It is great to be back in beautiful Greater Napanee, Ontario, for the newest Triathlon and Duathlon in the Eastern Triathlon Series.

We hosted a very successful event here a few years ago and we are really pleased to have been invited back by the Town of Greater Napanee to re-start what will become an annual event for many years to come.

You will love the event site at Conservation Park, in the middle of town, and you can choose from a pool swim, an open water river swim, a kayak tri, a duathlon, and a 5Km running event. Thanks to the Cooperators Insurance and Town of Greater Napanee.

We have something for everyone, so book your trip to Greater Napanee now, and join us for this lead up event to the town's Canada Day Festivities.

race director

Terry McKinty- terry@somersault.ca

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, or Kayak Tri Series race (except for the Super Sprint and Try A Tri), 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, & Kayak Tri Series world.

Each 2008 Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kayak Tri 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
• Great event site in conservation Park
• Official performance certificates available online
• Local post race refreshments
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Kayak Tri

greater napanee tourism
Tourist Information

funds for hospice lennox & addington
Hospice Lennox & Addington is the official charity of the Greater Napanee Triathlon.

“Hospice Lennox and Addington is a community based volunteer visiting service dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and their families who are facing the crisis of the terminal phase of their illness. Hospice Lennox and Addington will assist these people to remain in their own home longer or to die at home if they so choose. For individuals unable to remain at home, our volunteers will continue needed support throughout hospitalization.”

online donation and pledge forms
You may find it easier to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online event entry form.

Hospice Donations

1. Donations can be made to the Hospice during the online entry process.
2. The donation amount will be added to your entry fee. 
3. The amount in the donation box will be directed to the Hospice on your behalf.

Hospice Participant Pledge Support

1. You can only solicit online pledges once you have entered the event.
2. Your email entry confirmation will include a URL link to your personal pledge page.
3. Email your friends asking them to make a pledge on your behalf, using that link.
4. State the name of the Hospice in your email.
5. Pledge funds will be forwarded to Hospice as they are received.

somersault's commitment to youth
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to children and youth in sport and physical activity.

events & distances
Olympic Triathlon & Relay- 1500M Swim / 40Km Cycle / 10Km 
Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 100M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Sprint Duathlon - 2Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon - 4KM Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2008

 
relays
Relays are a fun feature of the Greater Napanee Triathlon. Why not get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

the try a tri challenge
This is for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri", or for those who aren't too competitive but want to join the fun. The pool swim makes it safe and warm, and mountain bikes and hybrid bikes are welcome.

super sprint triathlon
While the Try A Tri is intended for the first timer or pure recreational participant, this race, with a slightly longer (200m) pool swim is geared to those who are a bit more serious but who only want to do a short and fast one.

swimcycle
The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Sprint Triathlon, in which SwimCycle participants start along with the triathlon participants.  SwimCycle participants will run from the T-Zone after the cycle directly to the finish line from the T-Zone, instead of completing the run portion of the triathlon.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, plan well ahead or 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 you enter by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2008, is eligible for the 15% discount, and one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday June 22nd.

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 June 22nd.

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 June 22nd.  All entries received after Sunday June 22nd, 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 June 22 - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday June 22nd do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant or $6 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety and medical personnel , and 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 dropping off your form. Go to www.somersault.ca to enter.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, June 28th
Conservation Park - Centre St. (by the Bridge)
Greater Napanee, ON
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 29th

Conservation Park - Centre St. (by the Bridge)
Greater Napanee, ON
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

entry drop off location

• Town of Greater Napanee, Parks and Recreation
  
  

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone in Conservation Park 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 8:30 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, and may download a full colour certificate on Wednesday after the 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, June 22nd 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.

gerry's bikes & tech crew

We are really pleased to have Gerry Plumley of Gerry's Bikes - 305 Dundas St. W. in Napanee as both our official bike store and as our tech crew on race day - for all those last minute emergencies. Gerry is a guru when it comes to bikes. If you need technical assistance the days before the event, drop by Gerry's Bikes and we are sure your problems will be handled well.  Call ahead if you wish - 1-613-354-4276, or email Gerry at gerrysbike@bellnet.ca.

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Greater Napanee 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 great local post race refreshments at the finish line after the race.

champmpionchip 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
Greater Napanee is on Hwy. 401, halfway between Kingston and Belleville - check out MapQuest at www.somersault.ca.  Take Exit 579 off Highway 401, and head South on Centre St. N., until you reach Dundas St. (downtown). You can search for a parking spot in the Dundas and Centre St. area and walk across the Centre St. Bridge to the event site in Pavilion Park.

You may not park on the South side of the Centre St. Bridge.

parking
Please park on the North side of the Bridge and Napanee River to avoid causing congestion for the participants in the event. You may not park on the South side of the Centre St. Bridge, so search for a parking spot in the Dundas and Centre St. area and walk across the Centre St. Bridge to the event site in Conservation Park.

entry form drop off
Parks & Recreation Dept. Greater Napanee by June 27, 2008.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, June 28th
Conservation Park - Centre St. (by the Bridge)
Greater Napanee, ON
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 29th

Conservation Park - Centre St. (by the Bridge)
Greater Napanee
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

course descriptions
100M, 200M, and 300M Swims
The 100M and 200M swims take place in the outdoor community swimming pool adjacent to Conservation Park.

These swims will conducted in time trial fashion, starting with fastest seed times to the slowest. Swimmers will start 15 seconds apart.

The 500M swim is in the Napanee River. It will be an in water mass start - by event, and is on an out and back swim. Swimmers exit at the boat ramp on the opposite side of the river from Pavilion Park, and run across the bridge to the T-Zone.

2Km and 5Km Run Courses
The run course descriptions will be coming soon. The runs will take place on the downtown streets of Greater Napanee.

20Km and 40Km Cycle Courses
Cycle course descriptions will be coming soon. Cycle courses will be one loop courses in a country setting.

All entrants should become familiar with the our "General Information". There is  information in the Geneal Information section that is not on this event web site. Please click here for General Information.  It is a good idea to review event information the week before the event.

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

your first tri!?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for ideas and 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 can help - info@somersault.ca. For more information on our volunteer program, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Greater Napanee 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.