FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON

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1 FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON 2018 ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE

2 Contents WELCOME NOTE...3 A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE REFEREE...4 EVENT CONTACT...4 BUSSELTON CONTACT DETAILS...4 EVENT MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY INFORMATION...5 EVENT SCHEDULE...7 RACE WEEK ACTIVITIES...8 PRE RACE INFORMATION SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON...10 RACE DAY INFORMATION...12 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE...13 RACE DAY PARKING...13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAMS EVENTS...14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUATHLON COMPETITORS...15 RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE RACE...16 COURSE MAPS...17 FUNKY TRUNKS SWIM COURSE: 1.9km...18 TRANSITION PROCEDURE SWIM-BIKE (T1)...19 BIKE COURSE: 90.1km...20 TRANSITION PROCEDURE BIKE TO RUN (T2)...22 MIZUNO RUN COURSE: 21.1km...24 POST RACE INFORMATION...26 SPECTATOR INFORMATION SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 2

3 WELCOME NOTE GEORGINA WESTGARTH, EVENT MANAGER TRIATHLON WA Welcome to all of our competing athletes, supporters, volunteers and spectators to the 2018 SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We re almost at the end of the 17/18 triathlon season and what better way to mark it than being part of this festival weekend. As always, there s plenty of activity planned including the SunSmart Kids Triathlon, Mizuno Fun Run, Funky Trunks Open Water Swim, inaugural Duathlon, kids entertainment and Health and Lifestyle Expo. What I love most about the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, is that everyone has a different story to tell about why and how they re standing at the start line. It might be your first or 21st Busso 70.3 yet the anticipation remains the same and the atmosphere in Barnard Park is always one of nerves and excitement. The hours of training and the level of commitment to get you here is something that you should all be proud of. Juggling training with families, jobs and life is all part of your pathway to this moment, yet here you are, having managed all of that and about to take on the 17th annual event here in the stunning south-west region of Western Australia. I urge you to pat yourself on the back, thank your supporters for helping you to get to this moment and take a deep breath, you re ready. Thank you to everyone who has helped in the staging of this event, including our naming rights sponsor Healthway, our major partners, City of Busselton, Tourism WA (Government of Western Australia) all other sponsors, suppliers and contractors. A special thanks also, to our volunteers, including our technical officials, as without you, this event simply would not take place. On behalf of our charity partner Muscular Dystrophy WA, I would like to thank all of our athletes who are competing to help raise awareness and funds for this fabulous cause. Please show your support by donating in the tins available at the Barnard Park event site. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you all for taking on the challenge of this very special event. Enjoy it and take in your surroundings, smile at your fellow athletes and soak it all in. This is your time to shine and you will have your moment of glory as you cross the finish line. We ll see you there and look forward to hearing your story. DAVE BUDGE, RACE DIRECTOR TRIEVENTS Let the fun begin... On behalf of the race operations team we d like to extend a big welcome to all participants in the 2018 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, Australia s and undeniably one of the world s preeminent half distance triathlon events. At the end of race day, you will join the ranks of first time or multiple finishers of this great race. We wish you all the very best in the race and thank you for supporting the event and the community of Busselton. The race day experience will be unique to each and every one of you. For those of you who come into the race physically well prepared the challenge will largely be a mental one, your objective is maintaining your focus to ensure the race plan is achieved and the big picture goal accomplished. For the time challenged (insert other reasonable excuse) athletes who are perhaps a little short of your prime condition the challenge will be more a physical one, to wisely manage your body throughout to ensure you make it all the way to the happy volunteer standing ten metres beyond the finish line handing out the finisher s medal. Whether your goal is to win the race or simply to take home the finisher s medal and towel I would encourage you to never lose sight of why you participate is this wonderful sport. Don t let a piece of tech determine whether you re having a good day or not? Is it more important to enjoy the experience and engage with your surroundings and the thousands of athletes and supporters or focus on a specific time or maximum watt output. That s a personal choice, there s no right answer. Perhaps if one is achieved the other will look after itself? Whatever your response is I d encourage you to come across the finish line with a big smile on your face and an appreciation that what you ve achieved is something to be proud of. And on your way around the course, why don t you thank a volunteer? They ll feel great, and I bet you will too. Good luck, have fun SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 3

4 A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE REFEREE On behalf of Triathlon Australia, welcome to all athletes in the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton event. The event will be conducted under the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Competition Rules and the IRONMAN 2018* Competition Rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in you receiving a penalty. For a full version of the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules go here. (*IRONMAN 2018 rules will not apply at this event) Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, officials and spectators with courtesy and consideration as failure to do so is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and may result in a disqualification. I sincerely hope you have a great race and achieve your goals at SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton RACE REFEREE JENNY HOSKINS EVENT CONTACT TRIATHLON WA 220 Vincent St, North Perth, WA 6006 Phone: (08) (Until Tuesday 1 May ONLY) EMERGENCY Mobile contact in Busselton during the event: events@wa.triathlon.org.au Website: busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au ON SITE DETAILS Triathlon WA will be on site in Busselton from Wednesday 2 May, contactable by phone only until Friday 4 May. From 4 May please proceed to the Athlete Services Counter, located on Barnard, Park Busselton to speak with TWA and Event Staff. BUSSELTON CONTACT DETAILS POLICE 20 Stanley St, Busselton WA 6280 (08) BUSSELTON HOSPITAL Mill Road, West Busselton WA 6280 (08) MEDICAL CENTRES BUSSELTON MEDICAL PRACTICE 21 Albert St Busselton WA (08) DUCHESS MEDICAL PRACTICE 69 Duchess St Busselton WA (08) TOURIST INFORMATION BUSSELTON VISITORS CENTRE Busselton Foreshore - beach end of Queen St, Busselton WA 6280, Australia (08) BUSSELTON TAXI SERVICE SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 4

