A good feeling after the race starts with being on time. As an organization, we adhere to a strict schedule, and we ask you to stick to the schedule.

Parking

Sprint participants should use the Centrum-Noord parking lot on Schepenlaan (Check the route on Google Maps here).

Accommodation

Looking for accommodation during the AT-Automation Stadstriathlon Weert? If you book through the AT-Automation Stadstriathlon Weert, you will receive a discount on your booking at one of the listed hotels. Booking at one of the listed hotels also supports the organization of the AT-Automation Stadstriathlon Weert. Everyone can book with the mentioned code, participants, family, NTB representatives, etc. For a booking at Hotel Rosveld Nederweert click here for more information.

Start Number

On the homepage of www.stadstriathlonweert.nl, you will find the link to SQM (active during race days). Here, from Wednesday/Thursday, all participants are listed per start series with the start number. Knowing your start number is useful when picking up your start essentials. Your followers can also follow your progress at various checkpoints on the course via “live”.

Start Envelope

At the registration desk, you will receive a start envelope. In this envelope, you will find the following:

  • Start number (pins available if needed during registration);
  • Chip+ (chip band if ordered during registration) otherwise bring your own;
  • Sticker set.

Medical Information

For safety reasons, we find it important to write any relevant medical information on the back of your start number. For example, the phone number of who to notify and any condition/treatment of that condition. Sports doctors will always check the back of your start number first in case of an emergency.

Swim Cap

The swim caps are sponsored by De Boer Swim. De Boer Swim is a sponsor of the Triathlon Platform Limburg. You may keep the swim cap.

Schedule

The following schedule applies to the race.

1st start group Sprint recreational Men/Women and trios
08:00 Open transition zone
09:50 Gather at swim start and briefing
09:55 Enter the water from the transition zone
10:00 Start
12:00 Award ceremony (cash prizes) 1st to 3rd men/3 women/overall trios
before 12:30 Pick up bike and return chip

What to Do in the Transition Zone

  • When registering in the transition zone, you already have your bike and helmet numbered.
  • Make sure you already have your helmet on and fastened.
  • After the bike check, find your row where your number is located.
  • Hang your bike by your number on the rack. Do not hinder your fellow participants.
  • The safest place to wear your chip is on your left ankle.
  • Report 10 minutes before your start in the “swim start area”. If there is any last news, you will hear it here.

Courses

  • All courses can be found on the page “Race Courses”.
  • The gathering area “swim start” is in the transition zone. Enter the water via the underpass footbridge.
  • The swimming is first upstream and then downstream. Note that the current can be quite strong.
  • Joint start from the water. Sprint/trio 1 lap = 750m
  • During the transition from swimming to cycling, follow the NTB rules.
  • First put on and fasten the helmet, then lead the bike to the mounting point. You are not allowed to cycle in the transition zone.
  • After starting cycling, you will go through a residential area via a bike path after about 2km.
  • This is necessary to leave the city. You will pass this section 2 or 4 times.
  • Always keep to the right lane where applicable on the bike course.
  • Also when passing another participant. There is oncoming traffic in the left lane.
  • Sprint/trio cycling = 10km (changed due to weather)
  • You are fully responsible for cycling and running the correct number of laps. Keep an eye on your bike computer. We register the number of laps via SQM timing. Discussion about too few or too many laps is not possible. If you complete too few laps, you will be disqualified. If you complete too many laps, you have done a good training but disadvantaged yourself.
  • End of cycling. Dismount before the dismount line. The helmet remains fastened until you have placed your bike back in its spot.
  • Change cycling shoes for running shoes and start running.
  • When starting running, the time registration records your start running and the number of laps.
  • After the last running lap, continue the course to the finish.
  • Sprint/trio 1 lap running = 3km (changed due to weather)

Penalty Box Station

The penalty box is located at the end of the running course: Onenine running course – all races.

The following penalties can be given:

  • Drafting (if your start number is on the board, you take your time penalty before the end of your last running lap).

Prizes

Category Ranking Place
Sprint recreational Overall men 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Sprint recreational Overall women 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Sprint recreational trio Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd place

Returning the Chip and Picking Up the Bike

When picking up your bike, upon showing your start number, you also return the received chip. If you cannot return it, the organization will have to charge you €75. This amount must be paid 1-to-1 to SQMtime for each lost chip. If you lose the chip during the race, report it immediately to the jury after you finish.

[notification] Note! For Sprint participants, the bike must be picked up from the transition zone before 12:30. We need these spots for the quarter triathlon later in the day.[/notification]