Tweed Coast Holiday Parks. Kingscliff Triathlon Information Booklet V2.0

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1 Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Kingscliff Triathlon Information Booklet V2.0

2 Table of Contents ABOUT THE TWEED... 3 CYCLE COURSE... 3 DISTANCES... 3 FIRST AID... 4 INSURANCE... 4 PARKING... 4 PRESENTATIONS... 4 PRIZE MONEY... 4 PULL OUTS... 5 RECOVERY & EXPO... 5 REGISTRATIONS... 5 RESIDENTS... 6 RESULTS... 6 ROAD CLOSURES... 6 RULES AND REGULATIONS... 6 RUN COURSE... 7 STORAGE... 7 SWIM COURSE... 7 TEAM TENTS... 8 TIMING... 8 TRAFFIC FLOW AND ROAD SHARING... 8 TRANSITION... 9 WATER SAFETY... 9 WATER TEMPERATURE... 9 WAVE TIMES... 9 WET WEATHER

3 About the Tweed Nestled in the caldera of an ancient shield volcano, the Tweed region in northern NSW offers a unique combination of World Heritage listed rainforests, lush rolling farmland and unspoiled beaches, all within a relatively compact area. The main hub of Tweed Heads is renowned for the live concerts, affordable dining and entertainment offered by world-class sporting and services clubs, while in the rural coastal and valley areas, you ll find popular attractions such as Tropical Fruit World, Catch a Crab Cruises, Tweed River Cruises, Madura Tea, Ilnam Wines and more that cater for coach and group tours. The Rainforest Way driving route takes you out to the smaller villages and National Parks around Mt Warning where you can incorporate short or long bushwalks, roadside fruit stalls, art and craft galleries, traditional country pubs and home-style cafes and restaurants into your itinerary. Destination Tweed Visitor Information Centres are located at Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and in the World Heritage Rainforest Centre at Murwillumbah. Destination Tweed provides central reservations and information service for the entire region s many attractions. Brochures are available by phoning or on the Internet at Cycle Course From the transition area you head north, along Marine Parade Olympic = 40km must do 4 laps (1 lap equals out to Chinderah Bay Drive Turn Point and back to Marine Parade/Seaview round-a-bout) Olympic Riders, when coming into the round-a-bout on Marine Parade / Seaview Street if you are finished your 4 laps KEEP LEFT so you can go straight through the round-a-bout back to transition; if you are continuing for lap 2,3,4 you must KEEP RIGHT to go around the round-about and continue back north along Marine Parade Tempta = 10km out to Chinderah Bay Drive turn point and back to transition Big Kids = 6km out to Wommin Bay Road/Sand Street Turn point and back to Transition Juniors = 3km out to Marine Pde/Zephyr St turn point and back to transition Keep left and be aware of spectators and locals on the road Only mount your bike once you pass the mount sign on the road Dismount your bike at the dismount point and run your bike into transition Don t touch your bike until you have your race number on and helmet on your head. When coming back into transition leave your helmet on until you have racked your bike Distances Saturday 30 November Event Start Finish Fusion Cycles 62km Social Ride 7.30am 10.30am Active Stride 5km Fun Run 9:00am 9:45am Event Swim Ride Run Sunday 1 December Juniors (7-9yrs) 100m 3km 500m Big Kids (10-12yrs) 200m 6km 1km Tempta 300m 10km 2.5km Sprint 750m 20km 5km Olympic 1.5km 40km 10km 3

4 First Aid Qualified first aid will be onsite during the entirety of the event. St Johns Ambulance will be based at the Recovery Area and on Jenner s Corner of the bike leg. First Aid Personnel will also be at Cudgen Bridge. If you need medical attention or see someone in trouble please inform event staff immediately. Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club will be monitoring the swim and ensure safety amongst the participants. Insurance It is advised that all competitors have personal insurance for the duration of the event. Competitors will be covered only through the Triathlon Queensland insurance policy. For full information on your cover visit Parking Parking will be limited in Kingscliff and it is suggested that athletes car pool where possible. Car parking will not be available on the course or in some of the streets adjacent to Marine Parade, such as Pearl Street or Seaview Street. It is strictly forbidden to park in the Kingscliff Shopping Village and cars will be towed. All parking regulations will apply during the event and Council inspectors and Police will be monitoring the area. Event car parks: one on Marine Parade (access before 6:30am), one at St Anthony's Primary School, one at Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club. Presentations Race presentations will be held at the Lions Park (near the finish line). Don t forget to tear off the bottom section of your race number and place it in the bin on entry to the presentations to be eligible to win one of the great random draw prizes. Presentations will be as follows: Juniors and Big Kids: 8.15am Tempta: 8.25am Sprint: 9.25am Olympic waves 9,10,11,12,13 and 14: 11.30am Olympic waves 15,16,17,18,19 and 20: 12.00pm The above times are only estimations. Presentation times will depend on the Chief Technical Official approving the final placing and all competitors finished. Presentations will include all place getters in each of the triathlon events and all juniors who competed. There will also be random draw prizes. If you are not there to collect your prize and trophy it can be collected from the office in South Brisbane. Trophies and prizes will be held for 4 weeks if not collected after this date they will go back into the pool for the next Triathlon. Prize Money Prize money is set out in the table below. 4

