Welcome to the beautiful City of Brockville on the St. Lawrence Seaway, one of the most attractive triathlon venues in Ontario.  Armagh Park and the Brockville Rowing Club is the site for this year's event.

We enjoyed another awesome event in 2007 with 600 participants in the various events, and 2008 promises more of the same. Especially with the addition of the new SwimCycle events, for those whose bodies don't enjoy running anymore.

We are also featuring the Super Sprint Triathlon for those experienced triathletes who want to do a short, fast one. So come on down to Brockville for the 2008 Thousand islands Triathlon, Duathlon & SwimCycle races.

There is a race and a distance for everyone

a special day in brockville

Sunday August 17, 2008 is "Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon Day" in Brockville.  We want to thank the many hundreds of you who participate in the event each year and the many, many volunteers and sponsors for helping to make this all possible.

race director

Tamara Baldwin-McNamee - tamara@somersault.ca

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon race, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon & Duathlon Series world.

Each 2008 Somersault Triathlon or Duathlon Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge. Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event highlights

• Medals to all finishers at the finish line
• Official performance certificates available online
• SwimCycle Events
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• 3 distances to choose from

brockville tourism
Brockville Tourist Information

cnib - charity of the event
We are pleased to announce that the local chapter of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is the charity of the event.  You may visit the CNIB web site at http://www.cnib.ca/.

The CNIB is a nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. It provides the services and support necessary for a good quality of life, while living with vision loss.

The CNIB’s vision rehabilitation program is the most comprehensive in Canada, and includes: low vision services; independent living skills training; orientation and mobility instruction; early intervention services; and deaf blind services.

You may wish to make a donation and/or collect pledges on behalf of the CNIB using the online entry form, or you can download the donation/pledge form and submit it to a CNIB representative at the event. Click here to obtain the  Pledge Form.

The top fundraiser is eligible for a beautiful wide screen TV, so get out there and start collecting :-).

events & distances
Olympic Triathlon & Relay- 1500M Swim / 41.2Km Cycle / 10Km

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim / 41.2Km Cycle  
Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 750M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 750M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 2.3Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2.3Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2008

Olympic Triathlon & Relay	Male & Female 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb) Relay (2 or 3 per team): Male, Female & Co-ed
Olympic SwimCycle	Male & Female - 16-19 , 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,  40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Sprint Triathlon & Relay	Male and Female: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75 & Over, Clydesdale (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb) Relay: (2 or 3 per Team) Male, Female, & Co-ed
Sprint SwimCycle	Male and Female: 15 & under 1619, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,  40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Try A Tri	Male & Female Only: No Age Categories
Super Sprint Triathlon	Male & Female - 15& under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,  40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Sprint Duathlon	Male & Female 15 & under, 16-19 , 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,  40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over Clydesdale (M200lb) & Athena (F150lb)

 
relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the Thousand Islands. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a tri challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive. We have shortened the run, just to take a little pressure off. BTW, mountain bikes and hybrid bikes are welcome in this event.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be separate from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year, novice or recreational participant, while this race is geared to those who are a bit more serious but only want to go short and fast.

swimcycle
The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons, in which SwimCycle participants start.  Those that enter these races will run from the cycle leg directly to the finish line from the T-Zone. We are offering limited age categories this year, and will add age categories as demand dictates.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on the early season discount program please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2008, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday August 10th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2008 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday August 10th.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules after discount deadlines

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday August 10th.  All entries received after Sunday August 10th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday August 10th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday August 10th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $5 per entrant or $8 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program.

entering online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment and avoid the hassle of writing a cheque and mailing or dropping off your form. Go to www.somersault.ca to enter.

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday, August 14 
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
411 Dovercourt Ave., Ottawa

Saturday, August 16
Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17

Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

entry drop off locations

• PECCOS, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa
• Cranks Bicycle Shoppe, 122 King St. W., Brockville
  

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 7:00 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session at 8:15 a.m. in the T-Zone. Race instructions will be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top3 Finishers
All Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, are eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Place Medal 'Add On'. This 'Add On' must be picked up on race day, any time the results are posted, at the Awards Table. The 'Add On' cannot be claimed after race day - sorry.

Award Medal "Add On" Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
The Award Medal "Add On' must be claimed on race day. 'It will be available to you at the Awards Table with 20 minutes of your race finish. Just check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then claim your 'Add On' at the Awards Table.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir shirt
If your entry is received by Sunday, August 10th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
We invite you to upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt.

You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

You are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt after event day.

Men Please Note: When ordering a Tech T-Shirt, men should order a shirt 1 size smaller than you wear in a cotton T-Shirt.

wetsuit rentals

Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  We do rent a limited number of wetsuits. Email us at info@somersault.ca with your rental request (and size) - they cost $30. They are often booked early, so contact us soon to avoid disappointment.

cranks bicycle shoppe - official bike store & event bike tech crew

We are pleased to announce that Cranks Bicycle Shoppe in Brockville is the Official Bike Store of the event, and that Scott and his crew will be there on site, at the race, to assist you with your last minute bicycle emergencies.

