Race Briefing - Aquathlon 2013 List of Content Event Schedule Race Kit Collection Getting to the Race Venue What to Wear? Swim Transition Run Finish Area Timing Chip Deposit Important Considerations Medical Safety PAR-Q Results Photos Info booth Contact Sprint Series Championship Athlete Perks Course Maps Event Venue Map Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 1 of 10
Event Schedule Saturday 16 February 2013 11:00 17:00 Race Kit Collection at Key Power International (KPI) outlet 14 Arumugam Road, #01-01 Lion Industrial Building C 409959 Singapore (Click for directions) Sunday 24 February 2013 New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series Aquathlon Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 2 of 10
Participant List You will be able to check out the participant list of the Aquathlon on the event website: http://www.metasprintseries.com/ in the 2 weeks leading to the race. Please check your name, race category and start wave number and contact us if you notice any mistake. Note: race category is based on your age on 31 December 2013. Elite Wave: Some athletes have been selected for the Elite wave (athletes with wave number 1 behind their name in the participant list) based on last year s MetaSprint Series results. These athletes will still be ranked in their respective age groups but will start and compete with athletes of similar abilities regardless of age group. We have a limited number of wild cards left for the Elite wave. If you believe you should be in the elite wave, please email us at sprintseries@metasport.com with your best recent triathlon or aquathlon result before Thursday 14 February. (Information provided should include event name, distance, year, time and placing.) Race Kit Collection Saturday 16 th February Race Kit Collection is at Key Power International (KPI) 14 Arumugam Road, #01-01 Lion Industrial Building C on Saturday 16 February. Opening times 10:00 till 17:00 Please bring photo ID to collect your race kit and goodie bag. If you are not able to collect the race kit yourself, please fill up the authorization form and pass it to the person collecting the race kit on your behalf. ONLY participants who registered for the Aquathlon or 3-in-1 Race Entry can collect their race kits on Saturday 16 February. 3-in-1 Race Entry participants will receive their race kits for all three events (Aquathlon, Duathlon and Triathlon), and only one timing chip. 3-in-1 participants MUST keep their timing chip and use at each race Aquathlon, Duathlon and Triathlon (If 3-in-1 Race Entry participants accidentally return their chip after the Aquathlon, they will have to come to race kit collection again for the Sprint Duathlon to collect their timing chip.) IMPORTANT: Participants who have not collected their race kit on February 16 th at the time and place indicated above will not be able to race. There will be no race kit collection on race day. Athletes perks at race kit collection As you collect your race kit, check out the special offers from our sponsors and partners. Some great discounts and deals to look out for (check page 8). Getting to the Race Venue Palawan Beach The race venue is located at Palawan Beach, Sentosa. From the Beach Station to the race venue is a 200m walk. By car: Park at the Beach Station Car Park. By taxi: Alight at the Beach Station taxi stop. By Sentosa Express: Take the Sentosa Express from Vivocity (Level 3, Lobby L) to the Beach Station at Sentosa. This service starts 7am and takes 5-10min. The North East Line MRT and buses no. 65, 80, 93, 188, 855, 10, 30, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166 stop at Harbour Front Bus Interchange/Telok Blangah Road. Sentosa entry and parking rates: Sentosa entry and parking fees favour people who take public transport or taxi/car-pool. For more information visit: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/getting-to-around-sentosa/getting-to-sentosa/ Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 3 of 10
Arrive on Time! Reach the race venue one hour before your start time in order to: set up your transition, get your body marked leave your bag at the bag drop, and do your warm up What to Wear? The event has a few rules with regards to what you should wear: 1. You must wear the swim cap that is in your race kit. 2. You must wear your timing chip on your left ankle at all times. 3. You are not allowed to wear a wetsuit or other aids that improve buoyancy or propulsion. Speed suits are allowed. 4. You must wear your race bib on the front of your apparel during the run. 5. You are not allowed to run bare torso, you have to wear a top during the run that covers the chest. 