RMRehabTri 2016

Admin Instruction & Race Information

CTCRM, Lympstone, 15th June 2016

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Contents

Introduction

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Event Description

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Entry Requirements

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Categories

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Logistics, Equipment & Insurance

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Coordinating Instructions

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Annex A: RMRT Tri Rules

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Annex B: Race Information

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Introduction

ROYAL MARINES REHABILITATION TRIATHLON 2016 General The Royal Marines Rehabilitation Triathlon (RMRT) 2016 will be held at CTCRM on Wed 15 Jun 16. Building on the success of the event held at CTCRM in 2015 the RMRT 2016 will be open to all injured and attached ranks serving in RM Units within the Recovery Pathway. Additionally, the Corps will welcome wounded injured and ill competitors from the United States Marine Corp (USMC), Royal Netherlands Marine Corp (RNLMC) and the French Marines (FM),medically discharged Royal Marine veterans and serving injured Royal Navy ranks within the recovery pathway. This event is an impact free competition, which will provide the opportunity for injured athletes to compete in a physically and mentally demanding challenge, within their limitations. On completion of the competition an evening reception including the race day presentation will be held for all competitors and supporting staff. The RMRT 2016 is supported by the The Royal Marines Charity, Help for Heroes, Castle Triathlon Series and Sodexo. Aim To provide a platform for competition to those Royal Marines and attached ranks who are undertaking rehabilitation within the RM, wounded injured and ill USMC, RNLMC and FM ranks, medically discharged Royal Marine veterans and serving injured RN ranks. The event will also facilitate an opportunity for all within and supporting the Recovery Pathway to meet, compete and socialise.

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Event Description

The Race. The event allows for competition as an individual or as part of a team. The event will include two race distances - the Gibraltar Route and the Trafalgar Route. Both routes will include individual and team relay competitions. The routes are as follows: The Gibraltar route/Commando Sprint:

Swim – 200m indoor swim.

Bike – 12km cycle (adaptive bike’s used if required) on the local roads around CTCRM.

Row – 2km indoor row (with adaption’s if required). The Trafalgar route:

Swim – 400m indoor swim.

Bike – 24km upright bike on local roads around CTCRM.

Row – 5km indoor Row. Team Relay: A team of three with each team member participating in only one of the three disciplines. This should enable participation from units/teams/individuals that may not be able to complete the entire race. There will be two team events categories. See Annex B, point 3 for further detail. Evening Reception. An evening reception will be held at CTCRM on the evening of the Triathlon. This evening will be free of charge (excluding drinks) and all participants and supporting staff are welcome to attend. N.B the race day presentation will be conducted during the early stage of the reception. The dress for this event will be smart casual (shirt with collar and no jeans or trainers) as a minimum, dress can be relaxed to suit disability if required. Please indicate any special dietary requirements you may have on your application.

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Entry Requirements

Teams. UERI’s, group I/C’s and individuals should attempt to identify their respective competition categories themselves and, where practicable, indicate projected times for the distances they wish to complete. Entries are to be complete online at www.RMRehabTri.com and are to be registered with the event NLT 10 Jun 16. Participants. Participants must be serving injured Royal Marines, Royal Navy or attached ranks that hold a downgraded Medical Category within the Recovery Pathway, injured or ill RNLMC, USMC or FM ranks and medically discharged Royal Marine veterans. All participants must be able to swim 400m or 200m (adaptive) unaided, cycle 24km (upright road bike) or 13km (adaptive) unaided and row 5km on a conventional Concept 2 rowing machine or 2km on an adapted concept 2 rowing machine whether it be individually or as part of a team relay. Medical. All participants and spectators are to note the following:

Critical - To compete in the event, each participant must have their medical consent form completed and signed by their MO/Doctor. The Medical forms must be sent to CTCRM Primary Medical Officer (PMO) NLT 10 Jun 16. No consent form no entry. The consent form can be found online and downloaded.

Advisory - Every effort has been made by the event organisers to ensure the day is accessible to every participant and spectator. Advice and guidance has been sought from the British Paralympic Association (BPA) and through an Occupational Therapist (OT) assessment of the areas to be used. However, there are some areas that participants will encounter that may necessitate less conventional methods of access; these meet the requirements of the event risk assessment.