5 EVENT MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY INFORMATION CONTINGENCY COMMITTEE Triathlon WA Inc. will ensure the provision of maximum duty of care to all participants, volunteers and spectators for the 2018 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. A comprehensive Risk Management Plan will be in place for the full duration of the event. The safety of all who attend our event is our highest priority. The SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton Race Contingency Committee shall be responsible for determining the plan of action should there be unexpected circumstances, weather conditions or race course situations that may pose a risk of harm or injury to participants, volunteers, staff and spectators. If changes to the event are required all competitors and volunteers will be notified in advance, where possible CONTINGENCY COMMITTEE Georgina Westgarth Event Manager TWA Peta Tuck City of Busselton David Budge Race Director Lisa Clark Department of Fisheries Peter Minchin Executive Director TWA John Janssen Technical Delegate Bob Welch Compliance Manager Helen Rabjones Busselton SLSC Jenny Hoskins Race Referee 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 5

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7 EVENT SCHEDULE *Times are subject to change. Please continually check the website for updated information TIME EVENT VENUE THURSDAY 3 MAY :00PM 7:00PM VOLUNTEER BRIEFING THE ESPLANADE HOTEL, BUSSELTON 12:00PM 5:00PM FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 12:00PM 5:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 12:00PM 5:00PM TWA EVENT MERCHANDISE STORE BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON SATURDAY 5 MAY :30AM 7:15AM MIZUNO FUN RUN - CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 8:00AM 5:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 8:00AM 5:00PM TWA EVENT MERCHANDISE STORE BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 7:30AM 8:30AM MIZUNO FUN RUN BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 8:00AM 9:15AM SUNSMART KIDS TRI - CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 9:00AM - 5:00PM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 ATHLETE REGISTRATION AND BIKE CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 9:30AM 10:45AM SUNSMART KIDS TRI BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 9:30AM 11:30AM FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM - ATHLETE CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 9:00AM - 5:00PM ATHLETE BRIEFING VIDEO (20 MIN LOOP) MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 12NOON 1:00PM FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM SWIM START, BUSSELTON FORESHORE 1:30PM - 2:15PM PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE BRIEFING BARNARD PARK PAVILLION, BUSSELTON 2:30PM - 3:30PM CHAT WITH THE PROS/MEDIA CONFERENCE SUNSMART STAGE, BARNARD PARK SUNDAY 6 MAY :00AM 6:45AM TRANSITION OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL, TEAM & BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON DUATHLON ATHLETES 7:00AM 5:00PM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON TRIATHLON & LONG COURSE DUATHLON 7:00AM - 3:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 3:00PM 8:00PM POST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 5:00PM - 6:00PM IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROLL DOWN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD PARK 6:00PM 7:00PM ATHLETE AWARD CEREMONY BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 7

8 RACE WEEK ACTIVITIES HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE RETAIL EXPO, including TRIATHLON WA MERCHANDISE STORE Where: Barnard Park Busselton When: 12:00pm 5:00pm Friday 4 May :00am 5:00pm Saturday 5 May :00am 3:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: Come along and enjoy all the new triathlon, running, cycling and swimming gear on offer this season. In addition, be sure to visit the official event merchandise marquee in the Expo Village don t delay as it all sells out fast! Open on Friday so join us for a bite to eat and a wander through the Expo Village. And don t forget that you can get a great deal from lots of retailers with your vouchers as part of your Virtual Event Bag. MIZUNO FUN RUN Cost: Various Where: Barnard Park Busselton Competitor Check In: 6:30am 7:15am Saturday 5 May 2018 Race Time: 7:30am 8:30am Saturday 5 May 2018 Details: 2.5km and 5km Fun Run along the Busselton Foreshore. SUNSMART KIDS TRIATHLON Cost: Various Where: Barnard Park Busselton Competitor Check In: 8.00am 9.15am Race Time: 9:30am 10:45am Saturday 5 May 2018 All participants taking part in the SunSmart Kids Triathlon must check in at the registration tables and put bikes in transition. This forms part of the triathlon calendar for many of the local and visiting children and it gives them the opportunity to compete on parts of the same course as the stars and/or mum and dad. Ages 7 15yrs. FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM Cost: Various Where: Foreshore in front of Barnard Park Busselton Competitor Check In: 11:00am - 11:45am Saturday 5 May 2018 Race Time: 12 Noon - 1pm Saturday 5 May 2018 Details: 500m and 1km Swim on the beach in front of Barnard Park. SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE & BIKE CHECK IN Where: Barnard Park, Busselton When: 12:00pm 5:00pm Friday 4 May NO BIKE CHECK IN 9:00am 5:00pm Saturday 5 May 2018 including bike check in Details: All participants complete check-in and pick up race packs. ATHLETE BRIEFING VIDEO Where: Registration Marquee, Barnard Park When: 12.00pm pm Friday 4 May & 9:00am pm Saturday 5 May on a 20 min loop. Details: The athlete briefing video will be played on loop and goes for approximately 20 minutes and is compulsory for athletes to attend. PRE EVENT MASSAGE SERVICES PROVIDED BY STAR PHYSIO Where: Barnard Park Busselton Health and Lifestyle Expo, Star Physio Marquee When: Friday 4 May :00pm 6:00pm Saturday 5 May am 5.00pm Details: Star Physio is the Official Physiotherapy Partner of TWA. We will be providing massage, taping and injury and performance advice across the weekend. Pre event massage available Friday, 2.00pm pm and Saturday, 9.00am 5.00pm. Treat your body to a massage pre-race to hit the start line in great shape! $80 For a 60minute massage, $50 For a 30minute massage, Sports taping with Rocktape/ Kinesiotape or strapping tape-$25. Please note, most services will be provided by massage therapists/ physiotherapy students supervised by qualified physiotherapists. Call Star Physio (08) or info@starphysiowa.com.au to make an appointment. Bookings are essential and spaces are limited! 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 8

