BTC Hastie Shield Duathlon Series Turkey Point behind the Bunbury Port Race dates July 15 th, August 12 th and September 16th

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1 BTC Hastie Shield Duathlon Series Turkey Point behind the Bunbury Port Race dates July 15 th, August 12 th and September 16th Bunbury Tri Club is holding a series of three Duathlon races sponsored by F45 Training during the Winter off season to keep you focused on your training, so you have a goal to work towards each month and to be ready for the 2018/2019 Triathlon season. With permission from the Bunbury Port Authority, we have been granted use of the roads behind the port area that lead to the cut. We will hold all three races at the same location to save on travel and setup issues. This also allows competitors to become familiar with the course layout. The course is a Run, Bike, Run, with the run being held on a light sandy track which is comfortable under foot. The 2018 bike course is now a 5km lap on smooth roads with hairpin turns at each end and one 90-degree corner. The road will stay open to traffic, but traffic marshals will be in place. Being an early start and a quiet location, we expect any road traffic will be minimal. However, when competing on the cycle course, participants must obey the roads rules at all times. TWA Drafting rules apply to the duathlon races. There must be a 7 metre gap between riders unless you are overtaking. We will be timing the races but with just a start and finish time. No splits. Use your Garmin for that. The run course is a 2.5km lap for the long course which is run twice for the first leg and once for the second leg. For the short course, it is a 2.5km run for the first leg and a shorter 1.25km out and back for the second leg. A short course turn point will be marked for the 2 nd run. The bike course is a 5km lap with there being 4 laps for the long course and 2 laps for the short course. Transition is in a limestone paved carpark area adjacent to the road course with 2 entries and exits and competitors entering transition at the rear from the run course. Bike course exit will be at one end of the carpark and entry at the other. Bike mount and dismount areas will be marked. For safety reasons, the wearing of earphones of any type while racing is not allowed. We will be providing a portable toilet for your use.

2 Location Leschenault Drive, Turkey Point behind Bunbury Port Parking is available along the road side on either side of the carpark. The carpark is to be used for transition, please do not park in it. Course Distances Short Course - Run 2.5km Ride 10 km Run 1.25 km Long Course - Run 5km Ride 20 km Run 2.5 km Participants can complete the long course solo or as a team. Key Event Times registrations 7.30 transition area closes 7.40 Trystars race start 8.00 long course and short course briefing 8.10 long course race start 8.15 short course race start Participant Age Considerations Juniors are aged 19 and below on the 31st of December Seniors are 20 and above on this date. Children 12 and 13 years of age can compete in the short course provided they are chaperoned by an adult. Children 14 years of age and older can compete in the short course without a chaperone. Participants must be 15 years of age as at 31st December 2018 to compete in the Long Course.

3 Trystar Event Sponsored by Bunbury Sports Power There will be a Trystar event held prior to the Long and Short course events. The run and bike course will be held on the same areas as the other races. Race distances are 400m run 1km bike 200m run The run course will be on the trail behind transition. The bike course will be marked out on the road to span the transition area making it easier for spectators and marshalling. The race will not be timed. Course Maps Run and bike course for the short and long events

4 Registrations Online registrations will close at 5pm on the Saturday prior to race day. Time permitting, registrations will be accepted on the morning of the race. However, registering online assists the registration process greatly and we would be appreciative of participants doing so in advance of the race. Please go to the club website or alternatively, click on the following link - Please collect your timing chip at the registration desk on the morning of the race and return once you have finished the race. Race Fee The event is free for Bunbury Triathlon Club members, remember to renew your TWA registration for 2018/2019 season. A day race fee will apply for non-club members being $25 for the long course or $60 if you register for all 3 races and $15 for short course or $35 if you register for all 3 races. Trystars will be $5.00 or $10 for all 3 races. The above fees apply for both individual competitors and team entries for the long course. To become a member of the Bunbury Triathlon Club and obtain the benefit of completing all club races for free as well as much more, sign up via;

5 Parking There is plenty of parking to east and west of the transition area along the side of the road. Please only park on the transition side of the road. This will aid in traffic movement and makes it safer on the bike course. Any cars parking on the fence side of the road will be asked to move. Volunteer Policy in relation to Club Championships To qualify for Bunbury Triathlon Club Championship awards, athletes must compete in two club races of the same distance and pre-register to volunteer at, at least two club races per season. You may still participate in the Club Championship race if these criteria are not met; however you will not be eligible to claim a podium finish for awards. Criteria Pre- register two races per season and be allocated a role as Race Director First Aid (must have current certificate) Traffic Controller (must have current TC Licence) Event Marshall Water Safety (must have Bronze medallion) Aid Station Fruit Preparation / BBQ Set Up Course/Set Down Pre- register a family member can complete volunteer role on behalf of athlete.

6 Pre- register means to register online through link provided for each race, or by to or by telephone contact to Caroline Cousins on with your preferred role and name. Volunteer roles must be filled by Tuesday the week preceding each event to secure the viability of event proceeding. Key Roles must be filled to facilitate the start of a Club Event. In addition, the Club Trailer must be delivered to and from events and we do require assistance over the season to facilitate the transport of Club Trailer. An allowance is available to facilitate transport costs.