6. You are not allowed to wear headsets during your race. Athletes that do not adhere to the above rules will be disqualified. Click here for an overview of all rules & regulations. You may decide to do the whole race in your swimming, running, or triathlon gear, as long as you adhere to the rules mentioned above. Essential gear: Swim suit Swim cap Goggles Running shoes Optional gear: Race belt (for your race bib) Sun hat Sun block Socks Sunglasses Towel for transition 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. The swim starts from the beach for all race distances. The Sprint Aquathlon consists of a double out and back course with one beach turn and two turns around buoys. The Discovery, Youth and Kids swim course is a single out and back. See the course maps on page 9 for more detail. Lifeguards are deployed on the water and on the beach to look after you. If you are not able to finish the swim and need assistance from a life guard to get you to the beach, wave with extended arm to a lifeguard and roll onto your back. Please report to the medical team if you do not finish your swim (or run). If you are concerned about a group start, we advise you to start at the back or left side of the pack to stay clear from the group and close to the life guards. Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 4 of 10
Transition Only participants wearing their race bracelet are allowed in transition. Each participant has an allocated spot in transition to set up their gear for the run section. Please remove all other belongings from the transition area. Bags must not be left in the transition area. A bag drop is available near the finish area. Before you go to the race start, have a good look where your transition spot is in relation to the entrance from the swim and the exit to the run. The runners of the relay teams have to wait at the allocated Relay Handover area at the entrance of transition to collect the timing chip from their swimmer. Transition Map: Run Start Sprint Youth Discovery Kids Swim Finish Relay Handover Transition Entrance Parents of 7-9 year old children will find an extra bracelet in the race kit that will give them access to transition before the Kids races to help set up the transition for their child. Though, due to space constraints we do not allow any parents in the transition area during their child s race. Run The run course takes place on the road and paths along the Sentosa coast line. Run on the left hand side of the course at all times! Note that the roads are not closed from pedestrian traffic. Mineral Water is available at the drink stations on the run course. At the finish line you ll have access to free-flow isotonic drinks. Check out the course map on Page 9 for the location of the drink stations. Finish Area Quench your thirst with the electrolyte drink you receive at the finish line or the mineral water available at the drinks tent. Return your Timing Chip! Volunteers are assigned on race day to collect your chip after you pass the finish line. Please make sure your chip is collected. The automated fee for not returning your chip is $20. Participants that registered for the 3-in-1 Race Entry must NOT return their timing chip till after the MetaSprint Triathlon. The chip-strap color is red and differentiates you from other participants (3-in-1 Race Entry participants who accidentally return their chip after the Aquathlon will have to come to race kit collection again for the MetaSprint Duathlon to collect their timing chip.) Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 5 of 10
Important Considerations 1. When setting up or clearing your transition slot, the race may be taking place concurrently. Please stay within your transition zone and cross paths carefully 2. When arriving or leaving the race venue, the race may already or still be taking place. Please make sure you stay off the race route. 3. Please do not litter. 4. Please inform your friends & family that the drink stations, transition and finish area is for participants only. Medical Safety & First Aid IMPORTANT! Even though you may have read our medical advice before, we would like to insist you read it again. Awareness of the health risks of exercising in a tropical climate is the best prevention for serious injuries! Medical conditions if you have a medical condition that may affect your safe participation in exercise, please ensure that you have explained your exercise plans to your doctor and sought his/her clearance. You should not be taking part in this sports event unless this medical clearance has been given to you. Fill out the PAR-Q questionnaire below to be sure. Medication should you have an allergy of some sort (e.g. to bee stings), and if you have any medication such as an auto-injector, you may want to place this in a Ziploc bag with your name & race number on it. Then pass this to the medical team so that it is on standby for you should it be needed. If you are currently taking medication for a medical condition, do ensure that you take this as prescribed to you by your doctor. Please be aware that some medications such as drugs for inflammation and injury (anti-inflammatory) may lead to