EVENT LOCATION – Blue Coat School Somerset Rd Edgbaston Birmingham B17 0HR – Entrance opposite the Green Man Pub, junction of Metchley Lane and Somerset Road Also try www.theaa.com

Download the BRAT Aquathlon Entry Form 2010

REGISTRATION OPEN - 9.00 to 10.15 AM – Your swim time will depend on your age group. However, you must arrive at the event in time to register BEFORE attending the race briefing at 10.30am.

Registration will be in the gallery up the stairs inside the pool entrance. You will register and received you race number, which will need to be attached to the FRONT of your t-shirt/vest. Number belts are permitted. DO NOT ALTER, CUT OR FOLD YOUR NUMBER.

Your event number will be written on your arm and leg.

TE day Membership - Everyone who competes at a TE sanctioned event must be a full member or a day member. The day membership signs all the entrants up to the rules and regulations of the BTA and provides civil liability insurance. If you are a TE Tri-star member please remember to bring your licence with you and present it at registration. If you do not bring your licence you will require a day licence £2 . Day licences will be given at registration.

PHOTOGRAPHY – we ask that anyone who wishes to take photographs or video footage of the aquathlon should report to the registration desk. You will be asked to provide your name, address and telephone number. We will then issue you with a pass. Anyone found taking photographs or video footage without a licence will be reported to the police. Please understand that we have to take these precautions in the interest of the children's safety.

TRANSITION AREA - will be inside the pool at the side nearest the swim exit. You will be able to lay your kit 10 minutes before your race start.

Do not leave kit where it could get in the way of other competitors.

NO PARENTS allowed in the transition area please.

There will be marshals available to assist you to lay out your kit if necessary.

RACE BRIEFING – 10.30 AM – All competitors are requested to attend the briefing. Only race officials are allowed to help you during the race. If there is anything that you do not understand then please ASK. Make sure your race number is clearly visible to all Race Officials.

No parents or supporters are allowed to run along side competitors.

Suitable footwear must be worn - NO BARE FEET PERMITTED

THE SWIM

PLEASE SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING THE POOLSIDE – POOL POLICY

You will need to be at poolside 10 minutes before the start time for your age group. THESE ARE THE APPROXIMATE TIMES ONLY – Please double check the start times at registration.

Listen out for your race number to be called and follow the instructions given.

DIVE STARTS ARE NOT ALLOWED - All competitors start in the pool.

NO TUMBLE TURNS - POOL POLICY - If you do tumble turn you will be stopped and told not to tumble turn. This will act as the time penalty.

SWIM CAPS MUST BE WORN – POOL POLICY – please remember to bring a cap.

Swim in the direction that you are told and try not to get in anyone else's way.

The swim marshals will be counting your lengths and you will be told when you have 2 lengths to go.

When you have completed your swim you will climb out of the pool and remember to shout your number to the timekeeper on the way out.

THE RUN

You must be wearing the minimum of a swimsuit and T-shirt/vest during the run sections; (Tri Suit and Number belts are permitted).

We will have marshals lap counting but it is YOUR responsibility to make sure you do the correct number of laps.

EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Trunks/Costume, goggles (if required)
2. T-shirt/vest (to put your number on). Shoes
3. Towel; Warm clothing to put on afterwards.
4. SAFETY PINS FOR YOUR NUMBER - THESE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED

GENERAL

Any violation of British Triathlon rules are subject to time penalty. (See British Triathlon Web site for details: www.britishtriathlon.org)

Please ensure that both you and any adult accompanying you have read and are aware of the rules set out above.

This event is run under the British Triathlon Federation rules.

There will be individual prizes for first, second and third in each age group (male and female).

The FORMAL PRESENTATION will be at the end of the whole event.

The event will go ahead rain or shine.

We ask that parents DO NOT accompany their children around the course.

At the finish line water will be available to have a well-deserved drink. Don't forget to SMILE.

Don't worry if you are a first time competitor, there will be lots of first timers taking part - just remember to HAVE FUN!

Your last meal should be two to three hours before your start time. A simple breakfast of cereal and toast is ideal.

You can do the whole event in your swimming kit, which means that you will only need to put on your shoes and T-shirt/vest to display your racing numbers.

Have a drink and eat something soon after completing the event. This will replace the energy you have used and help you to recover quicker.

Arrive in good time.

ENJOY THE EVENT!

Download the BRAT Aquathlon Entry Form 2010