9 CHAT WITH THE PROS Cost: FREE Where: SunSmart Stage, Barnard Park Busselton When: 2:30pm 3:30pm Saturday 5 May 2018 Details: Competitors are invited to a Q&A session with the Professional Triathletes racing at SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. This is an up close and personal function where the MC asks a series of questions to the pros and then offers an opportunity for the triathlon community to engage the pros in a Q&A session. PRO ATHLETE BRIEFING Where: The Pavilion, Barnard Park, Busselton When: 1:30pm - 2:15pm Saturday 5 May, 2018 Details: This athlete briefing is for ALL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES. It is compulsory for professional athletes to attend. SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON TRIATHLON Where: Barnard Park, Busselton When: 7:00am 5:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The main event, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton Triathlon on Sunday 6 May Transition is located in Barnard Park, east of Busselton Jetty this is where athletes change between swim, cycle and run legs of the course. 7:00am first swim wave, various waves intermittently within the hour. Pro Athletes anticipated to finish from 10:45am. LONG COURSE DUATHLON Where: Barnard Park, Busselton When: 8.20am pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The Long Course Duathlon will run concurrently with the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. Athletes will be started from bike transition on Barnard Park in a rolling start from approximately 8.20am and will ride and run the same course as the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. POST EVENT FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Cost: Free Entry Where: Main Marquee, Barnard Park When: Post event entertainment, bar and food vendors from 4:00pm 9:00pm Award Ceremony 6:00 7:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: Hot food available to purchase from 4:00pm, including kids options. Licensed area and entertainment from 4:00pm-8:00pm. The Athlete Award Ceremony will take place on the main stage at 6:00pm - 7:00pm with entertainment continuing from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. ATHLETE QUALIFICATION FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Where: Main Marquee, Barnard Park When: 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The announcement of qualification spots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. All athletes wishing to gain entry to the world championships must be present at roll down and accept and pay for their spot immediately SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 9

10 PRE RACE INFORMATION SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE REGISTRATION ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER AT BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON ON EITHER: Friday 4 May between 12pm and 5pm or Saturday 5 May between 9am and 5pm. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot register outside of these advertised times. Registration will take place in the Main Marquee, Barnard Park, Busselton. Car parking is available at CHURCHILL PARK with access from BROWN STREET. You will require Photo ID to register. REGISTRATION PROCESS: 1. Sign the Athlete Waiver: These will be available on tables as you enter the main marquee. Please sign and take with you before lining up to register. As an athlete, you have accepted the Conditions of Entry and Event Waiver. Please note this is a legal form and affects your rights. It is important that you have read and understand all sections. You acknowledge and agree that your participation as an athlete in respect of the Event, is subject to your compliance with the rules, conditions, together with your declarations, warranties and releases, set out in the agreement entitled the Athlete Participation Registration, Waiver and Release Form. If you have developed a medical condition since you registered to enter SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, then please notify the Triathlon WA team on events@wa.triathlon.org.au and, where appropriate, provide a medical certificate. 2. Present photo ID to REGISTER: Upon presentation of your photo ID at the registration desk, you will be given your race pack which will contain all requirements for the race. It will include the following items: Race Number. It is MANDATORY for all participants, whether competing as an individual or in a team, to wear the race number on the front during the RUN LEG. Participants are advised to purchase a race number belt prior to the event. Safety pins will be supplied at Registration for those participants without a race belt. Bike Number Sticker. This must be placed on the seat pillar of your bike prior to bike check in, with the numbers stuck back to back and extending behind the seat pillar so to be visible to all race officials during the event. DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR BIKE STICKER - If the bike sticker is not in the exact condition that it is provided at registration you will not be able to enter the transition area. Helmet Number Sticker. These must be placed on the front and right had side of your helmet. Electronic Timing Chip. Timing of the event involves an electronic chip encased in a material ankle band. You must activate this chip and ensure the correct name is displayed before leaving registration. On race day this is to be worn on your LEFT ankle. Do not lose or forget your timing band on race day - you will not be allowed into transition without these. Limited replacement chips and bands will be available, however, any lost timing bands will incur a fee of $55 for the chip and $5 for the strap. Swim Cap. You will be provided with a coloured swim cap that corresponds to your wave number. It is compulsory to wear the cap provided during the swim. Athlete Wrist Band. Competitors will have their wristband placed on their wrist during registration. This band will display your race number. It is your responsibility, at bike check in and on race day, to wear the wristband. Entrance to the transition area will be subject to participants having the wrist ID securely fastened to the wrist. Bag & Bike Pump Tag. These are to be used on the bag provided to you at athlete check in. No other bags will be allowed into the Bag Compound Area. Bike pumps 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 10

11 will be stored separately to bags and are not to be placed in bags. Please plan ahead, using the stickers and bag provided, to ensure that you can store your bag in the secure area on race day. Race Bag. Your race bag is to be used to store your gear on race day if you are storing your gear in the Bag Compound Area. These bags are the ONLY BAGS that will be accepted in Bag Compound and must have the sticker provided attached. NO BIKE PUMPS are to be stored in race bags. 3. Activate Timing Chip: Before you leave the Registration Marquee it is ESSENTIAL that you activate your timing chip details with Blue Chip Timing by crossing the timing mat and checking your details, which will be displayed on a screen provided. If there is any issue with the chip or your details there will be timing personnel there to assist you. If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any reason you must return the Timing Chip to the Drop Out Clerk located at Bag Compound. Please make sure if you do hand in your chip you record your name on the lists provided. 4. Bike Check In: SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018 BETWEEN 9AM AND 5PM ONLY. You are not permitted to check your bike in on race morning. Once registered, you are required to check your bike into transition for the race. The bike number supplied in your race pack, must be attached to your seat pillar with the numbers showing behind the pillar prior to bike check in. Competitors are responsible for ensuring their bikes and helmets are in safe working order before presenting to transition to avoid rejection. Technical Officials will carry out a cursory inspection of your bike. No bike will be accepted unless it passes the inspection. This is an extra service for the competitors and is NOT a guarantee of safety. Officials will be checking for such things as: End plugs on handle bars Tyres in reasonable condition Brakes in working order Compliance with Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules All athletes will be allocated a bike position. There will be a separate transition for Individuals, Teams and Duathlon. Positions are allocated in category order so you will be in a similar area to all other participants in your category. Participants are requested to rack only in the designated rack space for your race number. All accessories and/or event requirements should be removed from the bike until race morning. Helmets are not to be left in Transition over night. TWA takes no responsibility for lost or misplaced accessories. Any lost property can be handed in, and will be available for collection from, Athlete Services on Saturday and Bag Compound on Sunday. Transition will be secure and monitored from the start of registration Saturday 5 May until 5pm on Sunday 6 May 2018.You will be able to go to your bike on race morning to pump up your tyres, place your drink bidons and any other race gear you require. BIKE MECHANIC A bike mechanic, provided by the Bike Dr, will be available for emergency repairs only in Transition at the following times only: Saturday 5 May - 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 6 May - Pre-race 5:00am - 7:00am for individuals & teams This is a cash only service. ON COURSE MECHANICS There will be 2 x on-course bike mechanics on motorbikes between 7:00am and approx. 5:00pm to assist you with giving you replacement parts only. They cannot assist you other than advising. No outside help is permitted due to unfair advantage. Mechanics can be identified by way of orange vests branded with Bike Dr logo. All parts must be paid for post-race. Your bib number will be recorded for contact purposes SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 11

