Non drafting short distance triathlon

In Flanders Fields Triathlon Ieper 2012

Briefing Participants :

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Race info :

Flanders Cup B-series.
Start at 2:00 p.m.

o 1 km swim - -40 km bike - 10 km run
o Individual & Relay teams (3)
o € 4 500 prize money
o Prizes in kind for each participant and a medal for each finisher

Categories :
  • 600 individual starting places
    • overall Men and Women
    • U23 Men and Women
    • Masters Men and Women (+40 / +50 / +60)
  • 100 starting places for Relay teams : 1 swimmer - 1 biker - 1 runner
Race Track :

- Exploration on Saturday 11 August and Saturday 18 August
  • 9h swimming
  • 10h cycling
Address : Cultureel Centrum in 't Riet, Seelbachdreef 4, Zillebeke

o The track will be indicated from 11 August.
o You can explore the track yourself



Parking spaces :

All participants and spectators are obliged to park their cars on the Picanol NV site.
  • The location will be indicated from the motorway (exit Zonnebeke - Ieper - Heuvelland)
  • Mobilhomes and campers are requested to make use of the camping Jeugdstadion.
    http://www.jeugdstadion.be
    Address: Karel Steverlyncklaan 13, 8900 Ieper
Registration :

o Saturday 18 August between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
o Sunday 19 august between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
o Address : Voetbalstadion KVK Ieper, Jamie Picanollaan 1, 8900 Ieper.

PAY ATTENTION :

No registrations on the day of the race !
The organization has every right to refuse participants.
All participants are expected to know the track and the race regulations. You can find the regulations on the site :
http://vtdl.triathlon.be

Requirements:
  • Starting number
  • License VTDL
  • Identity card
Bike Check-in
  • Between 12:00 a.m. and 13:30 p.m. (for ALL participants!)
    Address : Cultureel Centrum in 't Riet, Seelbachdreef 4, Zillebeke.
PAY ATTENTION : The transition area is not accessible by car !

A shuttle bus is provided between the football stadium and the transition area.

Supplies :
  • Bike in a perfect condition
  • Cycling shoes and and a tested cycling helmet
  • Running shoes
  • Starting number
THE RACE

Start :

The first wave starts at 2:00 p.m.
The start is situated at 1 km of the transition area and is only accessible through a graveled path.

Starting time
Categories
Colour
Starting Numbers
2:00 p.m. H18 - HU23 - HU 24 with license GREEN
2:05 p.m. H40 with license ORANGE
2:10 p.m. Women (with or without license) PINK
2:20 p.m. H24 without license WHITE
2:25 p.m. H24 without license BLUE
2:30 p.m. TRIO YELLOW


SWIMMING : 1 km swimming in a straight line.

The swimming start is at "het Vijverhuis".

The participants can only get into the water just before the start. It's forbidden to swim with the starting number. This should be taken off in the transition area. The championchip must be put on before the start.
After the swimming, the bathing caps should be given back to the organizers in the provided barrels.

Benodigdheden:
  • Neopreen bathing suit (if admitted - it wasn't allowed in some previous editions).
    Can be hired at Running Center Brugge - Hulste.
    Reservation in advance at info@runningcenter.be.
    Price €25 (if reserved) - €30 (the day of the race)
  • Competition suit
  • Bathing cap of the organization
  • Swimming goggles
  • (Old) shoes to walk to the start
Transition

Don't forget where you stored your bike !
Relay teams should pass on their Championchip in the transition area.

CYCLING: 40km

2 laps

  • NON DRAFTING
    • Drafting area bike : rectangular of 10 m on 3 m (front wheel to front wheel)
  • NON BLOCKING
    • Athletes should take position at the right side of the biking track and shouldn't cause a 'blocking' situation.
    • There is talk of 'blocking' when an athlete can't overhale on a regular way due to the bad position of an athlete in front of you.
Transition

Store your bike properly.
Relay teams should pass on their starting number and championchip in the transition area.

RUNNING : 10 km

Take-off area of 2.4 km + 2 complete tracks of 3.7 km.
During the running test, you pass 3 times the supply base.

Finish
At the arrival you can enjoy the recuperation drink offered by Etixx Specialized Sports Nutritiion.

AFTER THE RACE

Changing room
  • After the race you can have a shower and dress in the changing rooms of KVK Ieper, next to the finish.
Eating and drinking
  • A meal is offered to every participant to regain his/her strength. Of course you can discuss the race in the cafeteria inside or outside.
Collecting the bike at the transition area
  • The transition area is guarded till 7:00 p.m.
  • Supplies : starting number or guide card
Prizegiving
  • A medal for each finisher.
  • The stage ceremony takes place at 6:00 p.m. at the finish.
Prizes :

All participants will receive prizes, including Dry-Fit T-shirt and medal.

CASH PRIZES
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OVERALL Men
€ 500
€ 400
€ 300
€ 250
€ 200
€ 150
€ 125
€ 100
€ 80
€ 60
€ 40
€ 20
OVERALL Women
€ 500
€ 300
€ 200
€ 150
€ 100
€ 50
H23
€ 25
€ 20
€ 15
D23
€ 25
€ 20
€ 15
Veterans M a/b/c
€ 25
€ 20
€ 15
Veterans W a/b/c
€ 25
€ 20
€ 15
M Trio
€ 100
€ 50
€ 25
W Trio
€ 100
€ 50
€ 25
Mix
€ 100
€ 50
€ 25