50% OFF - BRING A VOLUNTEER
EVENT OVERVIEW
FALMOUTH MINI TRI | THE SEAL
24-Sep 2023 | Gyllyngvase Beach, TR11 4PA
This is what you have been working up to all season - The Grand Finale to the Cornish Tri Season. Gylly's sheltered bay, golden sand and shallow, turquoise water is the perfect setup for open water Tri novices and experienced mermaids alike. With 100 points up for grabs, Falmouth Mini Tri is where the podium spots for the Cornish Mini Tri Series will be decided!
Scootathlon (5-8y): Our youngest participants will be unleashed on a fun, non timed scootathlon course, the Scooting Seal. The scoot-bike-run course right in front of Gyllyngvase Beach is guaranteed to have an electric atmosphere, a real highlight for aspiring triathletes!
Get the family into Tri with our SENIOR EVENTS on the same day or ask your parents to cheer you on and volunteer with us for a 50% discount on your entry fee.
- START: 2:30pm (5-8y) | 3:00pm (8-16y)
- CORNISH TRI POINTS: Max 100
- WETSUITS: mandatory (shorty or full body)
All age groups as of 31-Dec 2022:
- 5-8y: 400m scoot – 400m bike – 400m run
- 8y: 50m swim – 600m bike – 600m run
- 9y-10y: 100m swim – 1.2k bike – 1.2k run
- 11-12y: 200m swim – 2.4k bike – 1.8k run
- 13-14y: 300m swim – 4.8k bike – 2.4k run
- 15-16y: 300m swim – 4.8k bike – 3.6k run
BEST OF 3 + VOLUNTEER
The 2023 Cornish Tri Series consists of 6 scoring events. Age group winners (male & female) will be awarded 100 points for each of the scoring events - Points decrease by position, see RANKING SYSTEM. The final standings will be obtained by adding the points gained in your 3 best results from the scoring events.
To qualify for the Overall Series Awards, athletes need to complete a minimum number of 3 events (any combination of events) AND VOLUNTEER themselves or bring a volunteer along to at least 1 event.
Age Groups:
Tri Start (8y), Tri Star 1 (9-10y), Tri Star 2 (11-12y), Tri Star 3 (13-14y), Youth (15-16y)</>
From the world’s 1st FREE Triathlon Series to pioneering triathlon at the School Games in Cornwall and Surrey, intoTRI inspires active lives through triathlon. By removing social and financial barriers, our charity creates a strong network that empowers people of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves and take up regular exercise.
£2 covers the cost for pool hire for a child at our School Games events. £50 pays for a bike rack, saving us dozens of pounds in hiring costs.
Add a Donation to our charity to your Falmouth Mini Tri entry.
TICKETS

Choose between £100, £150 and £200 Race Passes to top up your intoTRI wallet and we’ll add a bonus of 5%, 10% or 15% respectively. Once uploaded, you can use your balance for speedy checkout without the need for credit cards or paypal details. The wallet tab in your ‘my account’ area let’s you check your current balance and review past transactions at a glance.
Important:If you add event entries and a Race Pass to your cart at the same time, the pass is not applied to these event entries. Purchase the Race Pass first, then shop for events to your hearts content.
What happens to unused credit?Any credit will be rolled over to the following year (excluding the bonus payment).
Example: You topped up your account with £100 and received a £5 bonus payment. Due to injury, you miss out on the entire season, leaving your balance at £105. We deduct the bonus payment of £5 and carry over the £100 you put in.



WANT MORE?
EVENT INFORMATION
Event Start: 2:30pm (Scootathlon) | 3:00pm (Mini Tri)
Event packs will be available 30 days prior to the event
From Wednesday before the race onwards, the event pack will also show individual start and registration times as well as your bike racking slot.
Welcome to the Volunteer Zone – We are thrilled to have you on board!
YOU MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE Volunteers are the face and driving force of intoTRI. With roles from setup (day before) to registration, swim/bike/run marshal, transition zone and finish line, there is something for everyone. Most roles don’t require any prior knowledge – just a smile on your face and enthusiasm to help out. Minimum Age: 13y+ (a limited number of roles may be suitable for younger children). REWARDS:
1. Friends/family volunteering at your race: 50% OFF Everyone bringing a volunteer along for a Cornish Tri & Mini Tri event they participate in will receive a 50% credit on the price paid for a junior entry (junior event volunteers) or senior sprint entry (all senior event volunteers). The credit is added to the wallet in your intoTRI user account 3 days after the event. Wallet funds can be used towards any future event entries or merchandise on intotri.com.
2. Volunteer yourself: 100% CREDIT Everyone volunteering at a junior or senior event will receive a 100% credit on the entry fee for the type of race they volunteered at. All senior event volunteering credits are based on a sprint event entry. The credit is added to the wallet in your intoTRI user account 3 days after the event. Wallet funds can be used towards any future event entries or merchandise on intotri.com.
3. Volunteer for a club or school: ££ Donation If you are part of a club/school or community group supplying multiple volunteers for an event, you can use your volunteering activity to raise funds for your group. intoTRI makes a donation to the group for each volunteer who does not wish to receive a credit for future events. Donations are processed via bank transfer 3 days after the event.
View route map for Bike - Mini Seal on plotaroute.com
Mini Tri – Run:View route map for Run - Mini Seal on plotaroute.com
Scootathlon – Scoot & Bike:View route map for Scoot & Bike - Scooting Seal on plotaroute.com
Scootathlon – Run:
All competitors will receive a medal on completion of their event.
Are you up for a challenge? Join likeminded multi-sport enthusiasts and compete for the overall series awards in your age group.
BEST OF 3 + VOLUNTEER
The 2023 Cornish Tri Series consists of 6 scoring events. Age group winners (male & female) will be awarded 100 points for each of the scoring events - Points decrease by position, see RANKING SYSTEM. The final standings will be obtained by adding the points gained in your 3 best results from the scoring events.
To qualify for the Overall Series Awards, athletes need to complete a minimum number of 3 events (any combination of events) AND BRING A VOLUNTEER along to at least 1 event.
Age Groups:
Tri Start (8y), Tri Star 1 (9-10y), Tri Star 2 (11-12y), Tri Star 3 (13-14y), Youth (15-16y)
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