Welcome Message. We hope you enjoy your race and achieve your personal goals. Wishing you the best of luck, see you out on the course!

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1 ATHLETE S GUIDE 1

2 Contents 3 Welcome Message 4 Getting There 5 Venue Map 6 Road Closure 7 Getting Ready 9 Schedule 10 Race Categories 11 Participant Types 12 Club & School 13 Distances 14 Swim 15 Bike 18 Run 19 Transition 20 Finishers 21 ITU World Champ s Qualifier 22 Merchandise 23 Other Info (Timing chip return, live results etc.) 24 Medical Safety 25 Vendors 26 Our Sponsors 2

3 Welcome Message Welcome to the 2018 MetaSprint Series, and to the final race of the series, the Triathlon. I m excited to see the satisfaction on everyone s faces as the culmination of all the training and hard work comes together. I hope for you the journey has been as enjoyable as the destination. Whether you are an experienced athlete competing in the Sprint distance, a newbie in the Discovery aiming to finish your first race, or one of our energetic Youth and Kids competitors, you are in for a festive morning of fitness and fun. Have you checked the Series results to see where you stand in your age category? It may spark a little extra motivation to push harder on race day and jump up a few placings! The battle is heating up in the Club and School Challenges, with MetaSport Club and Marlborough College Malaysia currently leading the standings. Can your club or school claw back some points this race and threaten their lead? If you have time wander past the club tents on race day and check out the vibe, it s mate-ship at its finest! The high--octane Equalizer duel continues at the Triathlon, where the best male and female athletes race to see which sex will take the glory at the finish line. The men cheered at the Aquathlon as Tim Cosulich took the crown, then Anna Eberhardt stormed to victory at the Duathlon. Who will take the win at East Coast Park? It s going to be a great contest out on the course! We have enjoyed watching our future stars take centre stage this year in the Kids Dash series for kids 4-8 years. This race sees the youngsters tackle the Scootathlon a 500m scoot and 200m run. I look forward to watching them run across the finish line enjoying their own moment to shine! Look out also for the team from Pilates BodyTree who will get you limbered up pre-race during their three Pilates warm-up sessions. Another new addition for you to check out is the animated photo booth with your finish time powered by GEMS World Academy. We are pleased to have some wonderful sponsors for this event. Fhysio will be soothing tired muscles with complimentary massages post-race, and Recovery Systems are offering the use of their innovative leg compression sleeves. PURE Sports will fuel your nutritional needs, KeyPower and CompresSport will be get you kitted out for the race in the latest gear, and NZ Fulvic have a mineral rich tonic just for you! Fitness First have great training options to better yourself, and Bike School Asia can fix any last minute mechanical issues. Be sure to pay all of them a visit at Race Kit Collection or on race day. We hope you enjoy your race and achieve your personal goals. Wishing you the best of luck, see you out on the course! Nerida Rigg Event Director 3

4 Getting There The event venue is East Coast Park, Angsana Green By CAR Nearest parking available is at carpark E2 or E3. Please note that carparks F1, F2 and G will be closed until 1pm so cars parked there cannot be removed. By TAXI Alight at East Coast Park Service Road (Carpark E2) By MRT Bedok MRT Station (East West Line) Note: EWL will be operating from 8am on 15 April 2018 Bikes are not allowed on the train. Take the train only if you are using a folding bike or are renting a bike at the venue By PUBLIC BUSES Alighting along Upp East Coast Rd: Buses 10, 13, 14, 43, 48 Alighting along Marine Parade Road: Buses 31, 43, 48, 55, 155, 196, 197 Do check the bus schedules before commuting to the venue by bus. BE ON TIME! We recommend that you arrive at the venue 1 hour before race start time to ensure ample time for pre-race preparation. 4

5 Venue Map East Coast Park, Angsana Green For the Sprint distance participants, please do note your U-turn point on the above map for the second run lap. For Sprint, Discovery and Youth distance participants, please note that your start point is about 200m from the transition area. After completing your race, head over to the GEMS photo booth located outside the transition area to take a snapshot with your live results! Your FREE photos will be available for download here within hours after the race. 5

6 Road closure For road closures on 15 April, please do note that car parks F1, F2 and G will also be closed. You may still park at these carparks but you will not be able to leave till 13:00, after the road closure timing. 6

