2009 Ogier Jersey Triathlon

Race entry is now online at www.entrycentral.com or CLICK HERE  for the direct link.

This event is sanctioned by the British Federation (“BTF”), and will be run under BTF rules.

Race registration will be held at Bel Royal, St Aubin (nr. Bel Royal Slip), Jersey, Channel Islands at 4pm on Sat 5 September 2009, followed by the race brief at 5pm on Saturday afternoon (the day before the race). It is vital that all competitors attend. There will be no race briefing on the Sunday morning, prior to the race. The Transition area will also be at Bel Royal in the car park and will be open on Sunday 6 September 2009 (race day), at 06:15 a.m. and will close at 06:45 a.m. Cycles must be in a road worthy condition and will be checked along with your helmet on the Sunday.

The Swim The 1500m swim circuit begins with a beach start with two laps of a 750m triangular course in the sheltered sandy bay of St Aubin.  Canoes and inflatable craft will provide swim cover.

The Bike The 40km bike circuit takes a scenic loop of the west of the Island, traveling first along the south coast to St Aubin and rising up a gentle hill to the south-west corner.  The bike course is not on closed roads but marshals are stationed at key junctions.

The Run The 10km run is two laps of a 5km flat course along part of the cycle track on the St Aubin’s sea front.  Drinks will be provided on the run and at the transition/finish area.

The event is open to men and women of varied experience through novices, intermediates and experienced Triathletes, together with those wishing to form a team of 2 or 3 individuals. There is no official cut off time; however the JTC requests that all competitors enter with the intention of completing the Olympic distance in less than 4 hours.

Other Race Information See also WWW.FLYBE.COM &  WWW.JERSEY.COM for flights and accommodation.  Details of course changes will be posted to the club’s website.

Sunday Lunch There will be a lunch after the race which is always well supported so please let us know if you would like to attend the lunch.  Podium prizes in the respective categories will be given out at this time.