RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
MELBOURNE TR I SERIES 2 014/ 15
RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
RACE 2 – PETER SCULLIN RESERVE, MORDIALLOC SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2014 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran
Welcome to Race 2 of the 2014/15 TeamUp ActiveTri Series. Please take the time to read the following participant instructions to ensure you have the best possible event experience. MINI - 7:00AM START AGE CATEGORY (WAVE)
SWIM CAP COLOUR
WAVE START TIME
ITU Male Youth - draft (M1)
YELLOW
0 mins
ITU Youth Female - draft (M2)
PINK
2 mins
All females 12-17 (M3)
ROYAL BLUE
4 mins
All females 30-39 (M4)
ORANGE
6 mins
All males 40+ and teams (M5)
GREEN
8 mins
All females 14-17 (M6)
NEON YELLOW
10mins
All males 18-39 (M7)
POWDER BLUE
12 mins
All females 18-29 (M8)
NEON GREEN
14 mins
All females 40+ (M9)
NEON ORANGE
16 mins
All males 12-13 (M10)
RED
18 mins
Male and female beginners (M11)
PINK
20 mins
SPRINT - 7:40AM START SPRINT CATEGORY (WAVE)
SWIM CAP COLOUR
WAVE START TIME
All Open, ITU Junior males (S1)
RED
0 mins
All Open, ITU Junior Females (S2)
YELLOW
2 mins
All males 35-39 (S3)
POWDER BLUE
4 mins
All males 45-49 (S4)
NEON YELLOW
6 mins
All females 40+ (S5)
RED
8 mins
Nunawading Club Wave (S6)
GREEN
10 mins
All males 20-29 (S7)
YELLOW
12 mins
Males 50+ and all teams (S8)
ROYAL BLUE
14 mins
All females 30-39 (S9)
PINK
16 mins
All females 14-29 (S10)
VIOLET
18 mins
All males 14-15 (S11)
NEON ORANGE
21 mins
All males 40-44 (S12)
ORANGE
23 mins
All males 16-19 (S13)
NEON GREEN
25 mins
All males 30-34 (S14)
GREEN
28 mins
Male and female beginners (S15)
NEON GREEN
30mins
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS PRE-EVENT INFORMATION ENTRIES
Your family and friends can still enter either: • Online at www.starttofinish.com.au (online entries close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 4 December) • At the entries marquee: From 2pm Saturday, 6 December or on day from 5:45am
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 6 December, 2014
Check in from 2:45pm. Session starts at 3:00pm Where: Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc The clinic focus will be on an introduction to triathlon, including transition setup, increasing your speed in transition and equipment needed. The clinic will show you how to setup your transition area and teach you techniques involved in mounting and dismounting your bike and how to speed up your 1st and 2nd transitions. Please bring necessary equipment, including: your bike, helment and shoes. The session will be taken by TRG Triathlon and Multisport. All levels of experience are welcome.
To register:
Please let us know by emailing: triseries@starttofinish. com.au
WEBSITE
Jump on our website www.starttofinish.com.au for all the latest updates, venues, course and transition maps and tips for beginners.
SCHOOLS AND CLUBS AREA
All Triathlon Schools and Clubs attending have been given the opportunity to set up their marquees in our schools and clubs area to use as a base for their team. To book a marquee please download the marquee form from our website.
ON- DAY INFORMATION EVENT WEEKEND REGISTRATION
All competitors can register as a late entrant on Saturday, 6 December 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.
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Participants can pick up their race kit at the event site on Saturday, 6 December from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and on Sunday from 5:45am - 6:25am for the Mini distance and 5:45am - 7:05am for the Sprint distance. Series entrants will be able to pick up their Newline series jacket.
SERIES ENTRANTS
Please note that as a Series Entrant you must collect your timing band for Race 2 and return it after the Race. These can be collected from the Registration Marquee through the Series Express que.
TOILETS
Toilets are available at the end of the car park at Peter Scullin Reserve, on Pier Rd and on the event site near the Registration marquees.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOTHING DROP OFF
A bag drop will be located at the event site for storage of your clothing during the event. Please do not place any valuables in the bag drop area, as we can not accept the responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. There will also be a marquee on the beach to leave clothing whilst racing.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING
Beach Road will be closed to all traffic (vehicles and cyclists) between the following times: Charman Road, Beaumaris to Nepean Highway, Mordialloc from 6:00am – 11:00am. Parking will be available at the Mordialloc Town Centre and on side streets. Please visit the website for full parking plan.
RACE MORNING CHECKLIST SERIES ENTRANTS
Please collect your timing band for Race 2 and return it after the Race. These can be collected from the Registration Marquee through the Series Express que.
SPRINT AND MINI TRIATHLON Collect your pre-packed race envelope that will contain: • A coloured security wrist-band
• A black velcro timing ankle-band with a timing chip attached • A bike & helmet security sticker • A swim cap and sponsor information
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. Walk over the timing mat with your timing band to check your wave start time. 2. Attach your security band to your wrist, allowing you access into transition. 3. 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. 4. Attach your timing band around your ANKLE. Remember to hand the timing band in after the event. 5. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and RIGHT THIGH and race category letter written on the back of your RIGHT CALF.