7 Getting Ready Breakfast High-carb, low-fat. Start hydrating. Don t try anything new! Final gear check Flip to page 7 to know the do s and don ts. Arrive on time! Arrive 1 hour before your race start time at the venue. 6 Warm up Loosen up your limbs and raise your heart rate 5 Bag Deposit and Body Numbering Leave your valuables at bag deposit & head to body marking (30 mins before race start) 4 Set up Transition Prepare race bib, shoes, towel etc. for a fast changeover Ready to Race! Report to the Start pen 10 minutes before your start. Listen to announcements Pace your race Pace yourself, drink regularly and slow down or stop if you feel unwell. Mission Accomplished! Collect your medal and check the live results! 7

8 Getting Ready Swim Cap to be worn throughout the swim Race bib to wear on the front of your apparel on the run Race bib to wear on the rear of your apparel on the bike Timing chip to strap around your left ankle Sticker to wrap around your seat-post Sticker to paste on the front of your helmet Safety bracelet to wrap around your wrist Timing chip must be strapped around your LEFT ankle Parents of 8 and 9-year-olds may use the parent bracelet in the race kit to gain access to transition and help with transition setup. However, during the race parents must leave transition. MUST WEAR Swim BIKE RUN Tri-suit or swimsuit Event swim cap Triathlon, cycling or running kit Cycling helmet Race number (on the back) Bike shoes or running shoes Triathlon, cycling or running kit Race number (on the front) Running shoes Recommended Goggles Drink bottle (on the bike) Running hat or visor Sunglasses Optional Race belt (to pin your race number on) Socks Vaseline (to prevent blisters and chafing) Baby powder (helps to take sand off feet before putting socks on and to prevent blisters and chafing) 8

9 Schedule Sunday, 15 April 2018 Time Wave Race Category Cap 6:30 Event Open Sprint Distance: 750m Swim - 18km Bike - 5km Run 7:30 1 Sprint Elite Women Orange 7:35:45 AM 2 Sprint Elite Men Blue 7:40 3 Sprint Men (50-54, 55-59, 60+) Red 7:50 4 Sprint Men (45-49) Yellow 8:00 5 Sprint Men (45-49) Pink 8:10 6 Sprint Men (40-44) Green 8:20 7 Sprint Men (40-44) White 8:30 8 Sprint Men (35-39) Orange 8:40 9 Sprint Men (35-39) Yellow 8:50 10 Sprint Men (25-29) Green 9:00 11 Sprint Men (30-34) Pink 9:10 12 Sprint Men (30-34) White 9:15 13 Sprint Men (16-19, 20-24) Red 9:25 14 Sprint Women (30-34, 35-39) Pink 9:35 15 Sprint Women (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+) White 9:45 16 Sprint Women (16-19, 20-24, 25-29) & Teams Green 9:55 17 Sprint Friendly wave Mix Youth & Discovery Distance: 250m Swim - 12km Bike - 2.5km Run 10:15 18 Youth Boys (14-15) Orange 10:20 19 Youth Boys (12-13) Yellow 10:25 20 Youth Girls (12-13, 14-15) Pink 10:30 21 Discovery Men (16-39) White 10:35 22 Discovery Men (16-39) Blue 10:40 23 Discovery Men (40+) Green 10:45 24 Discovery Women (16-39, 40+) Orange 10:50 25 Discovery Women (16-39) Red Kids Distance: 150m swim - 6km bike - 1.5km run 11:05 26 Kids Boys (10-11) Blue 11:09 27 Kids Boys (10-11) Yellow 11:13 28 Kids Girls (10-11) Orange 11:17 29 Kids Girls (10-11) White 11:21 30 Kids Boys (8-9) Green 11:25 31 Kids Girls (8-9), Relay Pink Kids Scootathlon 12:05 32 Fun Kids (4-8) Awards Ceremony & Other Activities 10:15 Awards Ceremony Sprint Men (40-44, , 55-59, 60-64, 65-69) 11:15 Awards Ceremony Sprint Men (16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, Overall) 11:45 Awards Ceremony Sprint Women 12:15 Awards Ceremony Youth and Discovery 12:30 Awards Ceremony Kids 13:00 Closing Festival Grounds 9

10 Race Categories Men Women Men Women Boys Girls Sprint team relay (Men, Women, Mixed) Boys Girls Kids team relay (7 11 yrs) Boys Girls *Non-competitive Relay teams consist of two or three members Participants for the Kids Distance must be 8 to 11 years old* Participants for a Kids Relay Team must be 7 to 11 years old* Participants for the Youth Distance must be 12 to 15 years old* Participants for the Discovery Distance, Sprint Distance Individual and Sprint Distance Relay must be 16 years old* Participants for the FUN Kids Scootathlon must be 4-8 years old* *Age on 31 December

