| DATE |
29th March 2009
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| LOCATION |
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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| DISTANCE |
Individuals & Teams 1.5km Swim - 40km Cycle - 10km Run
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| COURSE |
Swim
Cycle
Run
Click here for Course Maps
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| TIMETABLE |
Click here for the latest version of the Timetable of Events
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| ENTRY |
The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival uses the latest security technology to capture online entry information safely, which allows competitors from all over the world to easily access the Festival. The website is operational with links to Mooloolaba and what the area has to offer.
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| ENTRIES CLOSE |
23rd March 2009 at 5.00pm
All closing dates indicative closing date only. Strict field limits apply. This is for the safety of all participants. Entries may close earlier if field limit is reached before closing date.
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| RACE ACCEPTANCE |
Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 15 years old as at the 31/12/2008.
Team Competitors must be a mimimum of 14 years old as at 31/12/2008.
OPEN AGE category - Conditions apply (see below).
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| 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.
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| OPEN AGE GROUP |
To be eligible for this category you must supply your best three race results over the olympic distance in the past 18 months.
Open Age Group Qualifying Times - Men: Sub 2hrs 5mins (2:05), Female: Sub 2hrs 18mins (2:18)
Limited Field
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| AGE GROUP & TEAMS |
Open to all competitors no qualification required. Triathlon Australia rules apply. Non-drafting, wetsuit ruling subject to Triathlon Australia rules and the Medical Director. The event has road closures for the cycle and run courses.
Team competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as at 31/12/08, Mooloolaba Triathlon competitors must be a minimum of 15 years old as at 31/12/08.
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| INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS |
International competitors must ensure they have sufficient personal insurance in place to cover any medical expenses that may potentially arise from participation in the 2009 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival.
Further information will be forwarded to you on receipt of entry.
Overseas entrants should pay by bank draft in Australian Dollars.
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| TEAM CHANGES |
Any team wishing to replace a team member must complete a Mooloolaba Triathlon entry form with the details of the new team member and attach details of the change to be made, and forward to USM Events, P.O. Box 3145, Noosa Heads QLD 4567. Team changes are permitted up until 5:00pm Monday 22nd March 2009.
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| TEAMS MATCHING |
Are you a swimmer, cyclist or runner only? We can match you up with other single discipline competitors in the Mooloolaba Teams Triathlon. Login to your profile and register.
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| WITHDRAWALS |
By mail, USM Events P.O. Box 1345, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 or email info@usmevents.com.au |
CANCELLATION FEE
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PLEASE NOTE: 50% cancellation fee up until 10 days from event. NON-REFUNDABLE after that date. All refund requests to be made in writing - Mail: USM Events PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567 or Email info@usmevents.com.au. |
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REGISTRATION |
Compulsory for all Individuals & only one Team member.
Registration Tent, Mooloolaba Esplanade
Friday 27th March 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 28th March 12noon - 3:30pm
Written race briefings supplied at registration must be read before participating in any of the Festival events.
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| BIKE RACKING |
Transition Area, Brisbane Road
Saturday 28th March 11:30am - 4:00pm
Security guards on duty 4.00pm Saturday to 5.00am Sunday. Security chains recommended for Saturday night. Remember to bring the key with you Sunday morning!
Note: Racking NOT POSSIBLE on Race Day |
| OFFICIAL WETSUIT RULING |
The Offical Wetsuit Ruling for the Mooloolaba Triathlon will be announced on Sunday 29th March and will be displayed on information boards at Registration.
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| CUT OFF TIMES |
To Be Confirmed
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| PRESENTATIONS |
4.45pm Sunday 29th March
The Wharf Tavern, Mooloolaba
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PRIZES |
ARIA Open Elite
(GST Exclusive, AUD)
Male Female
$2000 $2500
$1500 $1500
$1000 $1000
$ 500
$ 250
Open Age Group
Equal Prize Money for Male & Female 1st - 5th place.
(GST Exclusive, AUD)
1st $1000
2nd $750
3rd $400
4th $250
5th $100
Open Teams - Men, Women, Mixed
Equal Prize Money for Male, Female & Mixed 1st - 3rd place.
(GST Exclusive, AUD)
1st $600
2nd $450
3rd $300
Medallions will be awarded for 1st - 3rd Age Group Category Winners and Team Category Winners.
If you are a placegetter in your category and were not able to stay for presentations, you will need to contact the USM office within two weeks of the event to arrange for 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.
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| RACE RESULTS |
Provisional results will be available at www.usmevents.com.au from Sunday evening 29th March. Race results to be posted at The Wharf Tavern.
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| OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| ROAD CLOSURES |
To Be Confirmed |
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| FIRST MOOLOOLABA |
1993 was the year of the first Mooloolaba Triathlon
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| COMPETITORS |
Over 2,500 national and international.
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| WINNERS IN |
Age group
2008: Peter Schokman & Risa Saito
2007: Greg Bennett & Mary-Beth Ellis
2006: Mitch Dean & Tyneal Clark
2005: Paul Matthews & Nikki Egyed
2004: Joe Gambles & Felicity Abram
2003: Luke McKenzie & Emma Snowsill
2002: Ryland Garnett & Maxine Seear
2001: Terenzo Bozzone (NZ) & Nikki Egyed |
| STATUS |
ITU Mooloolaba World Cup
National Club Premierships
Second largest Olympic Distance Triathlon in Australia
Clydesdale World Games Qualifyer
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| COMMUNITY |
The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival involves approximately 600 volunteers sourced through various sporting and service groups. In the event’s history it has returned over $120,000 to the community. |