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Catagories

The race categories have been devised by the BPA specifically for this event to ensure an equitable competitive element is achieved. Tri 1-5 will race on the Gibraltar route and Tri 6 will race on the Trafalgar route. Team relay competitions will be allowed over both distances. 2016 will see the introduction of the Commando sprint event where Tri 6 can opt to race on the Gibralter route in Tri 6 classication race. The event organisers will have the final decision regarding the eligibility of individuals for competition groupings. The guide below states the technical and functional description for each grouping. Where athletes are unsure of which grouping to compete in, a brief review can be undertaken with the organisers prior to the event. Please note this is not a Paralympic Classification. If you would like to pursue classification for Para Rowing or Para Triathlon, this can be arranged following the event. The competition categories are as follows:

TRI 1 For those who can only use arms and shoulders - no legs/ trunk (e.g. VERY high bilateral amputees, spinal injuries (those who rely on a wheelchair etc).

Unable to pass a long sit test, if you sit with your legs straight out in front and your

arms straight out at shoulder height, can lean forwards 45⁰ and backward 45⁰.

Unable to do a standing squat.

Equipment: Hand bike, upright rowing seat with lap, pelvic and chest strap (hand grips allowed if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands).

TRI 2 For severe leg impairments, with trunk function including bilateral amputees with long residual femur etc.

Unable to do a standing squat.

Cannot propel on sliding seat of rowing machine.

Tested with and without prosthetics.

Equipment: Hand bike, flat seat (static) with lap strap x2 (hand grips allowed if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands).

TRI 3 Upper limb impairments only: i.e. above elbow amputee, nerve damage to upper limbs etc.

For single upper limb amputees, we will provide a single hand grip on the rowing machine.

Athletes in this class have full leg and trunk function.

Equipment: Road Bike, single hand grip, standard rowing seat (hand grips allowed if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands).

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TRI 4 Use of legs, trunk and arms but with a physical impairment, i.e. below knee or through knee amputee, ankle/ wrist injuries, minor upper limb injuries (below elbow), visual impairment (VI)

Can row using legs, trunk and arms (i.e. standard rowing machine set up).

Can propel the sliding seat of a rowing machine at >half slide for 15-2 strokes.

This would also include neuro impairments with a physiological impact (i.e. reduced co-ordination).

Equipment: Road Bike, standard rowing seat (hand grips allowed if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands).

TRI 5 Triple amputees/ complex trauma to 3 or more limbs.

Equipment: Hand bike, static rowing seat (flat or upright) and single hand grip (hand grips allowed on remaining hand if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands).

Tri 6 - OPEN For all those without a physical injury or minimal physical injury (i.e. PTSD, brain injury or musculo skeletal injury etc).

Equipment: Road Bike, standard rowing seat and set up (hand grips allowed if grip impaired, eg. Active Hands)

Please note that any person wishing to race the Trafalgar Route who is categorised in Tri 1-5 will be able to do so but will automatically be re categorised in Tri 6 regardless of Injury.

The Commando sprint event enables Tri 6 partcicpants to opt to race on the Gibralter route in a Tri 6 classication race.

Individuals who have a single arm and a single leg impairment can chose whether to enter as Tri 3 or Tri 4 (dependent on their injury).

Individuals with a Visual Impairment only will compete as a TRI 4. If individuals have a visual impairment in addition to further physical impairments, they will be given the option to compete ‘up’ – i.e. if VI and single below knee amputation, option to compete as TRI4 or TRI2

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Logisitcs, Equipment and Insurance

Insurance. Serving ranks will be ‘on duty’ when participating in the event. Allied militaries will provide their own insurance for their respective Allied participants. Tri service and Royal Marines veterans are advised to be covered by their own personal accident insurance when competing during the race.

Medical Cover. The medical cover for the event will be provided by the Sickbay at CTCRM. All team medical staff will conduct dynamic risk assessments of their patients throughout the event. Should any group I/C’s feel at any time that one of their patients is struggling through injury, they have the right to withdraw them from the race at any time. All serious injuries will be dealt with by the local emergency services (Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital). Equipment. The equipment detailed below MUST be brought to the event by each participant, failure to do so will result in exclusion from the race as CTCRM does not have the stores required to provide for external ranks. There will however be some provision for foreign athletes – requirement must be identified and arranged prior to arrival. Should competitors need to hire bikes for the day then there are two local suppliers that can be recommended; Exmouth Cycles 01395 225656 and various companies in Exeter some of which will deliver the bikes to site. Both companies provide a variety of bikes at reasonable prices.

