HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON COMPETITOR GUIDE 2016 · 2016-05-26 · Triathlon, the triathlon finale of...
Transcript of HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON COMPETITOR GUIDE 2016 · 2016-05-26 · Triathlon, the triathlon finale of...
COMPETITORGUIDE 2016
HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON
HEVER CASTLE
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National Sponsors
Local Partner Local Charity Partner
The Castle Triathlon Series is now the biggest series in the country and it just keeps getting better It stands out from other races because of its festival feel At other events you turn up race and leave here you want to stay and just soak it all inDavid BishopLoughborough Development Squad
Contents03Welcome
04Pre-event preparation
06Registration
07Relay teams
09Nutrition tips
10On the day
11Transition tips
13Chip timing
14The swim course
16The cycle course
18The run course
20Junior Triathlon
22After your race
24Frequentlyasked questions
26Important race day information
32More information
33Thanks
Lough Cutra Castle Galway (Ireland)Sunday 29th May 2016
Cholmondeley Castle Cheshire (UK)Sunday 26th June 2016
Event dates in 2016The Bastion and Festival of Endurance Kent (UK)Sunday 10th July 2016 Full Iron Distance and other long distance events at Hever Castle
Castle Howard York (UK)Saturday 23rdSunday 24th July 2016
Chateau de Chantilly Chantilly (France)Saturday 27thSunday 28th August 2016
Hever Castle Kent (UK)Saturday 24thSunday 25th September 2016
201603
Dear Competitors
Congratulations on signing up for the 2016 Hever Castle Triathlon the triathlon finale of the season Known for its stunning course iconic venue and festival atmosphere we hope you have a special time accomplishing your personal tri ambitions
Best wishes
This is the eighth year of the Castle Triathlon Series involving six stunning weekend triathlon festivals across the UK Ireland and France which keep rewarding more triathletes from young to old and elite to beginner We now offer eight distances including three for juniors and a new Starter Sprint for those dipping their toes in to the Worlds fastest growing sport
2015 was a special year as we celebrated not only the 15000 competitors experiences pound200k plus raised for charities including our National Charity partner NSPCC and a remarkable tri win for 8 year old Bailey Matthews who has cerebral Palsy at The Castle Howard triathlon
The Global media attention and admiration for his courage and determination resulted in him being awarded the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award We welcome him to the Chateau du Chantilly Triathlon this year for his fourth triathlon with us this season as we celebrate our ethos of making triathlon accessible for all
This Competitor Guide aims to give you a step-by-step overview of what is involved in taking part in a triathlon and in particular one of our events with some key tips to help you enjoy the experience have a speedy transition and to stay safe out on the various courses
We hope to help you visualise the run-up to your race by helping you prepare and eliminate any stress or worry On top of this pre information we have a team of staff and volunteers who are only too happy to provide plenty of help before during and after race day Please pick up the phone if you at all worried or unsure
A detailed briefing will be provided on the day by myself but we appreciate the adrenalin will be running high and as much information beforehand is helpful
Best of luck with your training and races and look forward to seeing you this Summer
Brian AdcockRace DirectorCastle Triathlon Series
Welcome
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Pre-event preparation
You have now signed up for your race with no turning back
SO what will you hear from usbull Full race details uploaded on the specific castle race information
page of our websitebull Individual wave times will be sent out
via email two weeks prior to the racebull Water tempwetsuit info via text
message (sent shortly before your race)
Equipmentbull Ensure that you either have a wetsuit
or have a rentalpurchase of one lined up ndash please see our hiring page here Speedo are offering an exclusive wetsuit hire service that gives you the change to try out premium kit and good value
bull Adults roadhybrid bike is recommended (however mountain or cyclo-cross bikes can be used)
bull 8-15 year old races we strongly recommend mountain or cyclo-cross bike
Race day information The latest race admin is uploaded 2
weeks before the event visit this page for up to date info about your race
Accommodation and travelbull Camping is available at all of the
venues (this can be booked through the online shop)
bull We have a comprehensive list of
alternative accommodation please see here
bull There are specific directions on how to get to the Castle on our website
Fundraisingbull If you choose to raise money for a
charity or good cause you may wish to set up a Just Giving page
bull If you would like to fundraise and looking for a charity to support we support a number of local and national charities
Training We would always recommend
training in preparation for any event but how much you do and the style you take is down to you
You might find it helpful to sign up for a triathlon training package with our partner rgactivecom who provide you with a bespoke plan and emails answering any of your questions
The key thing is to be comfortable cycling on an open road and if possible we would recommend a practice swim in the open water with your wetsuit on before the event Please look at our website for details of training days at our castle venues Our Hever Castle training day is taking part on the 10th July
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
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Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
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Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
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The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
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The 2016 Triathlon Range is now available
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
Sign up now nspccorgukcastletriathlon 020 3772 9621eventsteamnspccorguk
Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
Castle Triathlon Series 2016
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
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ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
The Castle Triathlon Series is now the biggest series in the country and it just keeps getting better It stands out from other races because of its festival feel At other events you turn up race and leave here you want to stay and just soak it all inDavid BishopLoughborough Development Squad
Contents03Welcome
04Pre-event preparation
06Registration
07Relay teams
09Nutrition tips
10On the day
11Transition tips
13Chip timing
14The swim course
16The cycle course
18The run course
20Junior Triathlon
22After your race
24Frequentlyasked questions
26Important race day information
32More information
33Thanks
Lough Cutra Castle Galway (Ireland)Sunday 29th May 2016
Cholmondeley Castle Cheshire (UK)Sunday 26th June 2016
Event dates in 2016The Bastion and Festival of Endurance Kent (UK)Sunday 10th July 2016 Full Iron Distance and other long distance events at Hever Castle
Castle Howard York (UK)Saturday 23rdSunday 24th July 2016
Chateau de Chantilly Chantilly (France)Saturday 27thSunday 28th August 2016
Hever Castle Kent (UK)Saturday 24thSunday 25th September 2016
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Dear Competitors
Congratulations on signing up for the 2016 Hever Castle Triathlon the triathlon finale of the season Known for its stunning course iconic venue and festival atmosphere we hope you have a special time accomplishing your personal tri ambitions
Best wishes
