Time:                   (Approx: 12 noon, following kid’s events)

Olympic & Sprint events start together, Individuals & Relays)

Venue:        Lance Aux Epines Cottages

 

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Insurance Consultants Sprint Triathlon and Relay

 

Swim: One, clockwise lap of a triangular course (750m) off Lance Aux Epines beach. All buoys must be kept on your right shoulder except the final buoy which will be on your left shoulder. The sea is expected to be very calm. Competitors will start from the shore line. Surfboards/Kayaks & a small boat will patrol the course. The three-points of the triangle will be marked with large Yellow buoys, approximately 6-ft diameter. You must complete 1 Lap!

 

Transition 1: After exiting the sea, triathletes run 30 metres, up the beach, to the transition. Your Bike should be racked by the seat. Helmets must be on and done up before removing the bike from the rack. You exit the Transition Zone at the opposite end to where you came in and mount your bike on the mount line. There will be no riding of bikes allowed in the transition zone.

 
Caution- 2 speed bumps have been unexpectedly built on the Lance Aux Epines road at the Campeche Hill junction. Riders will need to proceed with care.

Cycle: Three (3) laps on a rolling out and back course. You leave the Transition Zone and turn left heading out of Lance Aux Epines. At the entrance to Lance Aux Epines turn left and continue heading towards True Blue, going straight at the Sugar Mill round about and along Maurice Bishop highway. Take the second exit at the True blue round about and head towards the airport for 300m to a marked turn around. Make a U-Turn and return along the same course back into Lance Aux Epines, continuing along past Lance Aux Epines Cottages and up the hill to a turnaround which will be marked and marshaled. Continue past Lance Aux Epines Cottages to complete one Lap. You must continue to the turn around at the top of the hill on the last lap before dismounting and turning left into Lance Aux Epines Cottages for the second transition. You must complete 3 Laps!

 

Transition 2: You dismount your bike at the dismount line and proceed with your bike along the left side of transition to the rear entrance. Rack your Bike properly, using either wheel. Helmets must remain done up until the bike has been racked. Exit the Transition Zone at the opposite end to where you came in.

 

Run: Two (2) laps of an out and back 2.5 km course along the Lance Aux Epines road. You leave the Transition Zone and turn left, heading out of Lance Aux Epines. The turn-point will be just before the entrance to Dusty Highway. Return along the same route back to Lance Aux Epines Cottages to complete one Lap. You must complete 2 Laps!

 

Finish: The finish will be inside of Lance Aux Epines Cottages to the right of Transition as you come in.

Awards

 

Overall (Individual-M & F):  1^st = Trophy                    2^nd = Trophy         3^rd Trophy            

 

Age-Groups: (19 & under), (20-29),(30-39) ……., (10-yr. groups to 60 yrs)

                                                Each Group winner = Trophy   

                                                2^nd & 3^rd - medals   

 

                       N.B: Overall finishers are NOT eligible for Age-Group awards.

 

Relay (2 or 3 persons):         1^st = Trophy

                                             2^nd & 3^rd - medals      

 

Entry fee:                             EC$70/US25 (Individual)       

 

                                            EC$55/US$20 per person (Relay)

 

Registration includes BBQ dinner at True Blue Bay resort on Saturday evening for the awards ceremony.

Each entrant will receive a T-shirt & Swim Cap. The Swim cap will be marked with your Race # and MUST be worn during the swim leg. Drafting IS NOT allowed; all ITU race rules will be in effect.

 

Your age on 31^st December 2008 is your race age !!!