RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
MELBOURNE TR I SERIES 2 014/ 15
RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
Race 3 – ELWOOD PARK, ELWOOD SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2015 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran
Welcome to Race 3 of the 2014-15 TeamUp ActiveTRI Kids Series. Please take the time to read the following participant information to ensure you have the best possible event experience.
PRE-EVENT INFORMATION
RACE WEEKEND TIMETABLE
Where: Elwood Park, Elwood
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 17 January, 2015
Check in from 2:45pm. Session starts at 3:00pm
The training clinic focus will be on an perfecting your running techniques. Our running sponsor Mizuno will be joined by a brand ambassador on the day that will give participants insights on running techniques, triathlon nutrition and specific drills and activities to speed up your running off the bike. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask the ambassador questions.
This is a practical session so if you wish to have the opportunity to practice your running techniques being demonstrated – run gear. Mizuno will have Wear Test Shoes from their range for you to try also - these can be used during the Training Clinic. Everyone who takes part will receive a FREE Mizuno Running T-shirt! To register: 1. Download the TeamUp app on your iPhone, Android or Facebook via the TeamUp Website 2. Sign into the app / create an account 3. Search for the ‘TeamUp ActiveTri Training Session’ 4. Go to the ‘Get in Touch’ tab and let us know that you are interested by providing us with your full name
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
WEBSITE Jump on our website www.starttofinish.com.au for all the latest updates, including course and transition maps and tips for beginners.
TOILETS
Portable toilets are available on the event site and a permanent toilet block is located on the foreshore near Elwood Lifesaving club.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING Full closure of Ormond Esp, Marine Pde, Jacka Blvd and Beaconsfield Pde between St Kilda St, Brighton and Kerferd Road, Albert Park from 6:00am to 11:00am. There will be no access into Ormond Esp, Marine Pde, Jacka Blvd and Beaconsfield Pde, from all side streets and roads in between St Kilda St, Brighton and Kerferd Road, Albert Park.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Collect your pre-packed race envelope that will contain: • Collect 2 coloured security bands • A bike & helmet security sticker • A swim cap
Please check your details printed on the sticker on the outside of your pack. If any of the information is incorrect, you MUST return to registration to amend your details; this will affect the accuracy of your results. Once you have your pack: 1. Attach your security band to your wrist, allowing you access into transition. The second security band is for family/family member to access transition, ONLY before and after the event, not during.
EVENT WEEKEND REGISTRATION All competitors can register as a late entrant on Saturday, 17 January from 2:00 – 4:00pm. This is also a great opportunity to have a look at the course, lay out of transition and where your bike will be placed on race day. Alternatively, competitors can register on event day from 5:45 – 6:25am for Mini, 5:45-7:05am for Sprint and 7:30-8:45am for Kids.
2. Place your bike sticker on the centre of your handle bars/head stem and your helmet sticker on the right hand side of your helmet.
RACE KIT COLLECTION
4. Proceed to the bike compound and place your bike on the rack where your race number is, or as directed by the marshals. Please ensure that your helmet is securely fastened and your security band is on in preparation for your security check as you enter the transition area to reduce congestion.
Participants can pick up their race kit at the event site on Saturday, 17 January from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and on Sunday from 5:45am. SPOT PRIZES Spot Prizes will be given out randomly post-event to a lucky few. Can be collected from the main stage.
WAVE STARTS
Age groups completing the 100m swim will be sent off in the following order: Male 7 years, Female 7 years, Male 8 years, Female 8 years, Male 9 years, and Female 9 years. Age groups completing the 200m swim will then be sent off in the following order: Male 10 years, Female 10 years, Male 11+ years, Female 11+ years etc. Wave size is guaranteed to be kept around 20 participants. Water depth MAY BE over the head of any participant, and therefore all children are expected to be able to swim this distance. Water safety will be supervising participants if they require assistance during the swim leg. All kids must wear the supplied swim cap, contained in the race kit.
3. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and your RIGHT THIGH, and race category letter written on the back of your RIGHT CALF.