Bicycle – This can be a road bike, mountain bike, recumbent bike or hand cycle and must be road worthy.

Bicycle helmet.

Water Bottle.

PT rig for the swim and the row. Travel. Travel budgets are as follows:

Serving. Units/individuals should apply to their own Units travel budget noting that this event qualifies as a RM Championships. Individuals/teams are therefore undertaking representative sport on behalf of their respective Units.

Allied participants. Transport will be provided to cover host organised excursions and essential transits within the UK. All other travel will be funded by the participating groups budget.

RM Medically discharged veterans. Providing your medical discharge was service attributable and you compete in the Triathlon, you can apply to the Royal Marines Charity for financial support. The form is available to download on www.rmrehabtri.com

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Food. Food will be provided during the event in the form of a packed lunch. There will also be an evening reception. Snacks will not be provided for competitors during the race. Water will be available throughout. Accommodation. Accommodation details are as follows:

Serving. CTCRM is extremely limited, should any accommodation be available it will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The accommodation is not DDA compliant. Units are advised to centralise their requirements before enquiring with CTCRM rather than on an individual basis. Bookings are to be made through the JNCOs’ accommodation office on 01392 414439, SNCOs’ Mess on 01392 414311 and Officers Mess on 01392 414284. Alternatively, RNAS Yeovilton, 40 and 42 Cdo RM are only 40 – 50 mins away and may have available accommodation.

Allied participants will be accommodated alongside Hasler NSRC within HMS Drake where DDA compliant rooms are available for participants who require them. The arrangement for said accommodation should be made prior to your arrival through communication with your RM Liaison Officer.

RM Medically discharged veterans. Those veterans who are unable to gain official access to a military establishment have a wide selection of local B & B’s/hotels in the immediate local area of Exmouth. Parker VC at HMS Drake is available for those that require specialist accommodation.

Gym Facilities. There are ample changing and shower facilities at CTCRM gymnasium. DDA shower and toilet facilities will be made available for competitors who require them. Car Parking. All parking will be on the main parade at CTCRM.. You will be directed upon arrival and are to ensure you arrive within the stated time or you will have to park in the Kings Squad car park across the road. There will be no parking around the outside of the main gymnasium on race day.

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Coordinating Instructions

Registration. Upon arrival at CTCRM, all individuals/teams must report to the registration desk located on the main parade ground (sign posted on entry to the camp). Registration will be open between 0930 – 1145hrs Veterans and complex Trauma can opt to register between 1200 – 1300hrs. Please allow enough time to park, register and warm up before the event. See Annex B. Race Information. See Annex B. Race Rules. Participants are to ensure they fully understand the race rules before they attend the competition. For full details see Annex A. For those who have never taken part in a triathlon, it is advised that some prior research is conducted to better understand the format and transition routine. Assistance from transition marshals will be allowed to assist novices through the event. Bike Racking/Transition. On completion of the registration process, you will then proceed to rack your bike into transition where you can adjust your equipment ready for the ride and row. Once in the transition area, your equipment will be safe throughout the race. You will be told where to rack your bike depending on the wave you are in. Entry and exits will only be available to competitors and care staff. Marshals will be on hand to assist novice competitors throughout the race. Timing Chips and Results. All participants will be issued a timing chip to wear during the race. This will record the final result and split times for each individual during the race. All details recorded can be obtained on completion. Categories/Prizes. The prizes listed below will explain the categories for the race. The prizes that will be awarded are as follows:

The Gibraltar Route (Tri 1-5):

Individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd (for each classification).

Team Relay 1st, 2nd, 3rd. (Across Tri 1-5).

Commando Sprint Individual 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Tri 6)

Commando Sprint Team Relay 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Tri 6)

The Trafalgar Route (Tri 6):

Individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Team Relay 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

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Timings. The race event timings are as follows:

0930 – 1145 hrs Registration opens.

1200 – 1300hrs Veterans and Complex Trauma (Tri 1-5) registration opens.

1215 hrs Race brief for all participants.

1140 hrs 1st Wave to Start.