This is the eighth year of the Castle Triathlon Series involving six stunning weekend triathlon festivals across the UK Ireland and France which keep rewarding more triathletes from young to old and elite to beginner We now offer eight distances including three for juniors and a new Starter Sprint for those dipping their toes in to the Worlds fastest growing sport
2015 was a special year as we celebrated not only the 15000 competitors experiences pound200k plus raised for charities including our National Charity partner NSPCC and a remarkable tri win for 8 year old Bailey Matthews who has cerebral Palsy at The Castle Howard triathlon
The Global media attention and admiration for his courage and determination resulted in him being awarded the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award We welcome him to the Chateau du Chantilly Triathlon this year for his fourth triathlon with us this season as we celebrate our ethos of making triathlon accessible for all
This Competitor Guide aims to give you a step-by-step overview of what is involved in taking part in a triathlon and in particular one of our events with some key tips to help you enjoy the experience have a speedy transition and to stay safe out on the various courses
We hope to help you visualise the run-up to your race by helping you prepare and eliminate any stress or worry On top of this pre information we have a team of staff and volunteers who are only too happy to provide plenty of help before during and after race day Please pick up the phone if you at all worried or unsure
A detailed briefing will be provided on the day by myself but we appreciate the adrenalin will be running high and as much information beforehand is helpful
Best of luck with your training and races and look forward to seeing you this Summer
Brian AdcockRace DirectorCastle Triathlon Series
Welcome
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Pre-event preparation
You have now signed up for your race with no turning back
SO what will you hear from usbull Full race details uploaded on the specific castle race information
page of our websitebull Individual wave times will be sent out
via email two weeks prior to the racebull Water tempwetsuit info via text
message (sent shortly before your race)
Equipmentbull Ensure that you either have a wetsuit
or have a rentalpurchase of one lined up ndash please see our hiring page here Speedo are offering an exclusive wetsuit hire service that gives you the change to try out premium kit and good value
bull Adults roadhybrid bike is recommended (however mountain or cyclo-cross bikes can be used)
bull 8-15 year old races we strongly recommend mountain or cyclo-cross bike
Race day information The latest race admin is uploaded 2
weeks before the event visit this page for up to date info about your race
Accommodation and travelbull Camping is available at all of the
venues (this can be booked through the online shop)
bull We have a comprehensive list of
alternative accommodation please see here
bull There are specific directions on how to get to the Castle on our website
Fundraisingbull If you choose to raise money for a
charity or good cause you may wish to set up a Just Giving page
bull If you would like to fundraise and looking for a charity to support we support a number of local and national charities
Training We would always recommend
training in preparation for any event but how much you do and the style you take is down to you
You might find it helpful to sign up for a triathlon training package with our partner rgactivecom who provide you with a bespoke plan and emails answering any of your questions
The key thing is to be comfortable cycling on an open road and if possible we would recommend a practice swim in the open water with your wetsuit on before the event Please look at our website for details of training days at our castle venues Our Hever Castle training day is taking part on the 10th July
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
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Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
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The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
Castle Triathlon Series 2016
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
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Pre amp Post race massage
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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Dear Competitors
Congratulations on signing up for the 2016 Hever Castle Triathlon the triathlon finale of the season Known for its stunning course iconic venue and festival atmosphere we hope you have a special time accomplishing your personal tri ambitions
Best wishes
This is the eighth year of the Castle Triathlon Series involving six stunning weekend triathlon festivals across the UK Ireland and France which keep rewarding more triathletes from young to old and elite to beginner We now offer eight distances including three for juniors and a new Starter Sprint for those dipping their toes in to the Worlds fastest growing sport
2015 was a special year as we celebrated not only the 15000 competitors experiences pound200k plus raised for charities including our National Charity partner NSPCC and a remarkable tri win for 8 year old Bailey Matthews who has cerebral Palsy at The Castle Howard triathlon
The Global media attention and admiration for his courage and determination resulted in him being awarded the 2015 Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award We welcome him to the Chateau du Chantilly Triathlon this year for his fourth triathlon with us this season as we celebrate our ethos of making triathlon accessible for all
This Competitor Guide aims to give you a step-by-step overview of what is involved in taking part in a triathlon and in particular one of our events with some key tips to help you enjoy the experience have a speedy transition and to stay safe out on the various courses
We hope to help you visualise the run-up to your race by helping you prepare and eliminate any stress or worry On top of this pre information we have a team of staff and volunteers who are only too happy to provide plenty of help before during and after race day Please pick up the phone if you at all worried or unsure
A detailed briefing will be provided on the day by myself but we appreciate the adrenalin will be running high and as much information beforehand is helpful
Best of luck with your training and races and look forward to seeing you this Summer
Brian AdcockRace DirectorCastle Triathlon Series
Welcome
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Pre-event preparation
You have now signed up for your race with no turning back
SO what will you hear from usbull Full race details uploaded on the specific castle race information
page of our websitebull Individual wave times will be sent out
via email two weeks prior to the racebull Water tempwetsuit info via text
message (sent shortly before your race)
Equipmentbull Ensure that you either have a wetsuit
or have a rentalpurchase of one lined up ndash please see our hiring page here Speedo are offering an exclusive wetsuit hire service that gives you the change to try out premium kit and good value
bull Adults roadhybrid bike is recommended (however mountain or cyclo-cross bikes can be used)
bull 8-15 year old races we strongly recommend mountain or cyclo-cross bike
Race day information The latest race admin is uploaded 2
weeks before the event visit this page for up to date info about your race
Accommodation and travelbull Camping is available at all of the
venues (this can be booked through the online shop)
bull We have a comprehensive list of
alternative accommodation please see here
bull There are specific directions on how to get to the Castle on our website
Fundraisingbull If you choose to raise money for a
charity or good cause you may wish to set up a Just Giving page
bull If you would like to fundraise and looking for a charity to support we support a number of local and national charities
Training We would always recommend
training in preparation for any event but how much you do and the style you take is down to you
