2009 Australian University Championship – Triathlon
| Mooloolaba, 29 March 2009 |
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AUS has the great pleasure of inviting university students throughout Australia to participate in the 2009 Australian University Championship - Triathlon. The 2009 Australian University Championship - Triathlon will be held in conjunction with the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival on Sunday 29 March.
This is a sanctioned Australian University Sport Championship. To enter click here and complete the Official Entry Form. You must indicate your university name and student number to ensure your eligibility for the Championships.
The Mooloolaba Triathlon and Australian University Championship – Triathlon is a unique event in 2009 as it encompasses the ITU World Cup where the best triathletes in the world compete for valuable points toward the ITU World Cup. This will ensure the Triathlon Festival will be one of the biggest ever.
HOST CONTACT DETAILS:
Kathryn Lorraway
Australian University Sport
Tel: 07 3876 2610 Ext 16
Fax: 07 3876 2620
Email: events@unisport.com.au
Championship Convenor:
USM Events
PO Box 1345 QLD 4567
Tel: 07 5449 0711
Email: info@usmevents.com.au
COMPETITION DATES AND VENUE
Friday 27 March:
Mooloolaba Triathlon Registration 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration tent,
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Saturday 28 March:
Mooloolaba Triathlon Bike Racking 11:30am – 4:00pm
Age Group & Teams
Transition Area,
Brisbane Road
ALL BIKES MUST BE RACKED ON THE SATURDAY!
Mooloolaba Triathlon Registration 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration tent,
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Sunday 29 March
Transition Opens
Mooloolaba Triathlon5:15am-6:15am
Transition Area, Brisbane Rd
Age Group and Teams Race Briefing
Mooloolaba Triathlon - 6:15am
Mooloolaba Beach
Age Group Race Start
Mooloolaba Triathlon - 6:30am
Mooloolaba Beach
Teams Race Start
Mooloolaba Triathlon - TBC
Mooloolaba Beach, Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba Triathlon Presentation Ceremony 4:45pm
The Wharf Tavern
For more Mooloolaba Tri information click here
COMPETITION FORMAT
Categories are available for male and female individuals and male, female and mixed teams.
The 2009 Australian University Championship - Triathlon will be conducted in accordance with the competition rules of Triathlon Australia and the AUS Sports Specific Rules. The AUS Triathlon Rules are available on the AUS website www.unigames.com.au.
ELIGIBILITY
All participants must be current university students of an AUS member university. Participants will be required to present their student card on request.
AUS will forward a list of student entries to universities on Wednesday 11 March 2009 to confirm eligibility to compete. The university will then be required to complete and sign the Eligibility Confirmation Form and return it to AUS via fax 07 3832 9879 before the competition.
ENTRY FEES (GST inclusive)
Category |
Regular Entry Fee
After 31/12/2008
5.00pm |
Late Entry Fee
After 28/02/2009
5.00pm |
Licence Fee
(for non TA Members) |
Individual |
$140 |
$150 |
$10.00 |
Teams |
$220 |
$230 |
n/a |
University entries close Friday 6 March 2009 unless fields fill earlier. No Entries will be accepted after this date. Payment is due at time of online registration. All withdrawals must be in writing to USM Events and may incur loss of entry fee.
ONLINE ENTRY
Click here for a quick, easy and safe way to enter. Entry confirmation is received immediately via a receipt. Competitors entering online will be able to check up to date competitor listings every week.
It is important for all university competitors to notify their university sports association or union of their intention to compete as eligibility forms will be sent to sport associations for verification.
REGISTRATION
Registration for all competitors will take place on Friday 27th March 2009 between 4.00pm - 7.30pm and Saturday 28th March 2009 between 12pm - 3.30pm in the registration tent on Beach Terrace. IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL TRIATHLETES TO REGISTER AT THIS TIME. You must show identification (Driver's Licence, Passport etc) to register and your Triathlon Australian Licence if you are a member.
NOTE: Registration NOT POSSIBLE on Race Day.
RACE RESULTS
Results will be available online at www.usmevents.com.au and university results will be available at www.unigames.com.au.
INSURANCE
Participating universities will need to ensure all participants are covered for personal accident insurance. Participants are asked to consult with their Sports Association / Union to verify the extent of the insurance cover.
ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT DETAILS
It is the responsibility of universities and/or their students to organise their accommodation and transport arrangements.
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
The first three places in each category will be presented with medals (Gold, Silver & Bronze respectively) and the Overall Winning University (Australian) will receive a pennant.
Medals will be posted to recipients after the event.
TROPHIES AND MEDALS
Previous Triathlon Champions:
2008 Overall Champion - The University of Queensland
2007 Overall Champion – The University of Queensland
2006 Overall Champion – The University of Queensland
2005 Overall Champion – The University of Queensland
2004 Overall Champion – Queensland University of Technology
2003 Overall Champion – The University of Queensland
2002 Overall Champion – The University of Queensland
2001 Overall Champion – The University of Technology Sydney
2000 Overall Champion, Men - University of Sydney
2000 Overall Champion, Women - Queensland University of Technology
GREEN AND GOLD SELECTION
Each participant in an Australian University Sport sanctioned Australian University Championship is eligible for Green and Gold selection.
An Australian University Sport "Green and Gold" team is a selected representative team or group of individuals who are acknowledged, recognised and rewarded for outstanding sporting performance at an AUS event. "Green and Gold" teams are selected in accordance with AUS approved sport specific selection criteria and processes and are awarded Green & Gold Medals.
This team is a "paper" team only.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 6 March : University Entries Close
Wednesday 11 March: Eligibility Confirmation Form sent to universities
Friday 27 March: Eligibilities from Universities Due
Friday 27 March: Registration Check-in btw 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 28 March: Registration Check-in btw 12:00pm – 3:30pm
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