
Snow Hill Swimming Pool, Nantwich, Cheshire

Welcome
Thank you for entering the Gatorade Swim-Run Challenge 2008.

Please take some time to read all the information below, it will make the race far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day.

Good luck and have a great race!

Keith Hancock, Race Director.

DIRECTIONS
From north or south M6 J16, follow signs for Nantwich and head for the town centre and swimming pool.

PARKING
Parking is available on the council pay and display car park next to the swimming pool.

REFRESHMENTS
Available from the vending machines at the pool. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants all within a two to three minute walk from the car park.

FACILITIES
Toilets and showers are available at Snow Hill Swimming Pool. You will require a 50 pence piece for the lockers which is refundable.

MASSAGE
Pre and post race massage will be available at the pool.

TRI UK
Although TRI UK cannot be at the event, if you require anything triathlon from clothing and shoes to bikes then give TRI UK a call on 07000 874 854 or visit www.triuk.com

THE RACE IN GENERAL
It is recommended that fun and first time competitors arrive as early as possible to familiarise themselves with the layout of the event. The race is run from the indoor pool at Snow Hill Swimming pool at intervals from 10am till 11am. First you must go to registration, located in the foyer of the pool (through the main doors and to your left!) open from 9:30am to register and collect your race number and swim cap. Your race number must be worn on your front for the run and is not to be mutilated or re-sized in any way. It must be pinned in all four corners, unless using a number belt where the number must be pinned in the top left and right hand corner.
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.

Register at least 20 minutes before your start time. You cannot change your start time!

Once registered, lay out what you require for the run in the changeover area at the rear of the pool (any position is fine) such as your running shoes, T shirt, hat or maybe gloves if the outside temperature is low. Please note that you go outside for the changeover area and will require another pair of shoes other than your running shoes for the event. When leaving equipment in the changeover area, please note that we cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen, although we are allocating security staff to specifically watch the area. Then make your way to the changing room inside the pool where you change ready for your swim start. Please adhere to the hygiene signs in the changing rooms with regard to where you can and cannot walk with shoes on and shower before entering the pool area. Make your way to the pool start for the race safety briefing.

Please be at the poolside 10 minutes before your start time (late comers will regretfully be turned away).

SWIM (Short 250M, Middle 500M, Long & Relay 750M)
The pool is 25 metres long, 10 lengths for the Short (started at 15 second intervals), 20 lengths for the Middle (started at 30 second intervals), 30 lengths for the Long & Relay (started at 45 second intervals). Tumble turns are not allowed.

Short Course: 2 lengths in an anti clockwise direction in each 5 lanes to total 10 lengths
Middle Course: 4 lengths in an anti clockwise direction in each 5 lanes to total 20 lengths
Long & Relay Course: 6 lengths in an anti clockwise direction in each 5 lanes to total 30 lengths

The swim course is very straightforward and there are stewards to help if you get confused, don’t worry its easy! You swim the required amount of lengths in each lane and then switch into the next lane and so on. It is up to you to count your own lengths, there will be spot checks throughout the course of the race. A swim cap will be allocated to you at the poolside which you must wear. If you have your own swim cap you may use it. Please take extra care at the poolside floor with wet feet, as it will be slippery!

RUN (Short 2.5K, Middle 5K, Long & Relay 7.5K)
When you finish your swim, change into your running kit in the changeover area (make sure your torso is covered for the run section). Use the TRI UK carrier bag with your race number on that you received at registration to put any items in from the swim (such as goggles). The run is on tarmac paths, 1 lap for the Short Course, 2 laps for the Middle Course, 3 laps for the Long & Relay Course. Follow the path, cones and arrows around the course. It is up to you to count your laps on the run, marshals will be taking numbers as a check in the case of suspected insufficient laps completed. There is a feed station on each lap that will be serving Gatorade isotonic sports drink and water. When you have finished the required amount of laps for the run filter into the finish area at the front of the main building. You must show your race number to retrieve your bag from the changeover area.

RELAY TEAM
At registration you will be given a wristband that you have to relay to the finish line. After completing the swim, the swimmer passes the wristband to the runner inside the changeover area. 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.

PRIZES & RESULTS
There is a first place trophy for male and female in all three distances. There is also a first place trophy for all male and all female relay teams. The prize giving will take place shortly after the last competitor has finished in the pool foyer. Results will be available to view shortly after the event has finished and published on the website at www.uktriathlon.co.uk on Monday 24th November.

The Swim/Run Race Series 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.

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