Centennial Park , Carleton Place, Ontario

The Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon is a fitting tribute to Graham Beasley, a fine athlete, husband, father and gentleman who left us too soon. Out of respect for Graham, all participants will participate in the Graham Beasley event, adhering to Graham's personal philosophy:

Compete hard, play fair and applaud and respect fellow participants 

We offer an event for everyone. We have the Try a Tri for the beginner or recreational participant. the Super Sprint Triathlon for the speed people, and the Olympic Triathlon is for those who are slightly more fit. The Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon are also still there for those who are in between.

Look too, for the SwimCycle races - The SwimCycle race concept will be offered in the Sprint, and Olympic for those whose legs don't like running, or who are preparing for a longer event and just want to test themselves.

Remember the event site is in Centennial Park, at the corner of McRostie St. and Joseph St. Also please note that parking remains the same as in the past. There is no parking allowed in the vicinity of Centennial Park or on the run or bike courses. Please park elsewhere.

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca 

tourism information
Lanark County Tourism
Lanark County - Carleton Place
Town of Carleton Place

event highlights

• Official performance certificate available online
• Super Sprint Triathlon and SwimCycle events
• Official Performance certificates online
• Event Site - Centennial Park
• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• Graham Beasley Award in the Duathlon Men's 50-59 Category
• Personalized participant bib numbers 

carleton place & district memorial hospital foundation
We are again pleased to announce that the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation is the official Charity of the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon.  We encourage you to consider a donation to the Foundation on the online entry form, or you may choose to enter the event and download a printed donation/pledge form click here, to collect funds on behalf of the Foundation.

chamber of commerce - club of the event

The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce exists to support local business, to provide information and resources to residents and visitors in the community, and to create and maintain an environment for business success by providing value & support to its members.

The Chamber of Commerce is located in the old Carleton Place Train Station Coleman Street and hosts the Carleton Place Information Centre, the Chambers’ 100 Mile Gift Shop and the Arts Carleton Place Gallery. Drop in for a visit at 132 Coleman St in Carleton Place or give us  a call at 613-257-1976. You can also reach us by email at manager@cpchamber.com.

sar global 1- club of the event.

post race meal - by ballygiblins restaurant & heritage fitness

We thank the generous folks at Heritage Fitness for partnering with our official restaurant, Ballygiblins to provide event Olympic distance participants and volunteers with a healthy meal after their long day of participation and work.  We invite you to come and us to celebrate a great day in Carleton Place. Please note: Volunteers and Olympic participants must have a meal ticket to be eligible for the free meal at the restaurant!

sar global 1 - club of the event

We are pleased to welcome SAR Global 1 - Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue , as a "Club of the Event". The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to the club.

The Champions Challenge program is for those who participate in more than one Somersault event, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series world.

Each 2012 Somersault event features Champions Challenge Races in Duathlon and Triathlon Divisions. In the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon, all races except the Try A Tri count for Champions Challenge points in the adult categories. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge.

Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date of event

Sunday july 15, 2012

events & distances
Olympic Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 40 km Cycle / 10Km Run

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim/40Km Cycle

Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 2Km Run

Try A Tri Relay - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 2Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2012

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2012.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories in the Junior Champions Challenge, beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

student discount

Students born in 1988 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2011-2012 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the GB.  It's a great way to ease into the season or go 'all out' at one discipline. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a try challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive . Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcomed in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be a separate race from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year, or recreational participant. The Super Sprint is geared to those who are a bit more serious but only want to go short and fast.

the olympic, and sprint swimcycles
We are offering the SwimCycle again, at two distances, as a result of participant demand.  Many have requested this race, because their knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well. Others like it as a tune up for an upcoming full length triathlon.

SwimCycle races consist of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint, and Olympic Triathlons.  Those that enter these races will head to the Finish Line after the cycle leg instead of completing the run leg.

early season entry discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on the early season discount program please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2012, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday July 8th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and by March 15, 2012 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday July 8th.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules

Click on the "Enter Now" button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule. 

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Sunday July 8th Online Entry Deadline has passed, participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee, and must be paid in cash.

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday July 8th.  Entries received after Sunday july July 8th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday July 8th - no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday July 8th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

entry drop off locations

• Somersault Event Series, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 14th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.
Carleton Place, ON

Sunday, July 15th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Carleton Place, ON

On Sunday, please note parking is not allowed in the vicinity of Centennial Park or on the run or bike courses.  Please park elsewhere.

