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Sunday
6th July 2008 |
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Aberavon
Beach, Port Talbot |
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Seniors
and Juniors - 750m Swim (2 laps), 5km Run (2 laps) |
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Youth
- 400m Swim (1 lap), 2.5km Run (1 lap) |
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Aberavon
Seafront |
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Port
Talbot and the Afan valley is a very distinct marketing area
of the county borough, with its country parks. Aberavon Beach
is one of Wales’ longest sandy beaches. Aberavon Seafront
boasts an Aquadome leisure facility, an adventure playground,
multi screen cinema, grassed open areas, safe cycling along
the promenade and views over Swansea Bay. The golden sands
of Aberavon are a popular holiday and weekend destination
throughout much of the year.
Port Talbot was a mecca for summer visitors back in the sixties
and seventies when the traditional ‘bucket and spade’
holiday was popular. Today the area is radically changing
with developments to the seafront, town centre and its industrial
base. The docks are always a hive of activity and boast a
modern, deep-water harbour created by a mile-long breakwater.
A suburb of the town, Aberavon, is fast becoming the county’s
focus for leisure activities. The Aberavon seafront is at
the forefront of ambitious plans to transform areas along
the promenade into quality leisure developments for its residents.
The Council has targeted a series of initiatives in the form
of a number of exciting projects and attractions to revitalise
and bring new life to the seafront to make it once again one
of South Wales’ premier seaside resorts. Aberavon is
home to the ever-popular Afan Lido, Wales’ premier leisure
complex. The Lido is a large sports centre, which has extensive
sports facilities to offer including its Aquadome indoor swimming
pool, spa pools, an indoor bowls stadium and a full size astro-turf
pitch. The Lido houses big concerts and events as well as
sports and it is now Wales’ premier leisure complex.
New facilities such as the Aquadome leisure centre and Hollywood
Park multi screen cinema are providing a perfect complement
to the extensive sandy beach.
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BT/WT
Licences |
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Athletes
to produce a valid WT licence at registration, to confirm eligibility
for Welsh Championships. |
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Welsh
Championship Eligibility |
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To
be eligible for the Welsh Championships you must be a current
British Triathlon member and at least one of the following:
- Born
in Wales
- Welsh
parent
- Continuous
Welsh residency for at least 3 years
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Car
Parking |
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Car
parking is available at the “Aqua Dome “ a short
distance from the start of the event and at various designated
places along the seafront
No parking
will be allowed in the transition area.
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Registration |
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Registration
will take place in the Marquee by the transition area and
will be open from 7:30am –9.0am. Sunday 19th August
2007. On
arrival at registration your BT/WT licence will be checked,
you will then be given your refund and your goody bag, which
will contain the following items:
- Pins,
Mars Bar, Fruit, Drink & Swim Hat.
- Race
Number – [to be worn on the front during the run,
and visible for Time Keepers]
- You
will be numbered – Right Arm and Left Leg. [If you
have any form of allergy to felt pen please inform at registration]
The
event will be run in two waves, the first wave at approx.
10 am with the Youth. Followed 15mins later by the second
wave Junior’s and Seniors.
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Race
Briefing |
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There
will be a compulsory race briefing outside the transition area
at 9.15am. |
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Swim |
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Wetsuits
not compulsory, during the swim there will be safety boats
/ canoeists patrolling the course. Should you get into difficulty
then raise your arm and you will be picked up.
Competitors
within their respective waves will start on the beach, run
from the start line into the sea and swim in a clockwise direction,
so you will keep the buoys to your right hand side. Exit the
water run up the beach to the cones turn and run back into
the water for a 2nd lap. Youth will only complete 1 lap, continue
running into transition for the start of the run. As
you enter transition shout your number to the Time Keepers.
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Transition |
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Each
competitor will have a numbered box. Everything must be kept
in this box. Whatever you use must be stored in the box, before
you leave transition- any items outside of the box will result
in a time penalty being added on, at the end of the race.
The race referee’s word is final. Numbers
must be visible on the front for the run, either pinned or
race belts can be worn. As you enter transition shout out
your number to the Time Keepers.
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Diagram
of Race Course
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Run |
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Youth
– 1 lap along promenade to turn point, retrace steps to
finish banner. SHOUT out your number to the time keepers as
you cross the line.
Juniors
& Seniors - 2 laps as above
In
the event you retire from the race, in the interest of safety
please report to a Race Marshal giving your name & number.
If you feel unwell then a marshal will take you to the medical
Aid.
Medical
Conditions: If you suffer from any medical conditions [e.g.
Asthma] please write details on the back of your race number.
This should help ensure you receive the correct treatment
in the event of any emergency.
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Prizes
and Results |
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It
is hoped the results will be ready in time for prize giving
to take place, [weather permitting] on the promenade shortly
after the race. |
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Toilets |
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There
are public facilities 100 yards along promenade and also at
the Aquadome. |
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Showers |
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Available
at the Aqua Dome. |
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Accomodation |
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Premier
Travel Lodge, Baglan 08701 977211
Aberavon
Beach Hotel. 01639 884949
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Directions |
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5
minutes from the M4. Leave the motorway at Junction 41 and follow
the signs to Aberavon/Aberavon Beach/Hollywood Park. |
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Special
thanks to the following groups, as this race would not be possible
without their help:
- Celtic
Tri Members [Marshals]
- Llanelli
Tri Club
- Jefferies
Stores Skewen [Grocers]
- Mark
Reynolds Neath Market [Green Grocers]
- Green
Stars Rugby Club
- Aberavon
Canoe Club
- Aberavon
Life Guards Club
- Neath
& Port Talbot Council
- RJTJ
Sporta Ltd www.firstri.com
- Sporty
Snaps www.sportysnaps.com
- Corus
Steel Works
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You
the Competitors for entering the race, we hope you enjoy and
have a great time. Any feedback would be appreciated so that
we can build and make this a successful annual event. |
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Rose
Jones
Development Officer
Swim Coach
Celtic Tri 07971 381533
rjtjsporta@btinternet.com
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