TRI UK SHROPSHIRE TRIATHLON 2012 RACE INFORMATION

TRI UK SHROPSHIRE TRIATHLON 2012
British Standard Distance Triathlon
Championships 2012
and
BTF 2012 World Standard Triathlon
Championship Qualifier
RACE INFORMATION
The Mere, Ellesmere, Shropshire
Sunday 24th June 2012 - Start: 11.00am
Leisure Services Team, Shropshire Council, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY2 6ND
Tel: 01743 255071 - Email: [email protected] – www.shropshire.gov.uk
This is the 20th year of the Shropshire Triathlon sponsored by TRI UK. The last 19
years have been very successful and the event continues to grow in popularity. The
event has been well supported by the local community, athletes and volunteers.
This year the Shropshire entries and the Relays have been sponsored by Fabdec.
Shropshire Council would like to thank the Organising Committee for their
enthusiastic and dedicated support and to all sponsors and volunteers whose input
is so vital to the overall programme and to wish all the triathletes good luck for the
Race.
SPONSORS:
TRI UK INC
Fabdec
Furrows
Ellesmere Town Council
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Pat McLaughlin
Geoff Elner
Alan Rowen
Neil Williams
Dave Coles
Dave & Ann Ellison
Richard Otto
Bob McBride
Andrew Jones
PC Paul Crump
Tracey Walker
Gareth Egarr
Alan Penton
Paula Pugh
Ellesmere Town Council
Transition Co-ordinator
Cycle/Safety Co-ordinator
Run/Catering Co-ordinator
Run/Catering Co-ordinator
Swim Safety Co-ordinators
Canoe Marshals
Cycle Marshals
Transition Marshals
Ellesmere Police
Community Support Officer
Outdoor Recreation Service
Event Organiser Shropshire Council
Athletes Information/Registration Shropshire Council
This pack contains all the information you will need before
the race. The race is run under B.T.F. rules. Please read all
the information carefully.
REGISTRATION
Ellesmere Town Hall, 1-3 Willow Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire. SY12 0AL
Registration will take place at Ellesmere Town Hall from 4.00pm until
7.00pm on Saturday 23rd June and from 7.00am until 9.00am Sunday
morning 24th June, 2012.
Please note registration will close promptly at 9.00am on Race day.
Large notice boards with the event details and any ‘on-the-day’
information will be sited at this registration point.
It is the responsibility of the competitor to familiarise themselves with the
event rules, times and routes.
Please note there will be no entries allowed on the day of the event. Do
not give your entry to someone else – please inform the organisers if you
are unable to compete.
If you have a current BTF licence, please bring it with you ready to show
at registration on the day. Failure to produce a BTF license will mean
a day licence will need to be issued at an additional cost of £5.
For Non-BTF members day licences will be issued at registration to
ensure you are properly insured. There will be no additional cost as this
has been included in your entry fee.
You will be issued with your race numbers, swim cap, timing chip, safety
pins, bike wire/number and your food voucher.
Numbering of arm, thigh and calf will take place at the Town Hall during
registration on the Sunday or from 8.00am at the Information Tent
adjacent to the Mere.
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
08.00am
10.00am
10.30am
11.00am
15.30pm
Transition Area OPEN
RACE BRIEFING over P.A. System adjacent to Transition Area
Transition Area CLOSED
1st Wave of swimmers
PRESENTATION (by Finish Area)
Non Drafting
This race is a non-drafting race for all categories meaning competitors are
not allowed to take shelter behind or beside another competitor or motor
vehicle during the cycling section of the race
TRANSITION AREA (see map)
As previously indicated the transition will be open at the following times
only:
08.00am Transition Area OPEN
10.30am Transition Area CLOSED
11.00am START OF RACE
Only triathletes will be allowed in the Transition Area in addition to
Security Staff and Official Referees.
In order to access the Transition Area, competitors must show both bike &
vest numbers.
When leaving the Transition Area, bike numbers and timing chips must be
given in at the dedicated desk by the Exit.
NB Athletes will not be able to remove their bikes until the last
competitor has begun the Run Section.
SWIM ROUTE (see map)
The Mere, Ellesmere. 1500m Diamond shaped course
All competitors to be ready at the landing stage, 10 minutes before their
allotted swim start time. The start will be staggered with waves of
swimmers at 5 minute intervals.
The water temperature is likely to be between 14c and 15c. Use of
goggles is strongly recommended.
Competitors must wear wetsuits and swim caps unless prior permission
has been sought otherwise. This will only be allowed if medical advice
has been provided.
The start will be signalled by an Acoustic Horn. Swimmers may not
warm up by swimming in front of the start line.