11 Participant Types The participant list is now available on the event website. Please check your name, race category and start wave number and contact us by 7 th April if you notice any mistake. The men and women starting in the elite waves vie for the Champion of Champions title at each of the MetaSprint Series races! Based on the fastest women s and men s results of the past three years, the women s elite wave gets a head start on the men. The first man or woman across the finish line will be the Champion of Champions! The handicaps for the men in 2018 are: Aquathlon 3:04 Duathlon 8:17 Triathlon 5:45 Trathlon selection criteria: Overall top 20 from Overall MetaSprint Championship 2017, MetaSprint Series Triathlon 2017, MetaSprint Series Aquathlon 2018 and MetaSprint Series Duathlon 2018 Wild Card Entry* Athletes selected for the elite wave will start and compete in the 1 st wave with athletes with similar abilities regardless of age group but will still be ranked in their respective age groups. *Note: If you believe you should be in the elite wave, please us indicating your recent best race results (event name, distance, year, time and placing) before Tuesday, 10 th April. Only a limited number of wild card entries is available for the elite wave. 11

12 Club & School The Club and School spirit is alive at the MetaSprint Series! MetaSport Club and Marlborough College Malaysia are on the lead in this year s Club and School challenge. Watch out for some exciting action at the Triathlon as the clubs and schools fight for the crown! How does it work? Each participant scores points for their school and/or club, be sure to personally update your details with us prior to Race Kit Collection! Check out the leaderboard (post Aquathlon and Duathlon): School Points Club Points Marlborough College Malaysia 790 MetaSport Club 690 National University of Singapore (NUS) 480 New Moon KHCycle (NMKH) 610 Lycee Francais de Singapore 420 TriEdge 350 Besides the MetaSprint Series club ranking where the top 3 clubs receive a trophy, there is an annual Club of the Year ranking consisting of all MetaSport s multi-sport races in Singapore and Bintan in The club with the highest accumulated points will be crowned as the Club of the Year. The winner will be announced after the City60 Bike-Run Challenge in October. The winning club will receive: CLUB OF THE YEAR Trophy Feature on the MetaSport website and newsletter Special souvenir for every athlete who earned points for the club Branded boards (featuring club logo and CLUB OF THE YEAR mention) at all MetaSport Singapore events of the following year Club tent at each event (upon request) 12

13 Distances Swim Bike Run Race Distance Laps Distance Laps Distance Laps Sprint 750m 1 18km 3 5km 2 Discovery 250m 1 12km 2 2.5km 1 Youth (12-15 yrs) Kids (8-11 yrs) Super Scoot (4-8 yrs) 250m 1 12km 2 2.5km 1 150m 1 6km 1 1.5km m Scoot 1 200m 1 Our little champ s will have a blast in the Kids Scootathlon! Starting at the bike mount, they will complete a 500m scoot course and transit at the dismount line. Then, they leave their scooters at scooter holding area before dashing another 200m to finish under the finish arch (just like Mum and Dad), and claim their well deserved medal! 13

14 Swim Report at the start area 10 minutes before your wave start and ensure that you pass the timing mat as you enter the start area. IMPORTANT SWIM RULES: All swimmers must wear the swim caps provided by the Organisers. Fins, paddles, pool buoys, snorkels or any other swimming aids are not allowed. Wetsuits are not allowed (speed suits are allowed). Swimmers in difficulty shall signal by raising an arm to the escorting boats/canoes for assistance. Once assistance is rendered, the competitor must retire from competition. 14

15 Bike IMPORTANT BIKE RULES: Cyclists must wear their race bib visibly at the rear of their apparel at all times Helmets must stay secured on the cyclist s head until he/she has placed his/her bicycle at the allocated bicycle track Wearing headphones is NOT allowed at any time Support vehicles and crew are not permitted 15

16 Bike IMPORTANT BIKE RULES: Drafting is NOT allowed. If caught, cyclists will receive a stop and go penalty which means coming to a full stop with both feet on the ground before being allowed to continue. You are considered drafting when you are within 5 metres of another participant s rear wheel or riding next to someone within 2 metres. You are allowed 15 seconds in someone s draft zone to overtake. 16

