NEW CUMNOCK SUPERSPRINT & CHILDREN'S AQUATHLON (Event Director Andy Clapperton)

Both events will be chip timed. All competitors will receive their overall times and splits.

In conjunction with the Princes Foundation Charity, New Cumnock Outdoor Pool are hosting a Children's Aquathlon followed by an Adult Supersprint Triathlon. This event is sanctioned by Triathlon Scotland.

CHILDREN'S AQUATHLON
This event will be chip timed. Following registration at 13:00hrs this race will start at 13:30hrs. Age groups will be 8 (50m), 9-10 (50m), 11-12 (50m), 13-14 (100m) and 15-16 (100m) of the 25 metre Pool.
This will be followed by a flat course 1.5k run (500m for 8yr olds) along the riverbank, returning to the Pool for finish. NO ESTIMATED SWIM TIMES REQUIRED. Please note that as per Triathlon Scotland rules, your age group will be dependent on your age as of 31st December this year. For example, if you are 12 on the date of event and your birthday falls any day between date of event and 31st December, then you will be deemed to qualify for the 13-15 years age group.

SUPERSPRINT TRIATHLON
Registration will open from 14:00hrs, race commencing at 15:00hrs

Swim - 500m (20 lengths) of a 25 metre 5 lane pool set at a comfortable 28.5c. There will be 3 heats at 15 minute intervals. Estimated swim times will be required please.

Cycle - 15km on a quiet country road of good quality surface. The terrain is fairly flat apart from a few wee "cheeky" hill climbs. Description - turn left out of Pool car park onto A76 for 200m, turn right on roundabout  following B741, continue on this road for 7.5 km until Knockburnie Farm where Event marshals will ensure a safe u turn. Return via the same route to transition area at swimming pool.

Run - 3km flat run consisting of 2 anti-clockwise laps around the nearby riverbank on tarmacadam footpaths, returning to finish at the Pool.

ENTRY
Entry will be via the EntryCentral website and a waiting list will commence once the race is full. Withdrawals will be replaced from those on the waiting list until 7 days before the event, thereafter there will be no movement, as this allows the swim heats to be drawn up. There will be no entry on the day so please do not turn up unless you have a confirmed space.  

 TRANSITION AREA

Before the event starts your bike must be placed in the transition area rack allocated to your race number. Any clothing you require during the event should be left beside your bike.

There is no entry to the transition area after the race briefing starts. Transition will remain closed throughout the duration of the race. This means you will be unable to remove your bike/belongings after your race until all other competitors have completed their race.  This rule is to ensure that all competitors get a fair race.

 HEATS AND LANE ALLOCATION 

Heats and lanes are allocated according to the time predicted on your entry form. It is vital to the smooth running of the event and to be fair to others that you predict your swim time accurately.

 CYCLE 

It is compulsory to wear a correctly adjusted BS Approved cycle helmet.

The route is on public roads. Cyclists should take care at all times and must obey the Highway Code including traffic signs and police directions. Marshals at junctions can give directions only and cannot control / direct traffic.

No cycling in the transition area – mount after leaving - dismount before re-entering. Your bike must be re-racked correctly.

PARKING

 There is ample parking in the public car park outside the Pool and surrounding area. Overflow car parks next to the church and  at Castle Shopping Arcade near to the local filling station.

FACILITIES 

Changing and shower facilities are available free to competitors in the swimming pool.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Local media services will be in attendance in order to take photographs of this event and its participants. Please can you advise the organiser if you have any objections to photographs being taken.

NATIONAL TRIATHLON SERIES

This race forms part of Triathlon Scotland's 2022 National Triathlon Series. In order to place in the series you must be a Core or Ultimate member of Triathlon Scotland on the day of the race.