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Starting in 2010 we have moved the event from the arctic waters of the Middlesex University pool to the much warmer indoor pool at Queenswood School in Broookmans Park map here.
The race will be run on the same basis as previous years and cater for novices as well as experienced swimmers, please read the following guidelines if you are interested in taking part.
Entry forms are available to download here PDF or here MS Word.
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What is it?
The Trent Park Aquathlon is intended to be fun and an introduction to multi-disciplined sport for members.
The pool at Queenswood is 25 metres long and swim distances will be in multiples of 100 metres - 4 lengths.
Please note, the pool is 1.9 metres deep at one end so whilst the race caters for novice swimmers you must be able to swim at least 8 lengths (adults) or 4 lengths (juniors). We will have a lifeguard in attendance but want to keep him or her dry!
The Junior / YA race will be split into two groups, under 12 and under 16 but some under 12s are better swimmers than some under 16s so this is not a hard and fast rule, you can take part in either group depending upon your swimming ability, the run distance will be the same for both groups.
The adult race will be split into a novice and a sprint group which some of our Young Athletes are invited to take part.
Another change from previous years is that we will also allow team relay entries but either the swimmer or the runner must be a full member of the club.
The race distances will be as follows (these may alter slightly):
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You may enter either the Adult Sprint or Junior U16 as a team of swimmer and runner - see entry form.
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How does it work?
The race starts when you are told to start the swim and ends when you cross the run finish line. Your time includes the time you take to get out of the pool and put on your running shoes, running top or anything else you chose to do until you finish the run. Many races are won and lost in the section between the swim and run, known as transition.
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All competitors must complete an entry form and return this by Wednesday 21st July
On race day the registration desk will be alongside the pool area and will open at 9.15am. You need to collect your race number and have your number marked on your hand.
The registration desk will close when the first swimmers start at 10.00am
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There will be a transition area reserved for you to set out your running shoes and other items. For security purposes and to ensure transition is kept clear this area is reserved for race participants only, if you are not taking part please do not enter the transition area.
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Each group will complete the swim before the next group starts, this will avoid any conflict between fast and slow swimmers.
The adult race will not start until all juniors have completed the swim section.
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Swimmers will be started in each of the four lanes at 15 second intervals, there will be a maximum of 3 people in each lane.
The swim direction will be clockwise / anti-clockwise in alternate lanes so that swimmers in adjacent lanes travel in the same direction.
Your swim time will be recorded as you leave the pool area, please call out your number as you pass the timing desk.
Please DO NOT run on poolside, the surface will be wet and possibly slippery, you will be given a time penalty if you run on poolside so please do not risk it.
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Once you have completed the swim you will make your way to the transition area where you can change into your running kit.
The run will be entirely within the grounds of Queenswood School, once you leave transition you will pass between the school buildings and then run either two laps (juniors / YA) or three slightly longer laps of the school fields for the adult section.
The finish will be in the field by the school's main building.
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How did I do?
Unlike other races the first home may not be the winner as each person has a different start time. The winner of each group will be the person with the fastest overall time, last year's results will be available for you to compare your times - but do not forget - if this is your first event of this kind - you will also be a winner.
It does mean that the results are a little more complicated but we should have the results within 30 minutes of the final person finishing the run.
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How do I enter?
Because we do not know how many people will take part in each group and start times need to be allocated you must register for the aquathlon at least seven days before the race - please ensure your entry is returned by Wednesday 22nd July at the very latest, there will be no entries after this and no entries on the day of the race
Entry forms are available to download here PDF or here MS Word, please complete all the information accurately to enable us to allocate you in to the correct group and start time.
Entry is free to all TPRC club members.
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