17 Bike The bike course is closed from traffic. However, please observe the following riding etiquettes to ensure you have a safe ride: Be considerate and respectful to your fellow cyclists Do not swerve or make sudden movements Stay left at all times, unless overtaking Never overtake someone on the inside (left side) Look over your shoulder before you move over Call on your right! to alert the cyclist ahead of you that you are trying to pass them Regrettably bike crashes do happen. Take responsibility for your own safety and make sure you have a proper bike helmet that fits your head snugly and wear it securely strapped during the bike phase. Ensure that your bike is in good working condition. Bike mechanics from Bike School Asia will be at the race venue for any last minute mechanical issues and last minute purchases. Small repairs and tuning are provided free of charge. 17

18 Run 1.4km 700m Note that the roads are not closed from pedestrian traffic. Be considerate to pedestrians and other members of the public. Pere Ocean Mineral Water and PURE Electrolyte Drinks are available at the drink stations on the run course and at the finish line. Alert a marshal if you see an athlete in difficulty. IMPORTANT RUN RULES: Runners must wear their race numbers, clearly visible at the front of their adorned apparel at all times. Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed. Runners must run on designated paths for the entire route. No bare torso is allowed at any time. Wearing headphones is not allowed at any time 18

19 Transition Only participants wearing their race bracelet are allowed in transition. 1. Look for your allocated spot (bib number) 2. Rack your bike 3. Prepare the gear that you will need for your run 4. Clear all other belongings (bag deposit service is available) Parents of 8 & 9 year old children Parents of 8 and 9 year-old children will find an extra bracelet in the race kit that gives them access to transition before the Kids race to help their child set up transition. Due to space constraints we do not allow any parents in transition during their child s race. Swimmer starts the race wearing the timing chip on their left ankle Swimmer passes the timing chip to cyclist at the Relay Handover area in Transition Cyclist puts the timing chip on their left ankle and starts the cycling leg Swimmer and cyclist can wait for the runner at the Relay Team Meeting point near the finish line and cross the finish line together! Cyclist completes cycle, racks bike and runs to the Relay Handover area to pass timing chip to runner. 19

20 Finishers Smile for the camera! Receive your well-earned finisher s medal. Re-hydrate at the finish drink station. Check your preliminary race times at the live results booth. Trophies - Triathlon: Champion of Champions (only 1 winner) Top 3 Overall Sprint Distance (male and female) Top 3 Age Group (male and female) across all distances Top 3 Team Relays per category (1 trophy per adult team, 2 trophies for kids teams) Club Challenge Champion School Challenge Champion Trophies - MetaSprint Series Championship: Series Champion for each age group Club Challenge Series Champion School Challenge Series Champion How does it work? Every participant earns points for every race he or she finishes. Points calculation: time category winner / your time x 100 The final Championship ranking is based on the total of your Triathlon points plus your best points from the Aquathlon OR Duathlon. Example: Your Time Winner s Time Your Points Aquathlon 50 mins 40 mins 80 points Duathlon 1 hr. 20 mins 1 hr. 75 points Triathlon 1 hr. 40 mins 1 hr. 10 mins 70 points MetaSprint Series Total 150 points 20

21 ITU World Champ s Qualifier MetaSprint Triathlon is a qualifier race for 2018 ITU Sprint World Championships in Gold Coast, Australia on September! Sprint Individual participants now have a chance to grab a championships slot by finishing in the Top 10 of your age group AND finishing within 10% of the finish time of your particular age group champion. Key World Championships information: Entry is open to Singaporean nationals and PR (resident in Singapore for min. 3 years) Athletes must be members of the Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS). Athletes must fund their own entry and travel The entry fee is USD340 Registration and payment of entry fees must be made through TAS Athletes must wear a national ITU race suit approved by TAS Ride the wave to the 2018 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Gold Coast, Australia More than 5,000 of the world s best elite and age group triathletes will be heading to Queensland for the final race of the 2018 season. Athletes representing 46 nations will be competing at Southport Broadwater Parklands, the site of the highly successful ITU World Triathlon Gold Coast and home to the 2009 ITU World Championships. The 2018 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final will celebrate the diversity of the sport of triathlon with athletes competing in Elite, Under 23, Junior and Elite Paratriathlon categories as well as the U23/Jnr Mixed Team Relay, Age Group Standard and Sprint Distance-, and Open Paratriathlon events. Visit the ITU World Championships website to know more. 21

22 Merchandise Complete your race day look with the MetaSprint Series cycle jersey, running visor and dry bag! Limited stock available for sale at Race Kit Collection. Participants who purchased their merchandise online can collect the item along with their race kit on 10 April. Adult Cycling Jersey: S$90 (male / female cut) Running Visor: S$30 *All prices incl. 7% GST 22