5 Division Event 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Open Men Olympic $500 $300 $200 Open Women Olympic $500 $300 $200 All other divisions Olympic Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal All divisions Tempta Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal Prize money may change at the discretion of the organisers without prior warning. Minimum fields of 7 participants must be reached to receive full prize money allocations. Juniors 7 12 years all receive participation medals and competitor t-shirts. Pull Outs If you can no longer participate in the triathlon and wish to withdraw before the event day, you must do so in writing ( or mail). If you withdraw on race day before the start, please inform the registration area and hand in your timing chip. If you do not finish the race remember to hand in your chip to the timing collector and inform the registration desk again do not cross the finish line with your chip. Administration fees apply and are dependant if a refund is permitted. If you enter any of QSMSports' events and need to withdraw the following policy is in place: If you wish to withdraw 45 days or more out from the event you will receive a full refund minus a $5 admin fee. If you wish to withdraw days out from the event you will receive a refund minus $15 admin fee If you wish to withdraw days out from the event you will receive a 75% of your entry fee If you wish to withdraw days out from the event you will receive 50% of your entry fee If you wish to withdraw 8-13 days out from the event you will receive 25% of your entry fee If you wish to withdraw 7 days or less from the event you are not entitled to a refund. Recovery & Expo Once you have completed your event you can enter the recovery zone. The recovery zone will be situated in the Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club car park under the blue blow up arena. There will be recovery drinks supplied for every participant, water and fruit. The Association of Massage Therapists Ltd will be supplying professional therapists for complimentary massage for the athletes after they finish. Expo stalls will be set up around the grassland next to the Surf Club. There will also be activities for the kids and presentations held in this area. Registrations Saturday 30 th November 2013: - Registration: 2.00pm 5.00pm (Community Hall, Marine Parade) - Transition open: 2.00pm 5.00pm (Faulks Park, Southern End Marine Parade) Sunday 1 st December 2013: - Registration: 5.00am 6.45am (Location: Community Hall, Marine Parade) - Transition open: 5.00am 6.50am (Faulks Park, Southern End Marine Parade) 5

6 Registration is at the Community Hall on Marine Parade. When you arrive at the venue you will need to sign on at the registration area. Line up in your event category. You will receive your registration pack which will include: Bike Sticker, Race Number (bike & run), Timing Band, Swim Cap, Helmet Sticker and Official race briefing & program. On race day, please proceed to the body numbering station (located outside the Cudgen Surf Club). Numbers will be placed on the front of your right arm and leg. Ensure your body is marked correctly, corresponding with your race number and category letter. Just like the bike number if you don t have a body number you will not be allowed to enter the transition area. Once you have signed on and have your body number and bike number securely on the top of your bike only then can you enter your bike into the transition area. Bike Sticker: To be wrapped around your bike seat post so that your number is shown on the left and right side of your bike. Helmet Sticker: To be attached to the right hand side of your helmet. Timing Band: To be attached to your left ankle prior to swim start. Remember no band = no time. Once you finish the tri you are to return the timing chip to the collector at the end of the race. Collectors will be waiting for you at the finish line. Race number: Attach your race number to your cycle/run top with the provided safety pins (or attach to your race belt if you have one). The race number needs to be worn on the cycle and run legs of the triathlon. Ensure the number stays to the front for your run to make it easier for officials to identify you on the finish line Additional Sticker: To be used on any bags left in the bag storage area. Residents The general consensus from local residents is excitement for this event on their shore despite some moderate inconvenience. Marine Parade, Moss Street and part of Sutherland Street will be closed to all traffic. All traffic will be diverted on alternate routes for the duration of the triathlon. The triathlon will commence at 6.30am and be finished by 1pm. Residents can still access all the shops along Marine Parade however will have to park their cars on an adjacent road to Marine Parade. Results Will be posted on the website in the week following the race. Road Closures 6.30am 11.30am: Chinderah Bay Dr Wommin Bay Rd Marine Parade Pearl Street 6.30pm 1.00pm: Marine Parade Moss Street - Sutherland Street Seaview Street Rules and Regulations The race will be under Triathlon Australia race rules: The Triathlon is sanctioned and run under the Triathlon Queensland guidelines. For full details of rules and regulations go to Wear your swim cap to ensure you race in the correct category Ensure you have your timing chip on Body numbers must be visible 6