In an emergency during the swim, the competitor should raise one arm
vertically above the water and/or call for assistance from the venue
personnel. No competitor shall continue who is, in the opinion of the
official, unfit to do so.
The course will be patrolled by safety boats, divers and canoes.
The 1500m swim course will be marked by buoys and swimmers will
swim in an anti-clockwise direction around the course. Any competitor
seen by the official to be receiving assistance or swimming less than the
marked course, will be disqualified from the whole event.
CYCLE ROUTE 40km (see map)
All bikes/helmets must be roadworthy. Spot checks may be made on
condition and roadworthiness of your bike/helmet. You may also be
required to complete a self-certificate of checks you have personally
carried out. Please check BTF rules and comply.
All bikes to be racked up between 08.00am and 10.30am after which the
Transition Area will be cleared. Competitors must use the cycle racks
provided by the organisers corresponding with their race numbers.
ONLY COMPETITORS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA
IN ADDITION TO SECURITY STAFF AND OFFICIAL REFEREES.
Competitors should wear their event numbers on the front and back of
their running vest – if wearing a race belt, competitors MUST ensure their
race number is fully displayed to avoid penalty or disqualification.
There are cycling recording stations at Redbrook and Overton.
The route will start and finish at the Transition Area at the Mere and will
be sign-posted and marshalled. Competitors should not mount their bikes
until clear of the Transition Area and have passed the “Cycle Transition
Out” sign and will dismount before entering the Transition Area on their
return by the “Cycle Transition In” sign.
All competitors are advised that normal road safety regulations must be
obeyed as the event will take place on open public highways.
There are difficult climbs/descents at 1 mile, 14 miles and 16 miles.
Cycle Route Profile
RUN ROUTE
The route will start and finish at the
Transition Area by the landing stage. It
will be sign-posted and marshalled. It is
an “Out and Back” route Runners must
keep to the left at all times.
There will be drinks stations at the start
of the run, mid-way and at the finish.
Competitors should wear their event
numbers on the front and back of their
running vest – if wearing a race belt,
competitors MUST ensure their race
number is fully displayed to avoid
penalty or disqualification.
Run Route Profile
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION, CHANGING, SHOWERING AND TOILETS
Camping is available at the Lakelands Sports Centre, Oswestry Road, Ellesmere.
The Sports Centre will be open on Saturday 23rd June and Sunday 24th June 2012.
From 9.00am until 5.00pm .
Showers and changing facilities will be provided free of charge to competitors and
partners. Other facilities can be booked directly by telephoning the Lakelands
Sports Centre on 01691 622543.
CAR PARKING
All competitors are asked to use CAR PARKS 1, 2, 3 (see map), these car parks are
free. Alternative car parks in and around the town operate a “pay and display”
system.
Please ensure that you print off the attached car park ticket and display it in the front
of your car otherwise you will not be allowed access to the specially designated car
parks and you may be fined if the FREE CAR PARK TICKET is not visible
PRESENTATION
Prizes will be presented in Age Group categories C – Q
1st place only Male/Female - £50 each TRI UK INC Voucher
(Prize vouchers will be given for each age group)
1st Team - £75 TRI UK INC Voucher – Sponsored by Fabdec Limited
2nd Team - £45 TRI UK INC Voucher – Sponsored by Fabdec Limited
3rd Team - £30 TRI UK INC Voucher – Sponsored by Fabdec Limited
1st place Shropshire Male/Female athlete - £50 each TRI UK INC Voucher –
Sponsored by Fabdec Limited
Overall Fastest Male Time
Overall Fastest Female Time
1 Wetsuit
1 Wetsuit
REFEREE
The race is run under BTF rules and the decision of the BTF Referee is final.
CATERING
On Race Day there will be caterers situated adjacent to the Finish Area.
All athletes will be issued with a Food voucher which can be redeemed only at the
appropriate catering outlet which will be displayed adjacent to the finish area.
TRADERS
There will be Triathlon Traders on site plus various stalls and displays.
RESULTS
You will be able to obtain results from the following websites:
www.shropshire.gov.uk/sports.nsf
http://www.stuweb.co.uk/
LITTER
Please leave Ellesmere as you would wish to find it - Take your litter home!
MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWANCE
The organisers reserve the right to withdraw competitors if they go beyond the
following maximum times:
Swim
1 hour
Cycle
1 hour 45 minutes
Run
1 hour
The route will only be marshalled for 3 hours 45 minutes.
Good luck to all competitors, we hope you enjoy your day in Ellesmere.
SHROPSHIRE TRIATHLON 2012
COMPETITOR CAR PARK TICKET