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EVENT INFORMATION GUIDE

20th & 21st October 2012

SUPPORTED BY

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Contents Sponsors ............................................................................................................ 3

Welcome ........................................................................................................... 4

Weekend Schedule ............................................................................................ 5

Events ................................................................................................................ 6

Dash for Cash .................................................................................................. 6

Try-a-Tri .......................................................................................................... 6

Mini splash and dash ...................................................................................... 7

Long Course Aquathlon ................................................................................... 7

National Aquathlon Championships ................................................................ 8

Victorian Olympic Distance State Championships ........................................... 8

Sprint Distance Triathlon ................................................................................ 9

Getting to Yarrawonga ....................................................................................... 9

Course Maps .................................................................................................... 10

Equipment ..................................................................................................... 199

Race Day .......................................................................................................... 20

Event Rules ...................................................................................................... 21

Safety Points .................................................................................................... 22

Accommodation .............................................................................................. 23

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Sponsors Triathlon Victoria is proud to have the support of these great

partners in launching the Yarrawonga Mulwala Multi Sport Festival

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Welcome Thank you for entering the Yarrawonga Mulwala

Multi Sport Festival

Welcome

Welcome to the inaugural Yarrawonga Mulwala Multi Sport Festival including the National Aquathlon Championships.

A great deal of planning has gone into the event to ensure that you enjoy this spectacular course and have a great day!

Yarrawonga is a great weekend away with activities for participants, their families and friends.

The 2012 participant information guide will assist you in preparing for and enjoying the event.

Please read the event timetable and course information thoroughly so you don’t miss out on any important information.

All the best in your final preparation and we look forward to seeing you race day.

Event Details

Date: 20th and 21st of October 2012

Location: Lake Mulwala, Yarrawonga River Rd Yarrawonga, Vic 3730

Registration: Open until 7.00 am 20th

October 2012

Race kit Collection: Collect at Registration

Race Contacts: Website: www.trivic.org.au

Email: info@trivic.org.au

Phone: (03) 9598 8686

Address: 4a Small Street

Hampton, Vic 3188

Race Day Contact: Simon Auty: 0411 329 734

Regards,

Triathlon Victoria

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Weekend Schedule

Friday 19th October:

4:00-5:00pm Registration – all events

Saturday 20th October:

8:00-8:30am 5km Dash for Cash Registration

9:00am 5km Dash for Cash

8:30-10:15am Registration all other Saturday events

10:30am Try-a-Tri Kids

11:00-11:45am Registration open for Aquathlon

12:00pm Mini Splash and Dash

1:30pm Long Course Aquathlon

3:30pm National Aquathlon Championships

6.00pm Presentation and BBQ National Aquathlon Championship

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club

Sunday 21st October:

6:00am-6:45 Registration – All events.

7:00am Victorian Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship

7:30am Sprint Distance Triathlon

NOTES:

Sunrise is at 6:23am for each of the Saturday and Sunday

Registration for Sunday events will be available all day Saturday

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Events

5 km dash for cash

Saturday 20th October 2012

Start time: 9:00 am

Prize Money: First place male and female $200

Event open to all comers

Kids Triathlons

Saturday 20th October 2012

Start time: 10:30 am

7yo – 10yo: 100m swim x 3km cycle x 500m run

Non competitive, all finishers receive medal

11yo – 14yo: 200m swim x 6km cycle x 1km run

Non competitive, all finishers receive medal

Dash for Cash

Try-a-Tri

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Short swim then run

Saturday 20th October 2012

Start time: 12:00 pm

Two event distances to choose from:

100m swim x 500m run

200m swim x 1km run

A non competitive kids event, fun for children of all ages and abilities

Run- Swim- Run

Saturday 20th October 2012

Start time: 1.30 pm

5km- 2000m- 5km

Mini splash and dash

Long Course Aquathlon

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2.5 km run- 1000m swim- 2.5km run. Open to team entries.

Saturday 20th October 2012

Start time: 3.30 pm

Open Male and Female

1st place- $400, 2nd place- $200, 3rd place-

$100

Under 19 Male and Female

1st place- $200, 2nd place- $100, 3rd place- $50

1500m swim- 40km ride- 10km run. Open to teams and all age groups.

