Events

SIS COTSWOLD SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON

9 May 2010

Important Race Information

400m swim - 20km bike - 5km run also 200m - 20km - 2.5km

Saturday 8 - Registration, Trade Stands, Mini Triathlon Seminars. Sunday 9 - Limited Registration, Trade Stands, Races

WELCOME

TriFerris Promotions welcomes you to Cotswold Park and Beach, which is part of Britain's largest water park; Cotswold Water Park. The Park's lake is usually used for swimming, canoeing, wind surfing and fishing and is set in a beautifully landscaped area which has a children's beach and play areas, a beachfront cafe, volley ball courts, climbing area and BBQ/Picnic areas; a brilliant venue to bring all the family. We hope you enjoy the weekend!

LOCATION

Cotswold Park and Beach, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Nr Cirencester, Glos, GL7 6DF. We are very grateful to the Park 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.

HOW TO GET THERE

From London, the South East and The South West - M4 Junction 15. Take dual carriageway A419 towards Swindon, then follow A417/419 towards Cirencester. After approx 10 miles take B4696 Spine Road, sign-posted Cotswold Water Park. Carry on along Spine Road for two miles, straight over at the cross-roads and then take the first turning on your right into Spratsgate Lane. Cotswold Park & Beach entrance is 800m on the right.

From Gloucester area take A417/A419 passing Cirencester and head towards Swindon. Approx four miles from Cirencester turn off at Junction for B4696 Spine Road, sign-posted Cotswold Water Park. Carry on along Spine Road for two miles, straight over at the cross-roads and then take the first turning on your right into Spratsgate Lane. Cotswold Park and Beach entrance is 400m on the right.

Map Of Area is available here

PARKING

There will be free parking on site for athletes and volunteers. All spectators will have to pay the usual fees. On Saturday for registration please use the main entrance, then turn right to registration car park. On Sunday again use main entrance and park as instructed. Upon leaving, on Saturday and Sunday, show your race number at the shop to get a barrier token.

To download a printable site map (Adobe Acrobat format) please click this link.

ACCOMMODATION

Visit http://cotswolds.info/hotels-logings-pubs-inns-cottages.shtml, or call Cotswold Tourism on 01285 654180. Riverside House (four star) B & B Special Tri Rates - Tel: 01285 647642, quote TRI10.

CAMPING

There is on-site camping available for a small fee per tent/caravan, book online at:www.ukwatersports.co.uk/triathlon.html or call on 01285 861202 to book a pitch. Running water, toilets and showers are available at Waterland building. Even if you have already paid you still need to check in at the Waterland building upon arrival, situated by the second gate on the right 300m after leaving the Spine Road. Please use the outside edge of the field first and leave the gateway area clear.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be held in the marquee adjacent to transition. All competitors should register between 2.30pm and 5.30pm on Saturday. If you can't get there perhaps a friend could register for you, that person must bring your BTF license and a letter of authorisation. Or on Sunday morning between 6.20am and 7.30am, but expect a queue (get there early). Sorry No registration after 7.30am, if you are late you don't race!!

At registration you will be required to show your BTF Race License (excluding those non BTF members, who must show some form of photographic identification). You will be issued with a memento, SIS products, a race numbers, a timing chip and ankle band, a swim hat and a bike sticker which must be attached to your cycle before entering transition. The sticker does not have to be visible throughout the race. For Relay event only one person from the team need register.

NON-BTF MEMBERS

All non-BTF members must collect a day license at Registration to compete in a BTF Sanctioned event (day licence fee already included in entry fee).

FREE TRIATHLON MINI SEMINAR/TRADE STANDS

Saturday 3.30pm by Registration Marquee - Open Water Swim Tips and route explained by Robert Ferris, Swim, Run and Traithlon Coach. 4pm Transition Tips and be inspired by Shirley Yarde, Hawaii Ironman, World and European medallist. Free of charge to all but those not competing will have to pay to park.The Adventure Store, Runners Retreat will be on hand for those last minute purchases from 3pm to 5.30pm on Saturday and throughout the morning on Sunday. Also Smedley Wellness/Herbal Life who can help with health, nutrition and fitness advice.

