Registration

Registration this year takes place on the SATURDAY EVENING from 17:00 until 18:30.  It will be in the Leisure Centre car-park by the entrance to the tennis courts (the swim in/bike out area). We strongly recommend you register at this time.

The Triangle Leisure Centre
Jane Murray Way (A273)
Burgess Hill
RH15 8WA

Registration will also be open on the morning of the race in the Leisure Centre foyer between 06:00 and 06:45am. There is plenty of free parking. Please note, the transition area will be closed off at 06.50am so please give yourself plenty of time to rack the bike and sort out kit and allow for numerous toilet breaks!! You will need to be pool side at least 5mins before your start time.

Registration will be split into two sections:

A non-BTF members section where you must sign in and you will be given a BTF Day Licence.

A BTF members section where you must produce a valid BTF membership card and sign in. Failure to produce a valid BTF licence will result in a £3 charge being levied for a day licence.

You will also receive:

2 race numbers.  1 is to be displayed on your back whilst cycling and the other on your front whilst running.

Bike and Helmet number stickers.

Please look out for body markers by the registration, your race number will be written in indelible ink on your leg and arm. 
 
On race day competitors should go to the transition area, with your bike and helmet numbers attached, you will then rack your bike and lay out kit etc. 

Please be aware of competitors who have already started and keep clear of swim exit route. Toilets, changing rooms and lockers are adjacent to the pool - lockers take £1 coins.

 

Race Briefing

Please ensure that you allow sufficient time for you to attend the compulsory race briefing at 06:45.  This will be held just outside the transition area (the swim in/Bike out area). All important safety notices and any course amendments will be explained at the briefing.

The Race Director will give the briefings.  Please feel free to ask him any questions.

 

General Race Rules:

The use of MP3 players or mobiles whilst racing is prohibited. You will be penalized for using either.

Any competitor, (including their family or friends) abusing our marshals will be immediately disqualified.

Only competitors and officials are allowed within the fenced transition areas. Remember to show your race number to gain access to and exit from transition.

All competitors should comply with the race etiquette. This includes allowing faster swimmers to pass, Marshals will show a 'give way' sign to any swimmers who are causing an obstruction.  Swimmers must comply with the marshal's instruction. Please read the swim etiquette section to avoid any confusion. 

Please remember to be courteous to the marshals.  They are all fellow triathletes who are officiating voluntarily.

First aiders and a paramedic ambulance will be on hand throughout the event. If you need assistance, please alert a marshal.

 

Cycling Safety Notice

BTF race rules require that a cycle helmet is worn for the duration of the cycling discipline.  The helmet must be put on BEFORE you take your bike from the rack in the swim-cycle transition and it can only be removed once the bike has been racked in the cycle-run transition.

Cycles must not be ridden in the transition areas.  Cycles must be mounted and dismounted within the designated areas immediately outside the transition zone.  Listen to the marshal's advice.

You must be aware that all of the roads will be open to normal traffic flows.  You must comply with the Highway Code. Cycle on the LEFT and if you are overtaking a slower rider pull in once you are past.

Remember that you will NOT have priority at junctions and, therefore, comply with all normal traffic signs and especially 'Give Way' and 'Stop' signs.  Please be especially aware of horses and riders if you do encounter them please make them aware of your presence by shouting ahead "Rider on the right" slow down and give a wide berth.

Any cyclist who is reported by marshals; officials; police; other road users; competitors or spectators for riding dangerously or without due care will be disqualified without recourse to an appeal.  Dangerous riding includes (but is not limited to) riding in the centre or to the right side of a road, cutting across the centre white line at a junction and failing to obey a marshal's instruction.

This event does not allow drafting. There will be a number of static and motorcycle borne marshals monitoring the cycle course.  Any infringement of the drafting rules will result in a minimum 3 minute time penalty and may result in disqualification.

The drafting rules allow 30 seconds for a rider to over take a slower rider.  It is the responsibility of the overtaken cyclist to drop back and maintain the gap once the faster rider has his or her wheel in front of yours. 

 

Run Course

Competitors do not have right of way on the run course.  The route includes sections on footpaths.  Please watch out for pedestrians and other road users.  Remember to give horse riders a wide berth and when approaching from behind, let them know you are there! 

 

Aid Stations

There are NO aid/fuel station on the bike route and one aid station, supplying water at 2.5km on the run section. Competitors are therefore advised to carry their own drink bottles/gels etc.

If you are unable to carry empty bottles or bar/gel wrappers back to transition please drop them with a marshal so we can clear up after.  PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. 

 

General Information

The Race Director can, if necessary, alter swim times up until 2 weeks before the event. Please do this through the website. Please be as accurate as you can with your anticipated swim time.

The one thing we do ask for is feedback as this helps us to shape the race. Some of you may have noticed that a lot has changed over the years and this has all resulted from the comments and advice that we have received.  Again, please give the feedback through the website.

Please familiarise yourself with all the information on the website and if you have any questions please email the race director.

 

Prizes & Presentation

There is a plentiful goodie bag for all finishers, free downloadable race pictures courtesy of Sussex Sports Photography and we also have quite a lot of spot prizes.  These will be given at the award ceremony in the transition area. All you need to do to take part is to just put ONE of your race numbers in the bucket by the trophy table at the end of the race.  You must be at the ceremony to win a spot prize. If your number is called and you are not there, then it will be redrawn.

The presentations for prize winners will be held in the transition area as soon as the results have been collated.  We regret we are unable to post prizes after the event (unless prior arrangements are made). Please stay for the presentation if you have won a prize.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st, 2nd & 3rd overall place Male & Female (Trophy & Prize)

x5 Age group winners Male and Female U20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ (Trophy & Prize)

The spirit of Triathlon award Male and Female (Trophy only)

Prizes and trophies will be presented as soon as possible after the race has finished.

Goodie bag for all finishers and a free downloadable race pictures courtesy of Sussex Sports Photography  

 

Results

Results will be available shortly after the race finishes and in the results section of the website as soon as possible after the event.

 

Estimated swim start times:

Swimmers will start in 10 second intervals in race number order starting at #1.

7:00am - 7:30am 1 to 90
7:31am - 8:00am 91 - 180
8:01am - 8:30am 181 - 250
8:31am - 9:00am 251 upwards

 A full start list will be available 2 weeks before the event

And Finally

This year we are supporting the MS Society and will be inviting donations in the various collection boxes during the day.

On a final note, we are also promoting the Ashdown Weekend 5km Fun Run. This is a great run allowing breath taking views across the Ashdown Forest and the opportunity to run away from tarmac and traffic. Not only will you have fun racing you will also be helping to raise funds in aid of local hospices.

Have a great day and a winning race

Steve McMenamin
Race Director