Tri Ferris Promotions

17/02/2020

Most of you will know by now that I have decided to retire from race organising after 30 years; initially with 220 magazine and then from 2000 as Tri Ferris Promotions. The Big Swim events will still be going ahead in the safe hands of Ciaran and David Alstowe. For those who don't know them - David is the one with the loud voice who encourages everyone at the end of the Big Swims and his son Ciaran; organiser of the very popular Royal Wootton Bassett Triathlon.

Big thanks to all those who supported our events over the years, my family and I have met some lovely people in that time, from international athletes to first timers and the many volunteers, we still hope to see you around at the races!
The swims will take place on Saturday 11th July and 12th September 2020. For more info go to: https://www.cotswoldbigswim.com
For Cotswold Triathlons go to: https://www.totalpromotions.events

16/09/2019

Big Swim results should have been updated Saturday PM with non-wetsuit swimmers highlighted but doesn't look as though timing company has updated I will get onto them!

16/09/2019

For those who took part in the Big Cotswold Swim on Saturday photos can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/memoriesforsharing/
and results at: http://www.triferris.com/results.html.

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10/09/2019

Last chance to enter the Big Cotswold Swim Sep - Saturday 14th September, 8.30am. Entries close midnight Thursday. One Mile or Two Miles. Also Glenys France Team Trophy - go to: https://www.entrycentral.com/big-swim-sep

Big Cotswold Swim September, 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 Venue Waterland Outdoor Centre, The Cotswold Water Park, Shorncote, Nr Cirencester - two miles from A419 (between Swindon and Cirencester). A clear, fresh water lake, set in a beautifully landscaped ar

30/08/2019

Full event information is now available for the Big Cotswold Swim 14 September at http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/raceinfo.html

12/08/2019

The BIG Cotswold SWIM September
Including the GLENYS FRANCE MEMORIAL TEAM TROPHY
14 September 2019
in case you haven't entered yet go to:
http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/indexsep.html

One or Two Mile Swim in one of the nicest lakes in the country.
Prizes for top three M/F in each event and 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+

08/07/2019

Big thanks to both the water and land crew at the Big Cotswold Swim on Saturday. Also to South West Swim and Cat Solutions for their support. The two below look like they are about to start their dance routine!

06/07/2019

Results for this mornings Big Cotswold Swim 1 and 2 Miles can be found at: http://www.triferris.com/results.html

02/07/2019

Still a few places left of the Big Cotswold on 6 July 2019 at Lake 32, Waterland. Entries close midnight Thursday 4th, go to
http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/index.html

01/06/2019

Congratulations to all those who completed the Big Cotswold Swim June 1km and 2km this morning. Overall winner in the 2km was Geoff Twinning from Gloucester in 24:53, with Gloucester Masters Hanna Paull taking the female trophy in 26:54. Whilst in the 1 km youth Maisie Rackham-Wood was first to cross the line in 14:09, with Gwilym Evans of Bowmoor Swimmers taking the male prize in 15:05. The 2km Team trophy (top 3 to count) was won by Phil Kibble Coaching
Big thanks to all the water safety and TriFerris land crew!

31/05/2019

A few spaces available for Big Swim 1 June. Late entries please arrive at Lake 86 by 7.50am. Races start from 8.30am 1km and 8.40am 2 km

29/05/2019

Entries Close THURSDAY midnight for Big Cotswold Swim 1 June - they were closed for a short time this morning but now open. Go to: http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/indexjune.html

17/05/2019

Big Swim 1 June Maps and information now available at:
http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/raceinfo-june.html

15/05/2019

A couple of people said they couldn't get onto our website today if you want to go straight to secure entry for 1km and 2km swim go to: https://www.entrycentral.com/big-swim-june

Big Cotswold Swim June on Saturday 1 June 2019 Venue Cotswold Water Park Hire, Spine Road East, Nr Cirencester, GL7 5TL - just off A419 (between Swindon and Cirencester). A clear, fresh water lake, set in a beautifully area which is used for swimmi

14/05/2019

Water warming up nicely for the 1km and 2km swim on 1 June 2019 at lake 86, Cotswold Waterpark. 15.5C today and several people swim training. Go to www.triferris.com for more details.

03/05/2019

By popular request there will be a team event at the 2km swim on 1 June. First three (male or female) from a team to cross the finish line - cumulative positions will count, lowest score wins. Still taking entries for 1km and 2km. Go to: http://triferris.com/bigswim/indexjune.html

12/04/2019

A few people have asked what lake 86 is like to swim in. Triathlon Matt has a You Tube swim video of the lake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhNdPNdJf5U

This video gives a quick overview on Open Water Swimming at South Cerney Lake 86. Also check out the Lake 86 website at: http://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com...

