A fantastic picturesque sprint triathlon for any ability!

Event Guide

The organisers of BUCS Sprint Triathlon would like to stress the importance of the parking options at the event. Please read this section of the race letter carefully.

Race Information

Please find all the information for the BUCS Sprint Triathlon enclosed in the race letter below. Please read through all the information carefully, including all the Covid-19 measures in place in order to make this a safe event for all competitors, staff and volunteers involved.

Event Guide - BUCS Sprint Triathlon 0.62MB

 

Wave Start Times

Follow this link to the wave start list and for live results on the day

Covid-19 Measures

What are we doing to ensure your safety?

What’s new for 2020-21?

Like always, we are taking safety at our event seriously. After careful consideration during the off season regarding the current Covid-19 pandemic, the BUCS team have implemented the following measures to promote the health and wellbeing of competitors, officials, volunteers and staff.

We created these measures by:

  1. Seeking advice from local authorities and National Governing Bodies regarding the current Covid-19 restrictions and recommendations
  2. Collaboration with the host venues
  3. Following of Government and NHS advice
  4. Consultation with BUCS Chief Medical Officer

New Measures:

  1. Event Disclaimer updated to include specifics around Covid-19
  2. New event format to enforce all safety protocols such as social distancing
  3. Staff members and volunteers interacting with competitors will be wearing appropriate PPE/face coverings
  4. Temperature checks on arrival. Any competitor failing a temperature check will not be permitted to compete.
  5. Covid-19 questionnaire completed 24 hours in advance of the event
  6. Team Captains to collect event paperwork (EG. Bib numbers)
  7. Access to hand-washing facilities, or hand sanitiser
  8. Increased signage on hand washing
  9. No handshakes, high-fives and spitting
  10. Extra cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces and facilities
  11. We will be operating on a restricted access policy and no spectators are permitted
  12. Unfortunately, no presentations will take place and all medals will be posted to you after the event
  13. Competitors must depart promptly after competition finishes – no hanging around post event

What’s expected of competitors:

  1. Event competitors should stay home if they have any Covid-19 symptoms, live in the same household with someone with Covid-19 symptoms or have been diagnosed with, or suspected to have, Covid-19 in the past 14 days.
  2. Competitors must follow direction from BUCS staff
  3. Competitors must comply with temperature checks. Any competitor failing a temperature check will not be permitted to compete.
  4. Competitors must complete Covid-19 questionnaire before competing
  5. Competitors should always follow social distancing guidance
  6. Competitors should ensure they are following hand hygiene practices at all times
  7. Competitors should wear a face covering when indoors
  8. Competitors should not share equipment at this time unless permitted within NGB guidance
  9. Follow the guidance and safety procedures outlined for the event you are attending. These can be found in the Event Guide

Despite all these extra measures we have implemented, it is impossible to fully remove all risk. Please carefully consider your options and make sure you are completely comfortable with the risks involved, before attending this event.