LOCATION: Bosworth Water Trust is on the B585 which leads off the A444 close to the historic town of Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Also it can be reached from the B582 which leads off the A447. For main motorway exits are M1 Junction 18 North on to the A5, follow the A444 and turn right. M42 South on to the A444. M6 North or South join the M42 turn on to A444. CLICK HERE TO VIEW LOCATION MAP

REGISTRATION: Saturday 27th June 18.30 hrs to 19.30 hrs. Sunday 28th June 06.45hrs to 07.45 hrs. To enable us to process registration as quickly as possible, it would be appreciated if those of you who live, or are staying locally, could register on the Saturday night. You will be required to show your B.T.F. licence (members only) so please do not forget it, or there will be a £5.00 levy charged by the B.T.F. With NO exceptions. Your race number and start details will be issued at the time of registration. We may be able to take late entries after the closing date of 23rd June, but a surcharge of £10.00 will be made to cover administration.

THE RACE: Upon entering Bosworth Water Park a charge per car will be made at the barrier on race day (this will not apply for registration on the Saturday night). This fee is payable to the site owners for the use of toilets, showers and site facilities. Please park in areas provided, and not on the grass unless instructed to do so by an official, (you may find yourself in the middle of the race route!)

MARSHALS BRIEFING: All Marshals are requested to assemble in the main arena at 08.00hrs. where you will be briefed on duties and positions. Volunteers are always needed.

RACE BRIEFING: Will be on race day at 08.30 hrs. in the main area and you are requested to take note of any safety advice as given by the race co-ordinator. There will be plenty of Marshals and signs to follow. The Race will commence at the following times:

09.00hrs. NOVICE WAVES. Please see additional information.
09.20hrs. All FEMALES.
09.30hrs. MALES in AGE GROUPS.

AFTER 09.30HRS ALL WAVES WILL BE AT TEN MINUTE INTERVALS. Each wave will be selected by age groups. The maximum number in any wave will be FIFTY people, so even if you are a beginner you will have plenty of space. If you miss your swim start time please see the organiser.

THE SWIM: The water in the lake may be chilly at this time of year and wetsuits should be worn. The temperature will be taken prior to race start. BTF rules will apply to the use of wetsuits. You will be notified at race briefing if there is any change to the above.

CYCLES: Competitors are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that their cycle is in a roadworthy condition. Random checks will be made.

CYCLE HELMETS: Cycle helmets approved to Snell Foundation, BSI or ANSI Z 90.4 standard must be worn throughout the cycle section. They must be fastened before the competitor’s cycle is moved from its allotted place in the transition area, and must remain fastened until the cycle is returned to this position at the end of the cycle section of the race. Failure to do so could result in a penalty or even disqualification.

THE RUN: This will be THREE laps around the lake on grass and part hard path. Novices will complete TWO laps. Please note that if it rains you may find the conditions a bit muddy in places. We hope for dry conditions in the days before the race.

INFORMATION: For information of bed & breakfast and reasonable hotels you may find the following telephone numbers useful: Bosworth Battlefield Centre 01455 292239, Hinckley Library 01455 635106, or Leicester Tourist Information 01162 2511301. It is regretted that we are unable to book on your behalf.

CAMPING: If you wish to camp please contact the site owners Jo and Nigel Ryley for a reservation 01455 291876. The Race Organiser can be contacted on Mobile 07802 826635. A public telephone is available on the site. Book early as spaces are limited. The organiser cannot book a place for you.

EMERGENCIES: From 09.00 hrs on Saturday 27th June you will be able to contact the race organiser (Biddie) on Mobile phone only. The number is 07802 826635.

REFUNDS: Once your entry has been accepted, we regret no refunds will be given. In the unfortunate event you are unable to compete in the race for genuine medical reasons and wish to apply for a part refund, please write to us enclosing a Doctor’s certificate. An administration fee of £5.00 will be made. The Organisers regret that refunds will NOT be given for any reason AFTER the closing date of 22nd June 2009.

TRADE STANDS: There will be specialist stands and traders who will be happy to offer help and advice and to show you their latest equipment. Wetsuit hire may be available from the TERRAPIN stand, (BUT IT IS BEST TO BOOK IN ADVANCE). Food and drink will be available on site.

If you wish to give out information of other events, please ask the Race Organiser to display these in the Marquee. The displaying or putting of leaflets on cars is strictly forbidden. Any person who is found doing this will be asked to leave the site, and such publications will be destroyed.

LATE ENTRIES: There may be entries taken on the day, for which a late entry charge of £10.00 will be made, this is in addition to the BTF Levy where applicable.

RACE RESULTS: Provisional race results will be posted as soon as possible at the end of the race and prize presentation time will be announced over the public address system. It is anticipated that this will be at approximately 14.00hrs.
I wish to thank all our volunteers and sponsors for helping and hope that we will report a safe and successful race.

 Any other prizes will be at the discretion of the organisers.

SWIM: 09.00hrs prompt. After you have prepared your gear, your host will take you to the swim start (it may be a good idea to put on your wetsuit before assembling). Take your time and get in the water to get used to it, spread yourselves out. The klaxon will sound and you are off. Safety canoes will follow you around, if you get into difficulties lie on your back and raise an arm in the air, you will then be taken to the shore. If you are still in the water after 25 minutes, the safety boat will pick you up and return you to shore. In the unlikely event of this happening you will be given the opportunity to carry on with the rest of the race, provided you are alright and are capable of doing so. The referee’s decision will be final. Your host will be on hand to help you in transition. Please do not allow friends or family to help as this will result in disqualification.

THE CYCLE: REMEMBER to put your CRASH HAT ON AND FASTEN PRIOR to removing your bike from the rack. Run or walk to the bike mount line. Always obey instructions from marshals and officials. Enjoy the Leicestershire countryside. Back to transition remember to keep your CRASH HAT FASTENED UNTIL you have racked your bike.

THE RUN: The run is twice around the lake. If you feel you wish to walk a bit, do so. By this stage you may see some of the other triathletes, (so nobody will be able to see if you are first or last in your group!). When you come over the finish line enjoy the rest of the day.