7 Helmets must be on and done up before you touch your bike You must place your bike on the rack after the bike leg before removing your helmet Roads are closed but locals can get an escort out if they live on the circuit keep this in mind and abide by road rules keep left Complete triathlon clothing wear must be worn at all times tops and bottoms No Drafting officials will penalise for drafting Only matching body race number and bike numbers will be permitted to remove the bikes from the transition area The competitor is responsible for familiarising themselves with the courses, directions. Full maps available online, in your competitor program and on competitor information boards. Run Course The run is a 2 lap course, each lap is 5km. Once you have placed your bike back on the bike rack and removed your helmet, put on your running shoes and head out along the run course south. Junior 7-9 years will only run to the bottom of Moss Street where they will be turned and run on the course back to the finish line. Big Kids years will run up Moss Street where they will be turned through a pathway to get back onto the boardwalk, they will then head back down the boardwalk towards the finish line. Remaining runners will head up Moss Street, then turn left onto Sutherland Street (Tempta turn at the bridge back along the boardwalk). Olympic continue over the bridge and onto the Salt walkway to turn point 1, and head back turning right to head down Sutherland Point to turn point 2. The head back towards the bridge and follow the boardwalk along the river following the run path until 50m before the finish line to Turn point 3, finally head back south and do one more lap. Keep on the run path Olympic distance, make sure you turn at the turn point signs and turn marshal. You will be disqualified if you don t get marked off at turn point 1, 2 and 3 check points. Drink Stations will be at the top of Sutherland Street, at turn point 2, after Cudgen Bridge along the board walk, at turn point 3. Storage There will be a bag store area for competitors under the Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club next to registration. Although the area will be staffed we take no responsibility for lost or damaged goods and do not recommend leaving valuables in your bag. The store room will be open from 5.00am Sunday and will close one hour after the last competitor is finished. Swim course Cudgen Creek Swim. You will be swimming at high tide so predominately with the tide. Heavy weather option is a beach sprint Juniors 7-9 years swim marshal and start point is on the boat ramp at Faulks Park next to Transition. Big Kid years swim marshal and start point is on the boat ramp at Faulks Park next to Transition. Tempta swim marshal and start point is on the boat ramp at Faulks Park next to Transition. Olympic swim marshal and start point is in the parklands next to the Cudgen Bridge right off Sutherland street. This is a 15 MINUTE walk from TRANSITION! Please allow enough time to: - Sign on at registration 7

8 - Walk to Faulks Park and put your bike in transition - Then walk to the start and marshal area (15mins from Transition) We would suggest arriving at least 90 minutes before the start of your race. Remember that Transition closes at 6.50am Check out the maps for entry points Swim buoys mark the course so look up regularly to ensure you are on track If in trouble raise one arm and the lifesavers will assist you If you do not enter the water when your wave category is called you will not be able to race with a different category. Team Tents All teams wishing to set up tents will be asked to do so in the designated areas. With the event operating in the centre of town it is important for the safety and consideration of competitors, spectators and locals that team tents are only erected in permitted areas. Refer to the map or call the office for more information. Timing You must wear the timing band (transponder) at all times during the race You must cross the mats at all timing locations to receive an official race time The timing band (transponder) must be handed in immediately after crossing the finish line; If you don t race or fail to complete the course, please return the timing band to the collectors at the finish line Any timing bands that are not returned will result in a $60 replacement fee charged to the athlete Timing bands are non-transferable. Do not give your timing band to any other person and be careful not to switch timing bands with other competitors. Do not walk over timing mats prior to your race, as this will set off your race time. RELAY TEAMS: The timing band is worn by each member of the team. Swimmer must pass on the timing band before cyclist removes bike from rack and cyclist must rack bike before passing on the timing band to the runner. Traffic Flow and Road Sharing The Kingy Tri is a social Tri and will always be about fun. We have kids, juniors, tempta, sprint and Olympic distances on the cycle leg and need to set the wave order to allow for the progressive cycle distance increase and ensuring riders u-turning don t clash with riders going further. The wave order for the Olympic distance has been set this race as we have a curfew on the new cycle course through Pearl Street and need to get riders home faster. So the slower swimmers/slower riders cannot start last. The cycle course will be hectic and have a loading that requires all riders to remain safe by staying left, eyes up, and keeping your line when cornering. Stragglers may be advanced through the cycle leg if the permit time is exceeded. There will be traffic diversions and change of conditions from 6am until 1pm when the last competitor is finished the race. In place to avoid any confusion there will be 1) Flashing VMS signs off the highway directing traffic to the southern exit 2) Detour signs from council 8

