The UK venues are permitted by British Triathlon and as such British Triathlon rules are in place for all competitors, these can be found here: www.britishtriathlon.org/britain/documents/about/competition_rules.pdf.

Triathlon Ireland is an Official Partner of the Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon and National Governing Organisation for the sport in Ireland. Triathlon Ireland has supported the event since conception and has awarded the event with the National Series for the last two years. In 2017 the Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon will host the Sprint Super Series.

BulkSMS.com facilitates cost-effective and reliable sending and receiving of SMS messages globally. Businesses use their SMS gateway to send short and important messages to customers, clients and staff. BulkSMS has partnered with us right from the start, and we are excited to once again be using their SMS solutions to provide important race information and results to our competitors free of charge.

Timothy Taylor’s is an independent, family owned brewery based on the Knowle Spring in Keighley, Yorkshire. We have 160 years of brewing experience and are renowned for the quality of our cask conditioned, award winning beers. Landlord is the star in the range and is the most awarded beer in Britain having won CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer of Britain a record four times. It is ably supported with other favourites such as Knowle Spring Blonde, Boltmaker, Golden Best, Ram Tam, Dark Mild and the new small – batch Taylor Made range.

To find out more about that Taste of Taylor’s and to buy beers and merchandise from our web shop please visit www.timothytaylor.co.uk.

Since Zone3 was founded in 2007, our philosophy has always been to design products that enable athletes to achieve their personal goals and be the best they can be. From first timers to elite pros, the athlete has always been at the centre of our design process.

Yellow Jersey is a leading provider of bicycle insurance and travel insurance for triathletes and has partnered with Castle Triathlon to provide a unique event day insurance cover which includes event fee cancellation and bicycle cover for race day. You can buy this when entering your chosen event online. For more information on what this cover includes visit the Yellow Jersey website.

We also have comprehensive bicycle insurance and travel insurance to cover all aspects of your racing and training throughout the year. To find out more information about what both these products cover, and how to claim your 15% discount, please visit the insurance page.

Leading experts in our field, at Six Physio we offer more than just top-notch physio.
•    Sports injury physio with emphasis on rehabilitation
•    Tri screening &  injury prevention advice
•    Sports massages: an integral part of any training plan
With many of our physios themselves participating in sport, we know what’s important: we will ensure your bespoke treatment plan is aimed at getting you back to what you love doing most… competing!
We have clinics across the Capital plus you’ll find us in the event village offering post-race massage at all Six Castle Triathlons. sixphysio.com

British Bike Hire are the official bike hire partner for the Castle Triathlon Series for 2017. If you want to take the hassle of travelling with your bike out of the big race weekend, you can rely on them to have a freshly cleaned and serviced bike delivered to the event, ready for collection. Once there you can collect your bike from one of their team of mechanics who will be on hand for any fitting adjustments, pedal changes or installation of extra parts that you may want.

Outdoor Swimmer is the go-to media brand for the outdoor swimming industry. Our aim is to bring you the best outdoor swimming has to offer through our popular website, monthly magazine and free weekly newsletters. Whether you are new to the sport and looking for advice on getting started or an experienced swimmer after some training tips, up-to-date national and world-wide event information, amazing challenges and features on fabulous swimming locations around the globe you find all you need from us.

Active Edge (formerly CherryActive) is a range of natural products with a variety of health and fitness benefits backed by scientific research. Our BeetActive and CherryActive concentrates make the perfect natural pre and post nutrition pairing. BeetActive is a rich source of dietary nitrates which can lower the oxygen cost of exercise enabling your body to sustain high intensities for longer. CherryActive contains high levels of antioxidants which can mop-up damaging free-radicals and speed up exercise recovery.

Leading endurance athletes, football, rugby and Olympic teams use Active Edge products to maximise performance and antioxidant health.

Can we help you enjoy your sport more? HIGH5 is a UK company. Our commitment is to you. For over 20 years our aim has been to create a complete product range using only the very best ingredients, without compromise. HIGH5 products do not contain ingredients from the list of WADA named banned substances. Combining our practical no-nonsense approach, rigorous testing by scientists in the lab and feedback from world-class athletes competing in the world’s toughest events, guarantees that you can rely on HIGH5 products to help you optimise your performance and enjoy your sport more.

