Dear competitor,
Thank you for your entry to the Cleveland Short Course Triathlon 2011. As many of you will know the event changed in 2009 to full Olympic or Standard distance with an extended swim and revised cycle and run routes. The 2011 event will follow the same format.
Venue
Ellerton Park Lake, Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AP.
Located just outside the village of Scorton on the B6271. For details of the venue see www.ellertonpark.co.uk. We also have exclusive use of a camping field adjacent to the transition area. Camping is available for £4, booking not necessary, pay on arrival. The camping field is located on the left at the entrance to Ellerton Park. The rest of the site is restricted to caravans.
Car parking
Please using the designated parking area which will be signposted and marshalled at the entrance to Ellerton Lake. Continue through the camping area and park with consideration for others. Note the run route passes through the car park area and care should be taken not to hinder progress of competitors during the event. Ordinarily the car park and transition field is used by grazing livestock – DO NOT LEAVE ANY LITTER
Registration
STOP PRESS 27/05/2011 - THIS YEAR YOU CAN REGISTER EARLY AND PICK UP LAST MINUTE ESSENTIALS AT GODLEY CYCLES, 91 GUISBOROUGH ROAD, NUNTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH. REGISTRATION OPEN 10.00am TO 2.00PM SATURDAY 11TH JUNE. Or register from 19:30 - 20:30 at Ellerton Lake on Saturday 11th or 07.30 to 08.30 on race day this will take place in a blue gazebo tent close to the camping/transition area. At registration competitors will receive a race number, T Shirt (if ordered), timing chip, swim cap and goody bag. The race number and chip MUST be returned at the end of the race or you will be charged £10 for replacement. The chip should be worn around your ankle (remember, no chip – no time).
Please bring your BTA race license to show at registration if you have one. If you are not a BTA member or you do not bring your race license you will given a day license, which is normally included in your race entry fee.
Race start
There will be a pre-race briefing at 09.00 and the race will start at 09.15 with one mass start. Please position yourself accordingly with your swimming ability to allow faster swimmers and slower swimmers to race unhindered. Wet suits are compulsory. Swimming caps are optional and not provided. The race will start with the blast of a horn.
Race Maps
Maps of the Swim, Run and Bike Course can be found at www.clevelandtriathlon.co.uk/courses.html
Swim 1500m
The swim will take place in Ellerton Lake and will comprise 2 x anticlockwise laps. The route comprises the circumnavigation of 3 conspicuous buoys roughly in a triangular shape. At the end of the 2nd lap swim back to the start and proceed into the transition area. We are grateful to North Yorkshire Scouts for providing swim safety cover. Wetsuits are compulsory.
Bike 25 mile
The cycle route is one lap.
Make sure you fasten your helmet securely and then collect your bike from the transition area and proceed over the transition line with caution before getting on your bike. The route is undulating and potentially fast. Whilst the road surface is generally in good condition, do take care for occasional pot-holes. Do not unfasten your helmet until your bike is racked. Drafting will not be tolerated and motorcycle draft busters will be in force throughout the bike route. Familiarise yourself with the rules at http://www.britishtriathlon.org/uploads/files/Competition%20Rules%202006.pdf .
Race number must be worn on your back for this section. You may use a race belt if preferred.
Helmets must remain fastened unless your bike is racked.
Run 6 miles
The run route is out and back – 2 laps, approx 10k. At the furthest point of the run route turn round the traffic cone and run back towards transition. After returning turn round a further traffic cone near to the transition area and commence your 2nd lap. Ensure you cross the timing mat at the finish to record your time and position.
Race number must be on the front for the run section.
Drafting
Competitors should be aware a zero tolerance approach is given to those caught blatantly drafting. In accordance with BTA rules drafting is strictly forbidden throughout the bike course. The will be a number of motorcycle draft busters out on the course.
Please make sure you know and understand all BTF rules. www.britishtriathlon.org
Marshals
The cycle and run routes will be marshaled where possible and sign posted but it is recommended that you also study the course maps (website) to get a rough idea of the course. Remember it is your responsibility to negotiate the course correctly. Please be courteous and polite to the marshals, they are giving up their time voluntarily for the sake of your enjoyment.
Results
The results courtesy of TriHard will be available instantaneously on completion of your race and can be viewed on the display screen in the TriHard tent adjacent to the transition area. Prize giving will take place as soon as possible after the last competitor has finished adjacent to the transition area.
Prizes will be given out to the following:
Overall male Overall female
1st under 20 male 1st under 20 female
1st senior male 1st senior female
2nd senior male 2nd senior female
3rd senior male 3rd senior female
1st vet 40 male 1st vet 40 female
2nd vet 40 male 2nd vet 40 female
3rd vet 40 male 3rd vet 40 female
1st vet 50 male 1st vet 50 female
2nd vet 50 male 2nd vet 50 female
3rd vet 50 male 3rd vet 50 female
1st vet 60 male 1st vet 60 female
1st vet 70 male
Results will be available on www.clevelandtriathlon.co.uk within 48 hours after the race.
Ellerton Farm Shop
A farm shop and café is located immediately opposite the transition area and is an ideal venue for spectators to relax and watch the race and post race meals for competitors.
Finally, we are very grateful to Northumbrian Water, North Yorkshire District Scouts and TriHard Events for their support
Please read all of the above information carefully.
All the best
Jonathan Skidmore
ShortCourse organiser
Cleveland Triathlon Club