Events

There will be free parking on site for competitors and spectators. From Waterland gates, turn right, proceed to field and follow marshal instructions.

ACCOMMODATION

Riverside House (four star) B & B Special Tri Rates - Tel: 01285 647642, quote TRI11.

CAMPING

REGISTRATION

Registration will be held in the marquee near the entrance 7.20am to 8.15am. Sorry No registration after 8.15am. At registration you must show some form of photographic identification. You will be issued with a timing wrist band and a swim hat, you will then have your right hand marked with your number.

BAG STORAGE

Bag storage will be available in registration marquee.

TIMING

Your timing wristband, which must be worn at all times, will bear a numbered tab.

• Tear off the tab at the end of the swim and place it on the timing table.
• No Tab, No Time! Give in the black wristband to get you Big Swim Medal.

MEDICAL ADVICE/WATER SAFETY

If you feel unwell on race day please don't race. If you have any medical condition including asthma or any allergies please email details to: triferris@btinternet.com. Motor boats and canoe crews will be on the water and St John Ambulance will be on shore. If you get into trouble in the water roll onto your back, put you hand in the air and a canoeist will help you. Don't panic or try to climb onto the canoe, hold onto the tail of the canoe and listen for instructions.

The water quality in this clear lake is checked by the Environment Agency every month from May to September and is rated amongst the top bathing water in the UK.

START TIMES

You must be at the start line 5 minutes before your start time for a final briefing.

The categories for both men and women are as follows:

Please note: Age Category is age At 31/12/11.

THE COURSE

Wetsuits are recommended for both swims. If you need to hire a wetsuit contact your nearest triathlon/swim shop or check out internet deals. Water Temperature 18.5oC.

Start

This is located at Waterland Watersports Beach.

ONE MILE SWIM - A one lap course

TWO MILE SWIM - A two lap course

there will be a map of the course at registration.

Finish

The finish is located next to start area, there will be flags and arrows to sight on.

MEDALS, PRIZES, RESULTS

Big Swim Medal to all finishers. The prize giving will take place near the finish as soon as last person from the water. Trophies for first three M/F overall, 1st 40+ M/F and first 50+ M/F in both events. Results will be displayed at prize giving, then will be displayed on www.triferris.com Saturday evening. If you require a printed set of results please leave an SAE at registration.

REFRESHMENTS

Food and drink will be on sale.

LOST PROPERTY/CHILDREN

Please report any lost property/Children to the bag storage marquee.

LATE ENTRIES

On-line entries are still being taken until 8/7/11, 12 noon.

CANCER RESEARCH UK

We would encourage anyone to take up the challenge of the BIG SWIM to help raise funds for their favourite charity, TriFerris Promotions would prefer your choice to be Cancer Research UK. For on-line fundraising visit www.justgiving.com/cancerresearchuk.

TO CONTACT US

THANK YOU

We would like to thank the people who have generously helped and supported this event such as printers Cats Solutions, Science In Sport, Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, St John Ambulance and of course the volunteers, without whom we could not hold such an event. We are very grateful to Waterland for the hire of their facilities and with this in mind, please treat all the facilities and the surrounding countryside with respect and leave them as you find them - thank you.