You might find it helpful to sign up for a triathlon training package with our partner rgactivecom who provide you with a bespoke plan and emails answering any of your questions
The key thing is to be comfortable cycling on an open road and if possible we would recommend a practice swim in the open water with your wetsuit on before the event Please look at our website for details of training days at our castle venues Our Hever Castle training day is taking part on the 10th July
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
07
Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
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Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
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Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
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The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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Pre-event preparation
You have now signed up for your race with no turning back
SO what will you hear from usbull Full race details uploaded on the specific castle race information
page of our websitebull Individual wave times will be sent out
via email two weeks prior to the racebull Water tempwetsuit info via text
message (sent shortly before your race)
Equipmentbull Ensure that you either have a wetsuit
or have a rentalpurchase of one lined up ndash please see our hiring page here Speedo are offering an exclusive wetsuit hire service that gives you the change to try out premium kit and good value
bull Adults roadhybrid bike is recommended (however mountain or cyclo-cross bikes can be used)
bull 8-15 year old races we strongly recommend mountain or cyclo-cross bike
Race day information The latest race admin is uploaded 2
weeks before the event visit this page for up to date info about your race
Accommodation and travelbull Camping is available at all of the
venues (this can be booked through the online shop)
bull We have a comprehensive list of
alternative accommodation please see here
bull There are specific directions on how to get to the Castle on our website
Fundraisingbull If you choose to raise money for a
charity or good cause you may wish to set up a Just Giving page
bull If you would like to fundraise and looking for a charity to support we support a number of local and national charities
Training We would always recommend
training in preparation for any event but how much you do and the style you take is down to you
You might find it helpful to sign up for a triathlon training package with our partner rgactivecom who provide you with a bespoke plan and emails answering any of your questions
The key thing is to be comfortable cycling on an open road and if possible we would recommend a practice swim in the open water with your wetsuit on before the event Please look at our website for details of training days at our castle venues Our Hever Castle training day is taking part on the 10th July
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
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Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
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Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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and September 2016
Registration pound20
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
07
Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Tri Screening
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
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We usually advise competitors to wear wetsuits ndash however they are only compulsory if the water is less than 15degC
Please ensure that you arrive at registration at least an hour before the start of your race
No family or friends are allowed in the transition area
Registration
Our staff at registration will provide you with your race number and will body mark you Please have your right hand ready
You will then receive a race pack (on the day) that contains
bull An individual race number that is worn during the cycle and the run (you will be given a Castle Triathlon Series race belt courtesy of Speedo)
bull Three numbered labels for your equipments
bull A coloured swim hat (the colour relates to the wave that you are in)
bull A timing chip device to be worn around your left ankle - this must be worn throughout all 3 disciplines and will need to be handed in at the finish line
bull Children will get a wristband to be worn during their race to help marshals direct them accordingly on the cycle and run
07
Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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Relay teams
How does the relay workFor each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team Either in a group of 2 (1 of the team will do two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where you do a discipline each)
These teams can be all male all female or a mixed team There are no specification on ages (or course childrenjunior relay participants must be of an age that falls in line with their race category) or abilities within the teams
RegistrationAt registration ideally the whole relay team arrives together for body marking and receiving the race pack If this is not possible one team member can pick up the race pack for the other (the relay team will be registered under the person who made the booking)
However the other relay members will still need to go via registration once they arrive
Chip timingThe chip (attached to a strap) given out at registration to be worn on the left ankle acts as a relay baton and must be passed between team members in transition for the next part of the race
Race number Within you race page you will be given 2 separate numbers
ndash please use provided race belt to display 1 number on front and 1 number on back
Relay teams can enter both the adults or childrenrsquos races but unfortunately not mixed together
Support bereaved children and young people Join the Jigsaw (South East) Tri Team
Hever Triathlon official local charity partner
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To join our team email infojigsawsoutheastorguk or call 01342 313895
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
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The 2016 Triathlon Range is now available
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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and September 2016
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
Nutrition Tips SPORT
S NUT
RITION
01Have a planHave a race nutrition plan and stick with it If you want some inspiration for your race day plan then check out the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide ndash see bubble on the right Itrsquos always a good idea to practise your race day nutrition plan in training at least twice Prepare your nutrition before race day so there is less to go wrong in the morning
02Carbrsquos your 1 FuelCarbohydrate is our main source of energy during a triathlon The more you have available for fuel the faster and further you can go If yoursquore racing for more than 90 minutes aim for 60-90g of carbohydrate per hour This can be from sports drinks energy gels and bars For shorter distances take something when you can
03Caffeine BoostWould you like to benefit from more focus increased concentration and improved endurance performance Itrsquos well established that caffeine can supercharge your race day performance You should aim for 3mg per kg bodyweight (thatrsquos 180mg if you weigh 60kg) but as little as 75mg caffeine has been shown to give you an edge Alternatively simply follow the HIGH5 triathlon nutrition guide for a dose of caffeine based on your bodyweight
04Donrsquot leave it too lateStart fuelling as soon as you get out of the water If you wait until you are hungry or your energy drops itrsquos normally too late Little but often is the best fuelling strategy It will provide you with a steady flow of energy
