Date: 25th July 2021
Location: Lake Pühajärv, beach park and its surroundings
Organizers: NGO Sportlik Eesti
Race director: Ain-Alar Juhanson, tel: +372 53338272, e-mail: ain@trismile.ee
Date: 25th July 2021
Location: Lake Pühajärv, beach park and its surroundings
Organizers: NGO Sportlik Eesti
Race director: Ain-Alar Juhanson, tel: +372 53338272, e-mail: ain@trismile.ee
1st start: 0,375 km swim, 10 km bike, 2,5 km run (youth B, youth A, juniors, amateurs)
2nd start: 0,15 km swim, 4 km bike, 1 km run (children C, D, E)
3rd start: 1,5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run (F/M 20 – 80+, teams)
Otepää triathlon is a part of the CREO Estonian Triathlon Cup series for all age groups (except amateurs).
Otepää triathlon is the official Triathlon Baltic Championships.
NB! The start procedures will be specified at least 2 weeks before the competition.
Sunday, 25. July |
|
8.00 |
Race center is open, sport equipment fair |
8.00-13.30 |
Race material pick up and on spot registration (will end 15 minutes before closing the respective race`s transition area) |
9.00-9.45 |
Transition area check in for start 1 |
10.00 |
1. START (men A ja B, juniors) |
10.02 |
1.START (women A ja B, juniors) |
10.04 |
1.START (amateurs) |
10.50-11.15 |
Transition area is opened for check out for start 1 |
11.15-11.45 |
Transition area check in for start 2 |
12.00 |
2. START (boys C, D, E) |
12.03 |
2. START (girls C, D, E) |
12.25-12.55 |
Transition area is opened for check out for start 2 |
13.00 |
Award ceremony for 1st and 2nd start |
13.00-13.45 |
Transition area check in for start 3 |
14.00 |
3. START (pro male) |
14.01 |
3. START (pro female) |
14.04 |
3. START (F/M 20 – 80+) |
14.06 |
3. START (teams) |
16.45-18.15 |
Transition area is opened for check out for start 3 |
18.15 |
Award ceremony |
License
License is mandatory for all individual competitors. Having a license is an international practice; it will provide insurance for the license holder in case of an accident during the race, a chance to participate in and receive points in the Estonian Cup.
If you do not have a seasonal license, it is possible to buy a one-day licence from Estonian Triathlon Union at the race centre.
More information about licenses from Estonian Triathlon Union: info@triatlon.ee
Age limits
Only age groups specified in the regulations are allowed in the race. Underage competitors must have an approval from a parent/guardian.
Age groups
Age groups are separate for men and women, boys and girls.
1st start 0,375/10/2,5
Youth B: born 2006-2007
Youth A: born 2004-2005
Juniors: born 2002-2003
Amateurs: born 2001 or earlier
2nd start 0,15/4/1
Children E: born 2012-2013
Children D: born 2010-2011
Childen C: born 2008-2009
3rd start 0,75/20/5
F/M 20-24: born 1997–2001
FM 25-29: born 1992–1996
F/M 30-34: born 1987–1991
F/M 35-39: born 1982–1986
F/M 40-44: born 1977-1981
F/M 45-49: born 1972-1976
F/M 50-54: born 1967-1971
F/M 55-59: born 1962-1966
F/M 60-64: born 1957-1961
F/M 65-69: born 1952-1956
F/M 70-74: born 1947-1951
F/M 75-79: born 1942-1946
F/M 80+ : born 1941 or earlier
Teams: all male, all female, mixed
Registration and fees
Pre-registration is open online on www.trismile.ee until 21th June 2021. On spot registration, re-regisration (10€) and issuing of race materials is opened according to the programme. Materials will be issued until 15 minutes before respective race`s transition area is closed. The competitor must show an ID with a picture to obtain race materials. Licence is mandatory for all individual competitors.
Every competitor (parent/guardian for underage) must accept the general rules of the competition and the hold-harmless agreement. Transferring your participation is not allowed. The organizers have the right to refuse to register a participant should they find it necessary. Registration fees will not be refunded if the event is cancelled due to force majeure.
Otepää triathlon registration fees include:
- Professional organizing by NGO Sportlik Eesti
- A finisher medal
- A diploma (downloadable)
Otepää Triathlon |
Until 14.03.2021 |
15.03.-11.07.2021 |
12.07.-21.07.2021 |
On spot |
1. start (0,375+10+2,5) |
25 EUR |
30 EUR |
35 EUR |
45 EUR |
2. start (0,15+4+1) |
5 EUR |
5 EUR |
10 EUR |
15 EUR |
3. start (1,5+40+10) |
55 EUR |
65 EUR |
75 EUR |
95 EUR |
3. start (1,5+40+10) TEAMS |
90 EUR |
100 EUR |
110 EUR |
130 EUR |
Youth A ja B, juniors |
20 |
20 |
20 |
45 |
Registration is confirmed only after receiving the payment. The time of the payment (not the time of the registration) is the basis for the registration fee.