SAVE TIME! Pre-number yourself before arriving at the event site! All you need is a black marker. Refer to the website www. starttofinish.com.au for a diagram on arm numbering and race category letters. 5. You cannot leave bags in the transition area. Please drop in the clothing bag drop area prior to leaving the transition area. 6. Attend race briefing on the beach. 7. We have full road closures, however please be aware that local resident vehicles will use the designated slip lane on course. Always be aware of other cyclists on the road and keep left. 8. Marshals will be in transition to assist any participants who may need help. No parents are to be in transition after 9:00am.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES PACK COLLECTION If you have not collected your Series giveaway from Gromet Sports Gear you will be able to pick it up at Race 3 when you pick up race kits.
EVENT SPONSORS TEAMUP TeamUp is a free app developed by VicHealth to help you get out and get active with others in your area, when and how it suits you. List your training activities on TeamUp to connect with others and keep your ActiveTRI preparation on track. TeamUp lists hundreds of existing sports and activities that you and your training buddies can join across Victoria, including cycling, running, swimming, and many more. Download TeamUp from the App Store or Google Play and sign up to get started! MIZUNO Mizuno have a great range of technical running shoes to suit all your triathlon needs, from training shoes right through to shoes appropriate for sprint distance and long course racing. Come and see the guys at Mizuno and Running Fit to discuss all your triathlon and running needs - they are runners themselves so can give you some great advice. GROMET SPORTS GEAR All KIDS SERIES entrants in the 2014/15 TeamUp ActiveTRI will receive an awesome pack from Gromet Sports Gear. This includes a drink bottle, training singlet and more goodies still to come! For more information on Gromet Sports Gear check out their website: http://www.grometsportsgear.com
GRAVITY ZERO WIN a Gravity-Zero carbon wheel set valued at $1,000! Simply go to their website www.gravity-zero.com.au click on ‘Contact’ register your details and press ‘Submit’. You will automatically go into draw and if your name is drawn out at Race 3 you WIN a Gravity-Zero carbon wheel set. You MUST be at the event presentations to win.
RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
Race 3 – ELWOOD PARK, ELWOOD SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2015 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran
Welcome to Race 3 of the 2014-15 TeamUp ActiveTRI Kids Series. Please take the time to read the following participant information to ensure you have the best possible event experience.
PRE-EVENT INFORMATION
RACE WEEKEND TIMETABLE
Where: Elwood Park, Elwood
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 17 January, 2015
Check in from 2:45pm. Session starts at 3:00pm
The training clinic focus will be on an perfecting your running techniques. Our running sponsor Mizuno will be joined by a brand ambassador on the day that will give participants insights on running techniques, triathlon nutrition and specific drills and activities to speed up your running off the bike. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask the ambassador questions.
This is a practical session so if you wish to have the opportunity to practice your running techniques being demonstrated – run gear. Mizuno will have Wear Test Shoes from their range for you to try also - these can be used during the Training Clinic. Everyone who takes part will receive a FREE Mizuno Running T-shirt! To register: 1. Download the TeamUp app on your iPhone, Android or Facebook via the TeamUp Website 2. Sign into the app / create an account 3. Search for the ‘TeamUp ActiveTri Training Session’ 4. Go to the ‘Get in Touch’ tab and let us know that you are interested by providing us with your full name
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
WEBSITE Jump on our website www.starttofinish.com.au for all the latest updates, including course and transition maps and tips for beginners.
TOILETS
Portable toilets are available on the event site and a permanent toilet block is located on the foreshore near Elwood Lifesaving club.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING Full closure of Ormond Esp, Marine Pde, Jacka Blvd and Beaconsfield Pde between St Kilda St, Brighton and Kerferd Road, Albert Park from 6:00am to 11:00am. There will be no access into Ormond Esp, Marine Pde, Jacka Blvd and Beaconsfield Pde, from all side streets and roads in between St Kilda St, Brighton and Kerferd Road, Albert Park.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Collect your pre-packed race envelope that will contain: • Collect 2 coloured security bands • A bike & helmet security sticker • A swim cap
Please check your details printed on the sticker on the outside of your pack. If any of the information is incorrect, you MUST return to registration to amend your details; this will affect the accuracy of your results. Once you have your pack: 1. Attach your security band to your wrist, allowing you access into transition. The second security band is for family/family member to access transition, ONLY before and after the event, not during.