05Donrsquot forget hydrationHydration shouldnrsquot be underestimated dehydration is often associated with a drop in performance But we dont just lose water Important minerals (electrolytes) like sodium and potassium are lost through sweating and should be replaced during exercise Little but often is the best strategy for drinking but try to aim for around 500ml per hour ndash more when itrsquos hot Sport drinks like HIGH5 EnergySource containsufficient electrolytes for UK weather conditions
SprintTriathlon
OlympicTriathlon
TriathlonNutrition Guides
HIGH5 Advanced Nutrition Guides have been designed to help you race faster and to
finish a challenge feeling strong and with a smile on your face We work exceptionally hard
to ensure that you can perform at your best HIGH5 nutrition undergoes rigorous testing in
both the lab and with athletes in the real world It wonrsquot let you down when it matters most
CLICK ON YOUR RACE DISTANCE HERE for a step-by-step nutrition guide
TheGauntlet
TheBastion
The ultimate test of endurance calls for optimum levels ofenergy Whether yoursquore an elite athlete or an enthusiastic amateur this multiple-stage competition is gruelling ndash but nothing matches the sense of achievement as you cross the line Check out these top five tips
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
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Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
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The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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On the day
bull On the day at registration you will need to arrive approximately 15 hours before your wave start time
bull You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you and then given a race pack (please see page six for what is in the race pack)
bull Numbered labels must be placed on your bike and helmet before you enter the transition area
bull When entering transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and then you will be shown to your designated transition ldquospotrdquo
bull Please ensure that you name your wetsuit and keep all your marked belongings together ndash as all the wetsuits look the same itrsquos very easy to pick up the wrong one You are welcome to bring a boxcontainer to keep all your things in for the duration of the race
bull Once you have racked your bike you need to make your way to the
Swim start Ensure you leave time for the brief ndash 15 minutes before your wave time by the Race Director All members of the relay team need to attend the brief
In the week before the race itself you will receive (by email) your wave time and race day information for your specific race
(Please note we do not send anything out by post)
Race day check-list NUTRITION AND LIQUIDS WETSUIT AND GOGGLES RACE BELT (PROVIDED) TOWEL BIKE HELMET PUMP AND
REPAIR KIT TRAINERS
CLOTHING FOR RUNBIKE WARM CLOTHING FOR AFTER RACE PLASTIC BOX OR BAG
(FOR KIT IN TRANSITION) CASH
Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
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Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
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The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Always have your cycling helmet on before you ride out on your bike
11
Transition tips
Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are attached before entering the transition area
The transition team will check your bike helmet and your bike breaks before you will be allowed to rack up
Race bag or box Space is limited in transition itrsquos a good
idea to arrive with an adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the number on yourself and your bike matches
Transition tips from Kitbrix Ambassadors
After you have been through registration head for the athlete prep zone here you will be able to drop a bag in our bag drop facility go to the toilet and change Afterwards carry on to transition where the team will guide you to your transition spot (depending on the number of competitors this will be arranged by wave or by time of arrival)
We asked our Ambassadors Travis and Laura about their setup and any hints tips they could provide
1 Be organised When setting up transition only take the
essentials in with you Anything you know you wonrsquot need leave with family amp friends or at home This will help you get in and out of transition quicker with minimal fuss and stress I have a laminated checklist in the clear pouch in the lid of my KitBrix
2 Visualise Transition can often be a busy and sometime
confusing place on race morning Make sure you know your swim exit bike out amp in and run out to help gain those precious seconds
3 Practice A great way to save easy seconds and even
minutes of your time is in transition Practice jumping on and off your bike mounting and dismounting with your shoes already clipped in (very much an ITU style mountdismount and probably for the more experienced) Good tip to use elastic bands to keep your shoes in a horizontal position to make this easy Practice running up to your kit and how are you going to put your sunglasses helmet and shoes on quickly Whatrsquos the best set up for you For example my sunglasses go inside my helmet with the arms open so they can be put on straight away and then my helmet over the top
4 Walk through transition Familiarise yourself with the path you will take
from swim to bike and out and then from bike
to run Look out for something visual near here you bike and kit is set up so that itrsquos easy to spot when you are running to your bike For example is there a tree that stands out or count the number of fences or is there an advertising sign near by that you can easily identify or a bright pink KitBrix
5 Talcum Powder is a triathletersquos best friend Use it sparingly in your bike amp run shoes to help
slip your feet in easier amp reduce the chance of mid-race rubbing
6 Setup your bike Make sure your bike is set up in the right
gear to start your race If you have a hill out of Transition you probably want to start in an easier gear so not struggling in the first few meters of the race when you try to pedal
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Available in original short sleeve and long sleeve design
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Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
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The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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Available in original short sleeve and long sleeve design
The warmest most advanced change robe in the World
visit our online store at wwwdryrobecom dryrobe
Photo courtesy of Sport Relief 2016
Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
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Available at
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OFIT
wwwspeedocouk
The 2016 Triathlon Range is now available
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
Sign up now nspccorgukcastletriathlon 020 3772 9621eventsteamnspccorguk
Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
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Pre amp Post race massage
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Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
Bike helmets are compulsory
You will receive a chip-timing device which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race This must be put on before you start your swim You must hand this to a marshal at the finish line
Please note that it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses
If for any reason it is lost or comes off your ankle during your race - please let the timing company know In this case we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try
Race bag or box Itrsquos a good idea to arrive with an
adequate sized container to keep all your belongings dry and together in transition
13
Chip timing
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
TRAINSWIMACHIEVE
Available at
GETSPEED
OFIT
wwwspeedocouk
The 2016 Triathlon Range is now available
16
The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
Transform yourbusiness communications
Get your message across
The BulkSMS Text Messenger enables you to manage all of your business SMS communications from your personal computer