10/04/2019

Want to do some swim training for the Big Cotswold Swim 1km or 2km on 1 June?
Lake 86 open all day throughout school holidays and all day weekends or lake 32 open before 10am or Tuesday and Thursday, Friday evenings.
see: http://www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com/swimming/4594175890
or http://www.ukwatersports.co.uk/triathlon-and-open-water-swimming/

25/02/2019

If this lovely weather has inspired you to get active, why not set your summer goal today and enter the Big Cotswold Swim 6 July 2019. 1 mile or 2 miles. Early Bird Entry Still Available Go to: http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/index.html

15/01/2019

Hope you are all setting your goals for 2019. Just to let you know that Early Bird Entries are now open for the Big Cotswold Swim July. Best Wishes for the new season ahead from Lorraine at Tri Ferris http://www.triferris.com/bigswim/index.html

24/12/2018

Merry Christmas from Tri Ferris Promotions
See you at the Big Swims
in 2019

08/11/2018

£15 OFF A FUTURE TOTAL PROMOTIONS TRIATHON, crew t-shirt and food in exchange for volunteering.
Total Promotions - Organiser of this Sunday's (11 November) Cirencester Off Road Duathlon - need a couple more volunteers 10am to 12 noon. If you can help please Email Race Director Debbie Gunning at: [email protected]

12/10/2018

Autumn is here so time to leave the roads and head for some off road FUN at the Cirencester Off Road Duathlon. Although this event has been taken over by Total Promotions, everything will be the same as usual and we are still very much involved as part of the Total Promotions crew. Enter now at: https://www.entrycentral.com/Cirencester-Duathlon-1.

Sunday 11 November 201810am & 10.04am start Venue Cirencester Park, part of The Bathurst Estate close to the centre of the Cotswold Town of Cirencester, between Gloucester and Swindon on the A417/A419. The Bathurst Estate has, once agai

18/09/2018

Big thanks to all the Waterland Safety Crew and Tri Ferris land crew at the Big Cotswold Swim, couldn't do it without you all! Great Job Team!

18/09/2018

Some great picture of the Big Cotswold Swim at: Jo’s Photos at https:/www.facebook.com/memoriesforsharing/posts

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Like, share & smile!
Also showcasing

18/09/2018

Some great swimming at the Big Cotswold Swim (Sep) at the weekend. First home in the 1 miles was Michael Lewis of Tortaen Tri in 20:44 who had a massive lead over Gloucester's Richard Smith with Emma Price Stephens also of Torfaen Tri and Oxford's Gavin Shepheard right on his heels. In the two mile it was similar with Alexander Jones of Team Passion Fit dominating in 43:13 with Laura Atkinson of Corsham ASC next (44:11) closley followed by Hannah Paul and then Vet 60+ Peter Seward of Marlborough Penguins. The Glenys France Team Memorial trophy went to Gloucester Masters SC. See you all next year!

10/09/2018

Congratulations to all those who competed in The Cotswold Triathlon yesterday. Overall winner was from the age group wave 35-39 Paul Rayman of Frome Tri in 56:25. With Reuben Trotter winning the Elite Wave in 56:29 from Felix Wernham and Luke Campbell. In a real battle where the lead changed several times thoughout the race the Female winner was Kerrie Ann Upham in 1:04:37 followed by Vickie Wilkinson and Lizzy Rayner. The event was also the South West Sprint Champs pictured below with Kerrie Ann Upham is SW 55-59 Champion Rob Moore of Exeter Tri

09/09/2018

Results from todays Cotswold Triathlon and South West Champs overall results can be found at: http://www.triferris.com/results.html

Information page for the TriFerris Promotions events

07/09/2018

A couple more volunteers needed for The Cotswold Triathlon. 8am to 10.30am Sunday 9th. Free entry to Cirencester Off Road Duathlon in return. If you can help Contact Race Director Debbie Gunning at: [email protected]

05/09/2018

In the 20th Year of organising the Cotswold Triathlon, Tri Ferris Promotions have handed over the Cotswold Triathlons to some of the regular Crew who will be orgainsing all the Cotswold Triathlons and Duathlon as Total Promotions. Everything is and will be just the same as usual and Lorraine and Kevin are still involved but as part of the Crew. Ex international runner Debbie Gunning has taken over the main duties as Race Director for Total Promotions with the crew and standard of organisation the same as usual. Tri Ferris Promotions will still be organising the Big Cotswold Swims with Lorraine Ferris as Swim Director. "Having organised triathlons firstly with 220 magazine since 1989 and starting up Tri Ferris Promotions in 1999 I've decided to let some younger crew take charge so I can have a few more holidays! Thanks to everyone who has supported the Events over the years and the many volunteers - hope you have enjoyed as much as me. See you at the Cotswold Triathlon on 9th September as Total Promotions Crew or Big Cotswold Swim on 15th September as Tri Ferris Promotions. Keep Tri-Ing" Lorraine