EVENT WEEKEND REGISTRATION All competitors can register as a late entrant on Saturday, 17 January from 2:00 – 4:00pm. This is also a great opportunity to have a look at the course, lay out of transition and where your bike will be placed on race day. Alternatively, competitors can register on event day from 5:45 – 6:25am for Mini, 5:45-7:05am for Sprint and 7:30-8:45am for Kids.
2. Place your bike sticker on the centre of your handle bars/head stem and your helmet sticker on the right hand side of your helmet.
RACE KIT COLLECTION
4. Proceed to the bike compound and place your bike on the rack where your race number is, or as directed by the marshals. Please ensure that your helmet is securely fastened and your security band is on in preparation for your security check as you enter the transition area to reduce congestion.
Participants can pick up their race kit at the event site on Saturday, 17 January from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and on Sunday from 5:45am. SPOT PRIZES Spot Prizes will be given out randomly post-event to a lucky few. Can be collected from the main stage.
WAVE STARTS
Age groups completing the 100m swim will be sent off in the following order: Male 7 years, Female 7 years, Male 8 years, Female 8 years, Male 9 years, and Female 9 years. Age groups completing the 200m swim will then be sent off in the following order: Male 10 years, Female 10 years, Male 11+ years, Female 11+ years etc. Wave size is guaranteed to be kept around 20 participants. Water depth MAY BE over the head of any participant, and therefore all children are expected to be able to swim this distance. Water safety will be supervising participants if they require assistance during the swim leg. All kids must wear the supplied swim cap, contained in the race kit.
3. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and your RIGHT THIGH, and race category letter written on the back of your RIGHT CALF.
SAVE TIME! Pre-number yourself before arriving at the event site! All you need is a black marker. Refer to the website www. starttofinish.com.au for a diagram on arm numbering and race category letters. 5. You cannot leave bags in the transition area. Please drop in the clothing bag drop area prior to leaving the transition area. 6. Attend race briefing on the beach. 7. We have full road closures, however please be aware that local resident vehicles will use the designated slip lane on course. Always be aware of other cyclists on the road and keep left. 8. Marshals will be in transition to assist any participants who may need help. No parents are to be in transition after 9:00am.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES PACK COLLECTION If you have not collected your Series giveaway from Gromet Sports Gear you will be able to pick it up at Race 3 when you pick up race kits.
EVENT SPONSORS TEAMUP TeamUp is a free app developed by VicHealth to help you get out and get active with others in your area, when and how it suits you. List your training activities on TeamUp to connect with others and keep your ActiveTRI preparation on track. TeamUp lists hundreds of existing sports and activities that you and your training buddies can join across Victoria, including cycling, running, swimming, and many more. Download TeamUp from the App Store or Google Play and sign up to get started! MIZUNO Mizuno have a great range of technical running shoes to suit all your triathlon needs, from training shoes right through to shoes appropriate for sprint distance and long course racing. Come and see the guys at Mizuno and Running Fit to discuss all your triathlon and running needs - they are runners themselves so can give you some great advice. GROMET SPORTS GEAR All KIDS SERIES entrants in the 2014/15 TeamUp ActiveTRI will receive an awesome pack from Gromet Sports Gear. This includes a drink bottle, training singlet and more goodies still to come! For more information on Gromet Sports Gear check out their website: http://www.grometsportsgear.com
GRAVITY ZERO WIN a Gravity-Zero carbon wheel set valued at $1,000! Simply go to their website www.gravity-zero.com.au click on ‘Contact’ register your details and press ‘Submit’. You will automatically go into draw and if your name is drawn out at Race 3 you WIN a Gravity-Zero carbon wheel set. You MUST be at the event presentations to win.