12 RACE DAY INFORMATION TRANSITION Transition will be open pre race for all athletes from 5:00am - 6:45am on race morning. Helmets will be checked on race morning by Triathlon Australia Technical Officials. Please make sure that you have your helmet on and securely fastened as you approach the entrance to transition. Please ensure you remove any bags from Transition and place them in the secure compound provided. YOU CANNOT REMOVE YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION ON RACE DAY FOR A CYCLE WARM UP BAG DROP No bags are to be left in Transition. A complimentary Bag Drop is available in the south end of the Event Marquee. Bags can be dropped off from 5:00am. Gear will only be accepted in the race bag provided at registration with your race number sticker attached. Bike pumps will be stored separately to bags and must have the pump sticker attached. There will be a numbered hanging system for bag storage. On arrival at bag drop you will be directed by volunteers to your allocated storage location. Please note, Triathlon WA accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage. MEDICAL Medical assistance will be available on the Course. Please ask for medical help if you have even the slightest hint you may need it. Please note - if you are transported by ambulance you could be required to meet costs involved unless you are covered by an appropriate fund. Any aid given by race medical personnel is permissible and will not lead to disqualification. However, if you receive any outside assistance you will be disqualified. You will NOT be penalised for receiving medical evaluation on the Course. You will be withdrawn from the race only if you require transportation, IV fluids, or if medical personnel consider your continued participation presents a danger to the health or the welfare of you or others. Athletes who indicated on the entry application specific medical conditions will be listed to facilitate treatment by our medical staff and ambulances on the Course. COURSE CUT OFF TIMES Course INDIVIDUALS TEAMS DUATHLON LEG CUT OFF (FROM YOUR START TIME) LEG CUT OFF (FROM YOUR START TIME) LEG CUT OFF (FROM YOUR START TIME) Swim 1 hr and 10 minutes 1 hr - Bike 5 hours total (Bike + Swim) 4hrs 15 mins (Bike+Swim) 3hrs 50 mins Run 7hrs and 30mins total race time 6hrs and 45mins total race time 6hrs and 20mins total race time Run Course cut off times for commencing LAP 3 of the run will apply. Athletes will be removed from the course by the Race Director if they have not commenced their third lap by the following times; INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS: 3:00pm DUATHLON: 2:00pm 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 12

13 ROAD CLOSURES As part of the annual SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton will take place in Busselton on Sunday 6 May. The event will be staged from Barnard Park and will start at 7.00am adjacent to the jetty. For competitors to participate in complete safety, there will be full and part road closures on the Cycle & Run course routes as shown on the attached maps. ROAD CLOSURES: TUESDAY 1 May to TUESDAY 8 May - GEOGRAPHE BAY ROAD between MILNE ST & BROWN ST MILNE & BROWN between GEOGRAPHE BAY RD & MARINE TCE FORESHORE PARADE between BROWN ST & carpark For construction leading up to the event. SATURDAY 5 May - Festival Events MARINE TCE (Brown St To Carey St)7am-11am GEOGRAPHE BAY RD to FORD RD, 7am-11am GEORGETTE ST & CAREY ST (Marine Tce & Geographe Bay Rd) 7am-11am SUNDAY 6 May, 4am-6pm - SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton GEOGRAPHE BAY ROAD EAST to GUERIN ST GUERIN ST (Geographe Bay Rd to Navigation Wy) NAVIGATION WAY (Guerin St to Armitage Dr) PEEL TCE (Ford Rd to Carey St) CAREY ST (Peel Tce to Geographe Bay Rd) MARINE TCE (Brown St to Carey St) LAYMAN RD & TUART DRIVE GEORGETTE & FORD ST(Marine Pde to Geographe Bay Rd) During the event, residents wishing to cross GUERIN ST should cross at MARINE TCE. To cross CAREY ST, please do so at ADELAIDE ST or KENT ST which are managed crossings. Residents on MARINE TCE (opposite Barnard Park) will be managed from their residence as required. For residents on GEOGRAPHE BAY RD, please exit with caution to your nearest corner to the east as cyclists will be traveling west to east on this road. You will need to travel in the right hand lanes to do this, in the same direction as cyclists. Whilst access to residences during the event is unrestricted, please only use the roads for emergency and necessay travel. When sharing roads with cyclists please exercise extreme caution. We also kindly ask that Layman Rd be used as little as possible between 6:00am - 4:00pm and please follow instructions as directed by traffic management and volunteer course marshals. RACE DAY PARKING Parking will be available at CHURCHILL PARK BUSSELTON, with entry off BROWN STREET. To park in this area a gold coin donation is required. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE VERGE AROUND MARINE TCE. PARKING INSPECTORS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT AND YOU WILL GET A TICKET SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 13

