Welcome to the beautiful City of Brockville on the St. Lawrence Seaway, one of the most attractive triathlon venues in Ontario.  Armagh Park and the Brockville Rowing Club is the site for 17th Annual Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon.

We enjoyed another awesome event in 2009 with 500 participants in the various events, and 2010 promises more of the same. But let's hope it is a little cooler this year, than last!

We are also featuring the Super Sprint Triathlon for those experienced triathletes who want to do a short, fast one. So come on down to Brockville for the 2010 Thousand Islands Triathlon, Duathlon & SwimCycle races.

There is a race and a distance for everyone

a special day in brockville

Sunday August 15, 2010 is "Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon Day" in Brockville.  We want to thank the many hundreds of you who participate in the event each year and the many, many volunteers and sponsors for helping to make this all possible.

For information, contact Beth Steel at  bsteel@brockvilley.com.

race director

Beth Steel - bsteel@brockvilley.com.

brockville tourism
Brockville Tourist Information

event highlights

• Brockville Downtown 5 & 10Km Run
• Wylie Ryan 1KM for Kids
• Medals to all finishers at the finish line
• Official performance certificates available online
• SwimCycle Events
• The Junior Series & Student Discounts
• Olympic Swim
• Personalized participant bib numbers

Charity of the Event/Club of the Event

We are pleased and proud to announce that the Brockville and area YMCA is the Official Charity and the Club of the Thousand Islands Triathlon, Duathlon and Relays.  We encourage you to visit their booth on site. Many 'Y' volunteers and members will be helping out at the various points on the course and with pre-race preparations, so please say hi, and thanks!

For 150 years, the Brockville and Area YMCA has been active in the community as a charity dedicated to helping individuals grow in spirit, mind and body, and in service to others in an environment open to all. With help from our financial Assistance program, more than 1000 individuals of all ages and walks of life accessed the Brockville and Area YMCA facilities, programs and services even though they could not afford to pay full fees.

As a Somersault event participant, you have the opportunity to support the Brockville and Area YMCA by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can print and submit to a Brockville and Area YMCA representative when you arrive at the event.

For more information about the Brockville and Area YMCA, please visit www.brockvilley.com

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

Each 2010 Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon Series race(except the Try A Tri) 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.

registration information

events & distances
Olympic Triathlon & Relay- 1500M Swim / 41.2Km Cycle / 10Km

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim / 41.2Km Cycle

Olympic Swim - 1500M  
Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 750M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 750M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 2.3Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2.3Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2010

 
junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2010.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories 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 1986 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2009 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

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

try a tri challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive. We have shortened the run, just to take a little pressure off. BTW, mountain bikes and hybrid bikes are more than welcome in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be 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 only want to go short and fast.

swimcycle
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.

olympic swim

For the first time i we are offering a solo swim.  This allows those with strong swimming backgrounds to duke it out with the triathletes in the water, and who knows, maybe take a first step to trying a tri. Swimmers will be timed after finishing the swim, running through the T-Zone and crossing the Finish Line.

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, 2010, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday August 8th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and by March 15, 2010 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 August 9th.

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 after march 15th

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule.  Entry fees were increased as of May 1, 2010 due to the introduction of the HST.

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight before the event), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is $10 higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee ($5 for children and students), 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 August 8th.  Entries received after August 8th, 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 August 8th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday August 8th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $5 per entrant or $8 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program. This fee is included in the race weekend entry fee.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, August 14
Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 15

Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

entry drop off locations (Cash or Cheques only)

• Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa
• Cranks Bicycle Shoppe, 122 King St. W., Brockville
  
  

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 8:15 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
The 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be claimed 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 Somersault web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt
N.B. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, August 9th 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
N.B. 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

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year. Click here to get to their wet suit rental web site, or you can call them at 1- 819-777-2220 ext. 1  and ask for Luc or Martin. Rentals are only $30 for each event.

