UK Ultimate Swim

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Date:	24th September 2021
Venue:	Alderford Lake, Whitchurch, SY13 3JQ
Swim:	Lake: (Freshwater lake with no currents and no weed)
Starts From:	Friday Full from 3pm Half from 4.30pm Quarter from 6pm
Distances:	Full - 2.4 mile swim Half - 1.2 mile swim Quarter - 0.6 mile swim
Minimum Age:	Quarter - swim 14 yrs Half - swim 14 yrs Full - swim 18 yrs

Please Note: Competitor Race Day Information will be emailed out to competitors 7-10 days before the event.

With the UK ULTIMATE WEEKEND you can take part in one, two, or all three disciplines, so as always, there is something for everyone and the opportunity to take home one, two, or three of our jigsaw medals!

Just want to take on the swim, then you're on the right page.

For more info on the full ULTIMATE WEEKEND click here.

For more info on the CYCLE click here.

For more info on the RUN click here.

FRIDAY afternoon is the starting event with the UK ULTIMATE SWIM. Choose from either a 2.4 mile, 1.2 mile, or 0.6 mile swim challenge in the fabulous spring-fed, freshwater lake.

This is a weekend-long swim, cycle, and run challenge for all abilities from novice to first timer, as well as being a race for the more serious athlete and age group triathlete with prizes and trophies on offer for completing all three disciplines.

Every competitor will receive an individual medal for each of the swim, cycle, run disciplines and those taking on the full ULTIMATE WEEKEND CHALLENGE will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

There will be on-site camping (limited spaces), free parking, cafe, catering, lake swimming, paddle boarding, kids play area, climbing wall, and waterpark making it a great weekend for all the family and one not to be missed!

All UK Triathlon 2021 events

2020 brought the need for change in the way we run our events, in what could only be described as an exceptionally difficult year for all.

With six events safely & successfully delivered in 2020, we are confident we can fulfil our calendar of events in 2021.

We will continue to comply with social distancing and existing guidelines, following the format we delivered successfully last year.

Below you can read more detailed information on our current format and rest assured this will be amended/updated if/when necessary.

In the meantime, we wish you all the best with your training activities and look forward to welcoming you to an event soon.

Your Health before the Event
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms do not come to the event. If you develop symptoms within 14 days after the event and are tested positive, please contact UK Triathlon immediately.

Social Distancing
Can we please remind you it is each and every person's responsibility to social distance. The same will apply at all UK Triathlon events.

Start Format
Instead of mass starts throughout the day for open water events, each competitor will start at intervals, giving everyone their own individual start time and space. We run this format, very successfully, in all our pool-based triathlons and it works perfectly. Pool based events will also have slightly longer start intervals than usual between competitors.

Spectators
At some events it may be necessary to ask that you don't unnecessarily bring spectators to help make social distancing easier for everyone.

Registration
Every competitor will be temperature checked before being allowed to register. Only two competitors will be allowed to register at a time. The queue for registration will be separated by ground markers to assure a minimum of 2 metre separation. We will provide a sanitising hand station which you must use before entering registration.

Hand Sanitising
There will be 10 hand sanitiser stations around the venue, please hand sanitise before registration, entering transition, finish line and whenever you have the opportunity to do so before and after the event.
Please sanitise before and after toilet use.

Race Brief
There will be a rolling live race brief at the poolside or lakeside. As competitors will start at regularly spaced intervals, this will prevent groups of people and a 2 metre distancing measure will be in operation.

Bike Course
Normal drafting rules apply.

Run Course
Overtake or pass other competitors at a minimum distance of 2 metres where possible.

Feed Stations Run & Finish line
Drinks will be dispensed for you at feed stations, High5 Energy Source & Water will be identified clearly with signs. Move away as quickly as possible allowing for other competitors. Bin your litter. When you have crossed the finish line, we ask you not to stay in that area for any longer than required. Drinks will be dispensed for you at the finish feed area, please move away as quickly as possible to allow other finishers through.

Results
We will not operate our results screen at the event. Provisional results will be online at www.uktriathlon.co.uk later the same day.

Prize Presentation
Presentations will take place throughout the day, please observe 2 metre social distancing if attending the presentation.

Your Covid Officer is Vic Bickerton
If you wish to report anything regarding Covid safety, please report it to Vic located at the finish line.

Start times as follows;

Swim: Full from 3pm - Half from 4.30pm Quarter from 6pm

The cut off times are as follows:

Swim: 7pm

UK Ultimate Swim x 4 laps = 2.4 miles

UK Ultimate ½ x 2 laps = 1.2 miles

UK Ultimate ¼ x 1 lap = 0.6 miles

Wetsuits & swim caps are compulsory for all the Ultimate distances.

There will be a minimum of 8 Safety crafts on the water at all times. Water depth between 2 to 3 metres (6 to 10 feet).

At the completion of each swim lap, leave the water; run approximately 30m and get back into the water to start your next lap.

There will be a drinks station serving water and High 5 as you exit after each lap.

Race Day Information

Full and up to date 2021 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.

WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.

Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions over the weekend.

Good luck and have a great day!

Adam Critchley - UK Ultimate Half

Wow what a great, well organised event. The waved swim start worked fantastically well and I have to say it was the best swim experience I've had in a race. It is certainly worth considering this format for next year. No anxiety in the water and jostling for space, it just worked perfectly. The marshalls were really helpful and many thanks for their contribution in creating a great race experience.

Overall I would highly recommend this race, whether you are a seasoned triathlete or a complete novice. It is a fun, spectator friendly and well organised event. To the organisers and all involved at UK Triathlon, many thanks for a great weekend.

Sarah Hibble - UK Ultimate

Such a friendly race!! Organisers were great with communication from sign up to race finish

camping at lake was brilliant, there was plenty of parking and everything within a stones throw meant the whole event felt much more relaxed

the support from all never wained, even as we cheered the last competitors over the line late into the night despite the new restrictions i felt safe the whole time, plenty of supplies to keep me going through the race. rather enjoyed the staggered swim start!

highly recommend to both beginner and the more experienced

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Ultimate Swim 2021

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