O/C Refreshments/Prize Giving. Move to evening reception. Safety. There will be qualified lifeguards during the swim phase; a safety vehicle carrying a medic will patrol the cycle route and marshals will be strategically placed throughout the route. Community Traffic Management Ltd, will be controlling the busy road junctions on the cycle route. The risk assessment has been passed by the CTCRM Unit SHEFO and a copy of the same will be available (held with the Race Director). Summary The RMRT 2016 promises to be an excellent opportunity for Units and individuals within the RM and RN Recovery Pathway to engage in a mentally and physically demanding whilst enjoyable competition alongside USMC, RNLMC and FM wounded, injured and ill personnel and medically discharged Royal Marine veterans. All Unit COs, UERIs, Recovery Pathway personnel and supporting agencies are strongly encouraged to support this event and make every effort to facilitate the participation of all eligible personnel. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Sgt Morris (Event I/C) in the first instance. Lt Mo Morris RM SW CTCRM Lympstone Devon EX8 5HU 07738274969 Royalmarinesrehabtriathlon@gmail.com

ANNEX A: Event Rules

RULES FOR ROYAL MARINES REHABILITATION TRIATHLON 2016 The Royal Marine Rehabilitation Triathlon Rules highlight the general rules of each race. Please read and understand the general rules before competing to ensure a fantastic race for you and everyone else.

Any non-sportsman-like conduct constitutes grounds for immediate disqualification of you or your team.

Competitors must strictly obey all directions and instructions by Marshal’s, the Highway Authority and Police.

Medical staff have the authority to remove a competitor from the race if judged to be physically incapable of continuing without risk of serious injury.

If you withdraw from the race, please notify the timing team at the finish line.

It is the responsibility of each competitor to understand the directions and to be familiar with the swim, cycle and row course.

A top must be worn during the cycle and row legs of the event.

Your given Race number should be visible at all times; If you are wearing a race belt; number at the back on the bike, number on the front on the row.

It is the responsibility of relay teams to transfer their timing chip device and race number in transition.

The Race Director has the right to stop a competitor from completing the race if it is deemed that the overall time is likely to fall outside the published cut-off time.

Swim

No fins, paddles, snorkels or floatation devices are to be used.

No wets suits are to be worn.

Those competitors who wish to bind their legs together may do so.

Regular swimming goggles are permitted.

No individual paddlers or escorts are permitted. The course will be adequately supervised by qualified lifeguards.

Competitors who warm up must be behind the starting line at least three minutes before the race start.

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If you get into difficulty in the swim you may call for assistance, qualified lifeguard’s will be at the poolside to assist.

If you are retrieved from the swim by a lifeguard you will be listed as disqualified. However, times can still be recorded if, at the discretion of the Event Medical Staff, you are permitted (and willing) to complete the rest of the event.

Cycle

The roads use on all the cycle routes of all the races will NOT be subject to any official closures although both the Police and Highway Authorities have been involved in the planning process for each race.

All competitors will be required to wear United Kingdom/French STANDARD APPROVED HELMET or US/Dutch/FM equivalent throughout the bike course.

Helmet straps must be fastened at all times the bicycle is in motion i.e. being ridden or walked. In the event of a breakdown on the cycle course, the helmet must remain on and securely fastened.

Penalties. Penalty box infractions: Unfastened helmet = 1 min

Absolutely no drafting another bicycle or any other vehicle is allowed. A space of four bike lengths must be left between all riders at all times (unless of course you are about to leave them trailing in your wake).

Competitors are individually responsible for following traffic laws as dictated by the Road Traffic Act and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infringements

The competitors must follow the Highway Code at all times whilst on the cycle course.

Competitors must obey the instructions of course marshal’s highway authority and road rules at all times.

No MP3 Players, iPod's, walkmans etc are permitted whilst competing.

Row

Competitors must complete the row entirely before they can ‘unstrap’ and proceed to the finish line.

No MP3 Players, iPod's, walkmans etc are permitted whilst competing.

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Transition Area

Once the race starts, only competitors and approved personal assisters who are racing can enter the compound during transition. Remember to get all your swim gear out of the bike compound before the race commences, as you will be unable to return to the compound until your cycle leg.

Make a mental note of your placement in the compound so you can easily find your correct position, e.g. Bike rack row number. No flags, signs or tape can be used to identify a competitor’s bike rack as it provides an unfair advantage over other competitors.

