The Chichester Triathlon is being organised by Westgate Leisure and the Sport and Leisure Team at Chichester District Council. It will start at Chichester Westgate Leisure Centre's pool with a 600 m swim. This will be followed by a 42 km challenging bike course and a 10 km out and back flat run along Centurion Way.

The event is sponsored by Nature's Way Foods, Chichester University and Wileys; Chichester College is also supporting the event.

Westgate Leisure need to sign up 80 volunteers to help ensure that the day runs smoothly. The volunteers are needed to register athletes before the start of the race, count the required number of lengths for each swimmer and marshal at different points along the bike and run sections of the race. They do not need any previous experience, as they will be fully briefed before the event. All volunteers will also receive a goody bag and a t-shirt.

Councillor Nick Thomas, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Sport, said,

"This is a great opportunity for local athletes to take part in a local event, and may be a chance for them to try something new if they have never competed in a triathlon before. We are also hoping that the event will attract national triathletes, who can come and see what Chichester has to offer."

Race entry costs £30 for British Triathlon Association members and £37 for non-members. Group entries are also welcome, with each team member completing a different section of the course. Group entry costs £50.

Application forms can be downloaded from Chichester District Council's website, on Westgate Leisure's pages, or picked up at Chariots II reception at Westgate. Applications will close on 13 July or as soon as all 300 places are filled.

For more information, please contact Amy Roots on 01243 534871, or Mike Cooper on 01243 785651.

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