The Town of Sydenham, sits on the Southwest shore of Sydenham Lake in the Township of South Frontenac, just a few minutes drive North of Kingston, Ontario. Believe it or not the town was founded more than 200 years ago, and has a distinguished history in agriculture, mining, railways, and more recently as a growing residential, and vacation area as well as a great place to visit. You just have to check out the second oldest General Store in Canada - it is really cool!

The picturesque town park on clean, clear Sydenham Lake flanked by its two community schools, and football field is a perfect setting for this multi-sport event.  The adjacent Cataraqui Trail (part of the Trans Canada Trail) provides an ideal run course, which complements the rolling, well paved cycle route.

We encourage you to make the SYDENHAM Triathlon, Duathlon, Kayak Tri, and Run part of your 2012 event schedule. There is an event for everyone, from 2 to 82!  See you in Sydenham on July 8, 2012!

race director

Richard Cadman - richard@tricoach.info

http://www.TriCoach.info

Richard owns, Tri.Coach Multi-Sport Services which specializes  in individual and custom training for age group athletes, from beginner to advanced, in the area.

kingston multi-sport club (kms) http://kingstonmultisport.com

KMS exists to promote the popularity and growth of the multi-sport community in the area, and actively encourage members to develop and succeed in multi-sport in a supportive social environment.

The SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon is an official event in the 2012 Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series. Participants in this event are included in the Somersault Champions Challenge rankings.

Those who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon race, can see how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series season, becoming CC Champions at year end.

Each 2012 SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon race (except the Try A Tri) is part of the Champions Challenge. If you enter 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.

event highlights

• The Town of Sydenham
• Medals to all finishers at the finish line
• Official performance certificates available online
• SwimCycle Event
• Canoe & Kayak Triathlons
• The Junior Series
• Student Discounts
• Personalized participant bib numbers

what they had to say

I just wanted to let you know that I had a lot of fun yesterday.

What an excellent course you have you in Sydenham. It was so refreshing to do something a little more challenging then the relatively "flat" bike courses in Ottawa. The lake swim was nice as well as having a great vantage point from the point to watch the swims. Perfect!   I liked the run course too. Really nice to have a (small) portion of it through the town. :-)   I have nothing but great things to say. Thanks and well done!

county of frontenac - south frontenac township
http://www.frontenaccounty.ca/

town of sydenham

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=ll

sydenham lake association

We are pleased to enjoy the support and encouragement of the Sydenham Lake Association, for the Sydenham Triathlon, Duathlon, and Run.  You can learn more about Sydenham Lake and the association by visiting their web site at http://sydenhamlake.ca/news/?p=1.

club of the event

We are very pleased to welcome the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 496 in Sydenham as our Club of the Event.  The members of Branch 496 are providing person power to the event in return for which the event is making a significant donation to the Legion.  We are here to tell you that they also whip up a great hamburger after the event as well.  Thanks to all Branch 496 members for your support and contribution!

date of event

Sunday July 8, 2012

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

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim / 40Km Cycle

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

Canoe Triathlon - 4Km Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon - 4Km Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 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 when you particpate in an event.

student discount

Students born in 1988 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2010-2012 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a tri challenge
For anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive, the Try A Tri makes it possible for a healthy person to complete a triathlon for the first or the twentieth time.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race is separate from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year, novice or recreational participant, while this race is geared to those who are a bit more serious but want to go short and fast, instead of longer and slower.

olympic triathlon - note cut off times
Due to road permits and cycle safety issues, we have imposed cut off times for the swim and the first lap of the cycle course. The swim must be completed in less than 60 minutes, and the swim plus the first lap of the cycle must be completed in less than 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you are not certain you can complete the swim  and the cycle by these times, we encourage you to enter the Sprint Triathlon distance, rather than risk being pulled from the race.

olympic swimcycle - note cut off times
The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, in which SwimCycle participants start.  Those that enter these races will run from the cycle leg directly to the finish line from the T-Zone. We are offering limited age categories this year, and will add age categories as demand dictates. Due to road permits and cycle safety issues, we have imposed cut off times for the swim and the first lap of the cycle course. The swim must be completed in less than 60 minutes, and the swim plus the first lap of the cycle must be completed in less than 1 hour and 40 minutes.

canoe & kayak triathlons
There are two divisions here; the Canoe Tri, and the Kayak Tri.  In the Kayak division, a participant completes the kayak, cycle, and the run solo.  In the Canoe division, the participant has a partner of the same gender in the canoe portion of the tri, but completes the remainder of the event solo.

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 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, 2011, 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 1.

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 1.

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 entry on race weekend

Late entries are accepted on race weekend at the locations and times below. Late entries are cash only, on this fee schedule.

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight Sunday July 1), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fees for race weekend entry are 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 1.  Entries received after Sunday July 1, 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 1 - no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday July 1 do not receive a souvenir shirt.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 7
Sydenham High School
Wheatley St at Rutledge Rd.

Sydenham, Ontario
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 8

Sydenham High School
Wheatley St at Rutledge Rd.

