Friday 27th March 2009

BRIEFING TIMETABLE

Elite Athlete Registration & Uniform Check
Time & Location: TBC

Coaches Briefing
Time & Location: TBC

Elite Athlete Briefing
Time & Location: TBC

Please note all athletes MUST be present at Athlete Registration, Uniform Check and Briefing to be eligible to compete in the ITU Mooloolaba BG World Cup Race. If athletes do not have private transport they must use the bus transfer provided.

Elite Athlete Pre Race Meal
Time & Location: TBC

Sunday 29th March 2009

Swim Course – 1500m
(1 x Lap)

1.5km ocean swim. Depending on weather conditions you will contend with chop, surf and currents but generally Mooloolaba beach is calm. Depending on these conditions the athlete may have to negotiate the surf on entry and exit.

The 1.5km course will be 1 lap. The swim will consist of a beach start; a 300m straight swim to the first turning buoys where you will turn right over 40m, then swim straight for 400m, right again over 40m, then swim straight (towards the shore) for 200m, right again over 40m, and straight for 400m at the end of this straight you will pass a white buoy on your left, turn left after the buoy and head to beach / swim exit. It is a rectangle course; all right hand turns except for a left hand turn when returning to shore. Throughout the swim ensure that all red/orange buoys are on your right side.

Water Temperature: Approx. 22 degrees Celsius
Tides: tbc

Map: Click here

Cycle Course – 40km
(7 x Lap)

40km, 7 laps straight out and back course. Leaving transition you immediately negotiate a round about which becomes one of the two turning points for the 7 lap course the other turn is where Sixth Avenue meets Aerodrome Rd, a U-turn. 700m from transition, athletes will ride over Alex Hill, the only hill on course, after descending; it is flat and fast, with a good hot mix surface to the turn around. The course follows the same route back over Alex Hill, back through transition, onto the next lap.

The course follows the spectacular shore line of Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland beaches; therefore the course is susceptible to winds. Predominately light winds prevail in March, with a slight head or cross wind heading out to the turn around and a tail wind back to transition.

Map: Click here

Run Course – 10km
(4 x Lap)

Run 10km, 4 laps straight out and back course the same as the cycle but the turn around point on Alexandra Parade is the cross Street of Mayfield Road. Again approx 700m you have Alex Hill to run up, once you hit the summit it is a downhill run onto the flats to the turn around point. Follow the same route back to the top of Alex Hill and straight down the Esplanade to the transition area or finish.

Map: Click here

Airports

Brisbane International Airport is approximately 80 minutes by road to Mooloolaba. The Sunshine Coast Domestic Airport is approximately 15 minutes by road to Mooloolaba.  

Athlete Transfers

Athlete Transfers will be provided to all ITU Athletes competing in the Mooloolaba BG World Cup and accredited coaches within the 6 days prior to the event (arriving on or after Monday 23rd March 2009) and the 2 days following the event (departing on or prior to Tuesday 31st March 2009). Those athletes and coaches arriving/departing within this timeframe and requiring transfers must advise flight details - arrival / departure dates, times, and flight numbers by Monday 16th March 2009.

Non-Elite athletes may wish to pay for the same transfer as their elite team members, or make alternate arrangements.

Local Transport

Shuttle Bus
Direct airport shuttle services operate from Maroochydore and Brisbane contact Sun Air Bus Service 07 5478 2811.

Hire Cars

Contact Europcar:         
Online www.europcar.com.au
Phone 1300 300 035
International 1300 667 777

Maroochydore:              
Terminal Building
Maroochydore Airport (Sunshine Coast Airport)
Maroochydore, QLD
Ph: 07 5448 9955

Quote our Corporate CD number to receive discounted rates and reduced damage liability fees for all cars, trucks and luxury vehicles. Corporate ID number: CCC13476

Accommodation

Visa Requirements

For any teams traveling to compete in the Mooloolaba ITU World Cup and requiring a letter of invitation for visa requirements please e-mail angela@usmevents.com.au. We will organise a formal invitation letter to be sent.

