Competitor Race Information 12th May 2013
Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6YY
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Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and
reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!
Vic Bickerton
Event Director
Important points to remember
Race Day Information
- Directions to the venue
- Parking
- Facilities
- Camping and hotels
- Do I need anything before the event?
- Refreshments
- Race day photography
- Results
BTF Members
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Event Registration
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Before the race
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Swim
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Bike
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Run
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Relay
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Additional Information
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Important Points to Remember
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IMPORTANT! Ensure you know your race number and start time when you go to registration
IMPORTANT! Competitors must wear a race number front and back
IMPORTANT! You must have your race number when entering or leaving the transition area
IMPORTANT! If you have pre-ordered an official race T-shirt please collect from the UK Triathlon
store located immediately after registration
 IMPORTANT! For your own and other competitors safety, mobile phones, MP3 or any type of
personal music system that restricts your hearing is not permitted whilst competing in the event
 IMPORTANT! Know how many laps you have to complete ...
Sprint and Relay
Super Sprint and Fun
Swim
12 laps (200m)
6 laps (400m)
Bike
1 lap (23k)
1 lap (23k)
Run
2 laps (5k)
1 lap (2.5k)
Race Day Information
DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE
 Just 5 miles off the M40 at junction 15. Look for the signs as you approach the town.
 Satnav CV37 6YY.
PARKING
 Parking is available on the pay and display at the leisure centre.
 Overspill parking is available across from the leisure centre and at the many car parks around
Stratford.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PAY THE CORRECT AMOUNT & DO NOT PARK ON THE COACH OR LORRY
PARK OR ON A KERB, AS YOU WILL RECEIVE A £60.00 FINE!
FACILITIES
 At Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre there are toilets, showers, baby changing etc.
CAMPING & HOTEL
 Riverside Caravan Park, Tiddington. 01789 292 312.
(1 mile from Stratford on the B4086).
 Dodwell Park, Evesham Rd (on the B439). 01789 204 957.
(2 miles S.W. of Stratford-upon-Avon)
 For hotels, guesthouses & B&Bs visit the tourist information site or call 0870 1607930
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Race Day Information
DO YOU NEED ANYTHING BEFORE THE EVENT?
 If you require anything before the event perhaps a trisuit or new running shoes, elastic laces
for a faster transition, race belt, or even a bike then visit The UK Triathlon Store
either online or at the shop, for more details visit www.uktriathlonstore.co.uk
REFRESHMENTS
 There is on-site catering, a cafeteria and vending machines at the leisure centre serving a
wide selection of hot & cold food and drinks.
RACE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY
 The official race photographers will be at the finish line.
 Please make sure you have your race number clearly visible so you can check out your
photographs on the screens at the finish line and purchase if you wish.
 Photos can be obtained after the event at www.theeventphotographer.co.uk
RESULTS
 Your times will be available shortly after you have crossed the finish line and will be displayed
on the TV screen which is located at the finish line.
 Overall results and times will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk/stratford/results.htm on
Monday 13th of May.
BTF Members
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We support membership of the BTF and therefore we recognise BTF members.
In order to verify your BTF Membership please show your 2013 BTF licence at registration or you
will have to pay the £5.00 difference.
The £5.00 extra that non BTF members have already paid is the cost of a PRO TRI day license that
allows you to compete.
Event Registration
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Arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time.
Please do not attempt to change your start time.
It is recommended that all competitors arrive as early as possible to familiarise themselves with
the layout of the event.
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Event Registration
Registration opening times
 Saturday 12.30 – 4.00pm
 Sunday from 7.00am
 Location; inside the leisure centre sports hall
 Please have your start time or race number ready for the registration staff. (Your race number
and start time can be found at the top of this sheet)
 At registration you will collect your race envelope which contains your race numbers, safety
pins, plus your bike & helmet stickers.
RACE NUMBERS
 Your race numbers must be worn, one on your front and one on
your back and are not to be mutilated or re-sized in any way.
 Elastic number belts are permitted but you must still wear both
numbers front and back, pinned on the top left and right hand corners.
 It is good practice to write your name, blood group and any allergies
you may have on the back of your race number in the unfortunate case of an accident.
 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SHOW YOUR RACE NUMBER AT ALL TIMING POINTS!
Important information before the Race
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Please do not rack your cycle in the transition area earlier than 20 minutes before your start
time.
Once registered rack your cycle in the transition area at the rear of the leisure centre (any
position is fine as long as it is on the marker tape) along with other items you require such as
helmet, sunglasses, cycling and/or running shoes, race number belt, vest or T-shirt (with your
numbers pinned on it).
Although we allocate security staff to specifically watch the transition area please note that we
cannot be responsible for any items lost or stolen.
As a security precaution, you cannot take your cycle out of the transition area without your
race number and corresponding cycle sticker.
Please remember only competitors are allowed in transition
Please be on the poolside at least 15 minutes before your start time and please listen to the
race safety brief (late comers will regretfully be turned away).
You must have your race numbers with you to enter the transition area.