Our user-friendly software is free to install and allows you to manage compose send and receive individual and group SMS campaigns
Other benefits include
bull Management of costs and full control of SMS communications directly from the Desktop Text Messengerbull Detailed reporting of all sent and received SMS messagesbull Ease of usebull Cost and time efficiency
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
Sign up now nspccorgukcastletriathlon 020 3772 9621eventsteamnspccorguk
Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
Castle Triathlon Series 2016
Beat your personal best
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
Swimming checklistbull Wetsuitbull Gogglesbull Towelbull The Castle Tri team will provide
you with a swimming hat on the day
14
The swim course
Either a short sleeved or long sleeved wetsuit is fine for both Adults and Juniors
We recommend you try swimming in a wetsuit before your race if you can
For the dedicated triathlete Speedo offer a stunning range which you can see here Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety If your little one fancies a cool new animal print wetsuit we love this range from Saltskin check them out here
All of our events provide a stunning open water swim opportunity in unique Castle lakes A wetsuit will
be compulsory if the temperature of the lake is less than 15 degrees A wetsuit will not only keep you warm but it will help you swim faster as it provides you with extra buoyancy
Speedo will have a swim support team at all of our events this year helping with pre swim advice and a smooth swim exit
Top Swimming Tips from Speedo
bull Choose your environment Swim in safe and controlled environments such
as warm shallow pools which are supervised by lifeguards or in supervised swims at your local lake or swimming pond Training with a friend will also help to keep motivated through your swim sessions
bull Make use of training aids Using training aids is a great way to mix up your
sessions as well as to target specific areas of your swim For example if you need to work on your arm technique try using a pull buoy to isolate your legs so you can really concentrate on getting your stroke right
bull Breathing right Before you go swimming do some deep
breathing ndash especially if yoursquove had a particularly stressful day You work better in the water when yoursquore more relaxed
bull The right gear Ensure you are prepared with the right kit for
your race practice with these items and ensure you are comfortable with everything It may seem obvious but donrsquot wait to try out any new kit at the race itself
On the day
bull Confidence is key If yoursquore not a confident swimmer or this is your
first triathlon itrsquos a good idea to start at the back of the pack for the swim start This will allow you to ease into your rhythm and avoid the mayhem of the swim start
bull Putting training into practice If yoursquove done all the training and know you can
swim the distance but something goes wrong on the day try swimming a bit of breaststroke to help you catch your breath a bit or increase
your bilateral breathing so that you swim three strokes then take a breath swim one stroke and take a breath and repeat
See our Speedo Swim Tutorial page here for some great video tips on swimming techniques
official swim partner
if you are dipping your toe in the triathlon water you may prefer to hire see hireawetsuit to for more details including weekly and season Speedo wetsuit hire
TRAINSWIMACHIEVE
Available at
GETSPEED
OFIT
wwwspeedocouk
The 2016 Triathlon Range is now available
16
The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
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Free for Gauntlet
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
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HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
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HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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The cycle course
The adult course goes out on to the open road which is heavily marshaled For all the routes we would recommend either a road bike or a hybrid The junior courses are within the Castle estate and would require a mountain bike or a road bike with the thicker grippier tyres
Cycle checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Bikebull Cycle helmet
bull Cycle repair kit (know how to fix a puncture)bull Cycle shoes (if necessary)bull Bottled drinkbull Bike pump
bull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Gloves (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
On your way out to the cycle please make sure you secure your helmet before you take your bike off the rack Similarly when you return please rack your bike before you take your helmet off-
bull Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your back for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your back
bull All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet
(BritishIrish Safety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
bull There will be water provided on the bike course but we recommend you take a drink with you also
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
For latest course maps go to your chosen venue on our website
Any littering on the bike course will result in an automatic 2 minute penalty (taken in transition at the end of your cycle route)
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
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Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
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ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
Sign up now nspccorgukcastletriathlon 020 3772 9621eventsteamnspccorguk
Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
Castle Triathlon Series 2016
Beat your personal best
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
20
Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
18
The run course
Both the adult and junior run courses are within the Castle estate so are a mixture of terrain Although running shoes are adequate adults may want to wear trail shoes as much of our run routes are off road (This can depend on the venue so please also see our website for more information)
Run checklistbull Race belt (provided)bull Running shoesbull Trisuitclothingbull Socksbull Sunglasses (if necessary)bull Visorhat (if necessary)
Please wear your race number (given to you in registration) on your front for this section of the race This is easy to do with a race belt but if you choose to use safety pins then please pin the number to your front
Six fun and competitive triathlons to choose from across the UK Ireland and France
Sign up now nspccorgukcastletriathlon 020 3772 9621eventsteamnspccorguk
Six dates between May
and September 2016
Registration pound20
Castle Triathlon Series 2016
Beat your personal best
copy 2
01
6 N
SP
CC
Reg
iste
red
char
ity E
ngla
nd a
nd W
ales
21
64
01
and
Sco
tland
SC
03
77
17
J2
01
51
38
7
Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
20
Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
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Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
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Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
Children in the 8-10 years race are allowed one adult in the lsquoTransitionrsquo area with them to help them at one stage of the race
20
Junior Triathlon
We offer races for 7 ndash 15 year olds at five amazing castles in a unique setting where all ages and levels can race together in a safe friendly environment with a festival atmosphere
7 year oldrsquos must be 8 by 31st December 2016
There are plenty of opportunities to cheer on your
friendsfamily around the course
Currently there are very few events where kids teens and adults are able to participate on the same day and over the same terrain The weekend events are perfect for children and teens joining their parents or groups of friends (showing their parents up) and also for schools sports groups and junior triathlon clubs
