Dear Athletes,
Please join us for the annual Rockwood By the Bay Triathlon on Sunday July 24th, 2016!
Continue reading for more details:
Events include:
-Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run)
-Sprint Duathlon (3km run, 20km bike, 5km run)
-Sprint Aquabike (750m swim, 20km bike)
-Try-A-Tri (375m swim, 12km bike, 3km run)
Age requirement/Waivers/Rules:
-Min age requirement for Sprint Distance events is 16 (as of December 31st, 2016)
-Min age requirement for Try-a-Tri distance is 14 (as of December 31st, 2016)
-Waivers must be signed by all athletes or legal guardian if the athlete under the age of 18
-All athletes must present a government issued ID with photo and Date of Birth
-Disk breaks are now allowed for the 2016 Season (excluding National qualifying events)
-All athletes are responsible for understanding the competition rules of triathlon:
http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competition-rules_november2015.pdf
Event Details:
-There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
-Registrations closes Friday July 22nd at 8:00 PM
-Event is capped at 150 registrants (register early as event sold out last year)
-Race swag hoodies guaranteed until Friday June 17th at 11:59 PM
-Early bird registration available until Friday June 24th at 11:59 PM
-Early bird pricing $60 & $30 (18 yrs or under as of December 31, 2016)
-Regular pricing is $70 and $35 (18 yrs or under as of December 31, 2016)
-Race registration fee is non-refundable
-FETC members can pick up their 2016 membership gift at the registration table
-Please bring a donation for the Saint John Animal Rescue League to fill the Subaru
-Volunteers are needed on race day - spread the word to friends & family to sign up!
Event Schedule:
6 am Registration/body marking opens
6 am Transition Area Opens (racers must be registered and body marked to enter)
7 am Registration/body marking closes
7:15 am Transition Closes for ALL events
7:30 am pre-race briefing (for sprint distance events)
8 am sprint/du/aquabike start
8:30 am pre-race briefing for try-a-tri
9 am try-a-tri event starts
12:00 awards ceremony/closing
Race Course
-It is the athletes responsibility to understand the race course
-Maps of the race course will be provided on race day
-Swim will be in Lily Lake, Bike will be an out-and-back, Run will be in Rockwood Park
-View the 20KM bike route here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1125550177
-View the 5km run route here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1125566509
-View the 3k route here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1125592810
-View the 12k route here:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1125589924
Prizes:
-Top 3 overall winners (m/f) for Du, Sprint, Try-a-Tri & Aquabike
-1st, 2nd & 3rd age group winners (m/f) for Sprint Triathlon only
-1st place age group winners (m/f) for Duathlon
-Finishers will receive road bike tire tube (instead of a medal) which can be swapped for a mountian bike tube (10 available)
-Draw prizes
-Swag includes head buff, water bottle and hoodie (guaranteed before June 17th at midnight)
-Registrants can use a 25% off Ion Designs promo code RBTB2016 valid until September 20th, 2016. Promo code applies to all catalogue iron-ons and apparel. Cannot be used towards any sale items or custom ions.
We couldn't host this event without our sponsors!
Aberdeen Subaru
Human Performance Centre
Consolvo Bikes
Fitworks
Ion Designs
River Bay Adventures
For your reading pleasure and to help reduce the risk of athletes receiving a penalty or a disqualification, please review the common do's and don'ts of triathlon:
THE DO’S & DON’TS OF TRIATHLON
It’s about Safety, Fair Play & Respect
Do |
read the latest International Triathlon Union (ITU) rules www.triathlon.org |
Don’t |
verbally or physically abuse volunteers or officials, it is not acceptable nor allowed. They are volunteering their time so that you can experience a safe and fun race. |
Do |
read the advance race information and listen to race briefings on race day. It’s the athlete’s responsibility to know the course. |
Don’t |
cross or come near any timing mat prior to the start of the race when you are in possession of your timing chip. |
Do |
set up your transition gear under the front wheel of your bike, and only the width of your handlebars. Leave your coffee machine at home; no buckets, boxes, stools, water basins, bags or any other item that will crowd transition. Do not mark your spot. No person shall interfere with another racer’s equipment or impede the progress of another racer. |
Don’t |
ride your bike in transition zone (TZ). |
Do |
wear the race swim cap. If you are allergic notify the Race Director /official. |
Don’t |
unfasten your helmet at any point during the race until your bike is racked in transition zone (TZ). |
Do |
wear your fastened helmet when in possession of your bike. |
Don’t |
ask or accept assistance during the race, no assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. |
Do |
cover your torso on the bike and run parts of the race. No nudity allowed. |
Don’t |
draft or block competitors during the race. Keep on the right hand side at all times; alert cyclists of your intention to pass by saying “On your left”. Do not cross the yellow line. |
Do |
follow the course as set by the Race Director (RD); no short cuts allowed. |
Don’t |
litter! All personal belongings and equipment taken out onto the course must stay with the athlete the entire race. No headphones, headsets, mobile phones or any other electronic communication devices etc. can be carried or worn at any time during the race. |
Do |
have lots of fun and enjoy every moment. Race Happy from TriNB. |
Registration fees
Sprint Triathlon Closed
Online registration closed-
750m Swim, 20km Bike, 5km Run
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CA$60.00Apr 24 – Jun 24
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CA$70.00Jun 25 – Jul 23
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Duathlon Closed
Online registration closed-
3km Run, 20km Bike, 5km Run
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CA$60.00Apr 24 – Jun 24
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CA$70.00Jun 25 – Jul 22
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ClosedJul 22 – Jul 23
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Aquabike Closed
Online registration closed-
750m Swim, 20km Bike
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CA$60.00Apr 24 – Jun 24
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CA$70.00Jun 25 – Jul 22
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ClosedJul 22 – Jul 23
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Try-a-Tri Closed
Online registration closed-
375m Swim, 10km Bike, 3km Run
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CA$60.00Apr 24 – Jun 24
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CA$70.00Jun 25 – Jul 22
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ClosedJul 22 – Jul 23
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Event schedule
- Sun, July 24, 2016 6:00 AM - Registration/Transition/Body Marking Opens
- Sun, July 24, 2016 7:00 AM - Registration Closes
- Sun, July 24, 2016 7:15 AM - Transition Closes
- Sun, July 24, 2016 7:30 AM - Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike Pre-race Briefing
- Sun, July 24, 2016 8:00 AM - Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike Race Stat
- Sun, July 24, 2016 8:30 AM - Try-a-Tri Pre-race Briefing
- Sun, July 24, 2016 9:00 AM - Try-a-Tri Race Start
- Sun, July 24, 2016 12:00 PM - Post Race Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Doug Scott
- fundyextreme@hotmail.com
- Website
- Visit website