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 6:30 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session in the T-Zone at 8:30 a.m. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Ribbon' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

post race meal - by ballygiblins restaurant & heritage fitness

We thank the generous folks at Heritage Fitness for partnering with our official restaurant, Ballygiblins. We invite you to come and join us to celebrate a great day in Carleton Place.

nineteen wet suit swim

First Male/Female – Olympic Tri, and
First non wetsuit Olympic Triathlon or Swim Cycle (not relay) swim including transition time, receive a nineteen wet suit.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt all races

T-shirts are unisex sizing. If your entry is received by Sunday, july 8th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you enter and attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
N.B. Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

rent a wheel for the event

Always wanted to try a ‘fast wheel on your bike? Now is the chance with the EuroTriShop.com wheel rental program. You can rent one and try it on your won bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

cyclelogik bike tech stop

zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

finish line refreshments
Look for lots of fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2012.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2012 you are eligible for the "Somersault Event Series Preferred Corporate Rate".  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

championchip timing 
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2012)
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Lanyard'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Carleton Place is on Hwy. 7, just 15 minutes West of Kanata - check it out on the MapQuest map at www.somersault.ca. The Race site is Centennial Park at the corner of McRostie St. and Joseph St. Please note that parking is available on downtown streets and in parking lots along Bridge St. - anywhere it is legal. Please do not park in the vicinity of Centennial Park.  Park in downtown Carleton Place and walk to the Park across the river from the downtown area. Thanks!!

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 14th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Carleton Place, ON

Sunday, July 15th
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.
Carleton Place, ON

course maps & how to view

Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.

Click Here for a Map of the Event Site and Courses

1500, 500 & 200m Triathlon, and SwimCycle Swims (New)

All swims are on a loop course in the clear, clean Mississippi River. Entry and exit for the swims is at Centennial Park Beach.  The Olympic distance swim will be a triple loop 500M courseand the 200M and 500M swims are on 1 loop courses.

21 km Sprint Triathlon Cycle, Sprint SwimCycle & Try A Tri Cycle
The cycle course is out and back.

Cyclists leave the Transition Zone in Centennial Park at the corner of Joseph St. and McRostie St.  They travel along McRostie to Moffat St., turn right on High St. and then left on Thomas St, which takes them right to Concession Rd. #7. Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the intersection of Old Perth Rd. where they make a 180 degree turn and return on the same course.

40 km Olympic Triathlon, and Olympic SwimCycle Cycle

The cycle course is out and back.

Cyclists leave the Transition Zone in Centennial Park at the corner of Joseph St. and McRostie St.  They travel along McRostie to Moffat St., turn right on High St. and then left on Thomas St, which takes them right to Concession Rd. #7. 

Cyclists turn right at the end of CR #7 on Rae Rd. and follow it to CR #8 where they turn left on CR #8.  The cyclists follow CR #8 to the corner of CR #16 (Wolf Grove Rd.), where they turn left and follow CR #16 to the 20Km turn around point at Bowland Rd. They then return to the T-Zone on this same route.  

2Km Run Course - 1st Sprint Du run, and Try A tri
The 2Km is an out and back course following this route: The Start is at the cornr of McCrostie and Joseph Streets at the event site. It travels along McCrostie and turns left on Flora St.  It follows Flora St. and turns right onto Charlotte St.  It follows Charlotte St. and turns left on Moffat St. which it follows to 427 Moffat and the 1Km turn around. Runners then retrace their steps back to the Finish Line or the T-Zone.

5Km Run Course - Sprint and Super Sprint
The 5Km is an out and back course following this route: The Start is at the cornr of McCrostie and Joseph Streets at the event site. It travels along McCrostie and turns left on Flora St.  It follows Flora St. and turns right onto Charlotte St.  It follows Charlotte St. and turns left on Moffat St. which it follows all the way to Quarry Rd. It urns left on Quarry Rd. and follows it to the 2.5Km turn around point. It then retraces itself back to the Finish Line on sight.

10Km Run Course - Olympic Tri
The 10Km follows the above 5Km route above, but repeats it a second time.

bike course profile
Click here to view the bike course profile!

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are spectating, why not volunteer them as officials/volunteers and let have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if you will help, so we can assign you - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

Clubs, teams and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Graham Beasley Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.