14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAMS EVENT These instructions are to ensure that all team changeovers are FAIR AND SAFE. All team Swimmers must be wearing a timing band on their left ankle. They will start in waves as instructed at the race briefing. They will swim 1 lap of the swim course and exit the water. The team Cyclist will wait for the swimmer in the Team Changeover Area in transition. The Cyclist may have his / her helmet on whilst waiting. The team Swimmer will meet the cyclist in the Team Changeover Area. Here they will take off their timing band and hand it to the team cyclist who must put it on their LEFT ankle. Only after the timing band is attached may the team cyclist move to their bike and exit the transition. They must not mount their bike until they reach the MOUNT sign. The team Cyclist will then ride 2 laps of the cycle course observing all race and road rules as outlined in this booklet. Meanwhile the team Runner must estimate the expected time of return of their Cyclist. Warm up outside transition. When they think their Cyclist will be nearing the end of the cycle leg the team Runner may enter the Team Changeover Area, taking care not to impede other team members. At the end of the cycle course the team Cyclist must dismount their bike at the DISMOUNT sign and run their bike back to the rack and RACK THEIR BIKE. ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE RACKED THEIR BIKE can they move to the Team Changeover Area and pass the timing band to the team Runner. The team Runner must put the timing band on their left ankle and the race number on the front. THEY MUST NOT LEAVE TRANSITION UNTIL THIS IS DONE. No mp3, ipods, mobile phones or other communication or music devices are allowed to be on your person at any time during the event. The team Runner will then complete the run course and pass through the finish chute at the end. Other team members are able to run down the finish chute with the team runner. Please wait at the top of the finish chute to join your runner. Team Swimmers and Cyclists will leave the transition. It is optional for team Cyclist to wear their team number on course but it is compulsory to have their team number with them to remove their bike from Transition after the race. POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR TEAM MEMBERS Team Swimmer: Timing band must be worn on left ankle Team Cyclist: Do not un-rack your bike until the timing band is on your left ankle. No cycling in transition. Team Runner: The timing band must be on your left ankle and race number must be worn on your front. TAKE CARE, HAVE FUN AND HAVE A GREAT RACE! 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 14

15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LONG COURSE DUATHLON REGISTRATION All team and indivdual athletes competing in the Long Course Duathlon must register either on Friday 4 May between 12:00pm - 5:00pm or Saturday 5 May bewteen 9:00am - 5:00pm. The registration process is the same as previously stated for the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. Duathlon competitors should queue in the Teams registration desk. Athletes will be required to check their bikes into transition on Saturday 5 May between 9:00am-5:00pm as previously stated. There will be a separate racking area for Duathlon competitors. All accessories and/or event requirements should be removed from the bike until race morning. Helmets are not to be left in Transition over night. RACE DAY Transition will be open pre race for all athletes from 5:00am - 6:45am on race morning. This will give you an opportunity to to pump up your tyres, place your drink bidons and any other race gear you require. For individual competitors all run equipment should be left at the bike rack position. RACE START Athletes should congregate at the bike exit at 8:00am where there will be a short race briefing. The Duathlon will commence at 8.20am from the bike exit and athletes will be released onto course in a rolling start of approximately 10 sec increments. The race will be conducted under the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Competition Rules. No mp3, ipods, mobile phones or other communication or music devices are allowed to be on your person at any time during the event. SPECIAL INSTRUTCTIONS FOR TEAMS The team Cyclist will ride 2 laps of the cycle course observing all race and road rules as outlined in this booklet. Meanwhile the team Runner must estimate the expected time of return of their Cyclist. Warm up outside transition. When they think their Cyclist will be nearing the end of the cycle leg the team Runner may enter the Team Changeover Area, taking care not to impede other team members. At the end of the cycle course the team Cyclist must dismount their bike at the DISMOUNT sign and run their bike back to the rack and RACK THEIR BIKE. ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE RACKED THEIR BIKE can they move to the Team Changeover Area and pass the timing band to the team Runner. The team Runner must put the timing band on their left ankle and the race number on the front. THEY MUST NOT LEAVE TRANSITION UNTIL THIS IS DONE. The team Runner will then complete the run course and pass through the finish chute at the end. The team cyclist is able to run down the finish chute with the team runner. Please wait at the top of the finish chute to join your runner. CUT OFF TIMES Bike - 3 hours 50 minutes Run - 6 hours 20 minutes total race time 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 15

16 RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE RACE It is the athlete s responsibility to know all aspects of the swim, bike and run. SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton is sanctioned by Triathlon Australia. GENERAL RULES Athletes should be aware of the serious consequences of violating the IRONMAN event registration process: Unregistered Athletes: a.) Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without first properly registering and paying any required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from participation in any IRONMAN sanctioned event for a period of up to one year. b.) Any person who in any way assists another athlete to violate the registration process by providing or selling a race number to that athlete shall be suspended or barred from participation in any IRONMAN sanctioned event for a period of up to one year. Anyone who violates this rule may be banned for life from any World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) event. Violating this rule puts insurance coverage for the event at risk. 1. Once an athlete competes as a Professional/Elite athlete anywhere in the world within the calendar year, the athlete cannot compete as an amateur/age group athlete in any IRONMAN sanctioned race which has a professional or open category event in that same calendar year. Failure to disclose correct status shall be cause for disqualifying the athlete from the event and may result in a one-year suspension from IRONMAN sanctioned events. Once an athlete competes as a Professional/Elite in the IRONMAN qualifying race series season, the athlete cannot compete as an age group athlete in that year s IRONMAN World Championship or IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 as an amateur. Professional triathletes may not win age group awards and age group athletes are not eligible for prize money. 2. Athletes are expected to follow directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. 3. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove an athlete from the race if the athlete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. Medical transport of any contestant will result in disqualification. 4. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers, staff or others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualification and will result in the athletes being suspended from competing in any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event in the future. 5. No athlete can use a Performance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping processes and violations will be handled in strict accordance with IRONMAN Anti-Doping Rules, which can be found here A list of banned substances is available at also known as the WADA Prohibited List. Athletes may be requested to undergo drug testing before and after the event. If you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures. 6. Should any athlete have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the WTC Anti-Doping code, all procedures with regards to handling of the sample, notification, testing of the B Sample, adjudication and suspensions will be in accordance with WTC rules. 7. IRONMAN reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified in writing and/or at the pre-race athlete briefing meeting. Notification of any change will be in accordance with IRONMAN and Race Organisation procedures. PLEASE NOTE: This event is run in accordance with the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules Race_Competition_Rules.htm. Additional special rules will apply as per the IRONMAN 70.3 RACE RULES which were outlined in the Message from the Race Referee. Technical Officials will be positioned throughout the course as required to ensure all race rules are observed. The Technical Official will advise the athlete of the reason for any penalty or infringement issued. It is the athlete s responsibility to ensure they can hear and understand what the penalty or infringement is for and what the nature of the penalty is. NOTE: ANY VERBAL ABUSE OF MARSHALS, RACE OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 IS BUSSELTON GROUNDS FOR ATHLETE IMMEDIATE INFORMATION DISQUALIFICATION GUIDE PAGE 16

