The Junior event is open to the following BTF age-groups and will cover approximate distances of:

• TriStar - Start - 8 years - 50m swim - 800m cycle  - 600m run
• TriStar 1 - 9-10 years - 150m swim  - 1.7k cycle  - 1200m run
• TriStar 2 - 11-12 years - 200m swim  - 3.4k cycle  - 1800m run
• TriStar 3 (13-14 years) - 300m swim  - 5.1k cycle  - 2400m run
• Youth (15-16) - 300m swim  - 5.1k cycle  - 2400m run
• All ages are as of 31st December 2022.

Please note:

• The Swim will be in Culford School's pool.
• The cycle course is all on grass - we advise against road bikes with slick tyres. Mountain bikes and cyclo-cross bikes, with a slightly knobbly tyre tread, are appropriate for this course.
• Our marshals will carry out a check on your bike before racking in transition to ensure that it is in full working order.
• Wearing a cycle helmet during the cycle stage is mandatory - you will not be able to race without one.

Entry for each competitor is £25.

British Triathlon members pay a reduced fee of £24. You will need to enter your membership number and bring your race licence with you on the day and show at registration.

• Registration: Open at 09:30  and close at 10:45 am. Please show you licence here and pick up your race pack and goodie bag.
• Transition: Open at 09:30 and close at 10:50 am. Only competitors and marshals will be allowed in this area.
• Race Briefing: 11:00 near the transition area.
• Start: First competitor will start their swim at 11:20
• Finish:  Expect the last competitor to be finished by 14:00.
• Prize Giving: As soon as possible after the last competitor finishes.

Entry is via Entry Central: entries will open on 21 February 2022.

Direct any queries to the race director Denise O'Brien at juniortri@westsuffolkwheelers.org

West Suffolk Junior Tri - Sunday 26th June 2022 at Culford School,Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX

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