Race Details
Dear Race Entrant
Please see below instructions for this weekend’s Morden Park Aquathlon.
Location: Morden Park Pool, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5HE
Parking: Parking can be found in the pool car park. Parking is free on Sundays.
Start Times: We’ve grouped swimmers of a similar standard based on your estimated swim times.
The first starters will begin at 8.00am. All subsequent starters will commence on a rolling basis every 30secs. Please note your own approx start time as per the start time list attached. This can also be found at
Registration: Registration opens at 7.30am
*Please check your approx start time and register as detailed below.
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Start Time
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Registration period
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0800-0830
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0730-0800
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0830-0900
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0800-0830
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After 0900
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0815-0900 latest
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At registration you will collect your race numbers and be marked up.
*IMPORTANT* If you are a BTA member and have paid £13 YOU MUST SHOW A VALID BTA LICENCE. If you fail to show your BTA licence you will be charged £4 for a day licence. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE
Transition Area: There will be a small transition area outside of the pool exit area. After registration you will be directed to this area. This is where you should leave only your running gear prior to the swim phase. After you finish racing please remove your clothes to allow space for following waves.
Changing facilities: Changing facilities are available within the pool building, including showers. We suggest you leave your bags and other clothes in the lockers here.
Swim (600m)
§ Please be at poolside [at least] 10 minutes before your designated start time
§ Competitors will have a short race briefing before their race start
§ Morden park pool is a 33m pool. You will complete 18 lengths of the pool. 2 lengths before the end you will be given a signal from a marshal
§ Swim times will be taken as you leave the pool area
*THERE WILL BE NO RUNNING ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA*
Run (approx 6 miles)
§ The run course is clearly marked and well marshalled. There will also be run maps displayed at registration and on the website.
§ A water station will be situated near the start/finish area
§ Competitors will complete 4 laps of the course
§ On completion of the first lap and then each subsequent lap you must collect a band from the marshals near the transition area
§ 3 bands will signify 4 complete laps
§ The course is entirely within the park. There is no need to leave the park. If you do you have gone the wrong way!!
§ Remember that the park is also used by the public. Please be polite and respectful of other park users!
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded near the transition area, shortly after the last competitor has finished. Prizes will be given to the first 3 males and first 3 females.
Results:
Results will be posted on the Kingfisher website, on www.tri247.com and also will be emailed to each competitor during the week.
Food and Drink: A food and drink van will be on site for those all important bacon buttie needs.
Massage: Post race massage will be available.
Contact: If you have any queries between now and the event you can reach the Race Organiser, Richard Parker, via email at morden6n6@kingfishertriathletes.co.uk or on 07979 686446.
Your BTA referee is Lynda Chase (level 5)
From all the team, we hope you have a fun, enjoyable and safe race.
We look forward to seeing you Sunday!
Kingfisher Triathletes & Z-Tri