East Fife Triathlon Festival 2024
14 Apr 2024
Organiser's Description
East Fife Tri Club's Sprint and Novice Triathlon and Sprint Aquabike 2024
The East Fife Tri Club’s Annual Triathlon and Tristars Aquathlon will be held on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Cupar Sports Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
We also welcome back, for the forth year, the Aquabike race - a format growing in popularity, run alongside the sprint race.
Get your racing season off to a great start by entering one of the first Triathlons of the year comprising a pool swim, scenic bike course and mixed terrain run route. This event is ideal for new triathletes as well as seasoned competitors.
We will once again be hosting the Scottish Student Sport Championships.
After the success of the children's aquathlon in the previous years, we will be hosting this fun event again which will comprise a pool swim and an entirely off-road run within the confines of Duffus Park. Entries for the Aquathlon can be made here: www.entrycentral.com/EFTJuniorAquathlon
All races will finish in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
For those who are new to triathlon East Fife Tri Club offers coached and uncoached sessions which are guaranteed to get you race ready. The coaching will be with our team of club coaches and offers great value for money. For more details visit our website www.eastfifetriathlonclub.com
Races will be run over the following distances:
|
|
Swim |
Cycle |
Run |
|
Sprint Triathlon |
750m |
24km |
4.9km |
|
Sprint Aquabike |
750m |
24km |
- |
|
Novice Triathlon |
400m |
14km |
2.5km |
Race Routes:
Maps of all the race routes can be found at the following links:
Sprint and Novice Cycle Route (note Sprint covers two laps, Novice covers one lap):
Sprint Cycle Route & Novice Cycle Route
Sprint Run Route Sprint Run Route
Novice Run Route Novice
Race Day Timings:
Exact timings (mostly relating to heats) will not be confirmed until the week before the race, but guide timings are as follows:
| Novice | Sprint and Aquabike |
||
| Registration | 8:30 - 09:00 | 9:00 - 10:00 | |
| Race Brief | 9:30 | 10:25 | |
| Race Start | 10:06 | 11:00 | |
| Prize Giving | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Please note any updates to these timings may be sent out in the correspondence prior to the race.
Parental Consent:
We will assume that all aquathlon entrants have the approval of their parents or guardians to take part.
Race License:
To compete in the Novice and Sprint events you must have a valid home nations Race Pass. If you have membership of Triathlon Scotland or another home nation please enter your membership number when you book. If you forget your license, please be prepared to pay the £8 Race Pass in cash when you register.
If you don't have Triathlon Scotland membership, Entry Central will automatically add the cost of a Day License to your booking.
Eligibility for Student Championships
To be eligible to participate in the Scottish Student Sport Triathlon Championships you must have a current matriculation number for a college or university.
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East Fife Sprint Triathlon
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Sprint Triathlon!
The event will be held on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The event will also host the Scottish National Student Championships. If you wish to enter as a student for this event, please ensure you include your university details (institution name and your student ID number) when requested.
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 24km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a mainly flat loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 4.9km run which is a loop that takes you out of Cupar toward the west, down a farm road and then back to transition via a country road and the rugby pitches. Please note this route is mixed terrain. The finishers funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 31 March. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
PRIZES
Cash prizes and winners' mementos will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd open and female, overall and age groups.
Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship
Welcome to the Scottish National Student Championships!
The event will be held on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The event will be the Scottish National Student Championships. If you wish to enter as a student for this event, please provide us with the name of your university and matriculation number when you sign up.
NB Entries for the Student Championships will remain open until 12 noon on Monday 1st April.
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 24km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a mainly flat loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 4.9km run which is a loop that takes you out of Cupar toward the west, down a farm road and then back to transition via a country road and the rugby pitches. Please note this route is mixed terrain. The finishers' funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
Eligibility for Student Championships
To be eligible to participate in the Scottish Student Sport Triathlon Championships you must have a current matriculation number for a college or university.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 31 March. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
PRIZES
Student Championship prizes will be awarded by Scottish Student Sport. Students will also be eligible for main race prizes - cash prizes and winners' mementos will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd open and female, overall and age groups.
East Fife Novice Triathlon
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Novice Triathlon!
The event will be held on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
The Novice event is for any competitor age 15 and above and involves:
- A 400m (16 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 14km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by once around a mainly flat loop and a downhill return to transition.
- A 2.5km run which will take you around the grounds of Elmwood College and Duffus Park rugby pitches. Please note this route is mainly on track and grass. The finishers' funnel will be in front of the Duffus Park Grandstand.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 31 March. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
PRIZES
Cash prizes and winners' mementos will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall open and female.
East Fife Sprint Aquabike
Welcome to the East Fife Tri Club’s Sprint Aquabike!
The event will be held on Sunday 14 April 2024 at Cupar Sport Centre and Duffus Park Community Hub.
This event will be held alongside the sprint triathlon and will be included in the same heats.
The Sprint event is for competitors age 15 and above and involves:
- A 750m (30 lengths) swim in the 5 lane 25m pool. Lane order is sorted based on the estimated swim times submitted by participants. Transition is within the Sport Centre car park.
- A 24km cycle on open country roads. Starts with a modest initial climb followed by twice around a mainly flat loop and a downhill return to transition.
- Your race will include T2 and a short run to the finishers' funnel in front of the Duffus Park grandstand, and will conlude at the main finish line.
On the entry form, you will be asked to provide an estimated swim time. It is not unusual for people competing in a pool-based triathlon for the first time to "guess" their swim time. Please be reassured, we will accept changes to your estimated swim time up until 31 March. Your enjoyment, and that of your fellow competitors is greatly enhanced if you are in the correct swim heat.
PRIZES
Cash prizes and winners' mementos will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall open and female.
Prices
A British Triathlon Race Pass is required for participants who are not a British Triathlon Home Nation member. For this event, Race Pass costs are £2.00 (plus £0.08 service charge) for participants aged 24 and under, and £8.00 (plus £0.32 service charge) otherwise.
East Fife Sprint Triathlon
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 21:00 | £45.00 |
Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 21:00 | £45.00 |
East Fife Novice Triathlon
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 23:59 | £40.00 |
East Fife Sprint Aquabike
| Until | |
|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2024 23:59 | £38.00 |
Dates and Status
Date: 14 Apr 2024
Status: Closed
| Event | Available/Total | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| East Fife Sprint Triathlon | ??/130 | 31 Mar 2024 21:00 |
| Scottish National Student Sprint Triathlon Championship | ??/40 | 31 Mar 2024 21:00 |
| East Fife Novice Triathlon | ??/30 | 31 Mar 2024 23:59 |
| East Fife Sprint Aquabike | ??/20 | 31 Mar 2024 23:59 |