17 Busselton Jetty Milne St Carey St EXPO COURSE MAPS SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON SWIM - BIKE - RUN LEGS RUN TURN RUN TURN RUN TURN TRANSITION EVENT VILLAGE & FINISH Marine Tce Geographe Bay Rd Geographe Bay Rd Marine Tce Guerin St Navigation Way Busselton EVENT PARKING PENALTY BOX Adelaide St Duke St Kent St Layman Rd BIKE RETURN BIKE RETURN BIKE OUTWARD BIKE OUTWARD Fairbairn Rd Harris Rd Layman Rd Peel Tce SWIM COURSE - 1 LAP BIKE COURSE - 2 LAPS RUN COURSE - 3 LAPS TOILET RUN AID STATIONS SWIM ENTRY GEOGRAPHE BAY ROAD FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON N Bins RUN EXIT TEAM CHANGE OVER FOOD VENDORS MILNE STREET LEGEND T MAIN TRANSITION TT TEAM TRANSITION TOILETS DISABLED TOILET SHOWERS T TT EVENT MARQUEE VIP SWIM COURSE BIKE COURSE RUN COURSE FINISH PEDESTRIAN CROSSING BIKE DISMOUNT BIKE ENTRY BIKE EXIT AMBULANCE ACCESS This map is not to scale. Correct as of 23 March 2016 BIKE MOUNT 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 17

18 SWIM COURSE: 1.9km CUT OFF TIME ON SWIM COURSE: INDIVIDUALS: 1 HOUR 10MIN TEAMS: 1 HOUR There will be wave starts in the swim to reduce congestion amongst swimmers and to minimise congestion on the bike course. All participants will be asked to know their start wave and time and make their way to the swim start compound on the beach. It is a one-lap swim course commencing in front of the Goose Restaurant, alongside the historic Busselton Jetty. The swim starts on the beach on the east side of Busselton Jetty. Athletes will head away from shore for 300m before making a right hand turn and traveling east for 800m. Athletes will then make another right hand turn, swimming 100m towards shore before turning right again and swimming 550m west. You will then turn left and swim 150m into the swim exit in front of Barnard Park, then run into transition. SWIM START Those wanting to warm up for the swim are requested to do so on the eastern (right hand side) of the swim start. Each wave will be invited into the start area before their wave start. Competitors should only enter the start area via the back of the fenced area and ensure they cross the timing mats this is to ensure all swimmers are accounted for and so we ensure everyone has started in the correct wave. INDIVIDUAL WAVE STARTS Please note the below wave starts are current as at 1 April 2018 and are subject to change at the Race Management discretion. WAVE NUMBER CATEGORY START TIME CAP COLOUR 1 Pro Men 7:00 Silver 2 Pro Women 7:02 Silver 3 AWAD Athletes 7:03 Silver 4 Male :12 Pink 5 Male :19 Navy Blue 6 Female 40+ 7:25 Red 7 Males 55+ & Females :30 Purple 8 Males & Females :35 Yellow 9 Males & Females :45 Orange 10 Males & Females :55 Pink 11 Males :05 Light Blue TEAMS WAVE STARTS Please note the below wave starts are current as at 1 April 2018 and are subject to change at the Race Management discretion. WAVE NUMBER CATEGORY START TIME CAP COLOUR 1 All Teams 8:20am Green 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 18

19 WETSUITS The Triathlon Australia appointed Technical Delegate will take the water temperature 24 hours before race start and the reading will be displayed at race registration on Saturday 5 May, The water temperature will be taken again on Race Morning and the wearing of wetsuits will be conditional upon the water temperature. The expected water temp for May will be in the vicinity of 20 degrees Celsius, in which case wetsuits will be optional. Wetsuits must only be removed and left at your numbered bike rack. If the water temperature is NOT greater than 24.5 o C, wetsuits are optional If the combined air and water temperature are deemed dangerously low, the race referee (in conjunction with water safety) can rule it a compulsory wetsuit swim. This has occurred in the past so it is advised that all athletes bring a wetsuit. If a wetsuit is to be worn, then: The wetsuit must be tight to the body while swimming. If any part of the wetsuit can separate from the body in any phase of the stroke it is considered an artificial propulsion device and the wetsuit is banned. The wetsuit must NOT be thicker than 5mm and must comply with Triathlon Australia Rules. A standard variance will be allowed to account for seams and jersey material (non-buoyant). Speedo Tri Elite Full sleeved wetsuit is BANNED. A full wetsuit covering arms and legs IS allowed. If a swimsuit or speed suit or trisuit is to be worn: The garment must be 100% textile material which generally refers to swimsuits made only from nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene. SWIM COURSE RULES Athletes must wear the swim cap provided in their registration pack. No fins, aqua socks, gloves, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed. Swim goggles and facemasks may be worn. No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Any assistance that results in forward progress being made may result in a disqualification. Athletes are permitted to hold on to water safety craft so long as no forward progress is made. Water safety and/or medical personnel reserve the right to remove an athlete from the course if deemed medically necessary. Athletes found not to have completed the entire swim course will be disqualified. TRANSITION PROCEDURE SWIM-BIKE (T1) At the swim finish you will pass through a timing chute to the showers then into transition. Move to your bike to remove your swim gear (wetsuit, swim cap and goggles). Only discard your swim gear at your bike. Ensure your helmet is on and fastened before you move your bike from the bike rack. If you lose your timing band during the swim a replacement can be collected at transition exit. You must not mount your bicycle until reaching the designated mount zone. You must not touch or otherwise interfere with another competitor s equipment in the transition area. No portable music or communication devices to be taken on the bike course. If you do not intend on starting the bike course please report to the drop out clerk in the Bag Compound, to hand in your timing chip SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 19

