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Sunday 19th August 2012
Unfortunately there are
currently issues around water quality which could not be resolved in
time for planning to continue for the 2012 event.This years’ event has
therefore been cancelled. Work is continuing with the intention of holding
the event in August 2013. Because of the total immersion for a relatively
long period of time standards of water quality required by the sports’
governing body are necessarily very high. Other activities on this stretch
of water that do not involve total immersion for such long periods do
no demand such high standards and are therefore not affected.
The pool based novice
event will also not take place this year.
Novice: 260m pool swim, 13k cycle, 3k run
Sprint: 750m open water swim, 20k cycle, 5k run
Standard: 1500m open water swim, 40k cycle, 10k run
Fully Closed Road Circuit for
all 3 races
£2000 Prize
Pot in 2011 + Age Group Prizes
£500 1st,
£300 2nd, £200 3rd Men & Women (Standard Race)
There will be a race to suit
everyone. A pool based Mini Tri which is suitable for absolute beginners.
Open water Sprint and Standard Distance races, as well as a team relay
option over the standard distance.
Wetsuits will be compulsory
for the swim in the Sprint and Standard Races.
Pool based mini-tri
starts 9am –
Open water Sprint & Standard
races start 1pm.
The new course is now finalised and
what a course it is. The transition area and event base will on Stockton’s
Riverside right in the heart of the town. The bike course will be on
an exciting fast and flat fully closed road
circuit around the Riverside and University area with plenty
of twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
The run will be over a new 5k circuit
based on the New Infinity Bridge and slightly older Millennium Bridge
taking in the riverside walkways on the university side of the river.
The Mini-Tri swim will be in the excellent
Splash swimming pool. The run and bike are relatively short distances.
This race is particularly aimed at first timers or anyone that would
like to try their hand at triathlon. It’s an opportunity to become actively
involved in what should be a great days’ sport.
Stockton Borough Council are really
supportive of this event and the intention is to combine it with some
form of music event to add further to the whole occasion.
Accommodation will be available in the
University Buildings on the riverside next to the Infinity Bridge within
easy walking distance of transition and there is an excellent camping
and caravan site overlooking the Tees Barrage white water canoe course
also only a short distance away.
Accommodation:
Stockton University
Campus.This will be ideal
for individuals and especially clubs. On the Riverside next to the Infinity
Bridge and just a 15 minute walk to the transition area. All rooms are
single en suite on a corridor of 6 others with shared kitchen and lounge
facilities. Breakfast is included,
or phone 0800 289970 for bookings or further information.
White Water
Caravan Club Site. Also takes campers and tents. About a 20
minute walk along the Riverside to transition. Next to the Tees Barrage
white water canoe course. Gets very good reviews.
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