Welcome to Nicetri Events
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We may have a few late entry spaces available please call Keith 07539 213097 to enquire
Aquathlon Race Brief Important Please PRIOR to entry
Take on a Sprint, Standard or Junior Tristar Aquathlon at Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire.Whether you’re a novice, experienced open water swimmer or runner, this event is a fun challenge that is aimed at all athletes of all abilities.
Swimming in the iconic lake is truly amazing, there are HUGE luminous swim buoys for you to aim for and all swimmers will be helped out of the water if needed, after your speedy transition you will set of on your designated run routes around the local area before finsihimg down the long finish shute where you friends and family will be there cheering you on.
The Anglian Water Aquathlons are open to all ages from 8 upwards. We can’t promise that the water will be warm, but you do have the option to wear a wetsuit if you wish – Tricrazy will be on site selling great-value entry level (and top end) wetsuits or give Zone 3 a visit who are our swim sponsor for the 2015 season.
We’d recommend all beginners, and those who feel the cold, to wear a wetsuit – This will help keep you warm as well as more buoyant in the water.
Adults
Sprint: 750m swim / 5kmRun
Standard: 1500m swim / 10km Run
Junior TRI STAR
T/Star 8 : 100m Swim – 800m run (Age 8)
T/Star 1 : 200m Swim – 1.6km run (Age 9-10)
T/Star 2 : 300m Swim – 2.2km run (Age 11-12)
T/Star 3 : 400m Swim – 3.4km run (Age 13-14)
Wet Suits will be optional as long as the temperature is above 14 Degree’s
Standard & juniors will have an Australian turn on each lap.
START
Adult races will Start at 8:00 am,
Junior races will start from 12 noon
Find us
Marlow Car Park
Grafham Water
Buckden
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0BH
Still not sure, go to our locations page to find more information or follow this link.
Routes
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Adult Swim Route 750m |
Adult Run Route 5km |
Junior Swim Route 100m loop |
Junior Run Route 800m lap |
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Arrival and Registration
Parking will be at the venue “Marlow car park” (weather permitting, if wet follow marshals and signs car parks)
PLEASE NOTE you will collect your race pack at registration on the day of the event. Nothing will be posted prior to the event.
If for any reason you don’t receive this email, full race information will be available at least two days prior to the event, HERE
Registration will be open from 15.00 – 17.00 on Saturday evening prior to the event and from 06.30 – 07.45 for the adults and
09.00 – 011.45 for juniors on race day. Please ensure you arrive early to avoid that last minute rush.
Minimum age for adult races.
The minimum age to take part in this event is 15 years old in that year.
Parking
Parking will be at the Marlow Car Park.
Identification
You will be issued with a race number which must be clearly visible on your front while running. You will also be number marked on your hand with a permanent pen. Number belts are allowed, all we ask it that we can see your number at the timing points as a backup to the electronic system.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF rules All competitors must comply with BTF rules (it is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations which will be applied to all races) All competitors must be licensed to race, those non BTF members will be required to pay a £5 levy for a day licence, this is payable on the day at registration. (This is not included in your entry fee) BTF members must produce their licence at registration or a £5 levy will be charged prior to racing.
Safety
If circumstances deem the course or travel conditions to be unsafe or it falls outside of the BTF guidelines, Nicetri have the right to change/move, or cancel the event at short notice.
Chip Timing
Nicetri Events Solutions will provide computerised chip timing via a an electronic chip system that you attach to your ankle. Please attach the chip to your ankle and make sure your run over the mats at the various timing points. Your finish time and splits will be available shortly after completing the event.
Transition Rules
Security will always be present in the transition area. Only competitors wearing their I.D. will be allowed in or out of this area. Your race pack will include a race number this must be shown when entering transition. You must set up your running gear in the numbered position.
Briefing
Race Briefing race briefings will take place at water edge, see race brief.
Prizes
Prizes are both for men and women. One prize per competitor. A full breakdown of prizes and trophies will be given before the event in the race brief.
Camping
Camping is available within the grounds of grafham (Limited facilities) Toilets will be available on site from Saturday noon. For more details, Call Keith 07539 213097. For local Hotels, B&B’s and Campsites, see www.st-neots.co.uk