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

pecco's bike tech stop
PECCO's has been an awesome cycle sponsor for many years and we are honoured to have them back with us again. The boys will be on site for those last minute bike repairs.

local bike store

Cranks is also a great place to go for that last minute tune up before race day.  Scott knows his stuff, so drop by to say hi and thank him for his generous support of the event. Cranks is at 122 King Street West, Brockville, ON., K6V 3R3. Call or email ahead if you are planning on dropping in on the days before the event. 1 - 613-342-7666 or - cranksbicycleshoppe@bellnet.ca

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Thousand Islands 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 Gatorade 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, 2009
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 www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Brockville is on Hwy. 401, one hour east of Kingston - check out MapQuest at www.somersault.ca. The Block House Island the site of the event is located right downtown at the corner of East Market and Water St. Parking available right at the site.

entry form drop off
You may drop off your entry form at Crank's in Brockville, or at 411 Lefebvre Way in Ottawa.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, August 14
Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 15

Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

course descriptions

For a map of the event site and all race courses, please click here.

1500, 750 and 200M Swims

The swim is in the St. Lawrence River.  Both swims begin at the Boat Ramp adjacent to the T-Zone with an open water start.  The swim course is a triangle of 750M.  The swimmers start heading South East from the dock, and make a turn to the West at 100M.  They swim West for 400 M and then turn North to swim the 250M to the exit ramp t the T-Zone.

The 1500M swimmers repeat this course and then exit at the ramp.  The ramp is a concrete bottomed boat ramp that allows participants to walk out of the water.  The T-Zone is 5M from the ramp.

Water temperature is usually 23 degrees Celsius in August.  Decisions on the number and order of the waves will be made on August 18 and communicated to the participants at the Race Kit Pick Up Tent.

2.3Km First Duathlon Run & Try A Tri Run

The run begins at the Start/Finish Line adjacent to the T-Zone and Brockville City Hall. The run is an out and back course with the first and last 700 meters on a closed roadway (Water St.). Runners head West from the start along Water St. and turn left onto St. Paul St. which becomes Jessie St.  They turn left onto Anne St., left on Hartley St. left again on Grant St. and finally right on Jessie St to return home. The course is generally flat throughout.

20Km Cycle Course

The 20Km cycle is an out and back course which begins at the exit to the Transition Zone adjacent to the Brockville Rowing Club on Water St. East and Market St. East.  Cyclists exit the Transition Zone onto Water St. which is closed to all but local traffic during the event (first and last 500M). They head East on Water St. to Ford St. where they turn left and go up a short steep hill to King St.  They turn right onto King St. East (Highway 2), and proceed to the turn around point on Highway 2.  They return by the same route to the T-Zone.

40Km Cycle Course

The 40Km cyclists do the same first loop as the 20Km cyclists, and then they repeat the King St. (Highway 2) portion of the course.   At the end of the first loop, they turn at the corner of King St. and Ford St. and repeat the first loop from there, returning to the T-Zone at the end of the second loop.

Nature of the Cycle Course

The cycle is a very gently rolling course on a good quality paved highway with paved shoulders most of the way. The route is not closed to traffic except for the 1st and last 500M. There is a difficult section at the corners of Ford St., with King St. and Water St.  These are right hand 90 degree corners.  This section is controlled by marshals and police, but cyclists should proceed with caution and should not be on their aero bars.

5 & 10Km Runs
The Sprint Tri, Super Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, and Olympic Distance triathletes, all run the same course to the first turn around at 2.5Km.  At this point they  turn and retrace their route to the finish line. 

Near the Finish Line, the Olympic triathletes turn around and double back, and they repeat this out and back course and then finish. 

The run begins at the top of the rail tunnel adjacent to Brockville City Hall. (duathletes second run begins in the Transition Zone adjacent to the tunnel. Their first run follows the run course to the 1.2 kilometre turn around.) The run is an out and back course with the first and last 700 metres on a closed roadway (Water St.). Runners head West from the start along Water St. and turn left onto St. Paul St. to Jessie St. left on Annie St. to Hartley St. to River St. and into St. Lawrence park to the 2.5 kilometre turning point, and return. 

The route is generally flat throughout except for 2 short steep hills in the Park, and an uphill grade on Hartley St. on the run out. Most of the run course is tree lined residential streets which provide good shade. The start and finish stretches run through the Brockville waterfront. Intersections and turns are supervised by marshals, and there are water stations at the turns.

Water Stations on the Run Courses

There are 2 water stations on the 5Km course and 4 water stations on the 10Km course.  They are located at 1.25Km, 3.75Km, 6.25Km, 8.75Km and at the Finish Line.


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 this event information page, so please click here and check it - 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 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 Thousand Islands 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.