ENTRIES are open for the 2008 Taunton Deane Foot Anstey Aquathlon at Wellington Sports Centre on Sunday, February 24.

Organisers are encouraging team entries and launching a Corporate Challenge', with one competitor swimming and another running.

Businesses with teams in each of the three categories can also enter with a chance to win the inaugural Foot Anstey Corporate Challenge trophy.

Andrew Hannam, a competitor and partner at sponsors Foot Anstey, said: "Adding a team entry and a corporate challenge brings new dimensions to the race.

"It is also a great opportunity for local businesses to encourage their staff to be active and take part."

Clare Bill, of Tone Leisure, who is organising the event with Paul Lester, of the Somerset RC Tri, said: "This is a fantastic way for individuals and businesses to get involved in what has become a really popular sports event for all ages and abilities.

"With the new Corporate Challenge launched this year, we are looking forward to a record entry."

The aquathlon involves swimming either 500m or 1km and running 5km or 10km against the clock in age categories.

The closing date for entries, which are limited to 200, is February 4.

For more information and an entry form, click on the link below or call Tone Leisure on 01823-273083.