| Dorney lake provides the perfect setting. 100% Traffic free roads and the laps format prove to make really exicting racing. |
| Event: | The ORCA Sprint Distance Triathlon |
| Date | 30-08-2009 |
| Type | Sprint Distance |
| Cost | £50 |
| Closing Date | 30-08-2009 |
| Places | 700 |
| Distances | 750m Open Water Swim/ 20km Bike/ 5km Run |
| Location | Eton College, Rowing Centre, Dorney Lake, Windsor, SL4 6QP. » Map |
| Schedule | 07:00 Race registration opens for both races
07:00 Transition opens. (main race will have its own section)
12:20 Race briefing - (all competitors for the first event must attend)
12:30 Male Wave start
12:40 Female Race start
13.30 Prize presenation for sprint
09:20 Classic Race briefing
09:30 Female wave start for classic
09:40 Male wave start for classic
13:00 Prize presentation for classic.
16:00 Prize presentation on the balcony for Wave 1
17:00 Prize presentation on the balcony for Wave 2
17:00 Race Cut Off |
| Terrain | Very flat, smooth tarmac roads and paths.
The swim is 2 continuous laps of a rectangle course. Floating start.
4 laps of the bike. The bike lap is around the lake then behind the club house making for some close exciting racing.
The run course is a out and back of 2 laps. See route map. Finish is on the main grass area next to the Club House |
| Facilities | 100% Traffic free roads and paths
Water safety cover
Secure marshalled transition area
Music and race commentary
Free Water & Red Bull
Cafe and viewing balcony
Hot showers and changing rooms
Goodie bags
Free parking
Exclusive use of the venue |
| Accomodation | Visit the Windsor Tourist Board for more information on campsites, hotels and bed & Breakfasts near by. |
| Prizes | 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female over all
1st, 2nd and 3rd Juniors
1st, 2nd and 3rd Vets
1st, 2nd and 3rd Each Age Group Categorised |
| Categories | Male and female
Juniors
Vets
Age Groups |
| Entry Confirmation | You will receive an email confirmation and your name will be displayed on entrants list on the websi |
| Spectators | The F3 BIG South Triathlon races makes for a spectacular day out. All the races are in a lap format so you get plenty of chances to see your friend and family member. Red Bull will be handing their sports drinks all day so pull up a seat and enjoy the racing! |
| Other Details | On arrival to the lake follow the road round to the left and follow the directions given by the parking marshal. Do not park on the grass.
Once you have parked register your attendance and collect your race number, swim hat and goodie bag. To enter transition to rack you bike you will have to show security both your race number. You will not be allowed to enter unless you have these two items. When you collect your bike at the end of your race you will have to show security your race number and your corresponding bike number (these are provided in your goodie bag). There are no exceptions to this rule.
There will not be entries on the day and encouraged to enter early to avoid disappointment. Bring this with you when you sign on at race registration.
Events refund policy: Any cancellation received by email to info@f3events.co.uk more than 14 days prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund. Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the last 14 days will not be eligible for any refund. No refunds after the event.
In the highly unlikely case that an event is cancelled at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. extreme weather, Foot and Mouth or similar) the event will be re-scheduled for the next available date and all entry fees carried over to that date. |
