Start Time: Registration on the day opens at 11:00 outside the Sports Pavilion under the Leighton Buzzard Triathlon Gazebo. Registration for the Tri-stars and T1 closes at 12:30. Registration for TS2, TS3 and Youths will close at 13.00. The first race will start promptly at 13.30. Final wave must start before 16.30.
Tri Start (8 Years*)- Waves start at 13.30
Tri Star 1 (9 & 10 years*) – Waves start at 14.05
Tri Star 2 (11 & 12 years*) – Waves start at 14.40
Tri Star 3 (13 & 14 years*) – Waves start at 15.20
Youths (15 & 16 years*)- Waves start at 16.00
Minimum Ages & Distances:
Tri Start (8 Years*)- 50m Swim, 800m Bike, 600mRun
Tri Star 1 (9 & 10 years*) – 150m Swim, 1600m Bike, 1200m Run
Tri Star 2 (11 & 12 years*) – 200m Swim, 4000m Bike, 1800m Run
Tri Star 3 (13 & 14 years*) – 300m Swim, 5600m Bike, 2400m Run
Youths (15 & 16 years*)- 300m Swim, 6400m Bike, 3000m Run
* Ages as at 31 December 2022.
Please ensure that you enter the correct event for your child according to the table below. Joint sibling entries will be entered into the event appropriate for each of their dates of births. Click on the image to enlarge.
Entry Fees: All competitors must be licensed to race, so non-BTF members are required to pay a £1 levy for a day licence. This is included in the entry fee. BTF members holding a valid licence must produce their licence on the day, at registration, and the £1 license fee will be returned to them.
Individual Entry – £23
2 Sibling Family Entry – £34
3 Sibling Family Entry – £45
This is a challenging course using facilities owned by Cedars School and Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre. The routes have no vehicle traffic. The route will be clearly marked using large route arrows, as well as being marshalled throughout. As there are multiple distances taking place on the day we will NOT be putting distance markers on the course. It’s a lapped route with the number of laps for the cycle and run loops dependent on age category. It is the responsibility of the athlete to count their laps.
The cycle and run routes are all on grass. The event is being held in the summer and hopefully the ground will be hard and mud free, but we cannot totally guarantee this.
Please note that due to the race being held under BTF rules, anyone seen not adhering to these rules will be disqualified. Headphones are not allowed.
Please adhere to social distancing measures at all times. During the race, please be mindful to give enough distance to your fellow runners and other users when overtaking. Please also be aware of your personal hygiene – strictly NO spitting or nasal clearing.
Marshals are in place and the route is well signed. Please listen and obey all instructions.
First Aid will be in attendance and will be located at the finish line and at a positions on the course for the duration of the race. Please note that Emergency contact numbers are on the back of your race number. Please complete your medical details and emergency contact details on the reverse of your race number.
Spectators are welcome to attend, please share the spectator code of conduct with them.
Whilst the current Covid restrictions are in place, we’d request you please observe our Participants Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you on Race Day.
Please note. The day of the event clashes with the Leighton Buzzard Carnival. This also involves a float parade of HGV trucks which starts just outside Cedars School. It is likely to start moving up Mentmore Road at around 11am and for a couple of hours as it progresses through the town towards the Parsons Close Recreation Ground, it causes a moving roadblock. If you follow your sat/nav, it is likely to take you via the town centre and this is best avoided. So please plan accordingly and perhaps make an earlier start.
We therefore recommend that you avoid the town centre and approach the event via the ring road and come off it on Wing Road A418. As you descend down the hill towards Linslade, go across the first mini roundabout. Just after going under the railway bridge, turn right down Cedars Way (at a mini roundabout). At the end turn right on Mentmore Road and Cedars School is on the left. All Parking will be round the back of Cedars School so please follow the signs and don’t park in the Leisure Centre Car Park
Registration
Registration on the day opens at 11:00 outside the Sports Pavilion under the Leighton Buzzard Triathlon Gazebo.
Registration for the Tri-stars and T1 closes at 12:30.
Registration for TS2, TS3 and Youths will close at 13.00.