Host Hotel

Training Facilities

Uniforms

Further Information

Course

Categories

ARIA Open Elite

In 2007 USM Events introduced the Open Elite race due to the high demand from athletes not eligible to compete in the ITU World Cup.  To compete, competitors must hold a current professional licence.  The ARIA Open Elite is Draft Legal.   

Open

Open Category requires qualifying times. To be eligible for this category you must have supplied your best 3 race results in the past 18months. Men: sub 2hrs 5mins. Women: 2hrs 18mins

No qualification required. Age as at 31st December 2008

No qualification required

Pre Event Participation

Pre Event Training

Competitor Registration

Registration for all competitors (except ITU World Cup competitors) will take place on Friday 4.00pm - 7.30pm 26th March 2009 and between 12pm - 3.30pm Saturday 27th March 2009 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.  At the Registration tent, your name will be crossed off and you will be given your race kit containing Asics visor, Asics Singlet, Endura water bottle & bar, Triathlon Multi Sport Magazine and lots more. This kit is personalised for you and contains your chest number, bike security sticker, ID wristband, helmet sticker, Eyeline swim cap and timing band. Your ID wristband will be put on your wrist by a volunteer upon collection of your kit at Registration- your ID Wristband must be on your wrist at Race Start on Sunday - this is your identity throughout the race. You will also receive a written race briefing - please read this carefully as this is your only race briefing.

Teams will receive one timing band per team (ALL members must wear the timing band, passed from each team member like a relay baton) and race kits for each team member.  No competitor will be accepted after Saturday 3.30pm and we cannot be responsible for you arriving late so allow for mishaps when making travel arrangements. It is only necessary for one team member to register for their team, however, they must be able to pass on the team kit to the other team members BEFORE race start.

Please note it is illegal for someone to race under your name or for you to race under someone else's - this will result in suspension from your State Triathlon Association and you are not insured while racing.

Competitor Numbers & Race Singlet

Your race number is COMPULSORY on the run leg.  Your official ASICS Mooloolaba Triathlon singlet is NOT COMPULSORY but we do appreciate you wearing it to support our sponsors.  If you plan to use an elastic race number belt, then, as sponsors names are part of the race number, it will be necessary to ensure the complete race number is displayed.  Competitors must ensure that their torso is covered throughout the cycle and run. TEAMS - only the runner is required to wear the chest number. 

Please note that you will not be body marked. Therefore it is important to have your wristband securely fastened on your wrist on Sunday morning as you enter transition between 5.15 - 6.15am.  All three team members must have their wristbands securely fastened on their wrist. You will not be allowed to compete without your wristband on. Your wristband is your identity throughout the race!

If you have problems of any kind, please proceed to the HELP DESK located at registration.

Parking

As the transition is located on one of the main parking areas of Mooloolaba Esplanade parking close to the event arena is limited so please allow for plenty of time when arriving to the site. Please be aware all parking regulations will still apply throughout the Festival please refer to council parking signs for more details. There is no official event parking.

Timing

You will find your timing band in your race kit. Make sure you put it in a safe place and also remember to have it with you on Sunday.  Timing band MUST be worn on either ankle. If you do forget your timing band, please report to the Help Desk on Sunday morning before the race, as you will need to be reissued with a whole new timing band and race number. You will have to pay a $50 fee if timing chip is lost.  

MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON INDIVIDUALS

• Timing band must be worn on either ankle (on your wrist and you won't get a time).

MOOLOOLABA TEAMS TRIATHLON

• ALL three competitors/legs must wear the timing band. When the swimmer has tagged the cyclist, the swimmer gives the timing band to the cyclist, so the cyclist then gives the timing band to the runner.
• No timing band - no time.
• Timing band MUST be worn on either ankle.

If you do not start the race on Sunday morning, please advise the Help Desk and hand in your timing band. If you withdraw from the race please inform the Information Centre and return your timing band. Timing results will include swim split, cycle split, run split and finish time - overall and category places. If you do not return your timing band you will incur a $50 charge for replacement.