20 BIKE COURSE: 90.1km CUT OFF TIME ON BIKE COURSE: INDIVIDUALS: 5 hours total race time TEAMS: 4 hours 15 minutes total race time BIKE COURSE DESCRIPTION It is a TWO-LAP bike course. The bike leg exits the transition area at the southern end, directly onto Marine Terrace then turning left onto Carey Street, followed by a right turn into Geographe Bay Road for approximately 3km. Cyclists will then follow Guerin Street across Marine Terrace to Layman Road. A left hand turn into Layman Road, the course continues along Layman Road through the Wonnerup town site then a left turn onto Tuart Drive. The course continues along Tuart Drive for approximately 10km where they will complete a U-turn and retrace their route back to the Layman Road roundabout, where it continues back along Layman Road. A right turn at Carey Street back into town and then a left turn into Marine Terrace to the cycle turn at Brown Street to commence lap 2. At the end of lap 2 you will turn right at the Brown Street roundabout and dismount at the dismount line. Please note: Public toileting is a race violation and will likely result in a DQ. There will be portable toilets inside the transition area for athletes use. The following toilets will be available on the bike course: 200m into the bike course on Geographe Bay Road Layman Road just before participants cross the Wonnerup Bridge At both Aid Stations on the bike course near the roundabout on Tuart Drive and Layman Road At the Penalty Box on Carey Street or Tuart Drive. BIKE COURSE RULES Athletes may walk their bike if necessary but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle. Shoes and a top must be worn at all times while cycling Athletes must have their race number visible on the helmet and affixed to the bike frame. These numbers must be visible at all times on the course. Absolutely NO DRAFTING off another bicycle or any other vehicle is allowed. This event uses the 12m gap drafting ruling. There must be 12m from your front wheel to the back wheel of the cyclist in front. Athletes must ride single file on the far left side of the bike course at all times unless making a pass or for safety reasons. Athletes who fail to keep left may receive a blocking infringement. An athlete s draft distance may overlap the draft distance of another athlete in the following circumstances: In passing the forward athlete and at all times while passing through, for a period of no more than 25-seconds For safety reasons For an Aid Station For leaving and entering the transition area and Making an acute turn. An athlete observed deliberately discarding equipment, bidons or rubbish/trash on the course other than when entering or leaving an Aid Station will receive a RED CARD Athletes found not to have completed the entire bike course will be disqualified. IF YOU RECEIVE A RED CARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE EVENT YOU WILL NEED TO REPORT TO RACE REFEREE AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE RACE 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 20

21 PENALTY BOXES There will be TWO PENALTY BOXES on each lap of the bike course. One will be on Tuart Drive on the outbound lap and the other on the inbound lap on Carey Street. You MUST stop at the next penalty box to serve your time penalty. Failure to stop at the Penalty Box on the lap in which the penalty occurred, will result in automatic disqualification without any right of appeal. DRAFTING PENALTY TIME WILL BE FIVE(5) MINUTES PENALTY BOX BEHAVIOUR: Athletes must follow instructions of technical officials when in the penalty box. Public urination (including accidental), littering, spitting or discarding clothing is a Red Card violation and will be addressed by the RR as such. Dialogue with the Technical Officials may disrupt the working of the area and must be limited, polite and pertaining to the event. Athletes must stay astride the cycle during the penalty. Toilet leave is allowed, however the penalty time will start on your return to the back of the line. CYCLE AID STATIONS There will be two Bidon Exchanges on the bike course. The first is on the outward journey on Tuart Drive, approximately 200 metres after the left hand turn from Layman Road. The second will be on the return journey on Layman Road just after the right hand turn from Tuart Drive. An area to discard your empty bidons will be set up prior to each bidon exchange, on the left hand side of the road. The first one will be just prior to the corner of the left hand turn from Layman Road. The second will be prior to the right hand turn into Layman Road. The pick-up will also be located on your left hand side. The Aid Stations are located at the following approx. km points on the cycle course: 12.5km, 32km, 57km, 77km. There will be WATER and ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA available in different colour bidons at the Exchange. The following bidons will be available on course: A 750 ml FUNKY TRUNKS BLUE BOTTLE will be filled with WATER A 750 ml PINK BOTTLE will be filled with ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA Please take extreme care of volunteers and fellow competitors at the Bidon Exchange. If you are discarding and/or receiving a bidon, please slow down on approach and move to the LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD to allow other participants a clear course to pass on the right. Participants are reminded to slow down to ensure you secure the item you require. Participants are also reminded the Bidon Exchange and all Aid Stations are manned by local volunteers who are generously donating their time. During the Bike Course, please only discard empty bidons at the disposal area before you reach the Bidon Exchange to receive a full bidon. Competitors found discarding bidons on the course other than at the disposal area may receive a penalty. Please note: there is no provision for the return of any personal bidons SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 21

22 Drinks will be dispersed in the following order please ensure you slow down and call what you want loudly and clearly. WATER ISOWHEY SPORTS WATER TRANSITION PROCEDURE BIKE TO RUN (T2) Ensure that you dismount before the dismount line and follow direction from the Officials and Volunteers. Return your bike to your allocated bike rack Rack your bike before removing your helmet Only discard your bike gear in your allocated area You must not touch or otherwise interfere with another competitor s equipment in the transition area No portable music players or communication devices to be taken on the run course LITTERING IS A RED CARD OFFENCE. ONLY DISCARD LITTER IN THE AREAS PROVIDED OFFICIAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTROLYTE P A R T N E R Unique blend of coconut water, carbohydrates and electrolytes to support healthy hydration on course Provides sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride for rehydration during the race Contains UltraMag magnesium, a specialised delivery system that enhances absorption and intestinal tolerance of magnesium, to reduce muscular aches, pains and cramps SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 22