Safety notice All children as adults will receive a thorough race briefing
ten minutes before they start their swimwave time Parents can accompany the children to this briefing and we would ask that it is kept as quiet as possible to allow everyone to hear and children to ask any questions
The swim will include boat safety as well as swimmers in the water with big floats accompanying each wave If at any time the children wish to rest they will be able to with no impact on their end race result
Both the bike and run course are on the castle grounds and will not be on open roads with traffic
At all our events the junior races are in the afternoon
So that we donrsquot have too much congestion at registration we ask for only one adult per child to go through registration with them and to go one hour before their designated wave time
Please visit our junior tri page
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
KITBRIX reg
no fuss just organised kit reg
22
After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
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CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
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More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
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Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
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After your race
Photography Our official photographers are sure
to capture some great shots of you throughout the course Re-live the moment by visiting our Flickr page which has a huge variety of both professional and competitor photorsquos of the days events Make sure you race number is visible - thats how our photographers gather all your shots in action
Merchandise Buy your race momento with our
official Castle Triathlon Series Merchandise ndash visit the store onsite
RampR Itrsquos now time to enjoy a well-earned
rest entertainment in the event village a hearty meal and why not have a sports massage from our physio partner Six Physio
Timings It will be possible to get your split
timings from the results tent located in the event village
We will also upload all timing the night of the race and email you a link to the official timing results the day after your race
Complete the circle To personalise your medal you can
order an insert with your name and timings of the day Login to order
Podium position At each event we have a Prize
Giving Ceremony where you could be the lucky one to have your moment on the podium
Recognition is given to 1st 2nd amp 3rd Adults Open +40rsquos +50rsquos amp +60rsquos And of course to each age
group of the childrenrsquos category
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
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Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
POWER UP YOUR FITNESS NATURALLY
84 VC UK CastleTri Advertindd 1 17022016 1112
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
24
Frequentlyasked questions
01 Can I bring spectators to the
event Yes spectators are very welcome to
each castle (please see our website for details on spectator fees)
02 Are there toilets available for competitors
Yes there are plenty of toilets available at each castle for spectators and competitors these are normally situated by registrationtransition
03 Can I compete in the same wave
as friendsfamily Yes there is an option to create a
lsquounique codersquo that can be put in during the registration process If you have already registered and havenrsquot done this just contact the office with those of you who would like to be together and we can add it on for you
04 If I am injured can I just complete
one or two of the disciplines rather than the whole race
Yes you are very welcome to do the disciplines you are comfortable with
(eg just the cycle and run) Obviously this will make you ineligible for prizes but you are welcome to complete your race like this
05 Can I change distance once I
have booked Yes if you make your booking
and then decide to change your race distance you can contact the office to arrange this (admincastletriathlonseriescouk) Please note if you drop down to a shorter distance we cannot refund the difference and if you upgrade to a longer distance the difference will need to be paid
06 Can I hire a bike or wetsuit Yes we do offer bike and wetsuit hire
please see our Equipment page here
07 Can I bring dogs into the Castle
grounds Yes as long as they are well behaved
and on a lead (donrsquot forget your poop bag)
08 I can no longer compete can I get a refund for my race This depends on when you
booked your race See our TampCrsquos Please email the office on admincastletriathlonseriescouk
09 If I bring spectators will there be
much for them to do while Irsquom racing
We pride ourselves on offering plenty of activities for spectators along with access to the Castle grounds The event village offers a festival atmosphere with plenty of places to watch those racing
10 How do I find out about the water
temperature for race day The water temperature will be taken
48hrs and 24hrs prior to the race In the registration process we ask for your mobile phone number so we can text all participants this information via our Bulk SMS text This is a free service This will also be available on the website on the race info page
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
26
Please read these instructions very carefullyYour wave start time will be emailed out and uploaded on our website two weeks prior to the event
Directions to Hever Castle TriathlonBy road - Hever Castle is located 30 miles from Central London 3 miles SE of Edenbridge off the B2026 between Sevenoaks and East Grinstead Exit M25 junctions 5 or 6 30 minutes from Gatwick 1 hour from Heathrow 15 hours from Folkestone and Dover
By Rail - London VictoriaLondon Bridge to Edenbridge Town (3 miles from castle - taxis available at Edenbridge Cars on 01732 864009 or Relyon Cars on 01732 863800) or Hever Station (1 mile rural walk from castle - no taxis)
Arrival Times and Car ParkingParking for the triathlon is not in the main Hever Castle Car Park Yellow AA style signage with the words ldquoHever Castle Triathlonrdquo will direct traffic on all approach roads Please do not follow sat navs The Car Parks will be open at 645am Saturday and 615am on Sunday Due to high demand for the event we recommend that you arrive at least 15 hours before swim start time (see below predicted timings) There is a 10-minute walk from the Car Parks to the Event area Competitors are encouraged to travel in one car only if being accompanied by their families due to the restricted nature of the parking areas Please allow sufficient time for your journey as there is no flexibility on start times due to police and highway restrictions on the cycle routes
Predicted Wave Times We predict the following quantity and timings of waves in 2016 NB- THESE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FINAL CONFIRMATION OF WAVE TIMING WILL BE EMAILED OUT AND UPLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
Saturday 24th SeptemberlsquoHenry VIIIrsquo Sprint Plus 3 waves every 20 minutes0800-0840The first wave will be a Competitionlsquoopt inrsquo wave
lsquoAnne Boleynrsquo Super Sprint 10 waves every 15 minutes0900-1115The first three waves will be Competition lsquoopt-inrsquo waves including a female only wave
Starter Sprint 1 wave at 1130am
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 8-10yrs 12 waves every 15 minutes 1430-1715
Sunday 25th SeptemberlsquoThe Gauntletrsquo half iron distance 2 waves every 30 minutes0730-800 (both competition waves)
lsquoThe Heverrsquo Olympic 10 waves every 15 minutes0830-1045The first three will be Competitionlsquoopt-inrsquo waves
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 13-15yrs 4 waves every 15 minutes1430-1515
lsquoElizabeth 1rsquo 11-12yrs 6 waves every 15 minutes1530-1645
Race briefing takes place 15 minutes (30 minutes for Gauntlets) prior to the start of each race on the Loggia (all competitors including relay members must attend)
