VALGA TRIATLON

Date: 4th July 2021
Location: Lake Pedeli and its surroundings
VOrganizers: Valga town, NGO Sportlik Eesti
Race director: Ain-Alar Juhanson, tel: +372 53338272, e-mail: ain@trismile.ee

Info

DISTANCES

SCHEDULE

AGE LIMITS

DETAILED INFORMATION

Registration and fees

Pre-registration is open online on www.trismile.ee until 30th 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.

Valga triathlon registration fees include:

- Professional organizing by NGO Sportlik Eesti

- A finisher medal

- A diploma (downloadable)

Valga Triathlon	Until 14.03.2021	15.03.-02.05.2021	03.05.-30.06.2021	On spot
1. start (0,375+10+2,5)	25 EUR	30 EUR	35 EUR	45 EUR
2. start (0,15+4+1,3)	5 EUR	5 EUR	10 EUR	15 EUR
3. start (0,75+20+5)	45 EUR	55 EUR	65 EUR	85 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	20	20	20	45
Juniors	30	30	30	85

NB! Participation is free for Valga residents. Please send a request to participate to info@trismile.ee

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 Valga triathlon will be held 10 minutes before the start in the start area.

Drafting

Drafting is allowed in 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.

Drafting is forbidden in the 3rd start.

The drafting zone is 10m. Referees will control abiding the drafting rules. In the 3rd start the violation of rules will result in a 1 or 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.

Courses

Start

The start area is located in Pedeli beach. All distances have a running start from the shore.

Swim

Swimming is in the Pedeli lake. The water temperature is usually 19 degrees. 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, one 750m loop or two 750m loop according to their distance. All participants in the 3rd start must wear a swimming cap provided by the organizers.

Bike

The bike course runs back and forth in Valga and on its surrounding roads. The course has a relatively easy profile. For the 3rd start the penalty box will be on the bike course.

Run

The run course is around the Pedeli lake.

Transition zone

Transition zone is on the shore of Pedeli lake. 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, amateurs)
swim + bike + run: 1h 10min

2. start (children C, D, E)

Swim+ bike+ run: 35min

3. start (Juniors, amateurs)

Swim+ bike+ run: 2h

(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.

At the Estonian Triathlon Championship the three best Estonian citizens in all age groups will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals.

In the triathlon standard distance the Estonian champion titles will be given out in the absolute class, where three best Estonian citizens will receive gold, silver or bronze medal and prize money.

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.

Accommodation and info about Valga

Valga tourist center

Kesk 11, Valga

+372 766 1699

valga@visitestonia.com

www.turism.valgamaa.ee

The organizer has the right to make changes in the regulations. All changes will be announced on website: www.trismile.ee

Sunday, 4th 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, amateurs)
10.02	1.START (women A ja B, 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)
12.02	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 (juniors, amateurs) and (F/M 20 – 80+)
14.05	3. START (teams)
16.45-18.15	Transition area is opened for check out for start 3
18.15	Award ceremony