Cranks is also a great place to go for that last minute tune up before race day.  Scott knows his stuff, so drop by to say hi and thank him for his generous support of the event. Cranks is at 122 King Street West, Brockville, ON., K6V 3R3. Call or email ahead if you are planning on dropping in on the days before the event. 1 - 613-342-7666 or - cranksbicycleshoppe@bellnet.ca

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Thousand Islands Triathlon & Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

food and refreshments
Enjoy the fruit, bagels, water, and Gatorade at the finish line after the race.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed. 

You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet.

You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results - age as of december 31, 2008
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Brockville is on Hwy. 401, one hour east of Kingston - check out MapQuest at www.somersault.ca.  Block House island the site of the event is located right downtown at the corner of East Market and Water St. Parking available right at the site.

entry form drop off
You may drop off your entry form at Crank's in Brockville, or at PECCO'S and at 411 Lefebvre Way in Ottawa.

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday, August 14 
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
411 Dovercourt Ave., Ottawa

Saturday, August 16
Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 17

Brockville Rowing Club
Water St, at West Market St
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

course descriptions

For a map of the event site and all race courses, please click here.

1500, 750 and 200M Triathlon Swims

The swim is in the St. Lawrence River.  Both swims begin at the Boat Ramp adjacent to the T-Zone with an open water start.  The swim course is a triangle of 750M.  The swimmers start heading South East from the dock, and make a turn to the West at 100M.  They swim West for 400 M and then turn North to swim the 250M to the exit ramp t the T-Zone.

The 1500M swimmers repeat this course and then exit at the ramp.  The ramp is a concrete bottomed boat ramp that allows participants to walk out of the water.  The T-Zone is 5M from the ramp.

Water temperature is usually 23 degrees Celsius in August.  Decisions on the number and order of the waves will be made on August 18 and communicated to the participants at the Race Kit Pick Up Tent.

2.3Km First Duathlon Run

The run begins at the Start/Finish Line adjacent to the T-Zone and Brockville City Hall. The run is an out and back course with the first and last 700 meters on a closed roadway (Water St.). Runners head West from the start along Water St. and turn left onto St. Paul St. which becomes Jessie St.  They turn left on Hartley St. and then left again on River St.  They then make the next left and retrace their steps back to the T-Zone on the same course.  The course is generally flat throughout.

20Km Cycle Course

The 20Km cycle is an out and back course which begins at the exit to the Transition Zone adjacent to the Brockville Rowing Club on Water St. East and Market St. East.  Cyclists exit the Transition Zone onto Water St. which is closed to all but local traffic during the event (first and last 500M). They head East on Water St. to Ford St. where they turn left and go up a short steep hill to King St.  They turn right onto King St. East (Highway 2), and proceed to the turn around point on Highway 2.  They return by the same route to the T-Zone.

40Km Cycle Course

The 40Km cyclists do the same first loop as the 20Km cyclists, and then they repeat the King St. (Highway 2) portion of the course.   At the end of the first loop, they turn at the corner of King St. and Ford St. and repeat the first loop from there, returning to the T-Zone at the end of the second loop.

Nature of the Cycle Course

The cycle is a very gently rolling course on a good quality paved highway with paved shoulders most of the way. The route is not closed to traffic except for the 1st and last 500M. There is a difficult section at the corners of Ford St., with King St. and Water St.  These are right hand 90 degree corners.  This section is controlled by marshals and police, but cyclists should proceed with caution and should not be on their aero bars.

5 & 10Km Runs
The Sprint Tri, Super Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, and Olympic Distance triathletes, all run the same course to the first turn around at 2.5Km.  At this point they  turn and retrace their route to the finish line. 

Near the Finish Line, the Olympic triathletes turn around and double back, and they repeat this out and back course and then finish. 

The run begins at the top of the rail tunnel adjacent to Brockville City Hall. (duathletes second run begins in the Transition Zone adjacent to the tunnel. Their first run follows the run course to the 1.2 kilometre turn around.) The run is an out and back course with the first and last 700 metres on a closed roadway (Water St.). Runners head West from the start along Water St. and turn left onto St. Paul St. to Jessie St. left on Annie St. to Hartley St. to River St. and into St. Lawrence park to the 2.5 kilometre turning point, and return. 

The route is generally flat throughout except for 2 short steep hills in the Park, and an uphill grade on Hartley St. on the run out. Most of the run course is tree lined residential streets which provide good shade. The start and finish stretches run through the Brockville waterfront. Intersections and turns are supervised by marshals, and there are water stations at the turns.

Water Stations on the Run Courses

There are 4 water stations on the 5Km course and 7 water stations on the 10Km course.  They are located at 1.3Km, 2.5Km, 3.7Km, 6.3Km, 7.5Km, 8.7Km and the Finish Line.

All entrants should become familiar with the our "General Information". There is  information in this section that is not on this event information page, so please click here and check it - even if you are familiar with the event.  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to the event Rules & Regulations page.  Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri!?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are spectating why not volunteer them as officials/volunteers and let them have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if you will help, so we can assign you - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

Clubs, teams and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Thousand Islands Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.