Due to time constraints only competitors in the ldquoOpt inrdquo waves will be eligible for prizes on the day see below for prize giving
Relay teams go off in the last wave of their chosen distance
Registration TentPlease follow the signs to lsquoRegistrationrsquo to collect your race pack and be numbered up NB YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER ON ARRIVAL AS WE REGISTER COMPETITORS IN WAVE ORDER
Registration Opening Times Please arrive at least 15 hours before given start time
Saturday Adults 0645 ndash 1045 Children 1315 ndash 1615 Gauntlets pre race day registration 1700-1800
Sunday Adults 0615 ndash 0730Children 115 ndash 1545 (13-15 yrs)
Transition and Bike RackingDONrsquoT GET LOST IN TRANSITION - KNOW YOUR WAVE NUMBER
There is no overnight bike racking facility Help get the queue down you will only be able to enter transition with all labels attached and your cycle helmet secured Transition will be kept secure until the completion of the race at around 6pm All adult competitors please remove your bikes and equipment within an hour of completion of your race so that we can make space for the childrenrsquos race Only competitors in possession of their race number and with their bike bearing that same number will be able to enter or leave thetransition area
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
TIMINGS SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGE PLEASE REFER TO RACE INFO PACK WHICH IS SENT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RACE DATE
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
27
ContinuedThe bike racking will be not be numbered and competitors will be directed to their racking locations by transition marshals
Transition One Bagbox one bike please Where possible all other belonging should be removed from transition and left with a friend relative during the race There will be space alongside the fences of transition to store such belongings but these belongings will not be securely monitored in the same manner as your bike on the rack
How to set up your transition area
Your bicycles will be racked alternately which means you will have the opposing end of your neighbours cycles facing you You should lay out your belongings with your towel and trainers on one side of your wheel and your box behind it To help avoid loss of property keep your belongings on one side only This allows you space to remove your bike from the rack safely without clashing with your own kitanother athletes bike
Returning kit during the race
As you return to your space during transitions every effort should be made to put your own kit back into your box and not leave it around your racking space for others to make a mistake of mixing your kit with theirs and it becoming a trip hazard
PLEASE RESPECT OTHER ATHLETES SPACE IN TRANSITION AND USE A TRANSITION BOX AS STATED ABOVE TO INCREASE EVERYONErsquoS ENJOYMENT OF THEIR RACE AND THE SECURITY OF YOUR KIT
Transition is a busy place with limited space - please be mindful of competitors racing to and from their positions In particular parent helpers of the 8-10 years age group ndash please make your presence discrete and whilst in transition stay in the vicinity of your childrsquos racking position
Listening DevicesThe wearing of MP3 players IPods or other music devices is strictly prohibited due to safety considerations
First AidMobile First Aid facilities will be available at all points around the swim bike and run course Route marshals will have 2-way radios and be able to call upon First Aid to attend a location anywhere on the course at short notice Additionally there will be First Aid at the Finish and in the Event Administration Area
Routes
SwimWater temperature will be taken on the Friday prior to race day and will be posted on the website Due to the time of year we predict that the water temperature will be below 15C and therefore the wearing of wetsuits will be mandatory at this yearrsquos event After the race briefing swimmers will be invited to enter the water via the Loggia steps The start line which is in standing depth water will be some 20m off the steps The swim will be started by cannon Saturdayrsquos swim routes and all childrenrsquos swim routes are an out and back circuit that will be marked by 50m
and 100m swimming buoys On Sunday all adult competitors will swim a 1-lap course that takes in the River Eden section of the lake The lead swimmers will be led around the course by a canoeist Safety is being looked after by Tonbridge Waterways who operate boats on the lake through the season Exit from the swim is via a concrete (matting covered) boating ramp If at any point you find yourself in difficulty please stop in the water and put your hand up and you will be immediately rescued As an additional safety feature adult swimmers (life saving qualified) with flotation devices will swim alongside the children in the Elizabeth 1 races Swimmers will be electrically counted into and out of the water for additional safety
BikeTransition to the bike from the swim is a 100m run up a grassy path Once you have transferred onto your bike you will leave the Transition Area via the Bike Out Gate at the south east corner of the fenced area You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you have passed the Bike Mount point This Mount Demount point will be strictly marshalled A line of cones down the centre of the estate road will split the outgoing and incoming cycle traffic Once out on the public road the course will be marked by a combination of race marshals wearing high visibility jackets and race signage The 20K and 45K cycle routes are posted on the Race Admin Page of our website There will be KM markers all the way around these bike courses Those cyclists doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII do 2 circuits of their respective cycle routes and are not required to re-enter the grounds of Hever Castle after their first loop but are to stay on the public road On return to transition cyclists will be required to dismount their bikes at the demount speed ramp and then run to the northwest end of transition to enter the Transition Area through the Cycle In Gate All cyclists must wear a cycle helmet (British
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
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Charities
28
ContinuedSafety Standard) and will not be able to leave transition without one properly affixed
Gauntlet competitors will follows the existing 20K course for the first 3K and then re-join it at 8K just outside Penshurst (37K in to the 45K loop) See Gauntlet Competitors Guide
Children competing in the Elizabeth 1 races will cycle around the adult 4k run route and as such will not leave the estate Due to the off-road nature of the surfaces we recommend the use of either a mountain bike or a cycle-cross bike
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course
NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway Code Race marshals will not have any authority to stop or direct traffic at any time Cyclists should listen to and obey all marshal commands and look out for race warning signage on their way around the course In addition to the large number of marshals we employ a traffic management company to manage the key junctions on the course Operatives will wear distinctive hi-visibility orange tops
They will endeavour to safely and smoothly traffic manage every single competitor through each junction they are covering with the use of StopGo boards This means that if directed through we have effectively over-ridden the Give Way and cyclists can proceed without stopping However it is imperative that every competitor is aware that this cannot be guaranteed If our marshal asks you to slow or stop
it will be because it is that it is not safe for you to proceed Wherever possible (95+) we will feed you smoothly around the circuit
Drafting is NOT allowed at any point and will be enforced by both marshals and the motorcycle referees out on the cycle course NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices and the cycle course is wholly on the public highway Cyclists must therefore comply throughout with The Road Traffic Act and Highway code