Sunday 21st October 2012

Start time: 7.00 am

Open Male and Female

1st place- $2100, 2nd place- $1100, 3rd place- $550

National Aquathlon

Championships

Victorian Olympic Distance

State Championships

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750m swim- 20km ride- 5km run. Open to teams and all age groups.

Sunday 21st October 2012

Start time: 7.30 am

Getting to Yarrawonga From Melbourne: Take the National Highway (M31) 285 km from Melbourne CBD. Turn

off Yarrawonga-Benalla Rd (C373). Travel time around 3 hours and 40 minutes.

From Sydney: Take the Hume Hwy (M31) and then take the B400 turn off to

Yarrawonga. Travel time around 7 hours, approximately 630 km.

From Canberra: Take the M25 (Barton Hwy) to the Hume Highway and head south, then

take the B400 turn off to Yarrawonga. Travel time around 5 hours, approximately 470

km.

B400 Murray Valley Highway will lead you to the Yarrawonga Town Centre travelling

from east and west.

Sprint Distance

Triathlon

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Course Maps

Dash for Cash

Swim Leg:

Bike Leg:

Run Leg:

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Try a Tri

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National Aquathlon Championships

and Long Course Aquathlon

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Olympic Distance Triathlon

Swim, Bike Start, Run

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Olympic and Sprint Distance Bike course

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Sprint Distance Triathlon

Swim, Bike Start , Run

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Equipment Equipment

It is important to be comfortable with all of your equipment, so practice with it and try your racing outfit prior to race day. Race in what you feel comfortable wearing.

Triathlon rules state that your torso must be covered during the bike and run leg, so a singlet, bather top or t-shirt is essential. People often race in bathers and/or bike/tri shorts, but you will also see some participants wearing board shorts and a tank top.

It is important to dress according to the weather, e.g. if it is hot, race in a singlet, bathers, and/or shorts and a hat for the run.

If it is cold stay warm before and after the race with your race gear underneath.

Triathlon specific suits are available which are

well fitted all in one Lycra suits, with slightly

padded buttocks for comfort on the bike.

Swim Gear

Subject to Triathlon Australia Technical Rules you may be able to wear a wetsuit for more protection from the cold water (if < 19°C AND confirmed by the Race Director on the day).

If you are intending on wearing a wetsuit ensure you swim in it prior to the race; they do take some getting used to and need to be fitted correctly.

Triathlon wetsuits are designed for swimming and are different to that of a surf wetsuit.

Swim goggles are recommended and help

with sighting the large swim buoys. It is worth

purchasing a pair for use in training and

during the race.

Bike Gear

The trick with a bike is to make sure you only

purchase what you really need. It is very easy

to get excited as there is some great gear out

there. If you are purchasing a bike, go to a

reputable bike shop to ensure you obtain

necessary and correctly fitted equipment. A

helmet is compulsory for racing and training

and must meet Australian Standards (a sticker

will display this on the inside of the helmet).

You need to have a drink bottle and holder on

your bike as well as a pump and a puncture

repair kit. Sunglasses will protect your eyes

from sun and dust in the air, especially on a

windy day. Tri-bars and cycling shoes, though

not essential, can be a good investment for

comfort, speed, power optimisation and

aerodynamics, but both will take some

practice.

Running Gear

A good pair of correctly fitted running shoes is essential.

Running shoes are technically advanced these days, so it is important to go to a reputable shoe store to have your foot assessed and measured correctly.

A hat and sunglasses will also be useful on a hot day.

Finally, elastic laces are fantastic for racing as

you can set them at a good tension and just

pull your shoe on. They are not

recommended for training as they don’t

provide as much support as regular laces.

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Race Day

Arrive Early We recommend arriving at least an hour prior

to race start to ensure you have adequate

preparation time.

Please check your Race Day information sheet

and all venue signs to ensure you know the

location of entry and exit points.

Bike Transition Area

Before entering the bike transition area you

must have your helmet fastened for

inspection. Mountain Bikes with stands may

free stand in the allocated area.

The transition area can be a very busy place

so it is important to TAKE CARE and be

respectful of others and their property.

Pre Race Briefing

All participants should assemble for the pre

race briefing at least 15 minutes prior to the

race scheduled commencement.

It is important that all participants attend the

race briefing for an update on the event.

There could be last minute changes to the

event from the police or council or as a result

of weather conditions.