Technical Support

Coast Cyclery are the official bike mechanics and will be onsite throughout the festival.

Bike Check In

Compulsory for all individuals and at least one team member. Bikes to be racked by individuals and team members on Saturday 27th March between 11.30-4.00pm. 

Ensure you have your Bike Sticker (received at registration in your kit) on your bike before entry into transition. Your bike will also be visually inspected by Triathlon Queensland officials and no bike will be accepted unless it passes inspection.

Security guards are on duty 4.00pm Saturday afternoon until transition opens on Sunday morning at 5.15am. Security chains are recommended. If your bike is not checked in during this time you will not be able to participate. Officials will be checking for such things as: handlebar plugs, tyres in reasonable condition, stripped cable, at least one water bottle cage.

Helmets will be checked Sunday morning on entry to the transition area by Triathlon Queensland Officials. Ensure you have your Helmet Sticker (received at registration in your kit) on your Helmet. Bikes cannot be removed from the compound under any circumstances during this time. The individual transition must be clear by 6.15am.

Bike Check Out

Bikes will only be allowed out of the transition area when the last cyclist has returned to transition and an announcement will be made. Please note that Bike Security Stickers will be checked against your ID wristband upon Bike Check Out. There will be no access to The Esplanade due to the conduct of the ITU World Cup races. The transition area will be secured until 12 noon, after this time any bikes remaining in transition is done so at the owner's risk.

Transition Area

The transition area is divided into two divisions - Individuals and Teams. Each section will be marked by age groups/team categories - you must rack in your nominated section. The individual transition must be clear by 6.15am.

Windtrainers

Windtrainers are allowed in the Individual and Teams transition area on Sunday morning until 6.15am. They must be taken out of the transition by competitors only, not handed over a fence. Any windtrainer that is left in the transition area will be confiscated by Race officials.

Gear

There is a Gear Tent available prior to entry into transition, Brisbane Road, please use this facility and only keep necessary equipment in the transition area. Please make sure your Gear is clearly identified - labels will be available on tables in front of gear tent so please attach to assist the volunteers. It is also advisable to place some form of identification on all your personal gear or property in transition for ease of identification if it is misplaced and handed to officials. Please note that no responsibility is taken by the Race Organisers for lost property. All lost property will be handed to the Information Centre and enquiries should be made to USM Events from Tuesday 30th March on 07 5449 0711.

Withdrawal

Withdrawals prior to the event day must be in writing - Mail: USM Events P.O. Box 1345, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 or Email info@usmevents.com.au.

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 Event 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.

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 / Race Start

You will receive a written race briefing at registration- Please read carefully.  There will be a brief pre-race briefing on the beach for all competitors before each wave start.

Wave Starts

All competitors will receive their swim cap in their race kit. Please check that your swim cap colour reflects the colour of your wave start. Final wave details will be provided with Race Briefing which will be given to all competitors at Registration. Wetsuits ruling: On Saturday a provisional water temperature will be posted on the information boards at transition and at registration - final wetsuit ruling will be announced on Sunday morning.

Rules

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

Click here for Triathlon Queensland Race Competition Rules

Penalties & Disqualifications

REMEMBER Triathlon Queensland officials will be in the transition area and out on the cycle course. Main points: cycle helmets fastened before unracking bike and unfastened after racking bike; no riding in transition area; upper torso must be covered; no drafting; no cheating. On the cycle leg there will be a GREEN ZONE from Buderim Ave Esplanade U-turn (900m from the finish) to the transition area - this means definitely no passing in this area due to safety reasons (this is a disqualification offence).

Drafting / Blocking - Penalty Boxes

Drafting and/or blocking in addition to being dangerous is CHEATING. In 2008 the proven Penalty Box System was implemented in order to provide a safe and fair race environment. There will be 3 penalty boxes located on the bike course. The first will be at the 11km mark, the second at 21km at the Coolum cycle turnaround (northern end). The third will be at 37km at the Motorway off ramp. A competitor judged to be in a drafting or blocking situation will be shown a yellow card, at that point they carry on to the next Penalty Box on their side of the course where they will serve a 5 minute time penalty. Two or more yellow cards for drafting and/or blocking will result in disqualification. Competitors who do not stop at the first available Penalty Box and complete their time penalty are liable for disqualification from the race.

