Sunday 12th May 2019 (from 1.00pm)

Created by Freebird Events

www.freebirdevents.co.uk

Competitors

Race Information

@DriffieldTri

2019

DRIFFIELD JUNIOR TRI

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Welcome to the Driffield Junior Triathlon 2019 Please read carefully

All the necessary information for the 2019

Driffield Junior Triathlon should be

included in this competitors publication.

If there is anything you need further

clarification on please contact the Freebird

office prior to the event. Please note, the

office will be closed from Thursday 9th

May.

Freebird Events would like to thank you for

entering the Driffield Junior Triathlon.

We hope you have an enjoyable and

successful day.

Please check the Freebird website for your

race number and scheduled start time.

Any last minute updates will be posted on

the Freebird website please check this

regularly to make sure you are aware of

any changes

www.freebirdevents.co.uk

Allow yourself plenty of time.

All Juniors should attend the Junior Race Briefing at 12.20.

Junior Transition will only open after the Race Briefing and will remain open until 1.25

Your start time is available on the Freebird Website

What time should I arrive?

How to get there

Driffield Leisure Centre is located on

Bridlington Road, Driffield.

Please enter the venue through the

Driffield School entrance on Manorfield

Road only.

Venue

Driffield Leisure Centre

Bridlington Road

Driffield

YO25 5HR

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Car Parking

Please note there will be no competitor parking at the Leisure Centre

There are plenty of free car parking spaces available within the School grounds.

All parking is to be accessed via Manorfield Road and the School drive.

Our car parking stewards will direct you to the closest available parking spaces.

If using a Sat Nav, please input YO25 5HR which is the postcode for the school and

should direct you via Manorfield Road and the School drive.

Please do not try to park in the Leisure Centre car park on Bridlington Road or on the

roadside.

Spectators

Please do not park anywhere on the race route

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Tristart / Tristar 1 / Tristar 2 / Tristar 3

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Registration

After parking, please report to the Registration area at the Freebird Events Trailer.

This will be located on the large grass playing fields near to the finish area.

To reach registration you must cross the senior triathlon run route.

Please keep a look out for other competitors that may be racing.

BTF Membership

If you declared BTF membership when completing the online entry form, the registration

staff will ask to see your membership licence.

Please be aware that if you do not have your licence you will be asked to pay an additional

£1 for BTF day membership before receiving your race pack.

Non BTF Membership

If you chose the Non BTF membership option when entering online you will already have

paid the additional £1 for day membership

Competitors Race Information

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Competitors Race Pack

Please check your race pack for the following

items:

Bike Security Tyvek Strap

2 Race Body Numbers

Timing Chip & Ankle Strap

On The Day Final Written Information

1 Bike Race Number

Rules

This race will be held under British Triathlon Federation rules. You should make yourself

fully conversant with these.

You can download the rules from Triathlon England

Race Briefing

The race briefing for the Junior Triathlon will

take place at 12:20 on the small grass area

between the registration and the transition

Area

(there will be a sign identifying this area).

We will explain everything you need to know

about the race.

Parents are most welcome to attend the race

briefing

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Junior Transition Opening Times

Transition will be open for juniors to set up and collect bikes and race kit only between the

following times. One parent may accompany each child when setting up and collecting kit.

Transition opens: 12:40 until 13:25 (After junior race briefing and before any junior races start)

Transition opens: 14:20 until 14:30 (After the last Tri Star 1 cyclist has completed their ride)

Transition opens: 15:15 until 15:25 (After the last Tri Star 2 cyclist has completed their ride)

Transition opens: 16:05 onwards (After the last Tri Star 3 cyclist has completed their ride)

Please help us to keep it safe for all competitors by following the marshals instructions

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Spectator Guide

Only park in the official car parks

No spectators vehicles on the course please

No spectators are allowed on poolside or in the Transition area

Please stay within the fenced off spectator areas

Please do not cross any fences or barriers

Please follow the marshal’s instructions and look out for competitors who are

racing

If you bring your dog, please keep it under control and don’t allow it off the

lead near any of the race route

There is a spectator viewing area upstairs in the pool building.

Spectators are most welcome, you will be able to see a lot of the race, but please

follow these basic rules to ensure the safety of yourself and all competitors.

Refreshments

Throughout the day hot and cold

drinks, and delicious food can be

purchased from our

caterers who will be situated close

to the registration / finish area.

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What Should I Do Next?

Attach your bike number to the front of

your bike so that the bike lap counters can

clearly see it as you ride round the bike

course.

You must wear a race number on your

back during the bike ride and a number

on your front for the run, so attach these

to your top or race belt if you are using

one.

Put your timing chip on your left ankle

ready for the start.

You will not be able to go into the Transi-

tion Area until after the senior race has fin-

ished at 12:40.