LATE ENTRIES

Postal and On-line entries are still being taken taken, but as at 14/4/10 we only have 60 places left. No late entries on race day.

LEG MARKING

Upon entering the transition area to rack cycles, your right leg will be marked with your race number.

BIKE RACKING

All bikes must be racked between 6.30am and 7.55am on Sunday. Entrance can only be gained to the transition area with your race number. Your bike must have a sticker with your number on and you must show your cycle helmet upon entry. Only competitors with race numbers will be allowed back into transition to collect cycles after the event, which must be shown when leaving the transition area. Please rack according to your race number. Please do not leave your kit bags in transition, lock them away in your vehicle, as they can prove to be obstructive to other athletes. When collecting your bike after the event, you can do so from a special entrance near to the car park.

TIMING

Your timing chip, which must be worn at all times, must be fastened securely with the Velcro strap around your left ankle. Please do not lose your chip or you will be asked to pay for it which could cost you up to £35. In the unlikely event that your chip doesn't work during the race please call out your number at the finish. You must hand in your chip before leaving the finish area at the end of the event.

RELAY

The swimmer must wear the timing chip and ankle band. The swimmer will then run into transition and hand the band to the cyclist. The cyclist will then collect their bike from transition and run with their bike to the mount line. When the cyclist returns they should rack their bike then pass the chip/ankle band to the runner who must put it on their ankle. The runner completes two run laps, crosses the finish line and hands in the chip and ankle band. Only the cyclist will be able to retrieve their bike from transition after the event.

DROP OUTS

If you drop out of the race for any reason after you have registered could you please inform a member of the registration team and hand in your timing chip and band. For those who drop out during the race please inform the Transition Directors Phil Yarde or Richard Masling who will be situated at the transition bike exit and hand in your chip and band as soon as possible.

MEDICAL ADVICE

If you feel unwell on race day please don't race. If you have any medical condition including asthma or any allergies please write the details on the back of your race number and put a small X on front in waterproof pen.

START TIMES - remember age at 31/12/10

Be at the start line 5 minutes before your start time for a final briefing.

Please note: Age Category is age At 31/12/10.

THE COURSE - Important Info

To download a printable cycle course map (Adobe Acrobat format) please click this link.

The Start

This is located at Waterland Watersports Beach - go right from transition as you look towards the lake - take path through trees.

Swim 400m/200m

A one lap course in a clear lake - wetsuits are compulsory for both swims. If you need to hire a wetsuit contact your nearest triathlon shop or check out internet deals. 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. Take care on short run to transition, if wet the grass can be slippery.

Bike - 20km

Fast and flat, cyclist will go left from the lake, then second left (watch out for sharp left hand bend just before junction) onto Spine Road towards Ashton Keynes cross roads, then straight over onto the Spine Road (Please take care at this junction, slow down and be prepared to stop, follow marshals or Police instructions). Also note deep drainage near kerb on Spine Road. After passing The Watermark on your left, take the old A419 road to Cirencester (hardly used since the opening of the A417), and at the Tesco roundabout take the second left before turning left into the Cirencester Business Park. Cyclists will then negotiate a couple of mini roundabouts before taking the road towards Somerford Keynes - this has a couple of uneven section where road has been patched. You will pass the The Park's main entrance on the left and the dismount will be 200 meters up the road on the left. Remember you must follow the rules of the road. Please note the run from transition to bike mount is on grass and gravel.

Run -5km

Again flat and fairly fast as it is on grass and hard packed paths around the lake. A two lap traffic free course - apart from near entrance. Care should be taken when running near childrens' play area and information centre as other park users may be crossing to use the facilities.

Finish

The finish is located next to transition. You will turn left at the end of the second lap, into the finish shoot, which will be next to the high rope centre.

Novice/Youth Event 200m - 20km - 2.5km

From the start swimmers will turn left at the first large buoy and then head for the finish ramp. The bike course is the same as that detail above. The run course is one lap around the lake.

A FEW RULES

Race Numbers - Your number must be worn on the front. Numbers must not be folded, cut down or mutilated in any way.