Sydenham, Ontario
6:00 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. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session at 8:00 a.m. in the T-Zone. 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 at http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt
T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, July 1st 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. 

souvenir 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 when you are entering online, but only up to the souvenir shirt deadline on July 1. 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.

trailhead kayak rentals and clinics

The good people at Trailhead Kingston - 272 Princess St. - 1-613-546-4757 - http://www.trailheadkingston.ca/ are able to offer you kayak rentals if you are considering the Canoe/Kayak Triathlon, but would like instruction or equipment.

We are pleased that Trailhead Kingston is providing merchandise prizes for the overall male and female categories in the Canoe/Kayak Triathlon at the event. Please be sure to thank our friends at Trailhead for this generous support, if you drop in to their store in Kingston.

wetsuit sales and rentals - cyclelogik and 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 own bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

ti cycle - bike tech crew

http://www.ti-cycle.com/

Thanks to the TI Cycle crew for generously providing bike tech support for the Sydenham Triathlon & Duathlon.

runners choice kingston
www.runnerschoicekingston.com
Runners Choice is "the" running store in Kingston and area, and we are proud to have Al Cantley and his staff as the Official Running Store of the   SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon.  Be sure to drop by the store in Kingston for all your running needs.

zoomphoto

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the SYDENHAM 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
Enjoy the fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line after the race.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
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 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/resultstri.htm, the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Sydenham is located North of Kingston. It can be reached by taking Regional Rd. 9 (Sydenham Rd.) (Exit 613) North from Highway 401 to Rutledge Rd. Turn left on Rutledge, which takes you right into the Town of Sydenham.

Parking is available at Sydenham High School, and Lougborough Public School at the corner of Rutledge Rd. and Wheatley St. as you enter Sydenham.

entry form drop off
4549 Portland Ave., Sydenham.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 7
Sydenham High School
Wheatley St at Rutledge Rd.

Sydenham, Ontario
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 8

Sydenham High School
Wheatley St at Rutledge Rd.

Sydenham, Ontario
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

course descriptions

Click here for a map of the event site and all race courses.

4Km Canoe & Kayak Course
Paddlers start in open water just off the boat ramp at the East end of the football field.  The course takes paddlers along the North shore of the lake to the 2Km turn around buoy (2nd buoy), and back to the boat ramp.  There is a short run from the boat ramp to the T-Zone.

1500, 500 and 200M Triathlon Swims

The swims are in Sydenham Lake to and from the Town's public beach. 

Each swim is a triangle course starting on the South side of the point on which the beach is located, and finishing on the North side of the beach point.

Water temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius in July.  Decisions on the number and order of the waves will be made on July 8, and communicated to the participants at the Race Orientation session, and at race kit pick up.

2Km First Duathlon Run/Try A Tri Run

The run begins at the Start/Finish Line adjacent to the T-Zone on Point Rd. in the Park. The runners take an out and back course. They head West from the start along Point Rd. and turn right onto Wheatley St. and travel North along Wheatley St. to George St. They then turn right onto George St., and proceed along George to the Cataraqui Trail.

Runners turn right again onto the Cataraqui Trail and continue along the trail to the 2Km Run Turn Here sign   They turn around here, and retrace their route back to the T-Zone in Point Rd. Park.

20Km Cycle Course

The 20Km cycle is an out and back course which begins at the exit to the Transition Zone on Point Rd. in the Park.  Cyclists travel West along Point Rd. which is closed to traffic during the event . They turn left (South) onto Wheatley Rd. (closed to all but local traffic) and proceed along Wheatley St. to Rutledge Rd., where they turn left (East) onto Rutledge. Cyclists travel East on Rutledge to Perth Rd., where they turn around and return on the same route to back to the T-Zone.

40Km Cycle Course - New

The 40Km cyclists travel the same route as the 20Km cyclists above, and return to the park at the end of their first loop. They will then make a U-turn near the Mount/Dismount line, and repeat the above 20Km cycle course a second time, before returning once again to the bike finish at the T-Zone.

Nature of the Cycle Course

The cycle course is a great one.  It features a challenging climb out of the Town of Sydenham, and a scenic and rolling well paved highway to Perth Rd. and back. The roads other than as indicated, are shared with motor vehicle traffic, and cyclists as always, should exercise caution.

5 & 10Km Runs
The runs begin at the T-Zone in Point Rd. Park. The runners take a 5Km out and back course. They head West from the start along Point Rd., turn right onto Wheatley St. and travel North along Wheatley St. to George St. They then turn right onto George St., and proceed along George to the Cataraqui Trail.

Runners turn right onto the Cataraqui Trail and continue along the trail to the Turn Here sign, and retrace their route back to the Finish Line in Point Rd. Park. The Olympic 10Km runners repeat the above loop and then proceed to the Finish Line.

Nature of the Run Course

The run course is a predominantly flat one with the first 200 metres slightly down hill, and of course the last 200 metres slightly uphill. It consists of a short stretch of paved road and then the firm, well used Cataraqui Trail. The 5 and 10Km trail travels beside Sydenham Lake.

Water Stations on the Run Courses

There are water stations on the run courses at the 1.25Km, 3.75Km, 6.25Km, and 8.75Km points, and have water and eLoad at them.

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

All entrants should become familiar with the our "General Information". There is  information in this section that is not on the SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon information page, so please click here and check it.  It is also a good idea to re-read the event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to the event Rules & Regulations page.  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 them 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 SYDENHAM Triathlon & Duathlon 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.