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Triathlon championship

May 28, 2004

So you've got the bike, you've bought the latest in 'hydro-dynamic eye protection' (goggles), have a rather fetching outfit that shrink wraps your hard earned racing physique and you're in possession of a Les Croups Triathletes membership card. So what next? The Pembrokeshire tri? Castle Coombe Duathlon? Walk on part on Baywatch? How about the club championship?

Here's the score......

1. 4 best results from the championship races below.
2. The same points system will be consistent with the short and long course run championships.
3. Cross over races e.g. SSAFA 5k have been included to allow pursuit of both championships.
4. Where there are short or long distance options, both distances count as separate races.
5. To be eligible for the champs, must have paid the 5 pound membership fee of the triathlon section.
6. At least 2 of the races must be triathlons and/or duathlons.
7. There will be awards to 1st place only in men, ladies and veteran (male or female winner) sections. If the championship develops so will the awards!.

Eligible races.

Sunday 2nd May - Cardiff Try-at-tri
Weds 26th May - SSAFA 5k
Weds 2nd June - Castle Coombe Duathlon - 3.2k run,16k bike, 3.2krun
Sat 26th June - Pembrokeshire Triathlon - 1500m/40k/10k or 400m/12k/5k
Sun 11th July - Bath Triathlon - 1500m/40k/10k or 750m/20k/5k
Tues 13 July - Rose Inn 4 mile
Weds 4th August - Castle Coombe Duathlon - 3.2k run,16k bike, 3.2krun
Sunday 5th Sept - Great Wales Tri - 750m/20k/5k or 1500m/40k/10k
Sunday 3rd October - Swansea bay 10k

So there you have it. A target. Who will rise to the challenge of being in the first crop of Les Croups Triathlon Champs? See Phil for details of the races and good luck!

Posted by Simon at May 28, 2004 04:10 PM

Comments

Wouldn't it be better for the longer distance races to count as double in the championship. A 5k race surely should be worth less than an olympic triathlon ? Posted by: Phillip at May 28, 2004 07:41 PM

Yes, but the rule is, the longer the race, the fewer people compete (as far as we're concerned). Unless you're very good, a lot of members will beat you in the 5K or the Rose Inn, but, given the expense, the chance of injury, and the pure hassle of taking your bike to some of these races, not to mention the early start, should mean that the long ones ensure more points. Posted by: Dave at May 29, 2004 01:00 PM

Thanks for your comments Phillip. The reason why the championship is constructed as it is, is to maximise the chances of a greater number of Croups competing within it. Many of our triathletes are fledglings, and not yet confident to tackle a 1500m sea swim. This should not discourage people from competing, and by combining some races from the short course championship, we are offering the opportunity to compete in both. It would be unfair to give an advantage to more experienced triathletes by doubling the points for longer distances. Posted by: Simon at May 30, 2004 04:51 PM

I see your point Simon and I also think that the Championship is a great idea. Posted by: Phillip at May 30, 2004 05:28 PM

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