Listen to the Race Briefing at 12:20 in the

Transition Area

Junior Transition Area

This year you will be using the same

Transition Area as the Senior Triathlon.

Please note you must not try to set up any

bikes or other kit in the Transition Area

until after the Junior Race Briefing

Parents will be allowed to help set up bikes

etc before the first junior race, but will not

be allowed into Transition after 1:25pm.

Official helpers will be on hand to assist

the younger competitors lifting bikes on

and off the bike racking.

Reclaiming Bikes

We will briefly reopen Transition between

races for you to reclaim your bike after

your race.

Please see the Transition opening times on

page 6.

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The Swim

The swim starter will explain how the

swim will work. Be on poolside 15mins

before your swim start time, but do not

get into the pool until told to do so.

Please wear the swim cap that you

received in your race pack. This will help

the lap counter to identify you and count

your laps accurately.

Make sure you are wearing your timing

chip during your swim

If you wear glasses, these can be safely

left with your lane counter while you

swim.

Each age group does a different number

of lengths and we will count these for you

and tell you when you have finished your

swim.

When you finish your swim, climb out of

the pool and walk to the Fire Door exit at

the end of the pool.

Please don’t run until outside the

pool building

Cross the road and follow the footpath to

your bike. Take care and listen to the

marshal’s instructions.

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Age Group

TriStart 50m 2 Lengths

Tri Star 1 150m 6 Lengths

Tri Star 2 200m 8 Lengths

Tri Star 3 300m 12 Lengths

Transition T1

When you enter the Transition Area, go

straight to your bike spot and put on any

clothes you want to wear for the ride

Fit and fasten your Bike Helmet, then pick

up your bike

Remember to wear your Race Number on

your back while you are cycling

The marshals will point the way to go

Cross the MOUNT LINE and then get on

your bike

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The Cycle

You must wear a Bike Helmet during the whole cycle section.

Follow the large yellow arrow signs

The Cycle lap is 1km and each age group does a different number of laps. It is a mixture

of grass and tarmac

Very Important

You must count how many bike laps you have done

To help you we will hand you a BLUE wrist band at the end of every bike lap

You must STOP to collect a wrist band every lap.

The Wrist Band Zone will be clearly marked and is before the Dismount Line.

Only when you have the correct number of BLUE bands you should go back into the

Transition Area

Age Group Laps Distance

TriStart 1 1000m

Tri Star 1 2 2000m

Tri Star 2 4 4000m

Tri Star 3 6 6000m

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Transition T2

When you have completed your last lap you should get fully off your bike before the

Dismount Line.

Push your bike back to where you collected it from the bike racking and hang it on the

racking. There will be helpers to assist if you can’t lift your bike.

Take off your helmet and leave it with your bike, then start your run.

The marshals will point the way to go

The Run

The run lap is 600m and each age group

does a different number of laps.

Very Important

You must count how many run laps you

have done.

To help you we will hand you a RED wrist

band at the end of every run lap.

You must collect a wrist band every lap.

The Wrist Band Zone will be as you pass

the finish funnel entrance and will be

clearly marked.

Only when you have the correct number of

RED bands you should turn into the Finish

Funnel to cross the Finish Line

Age Group Laps Distance

TriStart 1 600m

Tri Star 1 2 1200m

Tri Star 2 3 1800m

Tri Star 3 4 2400m

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Results

Your individual split time results will be

available to view immediately after

crossing the finish line.

You will be able to obtain a printed copy of

your own personal times by visiting the

Results Gazebo located close to the Finish

area.

Full provisional results will be displayed

and updated throughout the day.

Full results will also appear on the

Freebird website by Sunday evening

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Supporters

Are you competing in or spectating at the

Driffield Junior Triathlon on 12th May.

Why not send your partner, friend, family,

club member or work colleague a good

luck message.

Don’t forget to take plenty of photos and

share them through Facebook with

@DriffieldTri

We would also love to see any photos you

take on the day.

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Photos

FREE to download and share

We will have a team of official photographers

out on the course, capturing your best

action shots, don’t forget to smile.

You will be able to view all images from the

Freebird website and you are welcome to

download and keep any event images for

FREE

All we ask is that you please share them through Facebook, Twitter, Email or a number

of other social media channels.

Let your friends know what a great time you had at the Driffield Junior Tri.

We will aim to get the photos uploaded as quickly as possible, but as there are likely to

be a couple of thousand images it may take a little time.

Please follow the link on the Freebird website to view images as they uploaded

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Finally

The Freebird team wish you all a successful race at Driffield on 12th May

Why not arrive early and watch theSeniors compete over the

400m/19km/5km distance.

Over 300 seniors will be taking part in the 12th Driffield Triathlon

Have a great race

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