Security

Participants will not be permitted to enter

into the bike area to collect their gear until

the last competitor has commenced the run.

NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this rule.

Only competitors (no spectators) are allowed

into the transition area.

Your competitor wristband must be on at all

times during the race, from the time you

arrive until the time you pick up your bike

from the compound at the completion of the

event. Please ensure that you are still wearing

your wristband when you are collecting your

bike.

Swim Leg

If you get into any trouble during the swim

leg please signal the lifeguards by raising one

arm straight up in the air and calling for

assistance. This is a clear and recognised

signal, other actions may be misinterpreted.

Cycle Leg

Do not forget to fasten your helmet before

running your bike along the cycle lane to the

bike exit. Upon returning you must dismount

from your bike before entering transition

(dismount lane) and then return your bike

along the cycle lane to your allocated bike

rack. Only then are you permitted to take off

your helmet. Please note that all competitors

must complete the cycle and run with a

covered torso.

Note: iPods, MP3 players or headphones are

NOT permitted during the event.

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Event Rules General

• All timing bands to be worn on the left ankle AT ALL TIMES when racing.

• Make a mental note of your placement in the compound so you can easily find your correct position.

• For the Sprint Team category, team members must changeover the timing band in the designated area adjacent to transition.

• The spirit of friendly competition should apply throughout each race. Any non sportsman-like conduct constitutes grounds for the immediate disqualification of your team.

• Competitors must strictly obey all directions and instructions by officials, marshals and police.

• Medical staff has the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury.

• If you withdraw from the race or do not complete a race leg, please notify the timing team at the finish line.

• It is the responsibility of each competitor to be familiar with the course. Swim • No fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices are to be used.

• No individual paddlers or escorts are permitted. Safety vessels will adequately patrol the course.

• Wetsuits are allowed subject to the Race Director ruling on the day, provided the thickness does not exceed 5mm.

• All competitors must wear the event swim cap from your race kit during the swim leg.

• Competitors must be behind the starting line at least one minute before the race start. Cycle • All competitors will be required to wear ANA, ANSI, SNELL or AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS APPROVED HELMET throughout the bike course.

• Helmet straps must be fastened at all times while the bicycle is in motion, i.e. being ridden or walked.

• Absolutely no drafting of another bicycle or any other vehicle is allowed. A space of four bike lengths must be left between all riders at all times.

• Competitors must obey the instructions of police, event staff and course marshals.

• No headsets, walkmans, iPods, MP3 players etc .are to be worn. Run • No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed.

• No individual support vehicles or escort runners are allowed.

• Runners are expected to follow the directions of all course marshals and race officials. Bike Area/Transition • Once the race starts, only competitors who are racing can enter transition. Remember to get all of your swim gear out of the transition before the race commences, as you will be unable to return until your cycle leg. • No flags, signs or tape can be used to identify a competitor’s bike rack.

• Bikes must be placed back in the place where you took your bike from. Each competitor is ultimately responsible for their own equipment.

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Safety Points Medical Recommendations

If you are over 35 years of age and/or have

not done much regular exercise, it is strongly

recommended that you have a medical check-

up prior to the event. A proper training

program for the event is strongly

recommended.

Safety Recommendations

Drink plenty of fluid before and during the

event. Use caution at the start of the swim if

you are not an experienced swimmer. If you

are a weak swimmer we advise you not to be

at the front of the start line. Understand and

obey all rules and instructions given in this

booklet. Bicycles must be in safe mechanical

condition for the race and should be checked

by one of our recommended bike shops prior

to the race. Please ensure your bike has plugs

in the ends of the handlebars.

Support on the Day

Medical There will be ambulance and first aid support during the event Mechanical Bike mechanic on race day will be Adrian Booth, athlete and owner of BoomTime Cycle Systems. He will be supported by local bike shop; Action Bike & Ski. Hydration Hydration support will be provided by PureSport Australia

Technical Support Triathlon Victoria Officials will provide

technical support

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Accommodation Accommodation in Yarrawonga and Mulwala cater to all tastes and needs with a good selection of

motels, caravan parks, B & B's and luxury self contained units. Accommodation options are

available in the townships or within a few minutes’ drive. For all accommodation inquires please

contact Yarrawonga Mulwala tourism on (03) 5744 1989, or visit their website

http://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/