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Long Course Racing Returns to Geelong!

With the popularity of long course triathlons booming in Australia, USM Events is excited to bring back long course racing to Geelong with the URBAN 2.80.20.

A multi looped fast course, the URBAN 2.80.20 is set to test avid triathletes looking for a challenging and unique experience along Geelong’s spectacular waterfront and scenic country side.

If you’re not up to doing it alone, get some friends and enter a team!

Date

Sunday 12 February, 2012

**Competitor Information Booklet - NEW & INTERACTIVE**

A MUST READ for all 2012 participants - includes maps, pre & post race information, check-in, transition tours plus more! VIEW HERE (published 3 Feb, 2012)

Start Time

7.05am *time subject to change

Location

Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong

Course

Long Course Triathlon

• SWIM 2km - 1 lap course with a seeded mass start.
• CYCLE 80km - 2 lap fast & wide course.
• RUN 20km - 2 laps including Geelong's stunning foreshore and Botanic Gardens.

Detailed Course Recon - NEW!

DETAILED COURSE RECONS - by official coaching partner Fluid Movements www.fluidmovements.com

• SWIM - View Here
• RIDE - View Here
• RUN - View Here

Timetable

Saturday 11 February 2012
12pm - 5pm	URBAN 2.80.20 Triathlon Check In & Late Entry Open	Steampacket Gardens
1pm - 6pm	URBAN 2.80.20 Triathlon COMPULSORY Bike Racking (There will be no URBAN 2.80.20bike racking on race morning)	Eastern Beach
2pm	URBAN 2.80.20 Race Briefing 1	Steampacket Gardens
3pm	Transition Tour 1	Eastern Beach
4pm	URBAN 2.80.20 Race Briefing 2	Steampacket Gardens
5pm	Transition Tour 2	Eastern Beach
Sunday 12 February 2012
5.30am	URBAN 2.80.20 Help Desk & Gear Tent open	Eastern Beach
5.45am - 6.45am	URBAN 2.80.20 Triathlon Transition Access	Eastern Beach
7.05am*	URBAN 2.80.20 Triathlon Race START	Eastern Beach
12.00pm*	Transition open for bike collection	Eastern Beach
2.00pm*	URBAN 2.80.20 Triathlon Presentations	Steampacket Gardens

*Time subject to change

Wave Starts

Wave Starts for the URBAN 2.80.20 are now available.

Course Maps

Click on maps to enlarge.

SWIM Course Map	CYCLE Course Map
RUN Course Map	TRANSITION Map

Participants Receive

Commemorative Event Back-Pack, Towel, Cap, Event Drink Bottle, Endura Gels

Prize Money

Elite Category

Equal Prize Money for Male & Female 1st -3rd place.
1st     $3600
2nd    $1800
3rd     $600

You must have entered the Elite Category and have a Pro License to be eligible for prize money.

Prize money is GST Exclusive, AUD

Age Group & Teams Category

Medallions will be awarded for 1st - 3rd Age Group Category Winners and Team Category Winners.

If you are a place-getter in your category and are not able to stay for presentations, you will need to contact the USM office within two weeks of the event to arrange collection of your medal. You will need to inform us whether you would like to pick up your medal from the USM office, or if you would like your medal posted to you for a surcharge of $10.00.

Entry Fees

ENTRY FEES
Event	Early Bird Entry Fee (19/07/11 -18/11/11)	Regular Entry Fee (19/11/11 - 08/02/12)	On the Day (At Event)	TA One Day License Fee (applicable to non-TA members only)
Individual	$220.00	$240.00	$255.00	$25.00
Relay Teams	$300.00	$325.00	$340.00	Inclusive in Fee

 

Categories

LONG COURSE TRIATHLON - INDIVIDUALS
Category	Men	Women	Mixed

 

ELITE CATEGORY: Pro License required OPEN CATEGORY No Pro License required
Elite  Open	LAA LA	LBB LB
AGE GROUP CATEGORY No qualification required. Age as at 31st December 2011. Minimum age 18.
18-19	LC	LD
20-24	LE	LF
25-29	LG	LH
30-34	LI	LJ
35-39	LK	LL
40-44	LM	LN
45-49	LO	LP
50-54	LQ	LR
55-59	LS	LT
60-64	LU	LV
65-69	LW	LX
70-74	LY	LZ
75-79	LYA	LZA
80+	LYB	LZB

 

RELAY TEAM CATEGORIES
Category	Men	Women	Mixed
No qualification required - age as at 31st December 2011. Minimum age 14
Open	TA	TB	TC

Entries Close

5pm, Friday 3rd February 2012

How to Enter

Entries are NOW OPEN ONLINE
Late entries will be taken if field limits allow between the specified Check-In Times for the URBAN 2.80.20:

Saturday 11 February 2012: 12pm - 5pm

Please note a $15 late fee will apply per Entry Fees listed above.  

Withdrawals

By mail, USM EVENTS PO BOX 1145, Eagle Farm, QLD or email brisbane@usmevents.com.au  If you withdraw on race day before the race start, please advise the help desk 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

10% cancellation fee up until 5pm November 30, 2011
25% cancellation fee up until 5pm 6, January, 2012
50% cancellation fee up until 5pm 1, February 2012.
If I am unable to compete after this time and date my registration fee is non-refundable.

Medical Insurance

It is strongly advised that you take out personal medical insurance for the duration of your stay, especially for international competitors. Under the Australian Health Act, all non-Australians are not covered financially for personal injury. If you do have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses. Therefore it is essential for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance.

Race Briefing

You will receive a written race briefing at check-in. Please Read Carefully. There will be a pre-race briefing on Saturday 11 February at 2pm and at 4pm in Steampacket Gardens.

Transition Tours

Help make your race day run smoothly by participating in one of the free Transition Tours on Saturday 11th February 2012.

Sessions will involve a walk-through of the swim/bike and bike/run transition areas.  These tours will be beneficial to all first-timers as well as people wanting to pick any tips for race day.  The tours will run for approximately half an hour, including a question and answer time.

START TIME: 3pm and 5pm
TOUR HOST: Fluid Movements Sports
REGISTER: Transition tours are free!  We ask that you register your interest so we know how many people to expect.  To register competitors should email Coach Sean Foster at sfos@optusnet.com.au
MEETING PLACE: Entrance to Transition at Eastern Beach (look for Transition Tour signage)

Rules and Regulations

Rules
Event is sanctioned by TriVic. Triathlon Australia Race Rules apply. All disqualifications will be posted at the Festival Information Centre following the race.

All inquiries about disqualifications must be made within an hour after the event and can only be discussed with a TriVic official.

Download the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules.

Speed Suits A competitor may wear a speed suit at any time during an event. For the purpose of interpreting this rule, the term is defined as: