EVENT INFORMATION Round 2: Robina 8 th October 2017 Cnr Robina Parkway & Boowaggan Road Robina, Gold Coast
DISTANCE AND LAPS SWIM CYCLE RUN OLYMPIC 15yrs+ 1500M 2 laps 40KM 5 laps 10KM 3 laps SPRINT 14yrs+ 750M 1 lap 24KM 3 laps 5KM 2 laps ENTICER 12yrs+ 200M 1 lap 5KM 1 lap 2KM 1 lap KOOL KIDS 7-14yrs 100M 1 lap 2KM 1 lap 500M 1 lap ** Please ensure you check the course maps and lap information on the information board on race morning for any last minute course changes
EVENT TIMETABLE SATURDAY 7 TH OCTOBER TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 1-1:30PM Open Water Swim Rego Open Registration Tent 1:45PM Open Water Swim briefing Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 2:00PM Open Water Swim Start Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 2:30PM Registration Opens Registration Tent 2:30PM Transition Opens Robina Parkway 3:00PM Tips and Tricks Meet at the Scody tent 4:30PM Registration Closed Registration Tent 4:30PM Transition Closed Robina Parkway SUNDAY 8 TH OCTOBER TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 5:15AM Registration Opens Registration Tent 5:15AM Transition Opens Robina Parkway 6:00AM Road Closures in Place Various Roads (Details below) 6:15AM Registration Closed Registration Tent 6:30AM Transition Closed Robina Parkway 6:40AM* Kool Kids Race Start Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 7:00AM* Enticer Race Start Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 7:10AM* Olympic Race Start Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 7:30AM* Kool Kids bike collection Transition 8:00AM* Sprint Race Start Swim Start, Behind Triathlon Finish Line 9:15AM* Early Bike Exit (Approximate Time) Robina Parkway 10:30AM* Transition open for Bike Collection Robina Parkway (Approximate Time) 10:30AM Roads Reopened Various Roads (Details below) 11:00AM Presentations Near Finish Line * Times subject to change
RACE INFORMATION RACE NUMBERS & EVENT INFORMATION will go out in both your event week email (normally sent out Thursday) as well as on our Facebook page. Please ensure you have liked us on Facebook to ensure you get the latest information. GETTING TO THE VENUE AND PARKING: The Venue is located at the Boowaggan Road and Robina Parkway Roundabout. Access to this location can be made via Boowaggan Road from the North or Robina Parkway from the South. (Please note: Robina Parkway will be closed from Boowaggan Road to Gooding Drive from 1PM Saturday). For Parking details please see the Map below. Please take special note of the times in which you will have access to the carpark if you need to exit early. ROAD CLOSURES Robina Parkway (Between Gooding Drive Roundabout & Boowaggan Road) 1PM SAT until 1PM SUN Robina Parkway (Between Boowaggan Road and Markeri Street) SUN 6:00AM until 10:15AM. Boowaggan Road (Between Gooding Drive and Robina Parkway) SUN 6:00Am until 10:15AM. Please take into consideration these road closures when parking if early exit is required. EVENT CHECK IN is a large white marquee located located just south of the Robina Parkway / Boowaggan Road roundabout on the south bound side. When coming to registration please ensure you have your Race Number printed out or open on your phone. If you haven t received this in race week, please check the alphabetical list on the Event Information board on site. Registration also hosts the event Help Desk. The Help Desk will be able to answer any of your questions that our Information Boards can t. The Help Desk is also where you go if you would like to change your event category. WAVE STARTS determine the official start time of each age group within each race distance. Please make sure you check your wave start and swim cap colour and know this prior to event weekend. Wave Starts will also be posted on the event information board near the registration tent over the event weekend. All Race Wave Starts will be posted on the website and Facebook on Thursday of Race Week. It is your responsibility to know when your start is so please make sure you double check your start time. COURSE MAPS AND LAPS it is the responsibility of the participant to know the full triathlon course and laps for each leg. View the distance and laps on page 2 of this event brief and be sure to check out the maps on the pages that follow. This information will also be posted on the Event Information board at the venue during the event weekend.
WHAT TO BRING SWIM BIKE RUN Goggles Swim Cap (provided in race kit) Swim suit / Tri Suit Bike Bike shoes or running shoes Helmet Drink bottle Running shoes Socks Cap / Visor / Sunglasses Timing chip (provided in race kit) Sunscreen Bike hand held pump or CO2 canisters Spare tube / tyre lever Bike gloves Race number bib (provided in race kit) Race belt or pins to attach bib TRANSITION is where you need to place your bike and change over between the swim / bike / run. Setup in Transition: find the bike rack allocated for your category, place your bike on the rack and set up your race equipment to the right (chain side) of your bike. Ensure you remove any non-race equipment away from the bike racks to the gear storage at registration (open from 6.30am in the check in tent). Familiarise Yourself: check the start & finish points to transition. Check the course maps near check in so you know where to go. Failure to follow direct designated course may result in personal injury or accident, you do so at your own risk and may result in disqualification. Transition Access: Saturday between 2:30PM and 4:30PM. Sunday between 5:15AM and 6:30AM (Sharp). Only competitors are allowed in transition area. (One parent allowed for Kool Kids during set up and pack down only. No parents are permitted in transition during the event) Jumping any transition fences will lead to disqualification. Competitors must wait for the announcement to gain access to their bikes after their race. This announcement will be made at approximately 9.50am. TEAM INFORMATION All team members need to wear the provided timing chip on the left ankle. Change over point for the timing chip is at the cyclist s bike. After the swimmer has passed the chip to the cyclist, the cyclist must attach to their ankle before removing the bike from the rack. After finishing the cycle leg, the cyclist must rack their bike before handing the timing chip to the runner. The race number bib is to be worn by the runner only OPEN WATER SWIM: The Saturday open water swim consists of 3 distances; 1500M, 1000M, 500M. The course is a 500M Triangle with 3 laps being completed for the 1500M course and 2 laps for the 1000M course. Please check the Saturday Timeline for information around the timing of the Open Water Swims Registration, Briefing and Race Start
TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA is the sanctioning body of the Queensland Tri Series and therefore all Triathlon Australia rules apply. It the responsibility of each participant to know and follow these rules in full. Please click here to see a full list of the Triathlon Australia rules. BRIEFING INFORMATION SWIM BIKE RUN If you are a slow or not a confident swimmer, please start at the back of the pack. The course is clearly marked with buoys. If you need any assistance during your swim leg, please raise your hand and call for one of the lifeguards. If you choose to warm up before your race you must do this behind the start line. Roads will be closed for the cycle leg; however you must stay alert as official and emergency vehicles may need to use the roads. Please be cautious around other cyclists and keep left at all times unless overtaking. This is a non-drafting event. NO BLOCKING A competitor who has completed a pass and is not passing another competitor or motorcycle or vehicle and who fails to move safely and immediately to the left of the cycle lane will receive a Blocking penalty. Triathlon Australia, Rule 3.8 NO DRAFTING For all events with a cycling distance up to and including standard distance event, the bicycle or motorcycle draft zone is a distance of seven metres. The front edge of the front bicycle or motorcycle wheel defines the start of the draft zone. Competitors have 15 seconds to pass through this zone. Triathlon Australia, Rule 3.9a Upper torso must be covered at all times during the ride. Helmet must be on and done up before you touch your bike and you must rack your bike before undoing your helmet. There are drink stations along the run course so please make use of these to ensure proper hydration. Please keep left on the run course at all times unless overtaking. Upper torso must be covered at all times during the run. EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY is provided by Leanne Handreck Photography event weekend photos will be uploaded to Facebook on Tuesday or Wednesday following the race. Whilst we endeavour to capture an image of everyone racing, unfortunately at times this is just not possible. Digital images are available for purchase via our Facebook page.