23 Other Info Volunteers are assigned to collect your timing chip after you cross the finish line If you Do Not Start or Do Not Finish the race, these are the options to return your timing chip: 1) Return it only at the Information Booth on race day Do NOT return it to volunteers or random officials. It will be considered not returned. 2) Return it in person to the MetaSport office, 10B Institution Hill, Singapore by the 20 th April. If you are posting it, you are advised to send it by registered mail. If you miss this date, the automated fee charged to your nominated credit card for not returning your chip is $40 (or $10 for not returning the strap.) On site: go to the Live Results tent at the event venue. On line: Your FinisherPix race action photos are available on the FinisherPix website. You can add your race photos on your Facebook timeline for FREE with the FinisherPix Facebook App. Signup! Share your experience with us, follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join the community! Don t forget to use the official hashtag: #funwaytotri on your #funwaytotri Questions? Check the information boards at the venue, go to the information counter or approach an official in a red MetaSport shirt. MetaSport 10B Institution Hill Singapore Tel: sprintseries@metasport.com 23

24 Medical Safety Alert the first marshal you can find, if you see an athlete in difficulty on the course. All our marshals and event staff have a medical emergency number with them. Illness Do NOT race if: you have had a fever with muscle aches in the week before the event. you have had a viral infection (such as the flu), food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 7-10 days before the event, and have not fully recovered. If you believe you have fully recovered and are fit enough to take part, please do start out cautiously, lower the intensity of your physical exertion, and stay well hydrated, as these illnesses may result in dehydration, salt imbalance, or disturbances to your heart function. Heat Injuries Exercise in Singapore s high heat and humidity places you at risk of developing a heat injury that could potentially be fatal. The best way to avoid such injuries is to: ensure good physical conditioning prior to this race participate within your fitness limits hydrate properly before, during and after the race. This should be a combination of water and electrolytes Symptoms If you experience any of the following symptoms during the event, please reduce your physical effort. And if you do not feel better, stop and seek medical attention. Undue shortness of breath Dizziness, giddiness, light-headedness Chest pain Undue tiredness, nausea Disorientation, confusion Medical conditions If you have a medical condition, please check with your doctor first whether it is safe for you to take part in this kind of event. Medication You may leave medication such as autoinjectors and inhalers (related to your medical condition or allergies) with the medical team, so that it is on standby at the medical tent if needed. Place it in a Ziploc bag with your name & race number and give it to the medical team on race morning. PAR-Q AND YOU Please answer below PAR-Q questions and consult your doctor if you answer YES to any of them: 1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? 2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? 3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? 4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? 5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? 6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition? 7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? 24

25 Vendors PURE is your natural choice in sports nutrition, offering a complete range of before, during and recovery products to help you achieve maximum performance and recovery during the toughest of workouts. Use the code ' MSS18' to enjoy 20% off the complete collection throughout the MetaSprint Series via simplyactive.com.sg or drop by their booth at race kit collection and on race day. FHYSIO offers a range of fitness products that allow you to keep fit wherever you are, at home, at the office, or while traveling. Fitness should be fun, simple and fast. Enjoy 20% discount on purchase of FHYSIO products at the Triathlon race kit collection and on race day! Up to 60% discount on Key Power Sports products at the Triathlon race kit collection including 2XU triathlon apparel, Aqua Sphere swim goggles, Shotz nutrition, and other race essential such as race number belts, waist pouches at race kit collection. Compliment your outdoor training with some efficient indoor exercise. Drop by the Fitness First booth at the MetaSprint Series and find out more about their special membership offer for new joiners, a reduced start-up fee of only $38 (Usual Price: $150) and 14 days complimentary! NZ Fulvic is a mineral-rich tonic extracted and made in New Zealand. It enhances absorption and transportation of minerals and nutrients to your cells. Enjoy 10% discount on all online orders using promo code "METASPORT18" via or visit their booth on race day. 25

26 Our Sponsors Event Organiser Sanctioned by In Support of Sports Promotion Official Partner Official Hydration Partner Official Sponsor Official Sponsor Official Sponsor Official Sponsor Official Sponsor Official Recovery Partner Official Vendor Official Vendor Official Bike Mechanic Official Photographer Official Merchandise Partner 26

27 A FUN WAY TO BE A TRIATHLETE 27