National Club Relay Championships
The national club relay triathlon championships are held every year near Nottingham at the National Watersports Centre. It is a very special race and is always one of the big events for Serpentine each season. The race has a unique format with teams of four taking it in turns to complete each leg. When all 4 have completed the 400m swim, they then move to a 15k bike and finish with a 5k run.
You can see the whole swim, most of the bike and much of the run from the stands and there's a realy party atmosphere with all the cheering teams. For 2011, to increase capacity, the women and mixed teams will race on Saturday and the men will race on Sunday.
Serpentine have entered 9 teams: 3 mixed, 2 women's and 4 men's.
Details
Date : 27th & 28th August 2011
Location:
National Watersports Centre
Holme Pierrepont
Nottingham
The race has a later start than usual for triathlon: 9am for the morning race and 1.45pm for the afternoon race and although possible to travel from London that morning, cheap and easy accommodation is available at the centre's campsite which works out as a focal point for triathletes across the country at the after race party. Further information can be found on the One Step Beyond website.
Cost: £20
Each team costs £160 but Serpentine are funding half of this cost so you only need to pay a £20 deposit (non-refundable). Non BTF members must pay an extra £5 for a day license (payable in advance and non-refundable). BTF members must produce their membership card on the day or pay for a day license.
You don't need to have a team to sign up; we'll match you up with others of a similar standard to make teams. Of course if you do have others in mind for your team please let us know!
Contact: Jonathan Rae for further information.