This can also be done yourself. Please use our website (www.starttofinish.com.au) for further reference. 6. Proceed to the bike compound, ensuring that your helmet is securely fastened and your security band is on in preparation for your security check. Find your race number on the bike racks to set up your bike and gear. You will find your sticker in your age group and then in alphabetical order. Those who entered after Thursday WILL NOT have an allocated bike spot and will need to rack their bike on the on day entries rack. 7. Attend the race briefing which will be held on the beach for the Mini and Sprint races.
8. We have full road closure, however be aware that cars may come onto the course and as always be aware of other cyclists on the road also.
KIDS TRI
Kids Tri Information will be available on a separate sheet at registration and on our website www.starttofinish.com. au.
POST-EVENT BLACK TIMING BANDS Everyone must return their timing bands at the finish line. REFRESHMENTS Refreshments will be available at the finish line. Each participant will receive an Emma & Tom’s bar and a cup of Nuun Hydration. MOCHA MONKEY Mocha Monkey will be serving coffee on site throughout the morning. RACE RESULTS Finish times and places will be up on our website www.starttofinish.com.au by 6:00pm Sunday. PRESENTATIONS AND SPOT PRIZES Spot Prizes will be given out randomly post-event to a lucky few. Age group medals are awarded to the top 3 place getters. Mini- Approximately 9.30-10am Sprint-Approximately 10-10.30am
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
PhysioHealth
PhysioHealth are attending all TeamUp ActiveTRI events offering free physiotherapy injury management and post race therapies to ease those tired muscles. Visit the friendly team at PhysioHealth to learn more about their athlete screening programs and high performance development. PhysioHealth are the experts in the Biomechanics and common injuries associated with swimming, cycling and running and has Physio’s who have toured extensively with State, National and International Triathlon and Swimming teams. So to achieve peak performance and stay injury free, tap into the expertise and experience PhysioHealth has to offer. With 6 practices across Melbourne and now open in Kew there is sure to be one near you.
Newline
With an innovative range of functional products with focus on details and comfort, Newline Sport has been fitting out active people since 1981. No politeness, no text messages, no finish line, no cooling down, Offline is time for thinking Newline. All series entrants in the 201415 TeamUp ActiveTRI will receive a Newline Jacket when they pick up their race kit.
RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
RACE 2 – PETER SCULLIN RESERVE, MORDIALLOC SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2014 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran
Welcome to Race 2 of the 2014/15 TeamUp ActiveTri Series. Please take the time to read the following participant instructions to ensure you have the best possible event experience. MINI - 7:00AM START AGE CATEGORY (WAVE)
SWIM CAP COLOUR
WAVE START TIME
ITU Male Youth - draft (M1)
YELLOW
0 mins
ITU Youth Female - draft (M2)
PINK
2 mins
All females 12-17 (M3)
ROYAL BLUE
4 mins
All females 30-39 (M4)
ORANGE
6 mins
All males 40+ and teams (M5)
GREEN
8 mins
All females 14-17 (M6)
NEON YELLOW
10mins
All males 18-39 (M7)
POWDER BLUE
12 mins
All females 18-29 (M8)
NEON GREEN
14 mins
All females 40+ (M9)
NEON ORANGE
16 mins
All males 12-13 (M10)
RED
18 mins
Male and female beginners (M11)
PINK
20 mins
SPRINT - 7:40AM START SPRINT CATEGORY (WAVE)
SWIM CAP COLOUR
WAVE START TIME
All Open, ITU Junior males (S1)
RED
0 mins
All Open, ITU Junior Females (S2)
YELLOW
2 mins
All males 35-39 (S3)
POWDER BLUE
4 mins
All males 45-49 (S4)
NEON YELLOW
6 mins
All females 40+ (S5)
RED
8 mins
Nunawading Club Wave (S6)
GREEN
10 mins
All males 20-29 (S7)
YELLOW
12 mins
Males 50+ and all teams (S8)
ROYAL BLUE
14 mins
All females 30-39 (S9)
PINK
16 mins
All females 14-29 (S10)
VIOLET
18 mins
All males 14-15 (S11)
NEON ORANGE
21 mins
All males 40-44 (S12)
ORANGE
23 mins
All males 16-19 (S13)
NEON GREEN
25 mins
All males 30-34 (S14)
GREEN
28 mins
Male and female beginners (S15)
NEON GREEN
30mins
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS PRE-EVENT INFORMATION ENTRIES
Your family and friends can still enter either: • Online at www.starttofinish.com.au (online entries close at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 4 December) • At the entries marquee: From 2pm Saturday, 6 December or on day from 5:45am
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 6 December, 2014
Check in from 2:45pm. Session starts at 3:00pm Where: Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc The clinic focus will be on an introduction to triathlon, including transition setup, increasing your speed in transition and equipment needed. The clinic will show you how to setup your transition area and teach you techniques involved in mounting and dismounting your bike and how to speed up your 1st and 2nd transitions. Please bring necessary equipment, including: your bike, helment and shoes. The session will be taken by TRG Triathlon and Multisport. All levels of experience are welcome.