Cycle Helmets - BSI, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are compulsory and must be worn throughout the cycle section. They must be fastened prior to removing your bike from the rack and neither undone or removed until after re-racking your bike.

Transition - No riding is allowed in the transition area at any time. You must run with your bikes to the mount zone and on your return to transition dismount in the zone before entering transition. Check out where mount and dismount lines are before the race.

Cycle Conduct - Competitors must make sure that their cycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition. All competitors must keep to the left and overtake on the right. Please take note of signs and obey marshal instructions. The roads are open to traffic so take care.

Drafting - This is a non-drafting race for all categories. During the cycle section competitors must not take pace behind or beside another competitor or vehicle. You must be 7 metres behind the front wheel of the competitor in front, apart from when overtaking - there is no side-by-side riding. When overtaking you must pass the competitor in front within 15 seconds. It is the responsibility of the cyclist being overtaken to drop back once the overtaking cyclist's front wheel is ahead of his/hers. Competitors are not allowed to draft from any vehicle including the lead vehicle.

Disqualification - The following infringements will result in disqualification: Abusive language, breaking road traffic regulations, dangerous conduct/riding, failing to obey marshals or the police, nudity, outside assistance, unsporting impedance, 2 x drafting violations, course irregularities (short cut), tampering with other competitors equipment.

For further details of race rules see BTF Handbook or website: www.britishtriathlon.org.

PRIZES, RESULTS, PHOTOS

The prize giving will take place at around 10.40ish, near the finish. There will be SIS prizes for the top finisher in each five year age group and first Relay. Also prizes to first male and female and first youths M/F in the Novice/Youth Event. You must be at prize giving to receive your prize, one prize per person. Results will be displayed on a screen through the morning and at prize giving, then will be displayed on www.triferris.com. If you require a printed set of results please leave an SAE at registration. See Me in action will be taking photos of you which will be available to purchase.

SPECTATING

The main activities are centred around the Park and Beach with the Swim Start/Finish, Bike Start/Finish, Transition, lapped Run and Race HQ all located on site. Spectators are asked not to take their cars out onto the bike course. It is important that spectator traffic is not generated both for the safety of the competitors and also to minimise any inconvenience to other road users. Vehicles attending or following any rider will result in that rider being disqualified.

REFRESHMENTS

Food and drink will be on sale on Saturday from the Shop Cafe near the entrance and on Sunday at Race HQ.

MASSAGE

Post race massage will be available. The cost will be £8 for a massage of approximately 15 minutes.

LOST PROPERTY/CHILDREN

Please report any lost property/Children to the Transition Managers who will be at the bike exit to transition throughout the event. The organisers are not responsible for the loss of personal property.

CANCER RESEARCH UK

We would encourage anyone to take up the challenge of triathlon 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.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We still need a few more people to help including: leg markers (6.30am to 7.55am) bike marshals (8am to 10.00am) and timing chip collectors. All volunteers receive a special CREW T-Shirt, food, refreshments, five pound voucher for future events and spot prizes. You can still feel part of the event without racing. You will be individually briefed upon check in. Volunteers registration 7.25am. If you can help in any way please Call: Lorraine Ferris on 01793 853933, email: triferris@btinternet.com

TO CONTACT US

Write to: Tri Ferris Promotions, 4 Lindisfarne, Woodshaw, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire SN4 8LQ. Email:triferris@btinternet.com Tel: 01793 853933.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank the people who have generously helped and supported this event such as, Title Sponsor Science In Sport, The Big Adventure Store, Runners Retreat, Smedley Wellness, printers Cats Solutions, the Wiltshire and Gloucester Police, Cotswold Park and Beach, Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, St John Ambulance and of course the many volunteers, without whom we could not hold such an event.

SPECIAL OFFER

Australian swim brand Zoggs are pleased to offer all Cotswold Super Sprint Triathlon entrants, family and friends. 10% discount plus free postage and packing on all orders placed on-line at the official Zoggs website www.zoggs.com up to 31st May 2010. Please use promotional voucher code CTA10 when placing your order.

Sponsors/Links

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