SIS COTSWOLD TRIATHLON

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2009 FROM 8AM

Race Information

750m swim - 20km bike - 5km run also 400m - 20km - 2.5km

Saturday 5 - Registration, Trade Expo, Free Talks and Triathlon Tips, Sunday 6 - Limited Registration, Trade Expo,Races

WELCOME

For the eleventh year we return to Keynes Country Park 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

Keynes Country Park, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Nr Cirencester, Glos, GL7 6DF. We are very grateful to Keynes Country Park for the hire of this venue 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 about a mile, straight over at the cross-roads and then take the first turning on your right into Spratsgate Lane. Keynes Park 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 about a mile, straight over at the cross-roads and then take the first turning on your right into Spratsgate Lane. Keynes Park entrance is 800m on the right.

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 parking. On Sunday use field entrance, next to main entrance and park as instructed. Upon leaving, on Saturday, show your race number at the shop to get a barrier token, on Sunday exit field with care

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

ACCOMMODATION

Try Travel Lodge near Cirencester, approx 5 miles from venue. Tel: 08700 850950 or Cold Harbour Lodge Inn, approx 7 miles from venue, on A419, near Swindon, Tel: 01793 724840. For B&B call Cotswold Tourism on 01285 654180.

CAMPING

There is on-site camping available for a small fee per tent/caravan, book online at:www.ukwatersports.co.uk/triathlon.html. Running water, toilets and showers are available at Waterland building. For those who haven't already booked please check in at the Waterland building, 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. If you have already booked you still need to check in at the Waterland building upon arrival.

REGISTRATION

Registration will be held in the marquee adjacent to transition. All competitors should register between 2.00pm and 6pm 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. If it is impossible for you to register on Saturday there is limited registration between 6.20am and 7.30am on Sunday morning, but expect a queue (get there early). 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 performance T-shirt, two 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 Meet next to 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. Total Fitness Bath and Runners Retreat will be on hand for those last minute purchases from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday and throughout the morning on Sunday. Also Smedley Wellness/Herbal Life who can help with health, nutrition and fitness advice.

WITHDRAWALS/LATE ENTRIES

Sorry no late entries the event is full. If you can't race and inform us via email before 1st September you will receive 70% refund as long as we can fill your place from the waiting list. If no reply within 24 hours assume your email has not arrived and please phone.

LEG MARKING

Upon entering the transition area to rack cycles, your right leg will be marked with the appropriate Age Group category letter. The categories for both men and women are as follows:

Please note: Age Category is age At 31/12/09.

BIKE RACKING

All bikes must be racked between 6.30am and 8.00.am 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 leave near electrical equipment over night. Please do not lose your chip or you will be asked to pay for it which could cost you up to £35. Also no chip no time. 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 31/12/09

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

THE COURSE

The Start

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

Swim 750m/400m

A one lap course in a clear lake - wetsuits are compulsory for the 750m swim and are strongly recommended for 400m swim. 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

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, be prepared to stop and follow police instructions). Also note deep drainage near kerb on Spine Road. At next roundabout take first turn onto 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 road has a couple of uneven sections where road has been patched. You will pass the Keynes Park 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.

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

Run

Again flat and fairly fast as it is on grass and hard packed paths around the lake. Just over two lap traffic free course - apart from vehicle crossing 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. You will leave transition and then pass transition twice before turing into the finish.

Finish

The finish is located just past transition. You will turn sharp left at the end of the second lap, into the finish shoot, which will be next to trade stands.

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

Short/Youth Event 400m - 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, you will leave transition and then pass transition once before turning into finish.

A FEW RULES

Race Numbers - One number must be worn on the front and one on the lower back. Numbers must not be folded, cut down or mutilated in any way. Even if you wear a belt please pin both numbers to belt!

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.

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 And RESULTS

The prize giving will take place at around 11.00am, near the finish. There will be SIS prizes for the top finisher in each five year age group and first Relay. Elite men and Women will be awarded prize money and products. Also prizes to first male and female and first youths M/F in the Short event. You must be at prize giving to receive your prize, one prize per person. Results will be displayed on a screen throughout 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.

SPECTATING

The main activities are centred around the Keynes Country Park 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,MASSAGE AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Food and drink will be on sale on Saturday from the Coots Cafe in the shop, Sunday at Race HQ and Coots Cafe in Park Shop. Photographs by dephoto.co.uk will be available to view and purchase on-site before prize giving. Post race massage will be available. The cost will be £8 for a massage of approximately 15-20 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.

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, Runners Retreat, Smedley Wellness, Total Fitness Bath, printers Cats Solutions, the Wiltshire and Gloucester Police, Keynes Country Park, Waterland Outdoor Pursuits, St John Ambulance and of course the many volunteers, without whom we could not hold such an event.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We still need a few more people to help including: bike marshals (8am to 10.20am) and drink station helpers (8.30am - 10.50am). All volunteers receive a special NEWLINE PERFORMANCE CREW T-Shirt, food, refreshments, and chance of a spot prize. 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

Supported by

Official Event Charity