TIPS AND TRICKS CLINIC As part of each of our events, we partner with a local triathlon club to bring you a FREE Tips & Tricks Clinic. This is held on the Saturday before the event at 3:00pm at the event site. meet at the Scody Tent in the Expo area. Great for beginners, it gives a great overview of the event precinct and little hints to help you out on race day! EVENT EXPO The Queensland Triathlon Series Expo provides you with a high quality, interactive display of products and services. Come along and visit the event sponsors and exhibitors and grab yourself a bargain. Saturday: 2:30pm 4:30pm (during optional registration with a Tips & Tricks Clinic at 3pm) Sunday: 5:30am 11am (whilst the event is underway)
CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS In order to secure and maintain a safe, fun and enjoyable atmosphere for our Participants, the Queensland Tri Series has implemented a code of conduct for parents. Repeated or serious breaches of this code may result in disciplinary actions including the exclusion of the parent at future events and the disqualification of your child. By entering your child, you are agreeing to these behaviour codes and understand the expected behaviour. Focus upon the child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. This assists the child in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis on winning. Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each event is accepted without undue disappointment. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a race. Remember your child should be involved in Triathlon for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage children to participate if they are interested - if a child is not willing don t force them. Remember your child learns best by example. Applaud both your own child and other competitors. If you disagree with an official raise the issue through the appropriate channels (in most instances it will be the Race Referee however if you are unsure please see an Event Crew staff member who will direct you to the correct person) rather than questioning the official's judgment and honesty in public. Remember, most officials give their time and effort for your child's involvement. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse at our event. Support your club officials in maintaining the highest standard of behaviour both on and off the course for the betterment of the sport and your family. Avoid use of derogatory language. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants and race officials. Agree to abide by all event rules as dictated by Triathlon Australia and encourage your child to do the same Do not take part in any form of bullying including via the use of social media Be prepared to be responsible for your actions.
VENUE MAP Transition Swim Finish Swim Start Ambulance Check in & Bag Drop Finish Line Event Expo Food Vendors Recovery & First Aid Emergency Assembly Area Club Tents Toilets SWIM COURSE Transition Swim Finish KEY: OLYMPIC LAP 1 OLYMPIC LAP 2 SPRINT ENTICER: KOOL KIDS: Swim Start
KOOL KIDS TRANSITION ENTICER TRANSITION QTS TRANSITION KEY: SWIM FINISH: BIKE START: BIKE FINISH: RUN START:
KOOL KIDS BIKE COURSE LAPS KOOL KIDS: 1 LAP This course is in the NORTH bound lanes only Dismount / Bike Finish Mount / Bike Start
ENTICER BIKE COURSE LAPS ENTICER: 1 LAP Dismount / Bike Finish Mount / Bike Start Bike Course goes in a clockwise direction. When mounting your bike please keep left and watch for merging cyclists on your right. Please take caution and reduce speed through the Boowaggan Road/Robina Parkway Roundabout as this is a tight technical section from all approaches.
QTS BIKE COURSE LAPS OLYMPIC: 5 LAPS SPRINT: 3 LAPS Dismount / Bike Finish Mount / Bike Start Bike Course goes in a clockwise direction. Section North of Boowaggan Road is out and back in the Northbound Lanes. When mounting your bike please keep left and watch for merging cyclists on your right. There will be a NO PASSING section for 20M through the dismount line. This will be for Southbound cyclists only. Please take caution and reduce speed through the Boowaggan Road/Robina Parkway Roundabout as this is a tight technical section from all approaches.
RUN COURSE KOOL KIDS turn around ENTICER turn around SPRINT turn around OLYMPIC turn around
EVENT PARKING 6:00 6:00 6:00 LOVED IT AND WANT MORE? With 7 events across the summer season, why not enter in another of our upcoming events check out the website for full information and to enter. QTS ENTICER KOOL KIDS Rd 3 Kawana 19 Nov 17 750/20/5 200/5/2 100/2/500 Rd 4 Raby Bay 10 Dec 17 900/25/6 400/15/4 200/5/2 100/2/500 Rd 5 Robina 14 Jan 18 1500/40/10 400/16/4 200/5/2 100/2/500 Rd 6 Caloundra 11 Feb 18 750/20/5 200/5/2 100/2/500 Rd 7 Raby Bay 4 Mar 18 900/25/6 400/15/4 200/5/2 100/2/500
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