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Swim (Sprint & Relay 400M / Fun 200M)
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The pool is 33.3 metres long
Due to the safety of other competitors tumble turns, diving and back stroke is not permitted.
Swimmers will be started at 15 second intervals
The swim course is very straightforward and there are signs and stewards to help if you get
confused, don’t worry, it's easy! It is up to you to count your own lengths.
 A swim cap will be allocated to you at the poolside which you must wear, please take it off when
you exit the pool (please don’t make us chase you for it!).
 You may wear your own swim cap but it must be a bright colour so you are easily visible in the
water to other competitors.
 Please take extra care on the poolside floor and steps with wet feet, as it will be slippery!
Sprint & Relay Triathlon:
 4 lengths in a clockwise direction in each lane to total 12 lengths
Fun & Super Sprint Triathlon:
 2 lengths in a clockwise direction in each lane to total 6 lengths
Bike (23K Sprint, Relay, Super Sprint & Fun Triathlon)
Cycle Course Map (click through to online course map)
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When you finish your swim, change into your cycling gear in the transition area unless you
are wearing a trisuit,
You must wear a shirt or vest for the cycle section complete with race numbers clearly
displayed front and back.
After collecting your cycle, walk or run to the cycle mount line where you commence the
cycle section of the race.
You will not be allowed to take part without a cycle helmet (NO HELMET NO RACE).
Take extra special care when exiting and entering the car park.
1 lap of the course completes the distance.
The course is mainly flat with some undulations.
Follow the signs around the course and do not turn until you
see a marshal and/or a sign.
Please take extra care at all junctions; although there are marshals
present, they are not there to stop the traffic.
Please do not drive around the cycle course (especially not to follow competitors) whilst the
race is underway to avoid unnecessary traffic congestion. Any competitor who is followed by
a car will be disqualified!
Dismount your cycle at the end of the cycle course, a marshal will also tell you to do so
(Cycling is not permitted inside the transition area).
Be extra aware of traffic around the leisure centre itself. Ride your bike in a responsible
manner and obey the Highway Code, please consider other road users and above all RIDE
SAFELY! Irresponsible cycling will constitute an immediate disqualification.
There are three pelican crossings at the start of the cycle course, you must stop if the lights
change to red (you will be awarded a time allowance). Cycling through a red light will
constitute a disqualification and possible Police prosecution.
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Drafting
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Cyclists must maintain a forward distance of 5 metres between each other at all times except when
overtaking.
It is the responsibility of the overtaken rider to drop back to maintain this gap.
Drafting marshals will strictly enforce this rule and offending cyclists will receive a time penalty for
the first offence and disqualification on the second.
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Run (Sprint & Relay 5K/Super Sprint & Fun 2.5K)
Run Course Map (click through to online course map)
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When you finish your cycle, re-rack your cycle and change into your running kit in the
transition area (if you are running in different clothing).
Your torso must be covered for the run section of the event with, for example a tri-suit, swim
suit, running shirt or t-shirt complete with race numbers clearly visible front and back.
Follow the taped area onto the run course:
 2 times for Sprint & Relay
 1 time for Super Sprint & Fun
The run is out and back on a grass and tarmac footpath at the rear of the leisure centre. The
course is taped where necessary, please turn around at the turn points where directed.
There is a feed station on the run course.
All runners please keep to the right at all times except when overtaking and keep other runners
in mind.
When you have finished the run, filter into the finish area and run through the inflatable finish
gantry at the rear of the leisure centre.
Relay Teams
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Each member of the relay team completes one of the three disciplines in the triathlon.
At registration you will be given a wristband that you have to relay to the finish line. After
completing the swim, the swimmer then passes the wristband to the cyclist inside the cycle
transition area next to where the cycle is racked, the cyclist must not take their cycle off the rack
until receiving the wristband. The cyclist completes the cycle course and passes the band over to
the runner in the transition area only when the cycle has been placed back on the rack.
The runner completes the run and hands in the band at the finish line.
Relay awards are based on all male and all female teams.
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Additional Information
MASSAGE
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Pre and post race massage will be available on race day.
PRIZES & MEDALS
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There is a commemorative 2013 medal for all finishers.
Prizes are awarded to the top 3 male & female competitors in the Sprint and Super Sprint
races & 1st place all male and female Relay teams.
In addition there will be prizes for all five year age group winners in the Sprint triathlon so
stay around for the prize giving which will take place shortly after the last competitor has
finished.
Important note to all competitors as your safety is paramount to us:
The Stratford 220 Triathlon is registered, sanctioned and governed by PRO TRI UK, a non bias
association dedicated to delivering professional health and safety, risk assessment, rules and
refereeing guidance to the UK Triathlon Race Series.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Many thanks to all that have made this event possible, especially all volunteer marshals and helpers,
staff and management at Stratford Leisure & Visitor Centre, Stratford District Council, 220 Triathlon,
Sundog, Asics, TYR, High5 and Mornflake, PRO TRI and anyone else that has helped.
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