British Triathlon Senior Super Series Hosted by AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
GENERAL INFORMATION
British Triathlon would like to extend a warm welcome to all competitors and spectators to Roundhay Park, Leeds on Saturday 11 June 2022, for the AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series.
Confirmation of Entry
All athletes who have received and used their entry code should have received a confirmation email.
Location
The event is based at Roundhay Park, Leeds. The event car park will be on Soldiers Field and will be free for competitors. The address for the car park is Old Park Road, LS8 1JB. Please check the travel route in advance as the post code won’t take you to the exact location due to the fact it is not used as a car park every day.
Home Nation Association Membership Cards
In order to register, you will need your registration booth number, photo ID or a valid British Triathlon Home Nations Membership Card. If you do not have or fail to bring your valid membership card, you will have to purchase a day membership (£6 for adults ages 20+, £1 for children ages 8-19). You can do this before the event by logging in at myevents.active.com and clicking ‘purchase merchandise’ which is the bottom of your entry summary. Here, you will be able to retrospectively purchase a day membership.
Sustainability
We would appreciate it if all competitors made every effort to keep the venue, and the surrounding area as clean as possible, there will be ample bins. It is not acceptable for residents to find, after the event, that their streets and gardens have been fouled with litter from athletes participating in the event or graffiti on the roads from spectators.
As per World Triathlon Competition Rules, the penalty for littering is disqualification.
Aid Stations this year will follow a rigorous process to ensure any plastic cups are recycled or replaced with paper or biodegradable cups. In the recovery zone after your race, you will notice the bottles are made of recycled materials, compostable plastic or recyclable cartons made from cardboard.
Baggage
Due to Covid-19 mitigation measures, there will be no ‘bag drop’ like in previous years. Your transition space is for you to leave your race equipment. Due to a ‘bag drop’ not being available this year, we will also allow competitors to use a transition box to store any non-race equipment.
Venue
Spectator Information
There are a variety of spectating areas in the park, including spots to watch the action live and coverage on big screens. Toilets and catering concessions are also available within the event village.
Toilets and Changing Facilities
Toilets will be available on site, as well as accessible toilets. There will be no designated changing facilities on site.
Medical Services
There will be extensive medical cover provided on all sections of the course. If at any point you require assistance, please find the nearest marshal who will be able to locate medical support for you. If for any reason you are feeling unwell on race day, or have been unwell in the build up to the race please consider carefully whether you are fit to compete
Catering Services
Catering services will be available within the main area of Roundhay Park within the event village. They will be serving a selection of food as well as hot and cold drinks. Both cash and card accepted.
Transport/Car Parking
The event is taking place at Roundhay Park, Leeds. The event car park will be on Soldiers Field and will be free for competitors. The address for the car park is Old Park Road, LS8 1JB. Please check the travel route in advance as the post code won’t take you to the exact location due to the fact it is not used as a car park every day.
Accessible Parking
If you require disabled access to Roundhay Park, please let us know via leeds@britishtriathlon.org and we will discuss how we best accommodate your needs.
Specific blue badge parking is available withing the car park, as close as possible to the venue. Please show your blue badge to a steward and they will direct you to the appropriate areas. The route to the event village from the car park is wheelchair friendly with ramps to avoid steps.
Road Closures
To ensure that the event runs smoothly, there will be road closures in place. Please make sure that you plan your journey in advance to avoid any delays.
Registration and Race Briefing
Registration will take place at the Help Desk, located at the end of the registration tent.
Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes before your allocated time to ensure that you are there on time, accounting for any delays you might have. Please see registration times below.
| Registration |
Opening Time |
| Senior Male |
10:25 |
| Senior Female |
11:05 |
Athletes must present a valid and in-date race license on the day of the event to receive registration packs.
Withdrawals
If you wish to withdraw before the race day, please inform us by emailing superseries@britishtriathlon.org
If you wish to withdraw from the race prior to your start (but after you have registered), please inform the help desk at registration and return your timing chip. If you do not return your timing chip you will be charged for its replacement.
