Stratford upon Avon Triathlon Club - Shipston Aquathlon. Dip 'n' Dash - Saturday 8th July 2017
Our Shipston Aquathlon takes place on Saturday 8th July 2017 at Shipston Leisure Centre and High School.
The event takes place in the afternoon with the first swimmers (Tri Star Start) first off at around 1300hrs tbc nearer the time.
This is a permitted event under the rules of Triathlon England
TO ENTER THE EVENT CLICK HERE - Entries are now CLOSED!
RACE INFORMATION PACK (Word Doc) or (PDF Doc)
RESULTS 2017
The following is a brief summary of the key details for this event.
Those entered will recieve full race pack approximately 2 weeks before the race.
Location
The event will take place at: Shipston Leisure Centre, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4DY
Brief description
Inclusive and friendly club-organised Aquathon, with all distances provided from TriStart to Seniors. Clean pool with off-road run using school fields in rural South Warwickshire. Run route has some small hills for competirors TriStar 3 and older. Prizes, fun and achievement for sure!
West Midlands series
This event forms part of the West Midland Junior series.
British Triathlon Membership
If you are not a member of a British Triathlon home nation, then you will need to purchase a day licence. This is automatically charged through the entry central system. If you are a member, then please remember to bring your card with you to registration. For your safety and to abide by the rules: no card on the day = you will need to buy a day licence.
Age Groups & Race Distances
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Age (as at 31/12/17)
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Race Category
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Swim Distance (m)
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Run Distance (km)
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8yrs
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Tristar Start
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50
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0.6
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9 &10yrs
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Tristar 1
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150
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1.2
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11 / 12yrs
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Tristar 2
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200
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1.7
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13 / 14yrs
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Tristar 3
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300
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2.75
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15 / 16yrs
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Youth
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400
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4
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17yrs and over
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Adult
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No adults due to BT Licence restrictions
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Start Times
The Aquathlon swim start times will be allocated based on estimated swim time in each age category. We will have exclusive use of the pool and therefore with two swimmers in each lane we will be able to have a competitive race.
The waves will start with tristar start working through the age groups to Seniors at the end. First wave start from 1300hrs.
Race Day
You will need to register earlier on the day, please allow time to do so and read the detailed race information pack for details of registration and timings for the same.
At the start of the first wave, transition will be live and no further entry by any competitor not racing will be permitted.
Ensure you are ready and waiting on the pool side 10mins before your race start time. (Start times will be provided in the detailed race pack).
Race Brief
A mandatory race briefing will be given in the school sports hall prior to the start.
Prizes
Prizes will be given for the first male and female winner of each age group, (more if numbers, funding and charitable contributions allow). Age is calculated according to British Triathlon rules as your age on 31st December 2017.
Results
Provisional results will be posted at race HQ on the day, and 15 minutes before the prize-giving (to allow competitors the opportunity to check their result before the prize presentation). Full results will be available on the race website (link to come) within 2 days of the event.
Consent
Signatures and entry are an acceptance that any photo’s taken can be used in any published information after the event e.g results or news reports. Please speak to registration staff if you do not agree to this.
Race Cancellation Policy
If for reasons that are outside the control of the organisers, dictates that either the race Director of the TE official has to cancel the event, we will be unable to provide a refund of the race entrioes of fees associated with the same due to costs being incurred well in advance of the event.
Contact
Should you have any queries, please contact us at: info@stratfordtriathlonclub.co.uk
Our Club
Stratford Upon Avon Triathlon Club, is part of Stratford Athletics Club. We have grown from being a small section of the club to now having a significant number of junior and senior members that are learning about, training and competing in all forms of multi sport. We have regular training events throughout the week, with something always happening. With strong links with the local Stratford Sharks Triathlon Section of the swimming club, we work together to have a network of activity for the juniors into triathlon in South Warwickshire.
Results from previous years
Results 2017
Results 2016
Results 2015