By registering the participant (parent/guardian for children) confirms that they are responsible for their own (child’s) health and agrees that the organizer is not responsible for any medical incidents and breaking or losing of personal property.
Competition rules
The general rules of World Triathlon (available here) and the competitors guide (available here) apply at the race. Competitors accept World Triathlon rules and the terms of competitors guide by registration. Additionally, the Estonian Highway codes apply. The competitors follow the World Anti-Doping Code.
Each participant must be ready for doping control.
Refusing or evading doping control is considered an obstruction of the doping rules
Race briefings
Race briefing for Otepää triathlon will be held 10 minutes before the start in the start area.
Drafting
Drafting is allowed in the 1st and 2nd starts. Women are allowed to draft behind women and men are allowed to draft behind men.
In start 1 the following requirements for bikes apply:
Only traditional handlebars may be used.
The use of tempo handlebars is not allowed.
Disc wheels and drink bottles which are attached to the handlebar are not permitted.
Wheels must have at least 12 spokes and there must be a brake on both.
NB! Bikes will be checked at transition zone check in.
The drafting zone is 10m. Referees will control abiding the drafting rules. In the 3rd start the violation of rules will result in a 2-minute time penalty which must be carried out in the penalty box on the bike course. Penalty for repeated incorrect drafting is disqualification.
Competition referees
Estonian Triathlon Union and NGO Sportlik Eesti
Protests
There is a 3 person protest-commission at all events.
Protests concerning an other athlete, equipment or judge must be presented to the head judge 15 minutes after the last competitor has finished.
Protests concerning timing and results must be presented maximum 24 hours after non-official race results are revealed.
Protests concerning the head judge`s decision must be presented:
A) To the head judge maximum 48 hours after the competition
B) To the ETL technical committee, when more than 48 hours have passed from the competition.
In both situations the protest is handled by the ETL technical committee.
In 2021 the protest fee is 50 euros, which will be returned if the protest is satisfied.
Course
Start
The start area is located at the beach of Pühajärve lake.
Swim
Swimming is in the Pühajärve lake. Wetsuit is recommended but forbidden if the water temperature on race day 1 hour before the start is 22°C or more.
Participants must swim either one 150m loop, one 375m loop or one 1500m loop according to their distance. All participants in the 3rd start must wear a swimming cap provided by the organizers.
Bike
The bike course is around Pühajärve lake mostly on the Poslovitsa-Pühajärve and Otepää-Kääriku-Kurevere road. For the 3rd start the penalty box will be on the bike course.
Run
The run course is in the Pühajärve lake beach park and on its surrounding roads.
Transition zone
Transition zone is on a football field in Pühajärve. The competitor has to present their race number to get in the transition zone. Only competitors, referees and organizers are allowed in the area.
NB! Only the competitor themself may enter or leave the transition area with the race gear (including no relatives). Bike, helmet and other equipment must be checked in with time to spare, in order to have time to make adjustments if necessary.
Team transitions
The transition for teams will take place in the transition area when one team member gives the other the timing chip. When swimming with a wetsuit the swimmer has to take it off before giving the chip to the cyclist who will then go to the bike. After the bike course the cyclist will put the bike to the transition area and then give the runner the chip.
Security of transition area
The transition area is surrounded with a fence. The competitor must bring their race gear in on time and after the race remove the gear at the scheduled time. The gear that is left behind will be taken to the registration tent.
During the competition bikes will be guarded by people chosen by the organizers.
Aid stations
Water and isotonic drink are available on the run course for the 1st and 3rd start.
Water and isotonic drinks are available at the finish for all distances.
Timing
Timing chips are provided by race organizers and must be returned to them after the race. If the chip is lost, the competitor must pay for it (70 euros). There are several timing points along the course in order to give the competitors separate splits for swimming, cycling and running, in addition to the over-all time.
Time limits
1. start (youth B, youth A, juniors, amateurs)
Swim + bike + run: 1h 10min
2. start (children C, D, E)
Swim+ bike+ run: 35min
3. start (Teams, F/M 20 – 80+)
Swim:1h
Swim+bike: 2h45min
Swim+bike+run: 4h
Awards ceremonies
Prizes will be given to the three best competitors of each age group, all competitors will get a diploma (downloadable online). In order to receive your prize you must be present at the ceremony. In case the competitor cannot participate in the ceremony, their coach or representative can accept the prize. You cannot receive your prize after the ceremony.
Medical aid
Race organizers provide a medical aid point at the race centre during the whole race and lifeguards during swimming.
Lost and found
All items found will be taken to registration tent. Inquiries about lost and found items after the race should be sent to info@trismile.ee. The organizers store the lost and found for 7 days after the race.
Parking and traffic on race day
It is mandatory to follow the instructions of the police, referees and traffic controllers when parking and during the competition.
The organizer has the right to make changes in the regulations. All changes will be announced on website: www.trismile.ee