Following on the back of our very successful Duathlon, the West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club are proud to announce our first Sprint Triathlon based at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket.  The event is being held on Sunday 30^th September 2012.  Entry is via Entry Central on line entry - http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=101388  This event is being run under the rules of the British Triathlon Federation. 

The Triathlon comprises of a 300m pool swim, 18km bike ride and 4.4km run.  The bike section is an undulating country route, and the run section is mostly off road and virtually flat.  The swim section uses the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre 25m pool.  Swimmers undertake the 300m swim, starting at half-minute intervals, swimming up and down each lane, and then moving under the lane ropes into the next lane.  This process is carried out six times.  Swimmers will be seeded according their swim times, with the slowest swimmers going off first.  Try and be realistic about your swim time.  During the swim section, should you be caught by the competitor behind, he or she will tap your foot to make you aware they are behind you.  At the end of the length you are on, simply wait momentarily so they can overtake and then continue with your swim.  Please do not obstruct those behind.

At the ends of the swim section competitors move to the transition area across the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre Car Park to collect their bike.  Helmets must be fitted before moving the bike.  The mount and dismount lines will be clearly marked and marshalled.  The bike course is on quiet country roads, however there are two right turns which are compulsory stop and foot down points on the way out, and one compulsory foot down stop on the return.  Failure to comply fully with the foot downs may result in a time penalty or disqualification.  Riders are expected to follow the rules of the Highway Code.   No helmet no ride (Helmets must meet safety standards, no head fairings – see BTF website for details).  Your number must be clearly visible from the back so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Bike Course on MapMyRide at http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/66846842

At the end of the bike course the bike is placed back in the transition area in the allotted racking, and the run section begins.  The run section crosses Chilton Road and enters public footpaths.  This crossing will be marshalled, but it is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure the crossing is safe before crossing the road.  Two laps of the course are run, with the finish at the end of the south section of the run.  Your number must be clearly visible from the front during the run section so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Run Course on MapMyRide at http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67926624/

Prizes will be awarded for 1,2,3 overall male and female + first place age group male and female. We also have a prize for the 1st novice. Changing & W/C facilities are available at the Sports Centre.  There is plenty of parking at the Sports Centre and an overflow car park at the school next door.

The Sports Centre has a cafe on site which will be open throughout the event

Results will be published on the club website. www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk

We have tried to make the race suitable for both novice and more experienced Athletes.  If you have any questions please ask.

For rules and technical queries go to the BTF website www.britishtriathlon.org

Schedule for the Event

7:00 Organisers arrive on site
7:30 Registration opens, Transition opens for bikes to be racked
8:45 Registration Closes
9.00 Transition closes,
8:50 Marshals briefing
9.00 Competitors briefing
9:15 Wet side changing rooms open (Dry side also available earlier if required)
9:30 First Swimmer off
12:00 (approximately) Last competitor finishes
12:30 (approximately) Prize giving

Payment is normally on-line, however cheque entry is possible but booking will not be confirmed until the cheque is received by the organiser.  Please ensure you read the terms and conditions carefully when entering the event. 

Need to contact the organisers? suffolktri@gmail.com……And Finally, have a great race.

1^st February 2012.

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Triathlon flyer.docx

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