Competition instructions and rules - Please read carefully

Car Parking                                                                                                            Car parking will be in Black Park off Heathfield Road. Please follow direction signs.

Registration (Craig Maclean Leisure Centre)                                                           All competitors must register before 09:30. Race briefing in the Sports Hall at 9.40am. First swim heat will start at 10.15am. Teams will be in the first heats.
At registration in you will be able to pay your entrance fee if you have not allready done so.
You will be given a race pack. This will include:

• A race number and safety pins. This must be worn on the front of your top. Only Team runners should wear the number. Please retain your number to receive a memento and food at the finish.
• A swim cap. These are colour coded and must not be swapped with other competitors.
• Your heat number and lane will be noted on your race pack envelope.
• Velcro timeing band that should be worn on your left ankle.

You will not be allowed to change your swim wave, lane or start time.If you wish to start at a similar time to somebody else because you have some special needs. Please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know if you want to change your estimated swim time.

The Swim
All swimmers must be at pool side in good time for their wave start. Announcements will be made at least 10mins prior to the start of each wave. A short swim briefing will be given poolside before you start.
IF YOU MISS YOUR START TIME YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO START THE RACE!

The Bike
Prior to the race your bike may be given a safety check. Please ensure your bike is in good working order on the day. Help will be at hand if a problem is found. Please mount your bike on the racks at your numbered slot and replace your bike at this slot after the cycle leg.
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR A CYCLE HELMET DURING THE RIDE.
PLEASE NOTE : Roads are not closed to other road users so please ride safely and obey the rules of the road and Marshals directions/instructions.

The Run
Two water stations will be located on the route near the start and at midway. You will pass these four times as the route is out and back. Watch out for uneven surfaces in the Anagach Woods.

The Finish
Please shout out (or gasp!) your race number as you approach the finish line.
Please hand in your velcro timing band (we are charged for bands that go missing!). Results will be available instantly at the time keepers caravan. Hand in your race number to receive a memento and food.

Prizegiving                                                                                                                 The prizegiving will take place as soon as possible after the last heat is completed. Approx 3pm                                                                                                         

GOOD LUCK !