BUTTERFIELD National Olympic Championship Triathlon

2021  BUTTERFIELD OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS, SPRINT AND JUNIOR TRIATHLONS FOR INDIVIDUALS ONLY

DATE :Now SATURDAY November 20, 2021 (Rescheduled from SUNDAY 26th September 2021)

VENUE : CLEARWATER BEACH, SOUTHSIDE, ST.DAVID'S.

IMPORTANT WHEN ENTERING: AGE GROUP IS THE AGE YOU / YOUR CHILD WILL BE ON THE 31ST DECEMBER 2021, NOT YOUR /YOUR CHILD'S AGE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. FOR EXAMPLE : IF YOUR CHILD IS 10 ON RACE DAY BUT WILL BE 11 BEFORE THE 31ST DECEMBER 2021 THEN YOU MUST ENTER HIM/HER IN THE 11-12 RACE AND NOT THE 7-10 RACE.

Due to Covid-19 measures we will be restricting the total number of entries to 50 TOTAL for ALL JUNIOR races, 50 for the SPRINT Distance triathlon and 50 for the OLYMPIC-Distance National championship triathlon. All participants must wear a mask when not competing unless socially distanced.

An update as of Nov 17 concerning COVID guidelines which will be in effect for this event:

All participants must wear a mask when not competing unless socially distanced.

The BTA has been granted a large group exemption permit for the Butterfield Triathlon on the 20th November, and as such is going to be a Safekey event for participants, volunteers, marshals and spectators.

Those who have been fully vaccinated can access their safekey via their vaccine certificate. You will be required to show your Safekey certificate at the number pickup table as proof of eligibility- no safekey- no racing. 
Safekeys can be emailed races@bermudatriathlon.com before Friday 12pm (midday) to help improve efficiency.

Those who have not been vaccinated will need a negative antigen / flow test to be completed on Race Day morning before number pickup. Parents will be required to apply the flow test to each non-vaccinated junior.  Once the marshal has witnessed your negative test after approximately 15 minutes then you will be permitted to enter the line for race number pickup. 

You will have to notify us that you require a test before Friday 19th November (races@bermudatriathlon.com).

ENTRY FEES

• Junior Race - $20.00

• ADULT Individual - $40.00 ***

***Event Pricing includes the $10 one day BTA membership Fee. If you are a member of the BTA,  Membership discount will apply at Checkout WHEN ENTERING THE RACE ONLINE. JUNIORS DO NOT HAVE TO BE A BTA MEMBER OR PAY THE ONE DAY FEE.

If you wish to become a BTA member, and avoid the one race $10 fee, go to https://runsignup.com/Club/BM/Hamilton/TheBermudaTriathlonAssociation and become a BTA ember.

RACE DAY TIMES

JUNIORS:
• Race number pickup at check-in from 7.00am;
• ALL bikes must be racked by 7.30am;
• Race briefings: 7.40am in transition;
• Race start: 8.01am 
 
OLYMPIC –DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
• Race number pickup at check-in from 7.10am;
• ALL bikes must be racked by 7.40am;
• Race briefings: 7.50am in transition;
• Race start: 8.00am

SPRINT -DISTANCE:
• Race number pickup at check-in from 7.40am;
• ALL bikes must be racked by 8.10am;
• Race briefings: 8.20am in transition;
• Race start: 8.30am 

EVENTS

JUNIOR TRIATHLON - INDIVIDUAL ONLY  
START 8.01 AM 
7 - 8 year olds – 100m swim, 5km bike, 1km run
9 -10 year olds – 100m swim, 5km bike, 1km run  
11–12 year olds – 200m swim, 10km bike, 2km run
13–15 year olds – 375m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run 
 
Eligibility: Participants must be at least 7 years old on event date to participate. Age categories are determined by age on 31 December 2021.
 
Categories: Mountain/BMX bikes and Road Racing Bikes.
Junior Individual, Male and Female categories in each of the two bike divisions for the following age groups 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15.
 
Junior Awards:

1st, 2nd & 3rd Road Bike, for Male and Female, for ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15.
1st, 2nd & 3rd MTB/BMX Bike, for Male and Female, for ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15.

VERY IMPORTANT. 
There will be lifeguards with safety kayaks/surfboards. The children swim course will be positioned close to shore along the shoreline, however, there
may be a situation where the child may not be able to stand or otherwise touch the bottom. Accordingly, the event is open only to those children
who meet the age restriction and are competent swimmers who are able to swim the appropriate distance for their age unaided.
Parents/Guardians will be required to certify as to swimming ability on the entry waiver.

ADULT OLYMPIC-DISTANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 
1500m Swim, 40km bike, 10km run 
START 8.00 AM 
Eligibility: Age categories (Junior & Adult) are determined by age on 31 December 2021. Minimum age 16 (as of Dec 31st 2021).

Categories:
Adult Individual Event: Male & Female, age categories will be 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 and 60+
 
Awards:
Individual Event: 1st overall male and female. 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall Male and female in each age category (the overall male and female winners are not also eligible for awards in their respective age group.

ADULT SPRINT-DISTANCE TRIATHLON  
750m Swim, 20km bike, 5km run 
START 8.30 AM 
Eligibility: Age categories (Junior & Adult) are determined by age on 31 December 2021.Minimum age 16 (as of Dec 31st 2021), although younger triathletes may request permission from the BTA Executive to enter the sprint distance and eligibility will be determined on a case by case basis. 

Categories:
Adult Individual Event: Male & Female, age categories will be 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 and 60+
 
Awards:
Individual Event: 1st overall male and female. 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall Male and female in each age category (the overall male and female winners are not also eligible for awards in their respective age group.

CLICK LINKS BELOW FOR COURSES

Junior Courses (Note 13-15 Run Course is on adult course below)

Adult Courses (Including 13-15 Run Course)

Rules:  

BTA Rules will be observed. 
 This is a non-draft legal race; no drafting will be permitted on the bike; time penalties will be assessed
 For junior participants in the 7-10, 11-12 or 13-15 categories: Time-Trial bikes, aero bars, aero helmets and disc wheels are NOT Permitted. 
 For Adult: Road bikes (with or without aero bars), Time-Trial bikes, aero helmets and disc wheels are Permitted.
 No bare torsos after the swim
 No ipods or headphones
 No outside assistance
 All participants must wear a swim cap during the swim (NOT provided)
 All participants must wear a helmet during the cycle leg
 Bikes must be racked gently and securely
 No bikes with training wheels for juniors
 See www.bermudatriathlon.com for full rules  
Please be kind to our volunteers – they are there to ensure that the event is as
safe as possible for you!   
 
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A SWIM CAP. SWIM CAPS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED AND ATHLETES NEED TO BRING A SWIM CAP. 
 
All enquiries:  races@bermudatriathlon.com