If you feel the need to withdraw at any point during the race, please do so. It is vital that you inform the nearest marshal or Technical Official, so we know you are safe. Make sure you hand your timing chip to them, too.
If at any point during the race you feel the need to stop and pull out of the race, please do not hesitate to do so. It is mandatory that if you withdraw from the race then you need to find the nearest marshal who will help you get back to the event headquarters. Marshals can also call for medical support should it be needed.
Race Packs
Race packs will include the following items.
| Race |
Items |
| Senior Male |
Timing chip, swim cap, race decal, bike number sticker, helmet number sticker, wristband (to enter transition), safety pins (available on request). |
| Senior Female |
Timing chip, swim cap, race decal, bike number sticker, helmet number sticker, wristband (to enter transition), safety pins (available on request). |
*Please make sure you bring water and a towel/sponge to apply your decal transfer*
All athletes will be provided with race decals, these must be visible throughout the event and must not be tampered with.
Transition Check In
Transition check-in will take place on race day. Please see the course details image below to identify where transition is based. Please see the table below for your check in times.
| Transition |
Check in Time |
| Senior Male |
10:45 |
| Senior Female |
11:25 |
On entering transition, athletes must have the following items.
Bike – with correct bike sticker
Helmet – must be worn and fastened as you enter
Race Decal
You may only enter your transition after the time above.
All athletes will have their helmets, bike and race numbers checked by a technical official on entering the transition area. Therefore, we ask athletes to be fully prepared when entering the transition area, so no delays occur for other athletes waiting to enter transition.
Please arrive at transition as early as possible to allow yourself to make any modifications necessary if bikes do not adhere to World Triathlon Competition Rules.
It is nor permitted to mark your space with an object or identifying mark. This includes talcum powder and towels.
Please be aware of athletes racing when you enter the transition area.
Each competitor is allocated a numbered transition space, which is ordered according to your race and start wave. This will be confirmed closer to the event.
All races will use the main transition area next to the event village.
After the Race – Transition Check Out
You will need your security wristband to re-enter the transition area. Once you have found your racking space and bike, tidy your area, and leave the transition as soon as you can. We would appreciate the transition area being cleared as quickly as possible once permissions have been given by the Race Organiser. Ensure your decal is visible on checking out as it will be checked against your bike sticker.
Competition
Competition Schedule
Below is the schedule for the Super Series event taking place on the 11th of June 2022.
| RACE |
SWIM START |
| Super Series Men |
11:45am |
| Super Series Women |
12:25pm |
Competition Rules
All races will be run under World Triathlon competition rules which can be found here
For technical guidance information, please click here
Race Distances
| Race |
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
| Senior Men |
750m – 1 lap |
18.4km – 4 laps |
5km – 2 laps |
| Senior Women |
750m – 1 lap |
18.4km – 4 laps |
5km – 2 laps |
Results
The event will be using electronic timing chips which are included within your race packs. The chips must be tightly fastened on your left ankle. Please ensure that you do not get your timing chip mixed up with someone else.
To ensure accurate timing, please only cross the timing mats when racing or instructed to do so by a marshal so that your race results aren’t affected.
Please help our staff and volunteers by removing your own timing chips when you have completed the race and placing them in the designated area.
It is your responsibility to look after your own timing chip and return them. If you have lost your timing chip or failed to return it, you will be expected to pay for its replacement.
Live timing will be available at leeds.triathlon.org.
Provisional results will be available on the event website on Monday 13 June. Results will become final no later than Wednesday 15 June. If you have a timing query after your race, please contact leeds@britishtriathlon.org
Presentations
We will be presenting awards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male & Female winners in both Senior Race. British Triathlon Senior Super Series ranking points will be applied based on your finishing position. These will be promoted on the series website here.
The medal ceremonies will take place at 15:25. Medal recipients will be notified after the race on where to go for the medal ceremony.
Course Details
Please see the our website for the image of the route.
Swim Course
The swim will be a pontoon start and will start with a dive into the water. You will be called forward in your ranking order to choose your starting position.