RunOn returning to the Transition Area cyclists will need to re-rack their bikes at their allotted number and then head off through the Run Out Gate onto the run course around the Hever Estate The course will be again marked by a combination of marshals and race signage There will be KM markers throughout the course Those runners doing the Gauntlet Hever and the Henry VIII course will run twice around the same loop After the first lap there will be no requirement for them to return into the Transition Area they will just be marshalled back onto the same footpaths for their second lap The run routes are posted the Race Admin page of our website
Juniors taking part in the 13-15yrs age group race will do two laps of the 4K run route and be given a wristband at the beginning of their second lap
Gauntlet competitors will complete 2 laps of a 105K course (see Gauntlet Competitors Guide) that follows the existing 5K course for the first 13K and then re-join it at the same point (56K in to the 105K loop)Water Points and Feed StationsWater and gels will be available at the 10K point of the cycle course in the lay-by at
Penshurst and also at the 2K point of the run at the Eastern end of the lake Competitors are asked to throw their empties into the bins provided further down the route Water and other refreshment will also be provided at the finish
For the Gauntlet competitors only there will be Feed Stations at the 18K point of the cycle and the 4K point of the run both if which will be passed twice on their respective courses See the Gauntlet Competitors Guide for the constituent parts of the feed station
Competitors must not drop litter out on the course If caught littering a 2-minute penalty will be instantly issued Bins will be provided on the course and in and around transition
Facilities Entertainment and SpectatorsThere will be temporary toilets as well as male and female changing tents situated near registration Please do not use the toilets as a changing facility There will be more toilets in the ticket hut area behind the main stage on the way to the swim There are also toilets within the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and more in the building beyond that The Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant and outdoor catering facilities in the village area will be serving breakfast and lunch and food throughout the event
All competitors get free entry to the event and castle grounds This also applies to one parentguardian of a child competitor There is spectator fee of pound750 for adults pound3 for children (aged 5-15) and free for under 5rsquos The entry fee (heavily discounted on normal castle entrance costs) will allow access to all areas of the estate and award winning gardens (If yoursquod like to enter the castle itself there is an additional fee for that)
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
29
ContinuedAs well as supporting their family and friends spectators can enjoy live music free archery and climbing wall There will also be a traditional fair ground and inflatables as well as numerous retailers and a choice of food outlets The discounted entry in to the stunning castle grounds of Hever Castle the childhood home of Anne Boleyn offers loads to do for all the family including a yew maze water maze adventure playground and stunning gardens
All spectator money collected on the day is being used to help improve the estate for the benefit of the triathlons next year It is advisable to bring cash to the event Read more about Hever castle and gardens here
Prize giving The scheduled times for prize giving are
Saturday All Adult races - 1230pmChildren 8-10yrs - 530pm
SundayOlympic - MiddayGauntlet - 230pmChildren 11-15yrs - 445pm Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three competitors (male and female) in each race as well as prizes for +40rsquosVeterans +50rsquos Super Veterans and +60rsquo Ultra Veterans Additionally a relay prize will be awarded to the fastest relay team in each race The overall Series prizes will be awarded at the same time if the winner is present on the day
Inter Schools Competition All children who are competing will be automatically entered for inter-schools competition The competition will run for each of the three age groups and each age group will be independent of the others
To qualify for the prizes each school must have at least three individual competitors entered into the race Relay teams do not count towards the competition The prizes are not gender specific and the winning team will be the one with the lowest total number of points where points are awarded to correspond with overall finishing place (eg 1st place = 1 point 2nd place = 2 pointshelliphellip10th place = 10 points and so on) If teams are tied on points then the team with the highest placed finisher will be the winners
Camping
Campsite area for 2016 Pre-booked camping is on offer again in 2016 - book here The campsite will be open from 400pm on Friday 23rd September All campers are to make their way to the campsite entrance (Off Hever Road postcode TN8 7NJ) and follow the signage to the campsite when they get on the estate On arrival please register with the Campsite Manager to pick up your wristband to allow access to the grounds as spectators on Saturday and Sunday during the Event
There will be showers toilets and running water available Up to date camping information can be found on the Race Admin Page of our website The entrance has been widened and improved so vehicles of all sizes (including large campervans) will be able to access the campsite from Hever Road There is no
electrical hook up The access gate between the Camping Field and the Hever Estate will open from 615am to 700pm
The local pub the Henry VIII is a 5-minute walk from the campsite BBQs (that keep their coals and ash off the ground) are permitted but fires are prohibited You will be able to walk to walk to registration (15 minutes) from the campsite Nearest shop for provisions is 3 miles away in Edenbridge There are a number of families staying on site so a strict no noise policy will be enforced from 1100pm each evening
Our CharitiesThe Castle Triathlon Series is supporting on a national level NSPCC and locally through the childrenrsquos races Jigsaw South East Both are hugely worthy charities and we would ask you to support them with your fundraising if at all possible There will be bucket collectors in the car park and around the event administration area throughout the day
Important race day information
HEVER CASTLE
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
MINIMISE YOUR ACHESMAXIMISE YOUR RECOVERY
sixphysiocom
Physiotherapy
Tri Screening
Sports Massage
Pre amp Post race massage
pound10 for 15 mins
Free for Gauntlet
PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING RECOVERY IS ESSENTIAL
T 020 7036 0286E bookingssixphysiocom
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
w castletriathlonseriescouk Castletriathlonseries CastleTriathlon
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE Sunday 26th June 2016
CHAcircTEAU DE CHANTILLY Saturday 27th amp Sunday 28th August 2016
LOUGH CUTRA CASTLESunday 29th May 2016
CASTLE HOWARD Saturday 23rd amp Sunday 24th July 2016
HEVER CASTLE (THE BASTION) Sunday 10th July 2016
HEVER CASTLESaturday 24th amp Sunday 25th September 2016
Triathlon festivals for all levels fromfirst-timers and children to elite performers
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
32
More information
Best of luck and look forward to seeing you at Hever Castle Tri
We hope that this competitor guide has answered any questions that you may have had but please donrsquot hesitate to contact the office if you have any
further questions
castletriathlonseriescouk +44 (0)1892 870 681 admincastletriathlonseriescouk
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
Sign up forour newsletter
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities
copyThis publication is copyrighted by the Casle Triathlon Series 2016
Thanks to all our sponsors and charitiesNational Partners
Charities