Cotswold WOMEN ONLY Triathlon
8 June 2008
Sprint - 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run or
Super Sprint - 400m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run or
Novice - 200m swim, 20km bike, 2.5km run
Also Triathlon England South West Women Only Training Day on 7 June 08
Triathlon entry form available here(Adobe Acrobat format).
Or register on-line until 6/6/08, but please note there will be a small extra charge for this service.
For the first time in the South West of England there will be an open water
triathlon dedicated to women only. It will take place at Keynes Country Park,
part of Britain's largest water park; the Cotswold Water Park and venue for the
very popular Cotswold Sprint Triathlon. The Park's lake is usually used for swimming,
canoeing, wind surfing and fishing. It is set in a beautifully landscaped area
which has a children's beach and play areas, a beachfront café, volleyball
courts and BBQ/picnic areas; a brilliant venue to bring all the family. There
will be a trade village and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday, and T-shirt/goodie
bag for all starters.
2008 Race information pack now online
The 2008 race information pack is now available here online, if you sent an SAE your race information will be set out two weeks before the event, if not
you must print off a copy.
Venue
Keynes Country Park, The Cotswold Water Park, near Cirencester - two miles
from the A419 (between Swindon and Cirencester). Entry fee to events include
free parking and use of the park on Saturday for registration and Sunday (usually £4
per person).
Course
A one-lap lake swim in clear water is followed by a fairly flat, one lap ride
on quiet country roads before departing for a two lap, traffic free run on paths
around the lake (The Supper Sprint/Novice event does one lap). The event and
its venue are ideal for those moving from pool swim events to open water and
provide a great stepping-stone to the Standard distance. With the 200m swim Novice
Event ideal for the first time triathlete (Click the images for a bigger picture.)
Prizes
In the Sprint Event there will be prizes for the top finisher in each five-year
age group, and first Relay Team. Prizes are also awarded for first three overall
and first 40+ in the Super Sprint and Novice Events.
Results
There will be a set of results available at prize giving and all results will
be posted on this website immediately after the event.
Accommodation
There will be camping on-site with toilet and shower facilities for a small
fee. You can book a pitch online at: www.ukwatersports.co.uk/triathlon.html.
Or please ring 01285 861202. Alternatively, phone Cotswold Tourism on 01285 654180
for local B&Bs or hotels.
Rules
All our events operate under the rules of the British Triathlon Federation.
To view the rules on non-drafting events please visit
their website at: www.britishtriathlon.org.
Training Day
Saturday 8th June, 11am to 4pm.
The training camp is being delivered by a team of predominantly female
coaches from Triathlon England South West. The
day will be organised with novice triathletes in mind, and will be ideal for
new-comers to the sport.
For more information about the training day and a booking form, please
contact Debra Pressley at: d.pressley@btopenworld.com
Entry form
2008 entry forms are available here (Adobe Acrobat
format).
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