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somersault triathlon series events
(swim-bike-run)
The Somersault Triathlon Series is now in
its 20th season. This year the Series includes 10 triathlons. The Somersault Series
begins on May 1st and ends on October 9th. Last
year more than 10,800 participants of all ages and stages took part in the Series, and we look forward to hosting more than 12,000 participants in 2010.
Each Somersault event will feature additions and improvements based on our experiences and participant feedback from the 2009 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.
The Sprint and Olympic disance races offer competition for the more fit, while for those who are very fit and tough, we offer two Iron 113 races - the Graham Beasley Iron 113, and the Canadian Iron 113. And of course we feature Ontario's only Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon race - The Canadian Iron 226, on September 4th.
We hope you can find something you like in our many event offerings, and that you give us a Tri in 2010!
somersault duathlon
series events
(run - bike - run)
All the same great features above are offered in
the Somersault Duathlon Series events. In fact we offer more duathlon races than triathlon races in our program. Beginning in May and ending in October, we offer 11 great duathlons, featuring 17 different races.
somersault paddle triathlon series (canoe - bike - run) (kayak - bike - run)
This year we are offering 6 canoe/kayak triathlons in bot the Canoe , and the Kayak Triathlon Series. For those of you who would rather travel on the water rather 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 races (swim - run)
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 are hurting, to test their fitness without running.
try a tri (swim - bike - run)
In 2009, newcomers again made up more than 15% of the participants in somersault traithlons in 2009 - a record. Each of these newcomers received a finish medal and was welcomed into the multi-sport world enthusiastically. Although the Try A Tri program welcomes newcomers, the 10 races in 2010 are also for those who just want to do short ones each year - you don't have to be a first timer.
swims
Yep, we now even offer swim only races at many o four triathlon events - at distances from 1500M to 4000 M. Swimmers participate with the triathletes, but unlike them, they are finished after a short run from the water to the finish line.
race
info updates
We are continuing our pre-race Newsletter program this year. We will be distributing 3 newsletters in the weeks leading up to each event. These info 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 information.
somersault
junior series
Somersault has embraced and enhanced the junior program in 2010. The Somersault Junior Series offers age categories from 13 & under to 19 & under. Appropriately shortened distance races are featured in our Try A Tri, Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon. and Sprint
Duathlon at each Somersault event.
student entry fee discounts
All students, including university students, born in 1986 or later receive a 40% entry fee discount. this discount program hopefully makes Somersault events more accessible to our younger participants.
somersault
club and school fundraising program
The Somersault 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 at an event, while avoiding the organizational
effort and risk. Go to Charities at http://www.somersault.ca/eventsfundraising.htm for more information on this opportunity.
somersault
race crew
Somersault provides unique work experiences and much needed
income to high school and university students each summer.
These students work primarily behind the scenes to make
our events successful.
Students
can also work off their volunteer hours in many of our races,
because charities do benefit from each of our events. Students
interested in this experience should contact
us at info@somersault.ca.
awards and medals
Finish medals are provided to all finishers in every Somersault 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.
The
first place male and female finisher in each Somersault race (except the Tri A Tri and Wylie Ryan races) receives a merchandise
prize. All participants are eligible for draw prizes at
each event, but must be there to be claim their prize.
certificates of performance
A Performance Certificate is available to all finishers of Somersault races. You are able to access and download your official finisher's certificate at www.somersault.ca, on Wednesday after each race. The certificate recognizes the individual's race performance.
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 Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa,
K1E 2W5, to have your award medal lanyard mailed to you.
championchip
timing
Sportstats with its Championchip Timing System provide timing at each Somersault 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, 2010)
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, go to 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 colourful event T-shirts are popular and cool.
If your entry is received by the Sunday before each race, you will receive one! There are no exceptions
to this deadline, so enter early. You may choose to
upgrade to a 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) attend 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 Triathlon & Duathlon Series. Zoomphoto.ca will be offering for sale, classy photos commemorating your participation. You go to www.zoomphoto.ca the day after the event, to view and/or purchase your photo.
clydesdales & athenas
All Somersault Triathlons and Duathlons (except Try A Tri and Super Sprint) have Clydesdale
(Men) and Athena (Women) categories. Clydesdale is for men who weigh 200 lbs. or
more and Athena is for women who weigh 150 lbs or more.
If you choose one of these categories when you enter, you
are not eligible for the age category awards. Athena and Cludesdale 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 entry information
and on an online map on our web site. Maps will not generally be posted on race sites, so view them online before race day.
aid
stations on course
Water and eLoad are available every 2.5Km on run
courses. In the longer endurance
races water and eLoad are supplemented with energy bars - and in the case of
the Canadian Iron 226, several other nutritional items are added.
volunteers
All events are dependent on significant volunteer support.
We often make a donation
to clubs or teams who can bring groups of volunteers
to the event. We accept volunteers
on the day of the race, to replace those who don't show
up, so if you are accompanying a participant and would like to help out, please contact us at info@somersault.ca. Most
of the races also offer volunteers a souvenir T-shirt.
race
day age - Ages are as of December
31, 2010. Your
age on that day will determine the age category in which
you will be placed at Somersault races. 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 Sunday before each race.
All entries received after the Sunday before each race may only
be processed at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location (cash only). Souvenir
T-shirts are only included with your entry if you enter by the Sunday,
before each race. Late entrants are not eligible for the free souvenir shirt, but may be able to purchase one following the event.
officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
A surcharge of $5 per entrant and $8 per relay team is being levied above the listed entry fee. This surcharge was introduced 3 years ago to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety and medical personnel, and the "Club of the Event".
entry
deadlines
There are 5 Entry Fee Deadlines for each Somersault event. They are:
1. December 31, 2009 - 20% off
the entry fee (online only)
2.
January 31, 2010 - 15% off the entry fee (online only)
3. March 15, 2010 - 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 regulations . It is every participant’s
responsibility to know and to adhere to the rules. Take
time to become familiar with them.
swim
waves
The decisions 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 procedures will
reduce your anxiety level and contribute to a smooth flowing
event and a positive personal experience. Here are some Somersault 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 haven't already picked up your kit, go directly to Race Kit Pick Up on race day .
- 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 15 minutes to use the toilets before the race.
- Go to the body marking station in the T-Zone to buddy up on the body marking.
- Pick up your ChampionChip Timing Bracelet at the
Sportstats tent and put it on your ankle.
- Check out the start area, and plan your
route to the start line.
- Listen carefully to morning announcements for 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. |
