Viljandi triatlon

Viljandi triatlon

Date: 20th June 2021
Location: Lake Viljandi and its surroundings
VOrganizers: 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 16th 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.

Viljandi triathlon registration fees include:

- Professional organizing by NGO Sportlik Eesti

- A finisher medal

- A diploma (downloadable)

Viljandi Triathlon	Until 14.03.2021	15.03.2021- 02.05.2021	03.05.-16.06.2021	On spot
1st start (0,375+10+2,5)	25 EUR	30 EUR	35 EUR	45 EUR
2nd start (0,15+4+1)	5 EUR	5 EUR	10 EUR	15 EUR
3rd start (0,75+20+5)	45 EUR	55 EUR	65 EUR	85 EUR
Juniors	30 EUR	30 EUR	30 EUR	85 EUR
Youth B	20 EUR	20 EUR	20 EUR	45 EUR
Youth A	20 EUR	20 EUR	20 EUR	85 EUR

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

Drafting

Drafting is forbidden in the 1st and 3rd start. The drafting zone is 10m. Referees will control abiding the drafting rules. Violation of rules will result in a 1-minute time penalty which must be carried out in the penalty box on the bike course. Penalty for repeated drafting is disqualification.

Drafting is allowed in the 2nd start.

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

Swim

Swimming is in Viljandi lake. Participants must swim either one 150m loop, one 375m loop or one 750m loop according to their distance. Wetsuit is recommended but forbidden if the water temperature on race day 1 hour before the start is 22°C or more.

Bike

The bike course is near lake Viljandi, mostly on a highway. For the 1st and 3rd start the penalty box will be on the bike course.

Run

The run course is near Viljandi lake and stadium. It is recommended to avoid running in groups and right behind each other.

Transition zone

Transition zone is near Viljandi lake. You have to show your 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.

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 of the 3rd start.

Water is 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, amateurs)
swim + bike + run: 1h 10min

2. start (children C, D, E)

Swim+ bike+ run: 35min

3. start (Youth A, Juniors, F/M 20 – 80+)

Swim+ bike+ run: 2h

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

Sunday, 20th June
8.00	Race center is open
8.00-13.15	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  (Youth 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)
12.05	2. START (girls C, D, E)
12.25-12.45	Transition area is opened for check out for start 2
12.45-13.30	Transition area check in for start 3
13.00	Award ceremony for 1st and 2nd start
13.45	3. START (Youth A, juniors, N/M 20 – 80+)
15.15-16.00	Transition area is opened for check out for start 3
16.15	Award ceremony for 3rd start