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Withdrawal

Withdrawals prior to the event day must be in writing - Mail: USM EVENTS PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567 or Email info@usmevents.com.au. Please note, cancellation fees apply to withdrawals (see below).

If you withdraw on race day before the race start, please advise the help desk near the gear tent and hand your timing band in.  If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Festival Information Centre and advise them you have withdrawn and also hand your timing band in.  If you do withdraw please DO NOT cross the finish line area.

Cancellation Fee

All withdrawals will incur a 10% cancellation fee up until 5pm Tuesday 30th November 2010. 
A 25% fee up until 5pm Friday 14th January 2011. 
And a 50% fee up until 5pm Wednesday 9th February 2011. 

All entries are NON REFUNDABLE after that date. 

Withdrawal requests are to be made in writing - Mail: USM EVENTS PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567 or Email info@usmevents.com.au.

Changes to Entry

Changes can be made to your race entry before 5pm Friday 4th February 2011 by contacting the USM EVENTS office - Email info@usmevents.com.au or Phone 07 5449 0711. Any changes to your individual or team registration after 5pm Friday 4th February 2011 can be made at the Athlete Help Desk at the Check-In Tent during Check-In times

Pre Event Participation

You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness.  You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines.  To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for yourself and other competitors.

Pre Event Training

When you are on the road cycling or running, remember the rules of the road. Do not ride two abreast on narrow road sections and obey all traffic rules.  Being a competitor does not mean you are exempt or above the law.  Be courteous to motorists and remember that wearing a helmet is compulsory in Queensland and police can issue on the spot fines for breach of this law.

Rules

Event is sanctioned by Triathlon Queensland.  Triathlon Australia Race Rules apply.  All disqualifications will be posted at the Festival Information Centre following the race.  All enquiries about disqualifications must be made within an hour after the event and can only be discussed with a Triathlon Queensland official.  View Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules.

Speed Suits

Triathlon Australia is currently reviewing several race competition rules including the use of speed suits. Amendments will not be confirmed until early next year, therefore competitors planning on racing in Geelong Multi Sport Festival or any events in early 2011 should clarify this ruling prior to race day.

Swim Course

Competitors are to keep the swim start area clear. Swim warm-up if required must take place behind the start line or off to the right of the swim course. It is a deep water start. All competitors to be at the swim marshalling area prior to 15mins from their wave start. You must follow the swim buoys precisely. Any short cuts will result in disqualification. Follow all directions of surf lifesaving officials.  Ensure timing band is firmly secured on your ANKLE.

CUT OFF TIMES: All swimmers will be able to complete the swim course.

TEAM COMPETITORS: Any team cyclists remaining in transition after a TBA time will be instructed to commence the cycle leg.  All team swimmers will be able to finish the swim and make their way to the Teams Transition Area and hand the timing band to the team runner.  All swimmers and runners will receive accurate timing splits.

Cycle Course

To ensure a fair race for all competitors you must rack your bike in your correct signed age group rack.

NO DRAFTING - experienced draft busters will be on the course and penalty boxes will be in use.

This is a one lap course. Extreme care must be taken at all times, especially as you approach the transition area as it changes to single file.

Timing is executed at the run exit.

Competitor’s upper torso must be covered at all times.

Police are on the course and all road rules must be obeyed at all times (eg. Crossing double white lines) - they will book anyone breaking the law.  Follow police directions at all times.

Run Course

It is a one lap out and back run course. Ensure that you use the aid stations to rehydrate.

WARNING - IF YOU DO NOT USE AID STATIONS AND CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN DEHYDRATED AND OVERHEATED, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

CUT OFF TIMES: Time TBC. Runners still on the course will be advised to move onto the footpath.  You will not receive an official race time.

If you feel you cannot meet this criteria, please contact USM EVENTS on (07) 5449 0711 to discuss.

Team Information

A team swimmer must not remove the timing band until within the transition area.

The team cyclists must remain in their position in transition with their bike racked until the swimmer has tagged the cyclist.  The swimmer needs to pass the timing band onto the cyclist.

Once returned to transition the team cyclist must rack their bike before the runner can leave on the run leg. Team runners must wait in the team cyclist’s bike rack position. Remember to take the timing band off the cyclist before exiting transition.