dehydration. It is important for you to maintain good hydration before and throughout the event. Illness some illnesses may result in dehydration, salt imbalance, or disturbances to your heart function. These include viral illnesses such as the flu, as well as food poisoning and diarrhea. If you have had such illnesses within the last 7-10 days before this event, please assess your current fitness and if you are not feeling well, do NOT participate in the race. If you have had a fever with muscle aches in the past week before the event, it is recommended that you do not race. Diarrhoea can cause loss of water and salts, so please ensure that you have replaced these before racing (using a sports drink is very helpful). If you have had a recent illness and are going to participate in the race, please start out cautiously and lower the intensity of your physical exertion. Heat Injuries exercise in Singapore s high heat and humidity places you at risk of developing a heat injury. In its most severe form heat stroke this may be potentially fatal. The best way to avoid such injuries is to ensure good physical conditioning prior to this race, and to participate within your fitness limits. Proper hydration is essential and seeks to ensure you are hydrated before the race, maintained during the race (drinking during the run phase), and then replaced after the race to prepare for your next training session!! A good beverage to use would contain water, carbohydrates (energy source) and salts, as you would find in a sports drink. If you use a sports drink, this is best consumed alongside an equal amount (or more) of water. Finally, if you experience any of the following, 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 PAR-Q & You Before you take part in the Aquathlon, please answer this Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (for people aged 15 and above). Answer the questions honestly. Please consult your doctor before taking part in the race if you answer YES to any of the 7 questions. Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 6 of 10
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 (e.g. back, knee or hip) 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? For more information about taking part in sports safely, visit the Singapore Sports Council website: www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/sports_safety/home/sports_safety/sports_s_a_f_e u.html Results The race results and finisher s certificate will be available on the event website within 24 hours after the event. Photos Finisherpix is taking your Race Action Photos at the Aquathlon. Visit their website www.finisherpix.com to view and order your Aquathlon pictures. Info Booth If you have any questions on the race site, go to the information counter or approach one of the officials in red MetaSport t-shirts. Contact us MetaSport 10b Institution Hill Singapore 239665 Tel: 6464 5130 Email: sprintseries@metasport.com Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 7 of 10
Athlete Perks: Our sponsors are offering attractive discounts to all New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 participants. ENJOY the following discounts: Brooks: 30% OFF all Brooks Running shoes and apparel 2XU: 40% OFF on 2XU Triathlon apparel (past season) Shotz: 4 for $10 Shotz Energy Gels Aquasphere: 10% OFF all goggles Discounts apply from race kit collection day to race day, at all Key Power International outlets. Participants will have to produce proof of registration. Key Power International outlets: - 14 Arumugam Road, #01-01 Lion Industrial Building C - #01-35 Queensway Shopping Center - #02-48 Velocity @ Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road - #03-137 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard - #02-26 Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 MetaSprint Series Championship Every finisher of the Aquathlon earns points for the MetaSprint Series Championship. There will be an overall MetaSprint Series Champion and one for each age category. MetaSprint Series Championship explained: http://www.metasprintseries.com/series-point.php Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 8 of 10
AQUATHLON COURSE MAPS SPRINT AQUATHLON: Sentosa Gateway 750m Swim / 5km Run Siloso Beach Beach Station P Sentosa Island P Start Transition Finish + First Aid + Drink Station Swim Course Run Course First Aid Drink Station Beach Car Park + Taxi, Bus and Train Stop Palawan Beach Tanjong Beach DISCOVERY & YOUTH: 250m Swim / 2.5km KIDS: 150m Swim / 1.5km Run P Beach Station Beach Station P Palawan Beach Palawan Beach Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 9 of 10
AQUATHLON VENUE MAP N CHECK-IN TRANSITION AREA STAGE INFO FINISH AREA RESULTS BAG DROP V E N D O R S BODY MARKING Palawan Beach START TOILETS Race Flow Swim Course Run Course Aquathlon New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series 2013 Page 10 of 10