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somersault triathlon event series (swim-bike-run)
The Somersault Triathlon Series is now in
its 21st season. This year the Series includes 9 triathlons, from May 12th to October 6th. In 2011, more than 12,000 participants of all ages and stages took part in the Series, and we look forward to hosting even more of you in 2012.
Each 2012 Somersault Series event will feature improvements based on our experiences and participant feedback from the 2011 season. Our goal is to continue to build the unique
character of each event, and to strengthen our relationships
with the communities in which they are held, for the benefit of the participant.
The Try A Tri events for novice participants are back by popular demand, as is the Super Sprint Triathlon for those who like the short distance races but who don't qualify as Try A Triers. We think you veterans with speed will like them too.
The Sprint and Olympic distance races offer competition for the more fit, while for those who are very fit and tough, we offer the Canadian Iron 113 which also features Ontario's only Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon race - at The Canadian on September 1st.
We hope you can find something you like in these many event offerings, and that you give us a Tri in 2012!
somersault duathlon
event series
(run - bike - run)
All the same great features above are offered in
the 2012 Somersault Duathlon Series events. In fact we offer more duathlon races (10) than triathlon races in the program. Beginning in May and ending in October, we offer 10 great duathlons, featuring 15 different races.
somersault canoe/kayak triathlon event series (canoe - bike - run)
(kayak - bike - run)
This year we are offering 4 canoe/kayak triathlons in both the Canoe Triathlon Series, and the Kayak Triathlon Series. For those of you who would rather travel on the water than in it, these events are just the thing. Everything else is the same as a regular triathlon, but you paddle instead of swim that first leg. Our beach venues offer great 'put in' sites for this old, but new race concept.
somersault swimcycle event series (swim - cycle)
We have completely embraced the "SwimCycle" race concept and are offering at least one of these races at each of our triathlon events. SwimCycle races allow those whose legs, knees, or hips are hurting, to test their fitness without the running.
try a tri (swim - bike - run)
In 2011, newcomers comprised 20% of the participants in Somersault triathlon events; a record. Each of these newcomers received a finish medal, a souvenir shirt, a certificate, and was welcomed into the multi-sport world enthusiastically. Although the Try A Tri program welcomes newcomers, the 9 races in 2012 are also for those who just want to do short ones each year for fun - you don't have to be a first timer.
race
info updates
We are proud of our pre-race Newsletter program, and again in 2012, we will be distributing 3 newsletters in the 3 weeks leading up to each event. These information packages are important as they
announce changes, recommend race day procedures, and respond to your questions in the weeks leading up to the event. Please
be sure you have a valid email (home) address on your entry form if you wish
to receive updated pre-event information.
somersault
junior event series
Somersault will continue to grow the Junior program in 2012. The Somersault Junior Series offers age categories from 13 & under to 19 & under. The Try A Tri, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, and Sprint Duathlon at each Somersault event offer these categories, and are appropriate for those 19 & under.
student entry fee discounts
All students, including university students, born in 1988 or later receive a 40% entry fee discount at all Somersault events. This discount program hopefully makes Somersault events more accessible to the younger participants.
somersault
club and school fundraising program
The Somersault Event Series FUNdraising program
allows any youth group or school in the region to raise
funds at Somersault events. This program has unlimited
potential for any group needing to raise funds, while avoiding the organizational
effort and risk of hosting their own event. Go to Charities at http://www.somersault.ca/eventsfundraising.htm for more information on this opportunity.
somersault
event series race crew
The Somersault Series provides unique work experiences, and much needed
income to several high school and university students each summer.
These students work with our Somersault Series Race Crew behind the scenes to help make
our events successful.
Students
can also work off their volunteer hours in many of our races,
because charities do benefit from each Somersault Series event. Students
interested in this experience should contact
us at info@somersault.ca.
awards and medals
Individual event finish medals are provided to each finisher in every Somersault Event Series race.
In addition, participants
who finish in the top 3 in their age, weight, or relay category receive
a finisher's gold, silver, or bronze medal "Lanyard". The medal 'Lanyard' must be picked up at the event, and attaches to the finish medal.
awards not picked up on race day
Due to the administrative cost and time required to process post race requests for award medal lanyards, we require that they be picked up on race day. After race day, you must mail a self addressed stamped envelope to Somersault Event Series, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5, to have your award medal lanyard mailed to you.
certificates of performance
An individual Performance Certificate is available to each finisher of every Somersault Event Series race. You can access and download your official finisher's certificate at http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html, on the Wednesday after each race.
championchip
timing
Sportstats with its Championchip Timing System provide professional timing at each Somersault Event Series race.
This timing system requires that all participants wear a
ChampionChip Bracelet on their ankle during the race.
This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to
be timed.
No chip = no time.
You are responsible for
obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from
the Sportstats tent near the Finish Line.
Please do this at least 30 minutes before your race, as races will not be held up waiting for those
who forgot their bracelets.
You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet
immediately after you cross the finish line.
You are responsible for the cost of your chip if it is not
returned - and it is expensive!.
your
results (age as of December 31, 2012)
Your personal results will be posted at the race site shortly after you
finish the race. Please check the results as soon
as you can, to be sure they are accurate. If
there are discrepancies, visit the Sportstats timing crew near the
Finish Line and provide them with the information you think
is correct. Have the timing people make changes before you leave
the event site. Results
will be posted on the http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm web site the evening of the race.
souvenir
shirt
Our event souvenir shirts are popular and cool.
