Bank of Bermuda Foundation Triathlon

The Bermuda Triathlon Association (BTA) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Triathlon will take place on Saturday 1 July 2017 at Clearwater Beach, Southside.

The event will be non-drafting for all age categories and all distances. There will be different distances for adults, 7-10 year olds, 11-12 year olds and 13-15 year olds. The swim will take place off Clearwater Beach and transition will be located in the main car park. 

Entry will be on www.racedayworld.com and all participants will be required to sign a waiver.

With the exception of the Try-a-Tri which starts at 8.03 am, all races start will promptly start at 8.00 am.

Pricing

All Prices include the one day BTA fee. Membership discount will be applied at checkout.

All enquiries: Geoff Smith – Race Director: gcsmith@gov.bm / Matt Thompson: mthompson@iepc.bm  

Ages for eligibility and age groups (Junior and Adult) determined as of 31 December 2017

Junior Triathlon – Individual & Team

• 7–10 year olds: 100m swim/5K bike/1K run (non-drafting on the bike)
• 11-12 year olds: 200m swim/10K bike/2K run
• 13-15 year olds: 375m swim/10K bike/2.5K run
• Road bike and MTB/BMX bike categories
• Notwithstanding that the race is non-drafting, juniors are not permitted time trial bikes, aero bars, aero helmets or disc wheels
• Check-in from 6:45 am
• Bikes must be racked by 7.45 am
• Mandatory race briefing in transition for all juniors at 7.50 am
• Race start is at 8.00 am
• An individual doing the full event can do the swim leg for a team

Adult Try-a-Tri Triathlon – Individual (for beginners)

• 375m swim/10K bike/2.5K run
• Minimum age 16 (as at 31 December 2017)
• The bike leg is non-drafting – therefore road bikes (with or without aero bars), time trial bikes, aero helmets and disc wheels are permitted
• Check-in from 6.45 am
• Bikes must be racked by 7.45 am
• Mandatory race briefing in transition for all participants at 7.50 am
• Race start is at 8.03 am sharp

Adult Sprint Triathlon - Individual & Team – NON draft legal on the bike:

• 750m swim/20K bike/5K run
• Minimum age 16 (as at 31 December 2017), although younger triathletes may request permission from the BTA Executive to enter the Sprint distance and eligibility will be determined on a case by case basis
• The bike leg is non-drafting – therefore road bikes (with or without aero bars), time trial bikes, aero helmets and disc wheels are permitted
• Check-in from 6.45 am
• Bikes must be racked by 7.45 am
• Mandatory race briefing in transition for all participants at 7.50 am
• Race start is at 8.00 am sharp
• An individual doing the full event can do the swim leg for a team

The following teams may enter:

• All male
• All female
• Mixed
• Corporate/Service (all team members must work for the same company or service)

Course Maps

Will be posted online at www.bermudatriathlon.com and www.racedayworld.com (Posted Below)

Rules

BTA Rules will be observed

• This is a non-draft legal race; no drafting will be permitted on the bike; time penalties will be assessed
• No time trial bikes, aero bars, aero helmets or disc wheels for junior participants in the 7-10, 11-12 or 13-15 categories
• No bare torsos after the swim
• No ipods or headphones
• No outside assistance
• All participants must wear a swim cap during the swim (NOT provided)
• All participants must wear a helmet during the cycle leg
• Bikes must be racked gently and securely
• No bikes with training wheels for juniors
• See www.bermudatriathlon.com for full rules

Registration and Race Number Pick-up

Registration and number pick up will take place between 5pm and 6.30pm on Friday 30 June 2017 at the Training Centre Building at BELCO, Main Parking Lot, 27 Serpentine Road. Late packet pick up will be available on the morning but all participants are encouraged to please register and collect their packet pick up on Friday 30 June 2017.

Body marking and chip collection will take place at the race site prior to the race start.

Events:

Juniors 7 – 15: 8.00 am                  

Individuals: Separate categories for Road Bikes and MTB/BMX Bikes for the following age categories:  7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15

Teams: Separate categories for Road Bikes and MTB/BMX Bikes for the following age categories: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15. 

Note: a participant doing the individual event may do the swim leg for a team. 

Adults: Tri-aTri – 8.03 am             

Individuals: 16 and over

Adults: Sprint: 8.00 am                 

Individuals: age categories will be 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60+

Teams: (all male; all female; mixed; corporate/service (all 3 members of a corporate/service team must work for the same company/service)

Note: a participant doing the individual event may do the swim leg for a team but must be eligible for that team. 

Entry Fees:

• Junior Individual: $15
• Junior Team: $30
• Adult Individual (Tri-a-Tri and Sprint): $40
• Adult Team (Sprint): $60