All competitors must comply with BTF rules – including being licensed to race.
It is recommended that you read the BTF rules and regulations, which will be applied to all races. A BTF official will be attending the event and any race infringements could lead to disqualification and the race directors decision is final.
All competitors must be licensed to race, so non-BTF members will be required to pay a £1 levy for a day licence. This is included in the entry fee.
BTF members holding a valid licence must produce their licence on the day, at registration. The cost of the day license (£1) will be returned to them.
The LB Children’s Triathlon is held in the grounds of Cedars Upper School and in the 25m pool in Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre.
This is a challenging course using facilities owned by Cedars School and Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre. The routes have no vehicle traffic. The route will be clearly marked using large route arrows, as well as being marshalled throughout. As there are multiple distances taking place on the day we will NOT be putting distance markers on the course. It’s a lapped route with the number of laps for the cycle and run loops dependent on age category. It is the responsibility of the athlete to count their laps.
Swim 25m pool
Transition Cycle racking on grass
Cycle Flat course all on grass
Run Flat course all on grass
The cycle and run routes are all on grass. The event is being held in the summer and hopefully the ground will be hard and mud free, but we cannot totally guarantee this.
Medals for all finishers will be issued as the athletes cross the line.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies for each gender in each age group.
Prize giving will be after the conclusion of each race once places are confirmed. This should enable families of younger athletes to depart once their involvement is over.
Health
Do not attend if you are showing symptoms of Covid-19
- A high temperature
- A new, persistent cough
- A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Parking
There will be limited parking at Cedars School, available on a first come, first served basis. When full, the school yard at the Middle School, across the road from Cedars, can be used. Location map and transport advice can be found here.
Before leaving home, please check for any local disruption due to the Leighton Buzzard Carnival taking place on the same day. Direction alternatives
Toilets, Changing and Bag Storage
Toilet facilities are available in the sports pavilion, where registration takes place, and within Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre. We will not be providing a changing area, therefore please come changed and ready to race. Bags should be left with accompanying parent/guardian.
Dogs allowed?
Not in the race, only with spectators. They must be kept on a lead, controlled by responsible spectators (with own poo bags).
Wheelchair suitable?
No
Buggies allowed?
Not in the race. Only with spectators.
Water Stations
We suggest cyclists carry their own water bottles. There will be water stations for the run (one per lap).
Distance Markers
No
Traffic Free?
Totally
Headphones
No.
Time limits
None. But the Triathlon Club reserve the right to intervene should the race referee have concerns about the health and welfare of any athlete who may be struggling on the course, this includes the swim section in the pool. Athletes should be competent to swim their required distance. It is not compulsory to swim using the crawl stroke.
Spectators
We will endeavour to keep the spectator area restricted in numbers. Spectators will not be allowed in the leisure centre.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be supplied at the event by Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club from around 10am up to about 5pm. This will be the only outlet selling food on the day and likely to be a barbeque, bacon butties, teas, coffees, cold drinks etc. Please support their involvement in the event.
The Canoe Club will hopefully have a presence on the day giving spectators an opportunity to sign up to one of their Come & Try sessions
Refunds & Transfers
If you find that you can no longer participate in the event, your have the option to take a deferment to the event in 2023 or transfer your place to another athlete. No refunds will be offered.
Event Cancellation
If the event should need to be cancelled, you will be offered a refund of your entry fee or a deferral to the next event. (Booking fees are non-refundable).
By entering this event you agree to the below terms and conditions
(1) I declare that I am medically fit to compete & understand that I do so entirely at my own risk.
(2) I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event.
(3) I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions, should circumstances require.
(4) I understand that A BTF official will be attending the event and any race infringements could lead to disqualification and the race directors decision is final.
(5) By entering this event, the athlete indicates acceptance of BTF rules.
(6) By entering this event via Active Training World, your data will be kept in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Your name, gender, date of birth and email details will be used by their in house timing company (EventChipTiming) for the purposes of timing the event.
(6) I have read the Terms & Conditions of the race
The event is being officially timed by Event Chip Timing and the results will be available on the day at http://results.eventchiptiming.com