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24 MIZUNO RUN COURSE: 21.1km CUT OFF TIMES: INDIVIDUALS 7 hours 30 mins from Race Start TEAMS 6 hours 45mins from Race Start RUN COURSE DESCRIPTION Participants will exit transition and make their way out onto Geographe Bay Road heading right along the road. All participants run on Geographe Bay Road until they enter the car park of the Sea Rescue Building. Participants then run on the footpath to a turn point past the Guerin Street/ Geographe Bay Road intersection. Then return along the roadway to the transition area. At the completion of the first and second laps participants remain on the road and pass the Finish Chute back to run entry to complete their next lap. At the completion of the third lap, participants veer to the left side of Geographe Bay Road and into the Finish Chute at the northern corner of Barnard Park. Public toilet facilities on Geographe Bay Road can be utilised on the run leg without leaving the course. There will also be a further 2 portable toilets placed in the car park area adjacent to the eastern run turn. RUN COURSE RULES If an athlete receives an infringement during the Run they may be required to serve a Stop-Start Penalty on the course with Technical Officials where the infringement occurred. No portable music devices, or electronic items of any kind, including phones. No form of locomotion other than running, walking is allowed. Crawling is only allowed in the finish chute and an athlete observed crawling will be assessed by medical personnel and may be withdrawn from the event. Athletes MUST wear their race number bib on the front of their top or race belt and the number must be visible at all times No individual support vehicles or non-participant runners are allowed. A non-participant escort runner includes supporters, coaches, athletes who have withdrawn or athletes who have finished the race. An athlete observed deliberately discarding equipment, bidons, cups or rubbish/trash on the course other than when entering or leaving an Aid Station will receive a RED CARD. A shirt or racing top must be worn at all times Shoes must be worn at all times Athletes found not to have completed the entire course will be disqualified. RUN AID STATIONS There will be two(2) double sided Aid Stations situated on the run course. The first Aid Station will be located at Ford Street, 300m east of the Sea Rescue Building. The second Aid Station will be located at Morgan Street, approximately 500m from the run turnaround. All Aid Stations supply the following: WATER ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA IRONMAN PROTEIN ENERGY BARS & GELS COLA LOLLIES 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 24

25 ONLY COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED IN THE FINISH CHUTE. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU BRING NON COMPETITORS INTO THE CHUTE SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 25

26 RECOVERY AREA POST RACE INFORMATION As you cross the lines, catchers will be there to escort you to the secured finish/recovery area. If you do not require any medical treatment you will be able to proceed to the other finish compound facilities. Towels and recovery products will be served in this area. The following products will be available in the recovery area: Water IsoWhey Sports Electrolyte Formula Cola Cookies Fruit Thanks to STAR PHYSIO our official physiotherapy partner, therapists will be on site in the recovery tent for post-race massages. DNFs If you have the misfortune of having to withdraw at any stage of the race you (or someone representing you, such as a relative or friend) MUST report to the DROP OUT CLERK that is located at the Bag Compound Area in the main marquee and HAND IN THE TIMING BAND. This ensures that the event officials are not searching for you. BIKE COLLECTION Athletes will be advised when bikes can be removed from transition. This will occur approximately at approximately 1:30pm, once the last individual athlete is off the bike course. No exceptions. This time is subject to change. You must be wearing your competitor band and your race bib number to remove any bike or equipment from transition. ANY PERSON WHO REMOVES THEIR BIKE OVER THE TRANSITION FENCING WILL FACE DISQUALIFICATION. POST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT & ATHLETE AWARDS CEREMONY Join your fellow athletes for a night of celebration at the Post event entertainment and Athlete Awards Ceremony. Details can be found under the Race Week Details. RESULTS Results will be available on the event website by Monday morning. PHOTOS Official Photographer Finisher Pix will be at the finish line on race day. Try to remember in the finish chute the photographer will be there to capture your finish, so put on your best SMILE! Make sure your race number is properly displayed on your front. Photos will be available from Simply browse through the thumbnails and purchase any shots of yourself, friends and family. LOST PROPERTY You should identify all your personal gear and property. Mark it with your name and address if possible. If it is misplaced, it will most likely be handed in to race officials. Please note that the race organiser does not take responsibility for lost property. Any lost property handed in, will be available for collection from Bag Compound on Sunday or by calling from Tuesday 8 May After June any unclaimed lost property will be donated to charity SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 26

27 THE OFFICIAL ENERGY PRODUCTS FOR THE 2018 IRONMAN OCEANIA SERIES ENERGY Head to IRONMANPROTEIN.com.au and enter MYENERGY at the checkout to receive 20% OFF your first Energy purchase. Valid until 06/06/ HEALTH STAR RATING 4 HEALTH STAR RATING 3.5 HEALTH STAR RATING 3.5 HEALTH STAR RATING IRONMAN and the M-DOT logo are registered trademarks of World Triathlon Corporation. Official Product of the IRONMAN TRIATHLON. Used here by permission SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 27

28 SPECTATOR POINTS SPECTATOR INFORMATION The best viewing for the swim will be from the beach area along the Geographe Bay Road. Spectators can watch the cyclist start the bike course and their second lap from Barnard Park/Brown Street. Alternatively spectators can also watch the cycle from the Tuart Forest round about. If you are thinking of driving out to this location please be aware of the road closures and plan in advance. Access is from Bussell Highway. The run course can be viewed along Geographe Bay Road, including from Barnard Park where the finish line is. IRONMAN LIVE IRONMAN Live will feature live athlete tracking of SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. Please be sure to go to to access this service. INFORMATION DESK The information desk will be located in the Main Marquee and open during the following times: Friday 4 May from 12:00pm- 5:00pm Saturday 5 May from 9:00am 5:00pm Sunday 6 May from 9:00am 1:00pm located at TWA Event Merchandise Tent, Health and Lifestyle Expo. DO NOT BIKE, DRIVE OR RUN BESIDE AN ATHLETE ON ANY PART OF THE COURSE. THIS IS OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE AND CAN LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION OF THAT ATHLETE. DO NOT RUN DOWN THE FINISH CHUTE WITH YOUR ATHLETE. THE ATHLETE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF ANY SPECTATOR, FRIENDS OR FAMILY ENTER THE CHUTE WITH THEM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 28

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