Gortnor Abbey Triathlon
Gortnor Abbey Triathlon
Date: 18th May 2013
Registration: 10:00-11:30
Start time: 13:00
This triathlon is open to both adults and secondary school students.
The triathlon this year will have chip timing.
Location:
Jesus and Mary Secondary School,
Gortnor Abbey,
Crossmolina,
Co.Mayo.
Two distances:
Juniors - 350metre swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run
Seniors - 750metre swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
(approximate distances)
Cost:
Student individual full triathlon - €15
Student relay - €30 (swimmer €10, cyclist €10, runner €10)
Students doing 1 or 2 of the three parts of the triathlon - €10
Adult individual - €30
Adult relay - €45 (swimmer €15, cyclist €15, runner €15)
Adults doing 1 or 2 of the three parts of the triathlon - €15
No lisence required
Entries:
Students and adults can enter either the junior or the senior distances. To be considered for prizes in the junior triathlon competitors must be 15 or younger. Pick whatever distance suits you best.
Anyone who wants to do one part on their own or two parts on their own can - you do not have to be part of a relay team.
Anyone doing parts like this will not be part of the chip timing.
Entry forms are available through the Gortnor Abbey website www.gortnorabbey.ie
Please return the entry forms and fee to Joe Moran, Jesus and Mary secondary school, Gortnor Abbey, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. as soon as possible.
Entries and fee can be dropped in to Morans Shoes on Pearse Street if that's more convenient for anyone.
Competitors must:
wear a wetsuit
wear a helmet
use a bike that is in good working order
be able to swim at least 350 metres for junior triathlon, 750 metres for senior triathlon
have consent form signed by parents/guardians if under 18
Competitors will receive:
a t-shirt
a goodie bag
a swim hat
light refreshments
