River St. - Lower Reach Park - Smiths Falls Ontario

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca
Race Director Terry McKinty and the whole Somersault Race Crew invite you to join us in Smiths Falls on June 24th!

event highlights

• Medals to all finishers - at the finish line
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• The 26Km one loop cycle course
• The SwimCycle
• Super Sprint and Try A Tri
• Junior Series

tourism information
Smith Falls Tourist Information
Lanark County Tourism

redhawk athletics - the club of the event
We are pleased to announce that the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute athletic program is the official club of the event of the 2012 Smiths Falls Classic Triathlon and Duathlon and Figure Eight Run.

RedHawk Athletics is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through the values of dedication, cooperation, and integrity. Its mission is to promote lifelong healthy active living through sport.

For information on the RedHawk Athletic Program, contact Bill Wheeler at bill.wheeler@ucdsb.on.ca.

support the local charities - merrickville day nursery school
Merrickville Day Nursery School is a non-profit, charitable child care centre licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.  Our experienced, qualified staff take pride in the quality programs delivered to the children each and every day.  Nestled in the safe, quaint village of Merrickville, children have many opportunities to take advantage of all this very special community has to offer.  As a non profit organization we rely on the generosity of the community’s support in our various fund raising efforts. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Somersault events. This year we are raising funds to put towards upgrading our play structures.  Best of luck in the Smiths Falls running events and thank you for supporting our School.

rideau lakes amateur radio club

Thank you to the members of the Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club for their annual assistance in tracking and reporting on participant progress during the cycle and run portions of the event, and for providing us with emergency radio communication.

yak youth centre - skills link program
We also want to thank the young people from the Yak Youth Centre and its Skills Link program, for volunteering at the Smiths Falls Classic and Run.

Skills Link is a program that is designed to give knowledge, encouragement, self esteem, employability and people skills for youth, between the ages of 16-24.  It is designed to help youth succeed in the real world, work force and their community.  It is located in Smiths Falls and is coordinated by the Yak Youth Centre.

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

Each 2012 Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. 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.

events & distances

Sprint Triathlon & Relay  - 500M Swim / 26Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2.2Km Run / 26Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Try A Tri & Relay - 200m Swim / 26Km Cycle / 2.2Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon  - 200m Swim / 26Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500m Swim/26Km Cycle

start time

• 9:30 a.m. - Start Time

participation categories

junior program

We are proud to continue 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 Classic.  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 tri
The Try a Tri is for anyone who has always wanted to do a triahtlon, or those who just don't want to be too competitive, or go too long.

super sprint triathlon
This category will have the same swim and cycle distances as the Try A Tri, but will feature a longer run (5km). The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year novice, or recreational participant, while the Super Sprint is geared to those who are more serious but only want to go short and fast.

sprint swimcycle
The Sprint SwimCycle is back, as a result of participant demand.  for those whose knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well, or who just don't want to run. If you are one of those, this race is for you.

The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint Triathlon.  Those that enter this category, will start with the Sprint Triathlon participants, and then head to the Finish Line after racking their bike after the cycle leg.

early season entry fee 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 discounts, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of event if entered by january 31
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 June 17th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and before March 15, 2012 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by Sunday June 17th - but for an an administration fee of $15 for the privilege.

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 discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules

Click on "Enter Now" above to view a schedule of entry fees by event.

entry fee conditions-late entry fee schedule
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 June 17th.  All entries received after Sunday June 17th, 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 June 17th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday June 17th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

entry drop-off locations

• Sport X , Chambers St. , Smiths Falls, ON

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday June 23th
Lower Reach Park - at the T-Zone
River St., Smiths Falls
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 24th
Lower Reach Park - at the T-Zone
River St., Smiths Falls
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 7:00 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. They will also provide a short race orientation session at 8:45 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 Lanyard' 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.

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.

Yoga in the Park @ 8:15am
Come join Darlene from Yoga and Wellness for life at Lower Reach Park at 8:15am for your pre race stretch. Remember to bring your mats. For more information on Darlene visit http://smithsfallsyoga.com.

souvenir t-shirt
T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, June 17th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you 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 tech t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
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.

wetsuit sales and rentals - cyclelogik & nineteen

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  Cyclelogik is offering both sales and rentals this year. Please contact Cyclelogik by telephone at 613.722.2345 or via email at info@cyclelogik.com, to arrange your rental.

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

cylelogik bike tech stop
We will have the CycleLogik tech crew on site to look after those last minute emergency needs. 

zoomphoto.ca photography photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Smiths Falls 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.

food and refreshments
There will lots of fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad for all participants and volunteers at the finish line.

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 http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Smiths Falls is on Hwy. 43 between Ottawa and Kingston - check the MapQuest Map at www.somersault.ca. Race Kit Pick is in the upper part of Lower Reach Park, off River St. (check the map).  Parking will be located in Lower Reach Park, or wherever it is legal to park nearer the race site on the side streets. 

t-zone location and toilets
The T-Zone is located on River St. beside the Rideau River adjacent to Elm St. E. and Oak St.  There will be 6 portable toilets set up on the event site.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday June 23
Lower Reach Park - at the T-Zone
on River St., Smiths Falls
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 24
Lower Reach Park - at the T-Zone
on River St., Smiths Falls
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

course and site map

For a view of the site and course map, please click here.

The 'Nineteen Wet Suit' Swim Course - Start Procedures
The swim is the traditional swim. It is an out and back triangle course starting in the Rideau River adjacent to the Comfort Inn just below the Combination Lock at the Beckwith St. Bridge.  The course is marked by large swim buoys and is supervised by qualified marshals. Swimmers swim out 250 metres make a sharp right turn and return to the swim exit around the Green Nineteen Wetsuit Buoy to the Block House on the shore opposite the Comfort Inn. There is a 100 metre run from the river's edge to the Transition Zone.

Swimmers must wear a swim cap - either the one provided or your own. Wetsuits are allowed.

2.2 kilometre Run
The run begins at the Finish Line (Duathlon first run) adjacent to the T-Zone on River St., or in the T-Zone (Tri a Tri) Runners proceed towards Lower Reach Park on the recreational pathway (firm gravel) and complete a loop around the park, returning to the Transition Zone.

5Km Run
Runners exit the T-Zone onto the recreational pathway and head along the river pathway to the Beckwith St. Bridge. They pass under the Beckwith St. Bridge and continue along the Canal to Abbot St.  Runners turn right on Abbot and cross the canal bridge and then turn immediately right onto the recreational pathway again. The pathway leads runners across three pedestrian bridges onto Confederation Dr. They turn right on Confederation Dr. and continue on it until they turn right and cross the canal again just before the Beckwith St. Bridge.  They cross the canal and turn left back onto the recreational pathway and head under the Beckwith St. Bridge on the pathway. After passing under the bridge, the runners turn immediately right across the pedestrian bridge and right again up a sharp hill onto the Beckwith St. Bridge.  They cross the bridge and continue on Beckwith St. to the corner of Chambers St.  They turn right on Chambers and follow Chambers to the corner of Elmsley St. where they turn right.  Runners follow Elmsley St. to Old Slys Rd. where they turn right.   They follow Old Slys Rd. across the canal and turn right into Lower Reach Park. They then follow the recreational pathway to the finish Line on River St.

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

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is  information in these sections that is not on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event.  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 the Rules & Regulations site.  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 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, 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 Smiths Falls 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.