Sandwell Triathlon 2022
26 Jun 2022
Organiser's Description
Sadly this years Event has been cancelled
mainly due to low entry numbers,
escpecially in the TS1 9-10yr age category
SANDWELL TRIATHLON 2022
Incorporating
"Sandwell Junior Triathlon 2022"
"Sandwell Adult Triathlon 2022"
"Siblings Scootathon"
Applied to be Part of the West Midlands Childrens Series
Applied to be Part of the West Midlands Youth Series
Applied to be West Midlands IRC Qualifying Event
A Childrens 8-16yr Event
+ Adults Go-Tri short distance Event
+ Scootathlon for 2-7yrs old siblings
Open Water Swim, Closed Road Cycle, Park Path Run
A Triathlon consists of a swim followed by a cycle ride then a run.
Age Group |
Swim Distance |
Cycle Distance |
Run Distance |
Tri Start (8yrs) |
50m |
1000m |
600m |
Tri Star 1 (9-10yrs) |
150m |
2000m |
1200m |
Tri Star 2 (11-12yrs) |
250m |
4000m |
1800m |
Tri Star 3 (13-14yrs) |
300m |
6000m |
2400m |
Youth (15-16yrs) |
400m |
8000m |
3000m |
Adults (17yrs+) |
400m |
8000m |
3000m |
Scootathon (2-7yrs+) |
n/a |
15m |
25m |
IMPORTANT!
Your race age is as you will be on 31 December 2022, not age on race day
We will consider relay teams participation if all in same age category
Entry fee: £10 to £29
Early bird from £18 (Tri starts £10)
then £25 (Tri starts £12)
then £29 up to 20th June 2022 (Tri starts £15, Adults £25)
Plus a registration admin fee of 4% (60p - 1.20 max)
If not a BTF member you will be charged; Adults £4 , Children £1 for a TE day race licence.
Don't delay enter early for less.
Withdrawal:
OSTC operate a full refund (excluding Entry Central admin charge) to competitors who withdraw from competitions prior to one Calendar Month before race day.
Also; to competitors who inform the Event Organiser (email, text, phone call) prior to Entries Closing.
We will concider deferring their entry to the following years Event at no extra cost (excluding day licences).
Basic Information
Name: Sandwell Triathlon 2022
Date: Sunday 26th June 2022
Place: Sandwell Valley
Parking: by registration & T1, Swan Pool, Park Lane/Forge Lane, Sandwell Valley, B71 3SX (no access durring event).
Registration: Field top of path by lake, Swan Pool, Sandwell Valley
Registration Open: 8.00am to 9.30am
Transition area: car park by lake, Swan Pool, Sandwell Valley (8.00-10.00) no parents, marshalls help only
Main Briefing: 9.30am by registration
Tri suits, swim hat, timing chip: get on 15 minutes before your start time (supplied hat compulsary!)
Lakeside Briefing: at Lake entry 10 minutes before your start
1st swimmers start: in waves at approx 10am Swan Pool
Finish Line: same small field as registration, near lake entry/exit
Changing facilities/toilets: portaloos near transition, no changing facilities
Swim hats: compulsory
Wetsuits: recomended, not expected to be compulsary, depends upon water temperature, shortie suits are permitted.
(see BTF rules)
Cycle Course: 2Km laps (IKm for TSS) on Park Lane. There is a road closure inforce during the Event as well as 30 minutes prior to and after the Event. A rare opportunity to race on an actual British Road.
Chip timing: yes
Youths go first, then TS3, TS2, TS1, TSS, Adults (Scootathon whilst Youths cycling)
Prelimary race results will be posted on www.stuweb.co.uk/results
Official race results will be posted a few days later on www.britishtriathlon.org/events/results
as well as being emailed out to competitors.
Please note all times stated are approx at this stage and depend on the amount of entries from each category. If you would like to participate in a free training session with us “Oldbury STC” contact our Tri Rep at “oldburystctriathlon@gmail.com”
Scootathon
Cost £1
The scootathon takes place at the lake jetty as soon as the last youth leaves the lake and whilst the youth are cycling. Two waves of 15 max,
What happens: The first group (able to put shoes on) start at lake exit mat and have their feet wetted via a watering can, they run to towel/shoes, put shoes on, grab scooter then push it for a short distance along the tarmac path to a line on the floor leave it there and run to finish line to collect their medal and certificate. The second group (cant put own shoes on) will do the same but parents help them put shoes on (parents can help throughout).
Required Equipment: shoes to run in, scooter or 3 wheel small bike, small towel.
How to secure a place: tick box for scootathon on your entry and you will be emailed an entry form.
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 £6.00 for participants aged 24 and under, and £12.00 otherwise.
Sandwell Junior Triathlon 2022 TS1, TS2, TS3, Youth
Until | |
---|---|
12 Apr 2022 | £18.00 |
26 May 2022 | £25.00 |
26 May 2022 23:59 | £29.00 |
Sandwell Adult Triathlon 2022
Until | |
---|---|
01 Aug 2021 | £18.00 |
26 May 2022 | £18.00 |
26 May 2022 23:59 | £26.00 |
Sandwell Junior Triathlon 2022 Tri-start
Until | |
---|---|
01 Aug 2021 | £10.00 |
26 May 2022 | £12.00 |
26 May 2022 23:59 | £15.00 |
Dates and Status
Date: 26 Jun 2022
Closing Date: 26 May 2022 23:59
Status: Closed
Event | Available/Total |
---|---|
Sandwell Junior Triathlon 2022 TS1, TS2, TS3, Youth | ??/61 |
Sandwell Adult Triathlon 2022 | ??/4 |
Sandwell Junior Triathlon 2022 Tri-start | ??/1 |