RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
MELBOURNE TR I SERIES 2 014/ 15
RACE DAY INFORMATION SHEET
Race 1 – GREEN POINT, BRIGHTON Sunday, 9 NOVEMBER 2014 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran Welcome to Race 1 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
All males 12-13 (M1)
RED
0 mins
All females 18-29 (M2)
NEON GREEN
2 mins
All females 40+ (M3)
NEON ORANGE
4 mins
All males 14-17 (M4)
NEON YELLOW
6 mins
All males 40+ and teams (M5)
GREEN
8 mins
All females 12-17 (M6)
WHITE
11mins
All males 18-39 (M7)
POWDER BLUE
13 mins
All females 30-39 (M8)
ORANGE
15 mins
Male and female beginners (M9)
PINK
17 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 30-34 (S3)
GREEN
4 mins
All males 16-19 (S4)
NEON GREEN
7 mins
All males 14-15 (S5)
NEON ORANGE
10 mins
All males 40-44 (S6)
ORANGE
12 mins
All females 30-39 (S7)
PINK
14 mins
Males 50+ and all teams (S8)
WHITE
16 mins
All males 20-29 (S9)
YELLOW
19 mins
All females 14-29 (S10)
VIOLET
21 mins
All males 35-39 (S11)
POWDER BLUE
24 mins
All males 45-49 (S12)
NEON YELLOW
26 mins
All females 40+ (S13)
RED
28 mins
Male and female beginners (S14)
NEON GREEN
30 mins
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, 6 November) • At the entries marquee: From 2pm Saturday, 8 November or o n day from 5:45am
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 8 November, 2014
RACE 1 TIMETABLE SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER REGISTRATION
ALL EVENTS
2:00 – 4:00pm
TRAINING CLINIC
ALL EVENTS
2.00 – 3:00pm
Note: no bikes to be dropped off on Saturday
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER REGISTRATION
MINI SPRINT KIDS
5:45 – 6:25am 5:45 – 7:05am 7:30 – 8:45am
TRANSITION OPENS/CLOSES
MINI SPRINT KIDS
6:00 – 6:50am 6:00 – 7:30am 8:10 – 9:00am
PRE RACE BRIEFING (BEACH)
MINI SPRINT KIDS
6:55am 7:35am 9:10am
Please bring necessary swimming equipment as swimming will be involved in the clinic. Showers will be available after the session.
RACE START
MINI SPRINT KIDS
7:00am 7:40am 9:20am
The session will be taken by TRG Triathlon and Multisport. All levels of experience are welcome.
PRESENTATIONS
MINI SPRINT
9:40am 10:30am
Check in from 1:45pm. Session starts at 2:00pm Where: Brighton Baths Health Club - 251 The Esplanade, Brighton, VIC The first clinic will focus on open water swimming tips and will include an open water swimming practice. This will also be a great opportunity to gain transition familiarisation and the chance to Register for Race 1 and the Series.
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 Alternatively, 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, 8 November 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, 8 November 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.
TOILETS
Portable toilets are available on the event site and a permanent toilet block is located on the beach path south of Green Point.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOTHING DROP OFF
A bag drop will be located at the event site for free 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.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING
Beach Road will be closed to traffic from Dendy Street, Brighton to Balcombe Road, Black Rock from 6:00am – 11:00am. Parking is available off side streets off Beach Road. Please check parking restrictions.
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.
Race Morning Checklist
KIDS TRI
SPRINT AND MINI TRIATHLON
Kids Tri Information will be available on a separate sheet at registration and on our website www.starttofinish.com. au.
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.
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 and hot food 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 5. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will getters. have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and RIGHT THIGH and race category letter written Mini- Approximately 9.30-10am on the back of your RIGHT CALF. This can also be done yourself. Please use our website (www.starttofinish. Sprint-Approximately 10-10.30am com.au) for 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.