9 3) Barricading to ensure cars and bikes and runners don t meet 4) Traffic Flow Maps Refer to maps for all changes to road conditions for the morning. Transition You must have the bike sticker correctly attached to your bike and a properly fastened helmet with the helmet sticker in place prior to entering transition. Once in transition place your bike on one of the racks provided in your correct age category (these will be clearly signed). The transition area has been designed so that no section gets a better advantage than another section. Neatly set up the rest of your race equipment and remove any non-race equipment from transition. A bag storage area is located under the Cudgen SLSC. Familiarise yourself with the location of your bike and the entry/exit points to transition. Transition will be open between 2.00pm and 5.00pm on the Saturday and between 5.00am and 6.50am on the Sunday. Transition will re-open after the last runner commences the run leg. No early exit will be granted. Water Safety Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club will be manning the water to ensure the safety of all the participants in the swim. There will be 6 paddle boats in the water, 1 jetski and four IRB s in the water throughout the duration of the race. All participants must go around the buoys as indicated in the swim map and are expected to act in a responsible manner. Water Temperature The temperature will be checked the morning of the race by Triathlon QLD officials. Wetsuits will not be allowed if the water is above 24 degrees Celsius. Wave Times Please familiarise yourself with your wave number and proposed start time. A list of wave start times is located on the website and will be displayed at registration. The Olympic distance races are set to gain advantage from the tide change given they are longer swims. We have many groups of athletes/participants to consider and our program aims at being consistent and fair and recognises all groups have requirements, particularly the kids who need to go first. We attempt to locate each year a date where the incoming full tide occurs about 7am NSW, but on a Sunday morning and there maybe only about 20 such days. We then allow for the incoming tide water, the change of tide and outgoing tide across the three start locations, as each is affected by the changes of the tide differently, and each location has swims either in a circle, straight out and back, or towards the sea. We also have learned that with heavy rain, or higher tides the movement of water is faster. We have become hydrologists and have now seen the effect of the rule of 12 (no real idea why it matters but it does). At the end of the day we have 2 goals (1) we won t swim against a 9

10 tide or current because after the third, 12th of a tide is becomes increasingly difficult; and (2) we don t want our swimmers walking on the sand, or hitting the bridge. And those of you who have competed with us in the early days know all about the problems with currents in the creek, or our first two Tris which were open water swims in large seas. Therefore the category starts are keyed to the start locations as the tide changes and distance of the swim increases. Wave Division Start Time NSW Start Time QLD Cap Colour Transition Close Wave 1 Juniors 7-9 Boys & Girls 6.50am 5.50am Green Wave 2 Big Kids Boys & Girls 7.00am 6.00am Red Wave 3 Tempta Men 7.25am 6.25am Purple Wave 4 Tempta Women 7.30am 6.30am White Wave 5 Sprint Individual Men 7.45am 6.45am Blue Wave 6 Sprint Individual 35+ Men 7.50am 6.50am Pink Wave 7 Sprint Individual Women 7.55am 6.55am Green Wave 8 Sprint Teams 8.00am 7.00am Red Wave 9 Olympic Open Men 8.10am 7.10am Purple Wave 10 Olympic Open Women 8.13am 7.13am White Juniors and Big Kids Presentations 8.15am 7.15am Wave 11 Olympic Individual 50+ & Clydesdale Men 8.17am 7.17am Blue Wave 12 Olympic Individual 40+ & Athenas Women 8.20am 7.20am Pink Wave 13 Olympic Individual Men 8.25am 7.25am Green Wave 14 Olympic Individual Women 8.27am 7.27am Red Wave 15 Olympic Teams 8.29am 7.29am Purple Wave 16 Olympic Individual Men 8.33am 7.33am White Wave 17 Olympic Individual Men 8.37am 7.37am Blue Wave 18 Olympic Individual Men 8.41am 7.41am Pink Tempta Presentations 8.45am 7.45am Wave 19 Olympic Individual Women 8.45am 7.45am Green Wave 20 Olympic Individual Men 8.51am 7.51am Red Sprint Presentations 9.25am 8.25am Waves Presentations 11.30am 10.30am Waves Presentations 12.00pm 11.00am Wet Weather We think you are going to get wet anyway, so if there is a little rain the event will continue. The storeroom is under the Cudgen Surf Club and registration is in the hall. Presentations will move into the Surf Club. However, if it is cyclonic then the triathlon will be cancelled at the discretion of the Chief Official and Event Organiser. In the circumstance that the event is cancelled it will (A) be transferred to the following weekend or (B) postponed indefinitely. For more information contact the office. 10