We know from personal experience how important it is to get your nutrition absolutely right and what it takes to make a great sports product that you can trust. Find out more: HIGH5-faster-and-further

thetrilife is a leading triathlon coaching company in the UK and we have been providing high quality coaching services for every triathlete from the absolute beginner through to the age grouper and elite athlete since 2008. thetrilife are here to help, assist and train you through the race season as you get ready for your chosen Castle Triathlon.

Synthetix are the owners and designers of multi award winning online customer service solutions. Their multichannel customer contact management software drives down the cost if customer service and generates new sales through web self-service, live chat, email response and call-centre support.

Velocity Bike Shop provides the highest level of service with the best mechanics and knowledgeable staff to help you get the most enjoyment and fun from your ride.  We are proud to be your local bike shop and strive to exceed our customers requirements daily visit www.velocitybikestore.com

KitBrix — the number one Triathlon organiser system in the UK, is thrilled to be partnering with Castle Triathlon Series.

KitBrix has been officially named the exclusive triathlon bag for CTS. KitBrix will be significantly involved in all six Castle Triathlon Series events. As part of the partnership — KitBrix will be offering CTS triathletes a series of short useful articles on race preparation, advice for the athlete and educating the CTS audience on KitBrix — The Ultimate Training Race Day Organser Kit Bag.

Tentipi founded the Nordic tipi event industry and invented of the giant linkable Nordic tipi. They supply forward thinking organisations and imaginative individuals all over the world, with a customer base of many hundreds of successful rental and event businesses.

Tentipi’s Nordic tipis combine traditional Scandinavian design with modern manufacturing techniques to create extremely strong, versatile and beautiful temporary event spaces. When linked, their tipis can accommodate many hundreds of people, all under one covered space. They also offer a range of interior items including fireplaces and furniture to complement the tipis. These tough, practical products are designed to match the style of the Nordic tipis and withstand the rigours of multiple events.

NATIONAL CHARITY SUPPORTING THE CASTLE TRIATHLON SERIES

By 2020, almost one in two people will get cancer and it’s the toughest fight most of us will ever face. Macmillan want to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and to inspire millions of others to do the same.

NATIONAL CHARITY HELPING MORE WOMEN TO TAKE PART IN SPORT

Women in Sport is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to transforming sport for the benefit of every woman and girl in the UK.

With 30 years’ experience of working in the sport sector, Women in Sport draws on its unique insight to champion the right of every woman and girl in the UK to take part in, and benefit from, sport: from the field of play to the boardroom, from early years and throughout her life.

LOCAL CHARITY SUPPORTING CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE TRIATHLON.

The NeuroMuscular Centre (NMC) is a registered charity based in Winsford, Cheshire that provides a range of services for people with muscular dystrophy (md), a severe and progressive muscle wasting condition. We are the only Centre of its kind in the UK and our main aim is to improve the quality of life for adults and young people with living with this debilitating condition.

• Contact NMC Fundraising: 01606 861733, amy.swatkins@nmcentre.com
• Registered Charity 1023606

LOCAL CHARITY SUPPORTING CHÂTEAU DU CHANTILLY TRIATHLON

Based in Compiegne, in Oise, Partage was the first French association to offer sponsorship for deprived and vulnerable children in France. For the past 40 years, Partage helped children in need around the world to grow and live in dignity with respect of their fundamental rights.

For this first participation in Triathlon Château de Chantilly, we would like to raise awareness about our cause and collect € 10,000 to help financing the actions of our local partners’ association in favor of Children’s Rights.

Visit the Partage website here: http://www.partage.org/

LOCAL CHARITY SUPPORTING HEVER CASTLE TRIATHLON IN SEPTEMBER.

Jigsaw (South East) is a children’s charity who offers support to children and young people who have been bereaved as well as supporting a young person where a family member has a life limiting illness. Jigsaw (South East) provide home and school visits and a six week family support group. The groups provide activities to help children and adults process the trauma they have experienced, learn some coping strategies and meet others in similar circumstances which helps them to manage the loss and isolation they frequently feel. This also gives families the opportunity to talk, grieve and celebrate the life of the person who has died. Should you decide to enter the Hever Castle Triathlon and would like to fundraise for them please click on the link below to their Just giving page or contact them directly for a sponsorship form. Thank you. http://www.justgiving.com/jigsawsoutheast info@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk 01342 313895 Charity number 1147696