The swim exit is a ramp which will be clearly marked. Athletes will then run along the channel into transition.
If you experience difficulties during the swim, please turn onto your back and raise your hand. Swim safety will be on hand to assist with your withdrawal.
Please bring a wetsuit with you as the weather and temperature can be unpredictable. An official water temperature will be taken on the day to determine whether wetsuits will be necessary. Athletes will be notified throughout the day on whether wetsuits will be used.
During the swim, you will complete 1 lap of 750m.
False Start Procedure
A false start is determined when several athletes move forward before the start whistle. All athletes must return, and the race will restart
Valid start with early starters – few athletes move forward before the start whistle. Athletes will be shown a yellow card in Transition 1 and receive a 10 second penalty – do not touch any race equipment in Transition 1.
Bike Course
Athletes will enter the bike course next to the swim in section of the transition area.
A mount line will be clearly marked with green tape when exiting the transition area and will be manned by technical officials with flags. You must mount after crossing this line, otherwise you will be issued with a penalty.
After mounting your bike past the designated line, you will be directed to the start of the bike circuit which is a 4.6km loop. You will complete 4 laps of this designated route. The total bike is 18.4km.
It is the athlete’s responsibility to be fully aware of the cycle course beforehand and to count their own laps.
Upon completing the bike stage, on your return to transition you must dismount your bike before the dismount line, marked with red tape, which again will be marshalled by technical officials.
*Please note: The cut off time for the MALE bike is 12:45. The cut off time for the FEMALE bike is 13:25*
Run Course
Athletes will begin their run by exiting on the opposite side of the bike in/out area. This will be clearly marked by cones and flags.
There will be 1 aid station available which will be located near the run exit area of the course.
Your race number must be visible throughout the race.
You will be completing 2 laps of a 2.5km route. You will head to the finish line after completing your second lap.
Please be courteous to other park users. Where possible, marshals and signage will be in position to advise public of the event in progress.
If you need to withdraw during this part of the race, please go to the nearest Technical Official or marshal and tell them your race number, you will also need to give them your timing chip.
*Please Note: The cut off time for the MALE event is 13:05. The cut off time for the FEMALE event is 13:45*
Finish
For all participants completing 2 laps, you will head to the finish on your second approach to the finish area.
After you have finished your last lap, you will head into the finish chute. There will be containers for you to place your timing chip in at the finish area. You must remove your own timing chips and place them into the buckets provided.
Medical support is available at the finish line if needed.
At the finish line, you will be able to grab yourself a drink of water. This will be self-service, and you will notice water will be provided in containers made from recycled materials, biodegradable plastic or recyclable cartons made of cardboard!
Post Event
Transition Check Out
Once you have finished, don’t forget to head back to transition to check your bike out. You will need your race number and security wrist band to re-enter the transition area after your race.
Please be aware of other athletes still racing when you re-enter the transition area.
Once you have found your racking space and bike, tidy your area, and leave the transition as soon as you can.
Time Penalties and Appeals
All penalties will be posted, during the race, in the finish area by the Technical Officials. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check the penalty board. Appeals against these penalties must be declared within 15 minutes of the posting of the penalty or finishing time, whichever is later, and made in writing to the Race Referee within one hour of the appeal being declared accompanied by £30.00 which is refundable if the appeal is upheld. Please note that to overturn a penalty you must be able to provide proof that the penalty was incorrectly awarded.
Additional Information
General Rules
- Outside assistance is not allowed. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters may not bike, drive or run alongside an athlete, may not pass food or other items to an athlete.
- No phones, iPods, listening or recording devices are allowed on the course.
- Athletes who abuse Technical Officials or volunteers will be disqualified.
- Athletes who fail to follow the instructions of a Technical Official will be disqualified.
- If, in the view of the Technical Officials, an athlete is unable to complete a section of the course before the cut off time, they may be withdrawn from the race immediately.
Lost Property
Please visit the Help Desk in the registration area of Roundhay Park Event Village on the day of the event. Alternatively, email us at leeds@britishtriathlon.org with a detailed description of your lost item(s).