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. Aqua Shop Our swimming partner Aqua Shop will be able to help you out with all your pre-event swim needs including wetsuit hire and purchase. Simply visit Aqua Shop at 250 Park Street, South Melbourne, for expert sizing assistance or visit their website: www.aquashop.com.au
PHYSIOHEALTH PhysioHealth will be on course at all TeamUp ActiveTRI events offering 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 athlete development. To achieve peak performance and stay injury free, tap into the expertise and experience Physiohealth has to offer. 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 1 – GREEN POINT, BRIGHTON Sunday, 9 NOVEMBER 2014 Race Director: Julie Tedde Race Referee: Triathlon Victoria Event Manager: Matt O’Halloran Welcome to Race 1 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
All males 12-13 (M1)
RED
0 mins
All females 18-29 (M2)
NEON GREEN
2 mins
All females 40+ (M3)
NEON ORANGE
4 mins
All males 14-17 (M4)
NEON YELLOW
6 mins
All males 40+ and teams (M5)
GREEN
8 mins
All females 12-17 (M6)
WHITE
11mins
All males 18-39 (M7)
POWDER BLUE
13 mins
All females 30-39 (M8)
ORANGE
15 mins
Male and female beginners (M9)
PINK
17 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 30-34 (S3)
GREEN
4 mins
All males 16-19 (S4)
NEON GREEN
7 mins
All males 14-15 (S5)
NEON ORANGE
10 mins
All males 40-44 (S6)
ORANGE
12 mins
All females 30-39 (S7)
PINK
14 mins
Males 50+ and all teams (S8)
WHITE
16 mins
All males 20-29 (S9)
YELLOW
19 mins
All females 14-29 (S10)
VIOLET
21 mins
All males 35-39 (S11)
POWDER BLUE
24 mins
All males 45-49 (S12)
NEON YELLOW
26 mins
All females 40+ (S13)
RED
28 mins
Male and female beginners (S14)
NEON GREEN
30 mins
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, 6 November) • At the entries marquee: From 2pm Saturday, 8 November or o n day from 5:45am
TRAINING CLINIC When: Saturday, 8 November, 2014
RACE 1 TIMETABLE SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER REGISTRATION
ALL EVENTS
2:00 – 4:00pm
TRAINING CLINIC
ALL EVENTS
2.00 – 3:00pm
Note: no bikes to be dropped off on Saturday
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER REGISTRATION
MINI SPRINT KIDS
5:45 – 6:25am 5:45 – 7:05am 7:30 – 8:45am
TRANSITION OPENS/CLOSES
MINI SPRINT KIDS
6:00 – 6:50am 6:00 – 7:30am 8:10 – 9:00am
PRE RACE BRIEFING (BEACH)
MINI SPRINT KIDS
6:55am 7:35am 9:10am
Please bring necessary swimming equipment as swimming will be involved in the clinic. Showers will be available after the session.
RACE START
MINI SPRINT KIDS
7:00am 7:40am 9:20am
The session will be taken by TRG Triathlon and Multisport. All levels of experience are welcome.
PRESENTATIONS
MINI SPRINT
9:40am 10:30am
Check in from 1:45pm. Session starts at 2:00pm Where: Brighton Baths Health Club - 251 The Esplanade, Brighton, VIC The first clinic will focus on open water swimming tips and will include an open water swimming practice. This will also be a great opportunity to gain transition familiarisation and the chance to Register for Race 1 and the Series.
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 Alternatively, 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, 8 November 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, 8 November 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.
TOILETS
Portable toilets are available on the event site and a permanent toilet block is located on the beach path south of Green Point.
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOTHING DROP OFF
A bag drop will be located at the event site for free 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.
ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING
Beach Road will be closed to traffic from Dendy Street, Brighton to Balcombe Road, Black Rock from 6:00am – 11:00am. Parking is available off side streets off Beach Road. Please check parking restrictions.
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.
Race Morning Checklist
KIDS TRI
SPRINT AND MINI TRIATHLON
Kids Tri Information will be available on a separate sheet at registration and on our website www.starttofinish.com. au.
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.
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 and hot food 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 5. Proceed to the arm numbering area where you will getters. have your race number written on your RIGHT ARM and RIGHT THIGH and race category letter written Mini- Approximately 9.30-10am on the back of your RIGHT CALF. This can also be done yourself. Please use our website (www.starttofinish. Sprint-Approximately 10-10.30am com.au) for 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.
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. Aqua Shop Our swimming partner Aqua Shop will be able to help you out with all your pre-event swim needs including wetsuit hire and purchase. Simply visit Aqua Shop at 250 Park Street, South Melbourne, for expert sizing assistance or visit their website: www.aquashop.com.au
PHYSIOHEALTH PhysioHealth will be on course at all TeamUp ActiveTRI events offering 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 athlete development. To achieve peak performance and stay injury free, tap into the expertise and experience Physiohealth has to offer. 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.