Bikes must be placed in the correct bike rack after the bike sector of the race. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Each competitor is ultimately responsible for his or her own gear.

Helmets must be fastened prior to unracking your bike and must remain fastened until the bike has been racked following the cycle leg.

Any breach of this rule may incur a time penalty. Penalties Penalty box infractions = 1 min each: Drafting Blocking Illegal passing Unfastened helmet Pulling back in the swim Early start on the swim Stop / start penalty Cycle Course: Report to the Penalty Box and advise the official/marshal that you are serving a stop/start penalty. Row Course/Transition: Issued on the spot. Disqualifications

If you are shown a RED CARD or fail to attend the Penalty Box a VIOLATION REPORT will be filled out and submitted to the RACE MARSHAL.

The RACE marshal and RACE Director will assess your disqualification and rule accordingly.

Safety Recommendations

Drink plenty of fluid before and during the event.

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Use caution at the start of the swim if you are not an experienced swimmer.

Bicycles must be in safe mechanical condition for the race and should be checked by a bike shop mechanic prior to the race.

ANNEX B: Race Day Information Parking. Parking will be available at the top car park. There will be no parking available in or around the gymnasium complex. Disabled parking will be available subject to the submission of a request prior to race day. Registration. Please ensure that you arrive at Registration at 0930 hrs or 1145hrs if you are a veteran or in a complex trauma classification (Tri 1-5). You will receive a race pack (on the day) that contains;

An individual race number that is worn for the cycle and the row (safety pins areprovided or you can wear a race belt).

3 numbered labels – one for the front of your helmet, one for the back of your helmet and one for your bike frame.

A timing chip device to be worn around your left/Right ankle or a wrist - this must be worn through all 3 disciplines and will be taken off you on the finish line.

Relay Teams

System of work. For each distance there is the option to enter as a relay team. Either in a group of 2 (where 1 person will complete two disciplines) or a group of 3 (where each individual completes a discipline). These teams can be all from one Unit or a mixed team. Registration. At registration, ideally the whole team should arrive together and compete the registration process as a team. If this is not possible, it is acceptable for one team member to register and receive the pack for the whole team. However, the other team members will still need to attend registration and be officially numbered by one of the registration team. Chip Timing (Teams). The chip (attached to a strap) that you are given at registration acts as a relay baton and must be passed to each team member for the next part of the race. We will take the timing chip off you at the end of the race at the finish line. Race number. Within your race pack, you will be given two separate numbers – 1 for the cyclist and 1 for the rower. Please pin this on to the clothing you will wear for this part of the race. Race Information Transition. After you have been through registration, you will be guided into the Transition area, where the marshalls will guide you to your transition spot (depending on

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the number of competitors, this can be done by waves or by time of arrival). Please ensure that your numbered labels (in your race pack) are put on before you enter the transition area. The transition marshalls will check your bike helmet, and your bike brakes before you will be allowed to rack up. N.B You will not be able to leave transition with your equipment at any point unless the numbers on yourself and your bike match. Chip Timing (Individuals). You will receive a chip-timing device, which will be the same as your race number for the duration of the race. This must be put on before you start your swim, and a marshall at the finish line will take it off you when you finish. N.B it is your responsibility to wear your timing device and we cannot be held responsible for any losses. If for any reason it is lost, or comes off your person during your race please let the timing company know. In this case, we cannot ensure that your times can be accessed but we will endeavor to try. Race Day

Registration is at 0930 hrs.

You will be given a number that will be body-marked on you with a marker pen and then given a race pack (please see above for contents of the race pack).

In transition your helmet and bike brakes will be checked and you will then be shown to your designated transition “spot”.

Please ensure that you keep all your belongings together and marked – some bikes and equipment may look the same. It’s very easy to pick up the wrong kit! You are welcome to bring a box/container to keep all your belongings in for the duration of the race

Once you have racked/placed your bike, you will need to make your way to the Swim start. You are welcome to bring a box/container to keep all your belongings in for the duration of the race.

Assistance will be provided on request to ensure accessibility throughout the race.

Race Day Checklist.

Swimming Kit and Goggles.

Clothing for Bike/Row.

Towel.

Warm Clothes for after the race.

Plastic Box (optional: for equipment in transition).

Bike and Helmet.