To register:
Please let us know by emailing: triseries@starttofinish. com.au
WEBSITE
Jump on our website www.starttofinish.com.au for all the latest updates, venues, course and transition maps and tips for beginners.
SCHOOLS AND CLUBS AREA
All Triathlon Schools and Clubs attending have been given the opportunity to set up their marquees in our schools and clubs area to use as a base for their team. To book a marquee please download the marquee form from our website.
ON- DAY INFORMATION EVENT WEEKEND REGISTRATION
All competitors can register as a late entrant on Saturday, 6 December 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.
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Participants can pick up their race kit at the event site on Saturday, 6 December from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and on Sunday from 5:45am - 6:25am for the Mini distance and 5:45am - 7:05am for the Sprint distance. Series entrants will be able to pick up their Newline series jacket.
SERIES ENTRANTS
Please note that as a Series Entrant you must collect your timing band for Race 2 and return it after the Race. These can be collected from the Registration Marquee through the Series Express que.
TOILETS
Toilets are available at the end of the car park at Peter Scullin Reserve, on Pier Rd and on the event site near the Registration marquees.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOTHING DROP OFF
A bag drop will be located at the event site for storage of your clothing during the event. Please do not place any valuables in the bag drop area, as we can not accept the responsibility for valuables lost or stolen. There will also be a marquee on the beach to leave clothing whilst racing.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING
Beach Road will be closed to all traffic (vehicles and cyclists) between the following times: Charman Road, Beaumaris to Nepean Highway, Mordialloc from 6:00am – 11:00am. Parking will be available at the Mordialloc Town Centre and on side streets. Please visit the website for full parking plan.
RACE MORNING CHECKLIST SERIES ENTRANTS
Please collect your timing band for Race 2 and return it after the Race. These can be collected from the Registration Marquee through the Series Express que.
SPRINT AND MINI TRIATHLON Collect your pre-packed race envelope that will contain: • A coloured security wrist-band
• A black velcro timing ankle-band with a timing chip attached • A bike & helmet security sticker • A swim cap and sponsor information
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. Walk over the timing mat with your timing band to check your wave start time. 2. Attach your security band to your wrist, allowing you access into transition. 3. 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. 4. Attach your timing band around your ANKLE. Remember to hand the timing band in after the event. 5. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and RIGHT THIGH and race category letter written on the back of your RIGHT CALF.
This can also be done yourself. Please use our website (www.starttofinish.com.au) for further reference. 6. Proceed to the bike compound, ensuring that your helmet is securely fastened and your security band is on in preparation for your security check. Find your race number on the bike racks to set up your bike and gear. You will find your sticker in your age group and then in alphabetical order. Those who entered after Thursday WILL NOT have an allocated bike spot and will need to rack their bike on the on day entries rack. 7. Attend the race briefing which will be held on the beach for the Mini and Sprint races.
8. We have full road closure, however be aware that cars may come onto the course and as always be aware of other cyclists on the road also.
KIDS TRI
Kids Tri Information will be available on a separate sheet at registration and on our website www.starttofinish.com. au.
POST-EVENT BLACK TIMING BANDS Everyone must return their timing bands at the finish line. REFRESHMENTS Refreshments will be available at the finish line. Each participant will receive an Emma & Tom’s bar and a cup of Nuun Hydration. MOCHA MONKEY Mocha Monkey will be serving coffee on site throughout the morning. RACE RESULTS Finish times and places will be up on our website www.starttofinish.com.au by 6:00pm Sunday. PRESENTATIONS AND SPOT PRIZES Spot Prizes will be given out randomly post-event to a lucky few. Age group medals are awarded to the top 3 place getters. Mini- Approximately 9.30-10am Sprint-Approximately 10-10.30am
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
PhysioHealth
PhysioHealth are attending all TeamUp ActiveTRI events offering free physiotherapy injury management and post race therapies to ease those tired muscles. Visit the friendly team at PhysioHealth to learn more about their athlete screening programs and high performance development. PhysioHealth are the experts in the Biomechanics and common injuries associated with swimming, cycling and running and has Physio’s who have toured extensively with State, National and International Triathlon and Swimming teams. So to achieve peak performance and stay injury free, tap into the expertise and experience PhysioHealth has to offer. With 6 practices across Melbourne and now open in Kew there is sure to be one near you.
Newline
With an innovative range of functional products with focus on details and comfort, Newline Sport has been fitting out active people since 1981. No politeness, no text messages, no finish line, no cooling down, Offline is time for thinking Newline. All series entrants in the 201415 TeamUp ActiveTRI will receive a Newline Jacket when they pick up their race kit.