Drafting: The bike draft zone is a 3m x 7m rectangle, which surrounds every competitor's bicycle on the bike course. The front edge of the lead bicycle wheel defines the centre of the leading 3m edge of the rectangle. When a competitor enters this zone they have 15 seconds to pass another competitor and when a competitor has been passed they must drop back out of the drafting zone IMMEDIATELY.

Blocking: A competitor must not impede the forward progression of another competitor if they do so it is deemed to be blocking. All competitors must keep as close as possible to the left hand side of the road on the cycle course (even on closed courses). Riding on the right hand side of the course is classified as blocking. PASSING ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE of another competitor is also an offence, even on a closed road. NOTE: There will be no Stop/Go penalties for drafting and/or blocking infringements.

Swim Course

SWIM COURSE:

• The Swim start line will be located 800m South from the ‘loo with a view’ so please allow 10min to walk to the start line.
• Competitors are to keep the swim start area clear. Swim warm-up if required must take place in the signed area to the right of the swim start.
• Dry swim start only, competitors in starting wave to assemble in marshalled area on beach. All competitors to be on beach by 6.30am for Race Briefing.
• You must follow the swim buoys precisely. Any short cuts will mean disqualification.
• Competitors will be advised of wetsuit ruling at registration.
• 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.

TIDE PREDICTION: tbc

Individual competitors: If you are not on the cycle course by 8.30am (To Be Confirmed)(57min after start of last age group wave) you will not be permitted access to the cycle course. You will receive an official swim time.

Team Competitors: Any team cyclists remaining in transition at 8.30am (To Be Confirmed) 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 an even 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. Take special care on entry to motorway; single file only as you approach the transition area; extreme caution on downhill approach.
• Timing is executed at the run exit.
• Drink plenty of water in preparation for the run leg.
• Upper torso must be covered at all times.
• Police are on the course, 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

• Two lap run course in a clockwise direction then finish. The entire run is on road surface.
• Use aid station at each pass.
• WARNING - IF YOU DO NOT USE AID STATIONS AND TO CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN DEHYDRATED AND OVERHEATED, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.

CUT OFF: From 11.15am (To Be Confirmed) all runners still on the course will be advised to move onto the footpath. Runners will be allowed to cross over the finish line until 11.20am (To Be Confirmed). After 11.20am (To Be Confirmed) any runners still on course will not be able to finish the event over the finish line, but will finish on the footpath.

If you feel you cannot meet this criteria, please contact us on 07 5449 0711 to discuss – there are no excuses if you don’t and then on the day you do not meet the cut off time!

Team Information

• A team swimmer must not remove timing band until within the transition area.
• Team cyclists must stay in allocated rack position with seat over the rail until swimmer has tagged the cyclist. Swimmer needs to pass the timing band onto the CYCLIST.
• Team cyclist must rack bike before runner can leave on run leg.
• Team runners must wait in team cyclists bike rack position, remember to take the timing band off the cyclist before exiting transition.
• Please note Team cyclists who leave the transition after 7.55am (To Be Confirmed) will be directed out of transition to the left out of First Avenue instead of right.

Results

Presentations

Date

Venue

Course

Entry Fees

Entry

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Late Entries

Categories

Age as at race day 28/03/09

Registration

Timetable

Prizes

Equal prize money for Open Men & Women 1st-3rd. AUD (GST Exclusive)

All competitors go into the draw to win great random draw prizes - must be present to win

Results

Refunds

Date

Venue

Course

1000m M shaped ocean swim off Mooloolaba Beach
Tide Prediction: tbc

Entry Fees

Entry

Click Here to Enter Online
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Entries Close

Late Entries

Categories

Age as at race day 29/03/09

Registration

Timetable

Prizes

Equal prize money for Open Men & Women 1st-3rd. AUD (GST Exclusive)

Results

Refunds

Date

Venue