If your event entry is received by the online entry deadline (Sunday midnight before each race) you will receive one! There are no exceptions
to this deadline, so enter early. You may choose to
upgrade to a souvenir Tech Shirt when you are entering online, at a slightly higher fee.
Please Note: You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you (or a friend on your behalf) attends at Race Kit Pick Up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir shirt. Please do not call to request a shirt after the event.
zoomphoto.ca photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Somersault Event Series. Zoomphoto.ca will be offering for viewing and sale, classy photos commemorating your participation. Go to http://www.somersault.ca/photos.htm the day after the event, to check them out.
participation categories
All Somersault Triathlon and Duathlon Events (except Try A Tri) include 5 year age categories, for the purpose of allowing participants to compare themselves to others of the same age. In addition to the age categories, we also offer Clydesdale
(Men over 200lbs.) and an Athena (Women over 150 lbs) categories, however, if you choose the weight category when you enter, you
are not eligible for the age category award. Athena and Clydesdale contestants are required to "weigh in" at Race Kit Pick Up.
food
and refreshments
This year you will enjoy fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line.
courses
and course measurement
All run courses are measured, and meet the generally accepted
criteria of the sport. Swim courses are measured by survey
instrument or GPS. Bicycle courses are measured by automobile
odometer and are guaranteed to be within 5% of the advertised
distance.
Participants
are responsible to know and to stay on the race courses at
all times. The courses are described in the event web site entry information,
and on the web site map. Maps will not generally be posted on race sites, so view and/or print them before race day.
aid
stations on course
Water and eLoad are available every 2.5Km on all run
courses. In the longer endurance
races, the water and eLoad are supplemented with eLoad Gel. In the case of
the Canadian Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon, several other nutritional items are also added.
volunteers
All events are dependent on significant personnel support.
We often make a donation
to clubs or teams that can bring groups of volunteers
to the event. We also often accept volunteers
on the day of the race, to replace those who fail to show, so if you are accompanying a participant to the event, and would like to help out, please contact us at info@somersault.ca. Most
of the races also offer individual volunteers a souvenir shirt.
race
day age - Participant age is determined as of December
31, 2012. Your
age on that day will determine the age category in which
you will be placed at each 2012 Somersault Event Series race. Enter your birth date and age
correctly on the entry form, and there won’t be any age mistakes
on your results.
entry
fee conditions
Due to the nature of outdoor events and to the fact that
entry fees fund race operations, Somersault has a no refund policy.
VISA, Master Card, cheques, and cash are acceptable up to
the Sunday before each race. Credit cards are accepted
for online entries only, up to the closing of online entry on Sunday midnight before each race.
Late entries received after that, may only
be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location (cash only). Souvenir
shirts are not included with the late entry fee. You must enter by the Sunday,
before each race if you expect a souvenir shirt. Late entrants are not eligible for the free souvenir shirt, but may be able to purchase one following the event if there are 'no-shows' in the event.
entry
deadlines
There are 5 Entry Fee Deadlines for each Somersault Series event. They are:
1. December 31, 2011 - 20% off
the entry fee (online only)
2.
January 31, 2012 - 15% off the entry fee (online only)
3. March 15, 2012 - 10% off the entry fee (online only)
4. Monday midnight two weeks
before each race - Regular Entry Fee Deadline
5. Sunday midnight before each
race - Mail In, Drop Off, & Online Entry
Deadline
6. Sunday midnight before each race - Souvenir Shirt Deadline
7. Morning of the race - Late
Entry Deadline
rules
and regulations
The event rules and regulations are set out in a separate section - click on rules and race day tips to locate them. It is every participant’s
responsibility to know and to adhere to the rules. Please take
time to become familiar with them.
triathlon swim
waves
Swim waves are developed to reduce the number of swimmers starting a triatlon at the same time. The decision on how many, and the order of swim waves is made on the day of the race. Swim wave starts will
be no more than 5 minutes apart.
event
day flow
For your ease of mind, it is important to know the flow on event day. Being familiar with Somersault race day procedures will
reduce your anxiety level, contribute to a smoother flowing
event, and a more positive personal experience. Here are some Somersault Series event tips that
may be helpful to you, in planning your event day.
- Arrive at least 1 Hour before the race start (even earlier if you have to pick up your Race Kit on race morning).
- Pick up your Race Kit before race day if at all possible.
- Plan your drive to, and parking at, the event in advance.
- Read all the event rules, information, and race tips before race
day.
- If you didn't pick up your race kit the day before, go directly to Race Kit Pick Up.
- Bring cash if you haven’t paid your entry fee.
No other form of payment is acceptable.
- Proceed to the T-Zone to set up and familiarize yourself
with the T-Zone flow.
- Allow at least 30 minutes to use the toilets before the race.
- Go to the body marking station in the T-Zone and find a 'buddy' for body marking.
- Pick up your ankle ChampionChip Timing Bracelet at the
Sportstats tent.
- Check out the start area, and plan your
route to the start line.
- Listen carefully to morning announcements for any race day changes.
- Arrive at the start line 10 minutes early.
contact
us
Contact us at info@somersault.ca
if you have any questions, that are not answered above.
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