weekend warrior rulebook...the weekend warrior rules • wetsuits are compulsory. • all btf rules...
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WEEKEND WARRIOR RULEBOOK12th - 13thSeptember 2020 | Please read carefully
AIMTo cover the furthest distance, during challenge hours, over the event weekend. Only completed triathlons will count - distance will be measured by taking the official course length (per challenge distance) multiplied by the amount of laps achieved.
RESULTSThe Official Weekend Warrior results will be published on the website once they have been verified. Weekend Warriors will also be able to view their split time for each triathlon completed.
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR EVENT PROCEDURE1. All WW will receive their event packs in the post
in time for the event.2. This year all WW will receive two timing chips in
their pack, one should be used for each day and disposed of responsibly after the event.
3. WW will receive their initial briefing and introductions in transition at 07:30 on Saturday 12th September. Please do not be late for this as it may result in you missing the start.
An additional safety briefing will take place at the swim start area.
4. Once WW have finished a triathlon, they can take any official route back to the start. Please be considerate to the public.
5. WW do not need to return to transition after each triathlon, however they need to co-ordinate getting their wetsuits back to swim start and their shoes back to transition.
6. Before starting their next triathlon, WW must make themselves known to the swim timing official (this person will be pointed out to you in your safety briefing). WW will join the back of the 12 person queue to enter the water in a new time trial format. Waiting time is expected to be under 1 minute.
7. WW must be granted permission by the swim safety team to walk onto the pontoon before entering the water; do not run on the pontoon.
8. After the first triathlon of the day, WW can start each new triathlon whenever they want. Except:
• If a group of 12 participants are lined up in the start pen and have already started loading into the water. In such circumstances, WW must wait and join the back of the next group of 12.
• The last opportunity to do a Sprint distance wave will be 16:00 on the Saturday and 14:10 on the Sunday. After this time you will need to join one of the final Super Sprint waves of the day. The final wave of the day will be 16:50 on Saturday and 15:10 on Sunday.
• Male WW will be set off 2 mins before any female only waves.
9. WW MUST OBEY MARSHALLS AT ALL TIMES OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
ROUTE MAP
Check out our stunning route, which allows you to swim, cycle and run right around the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. The course consists of a fresh lake open water swim, a gently undulating bike course and a picturesque run route around the Queen’s Pool.
THE WEEKEND WARRIOR RULES• Wetsuits are compulsory.• All BTF rules and regulations must be followed
at all times.• Following the BTF Covid-19 Guidance, this is
a participation event only with no racing. Social distancing guidance must be followed at all times.
• You are undertaking an extreme endurance challenge. There is qualified medical support at the event should you feel unwell, but please be sensible and compete within your own capability.
• In transition, all participants will keep the same place on the racking throughout the event day, but you must take your bike home with you on Saturday night. We do not offer over-night racking for security reasons.
• WW do not take priority over other participants at the event. Other participants may hold you up or get in your way, please appreciate this is unavoidable at a mass participation event.
• Please remember for some people this will be their first ever triathlon, please treat everyone out on the course with respect.
SUPPORT TEAMS• Each WW will be provided with 2 wristbands,
one for the athlete and one for a member of their support team – this spare wristband will grant that person access to transition.
• Transition access for support team is via the Weekend Warrior transition crossing point at the far end of transition (next to swim in).
• Support crew are only allowed in Weekend Warrior transition, not on the course itself.
SUPPLIED TO WEEKEND WARRIORS• Two swim caps (different colour from other
participants)• Two wristbands (one for WW and one for
member of support crew)• Two event bibs (one for Saturday, one for
Sunday)• Four safety pins• Bike number• Helmet number• Vehicle access pass• Two disposable timing chips (only attach on
event day, on your preferred ankle and under your wetsuit. Do not remove until you have completed your event)
