Triathlon/Duathlon

Welcome On behalf of the Alice Springs Triathlon Club, I would like to welcome all of our competitors to Alice Springs, the sporting centre of Australia. To all our visitors I hope that your stay in the Alice is most enjoyable and that you achieve your goals throughout the week.  The Alice Springs Triathlon Club will once again host the triathlon and duathlon at this year’s Masters Games. Both events will be conducted on the same courses used for the 2008 games. As with last games competitors aged 60 years and over will be competing over a shorter distance in the triathlon and duathlon. Both events have been designed to take in the wonderful landscape that Central Australia offers, with the backdrop to the Duathlon being the world class desert park and the MacDonnell ranges, and the Triathlon taking place in Heavitree Gap and the Illparpa ranges.   As a number of triathletes compete in other sports during the Games, both of our events are scheduled as early morning events to enable competitors to enter a full range of events. Although our events are scheduled early in the morning which enables us to escape the heat of the day it is most important that all competitors do stay hydrated and drink plenty of water throughout the week of the games.  It is also wise to wear a Sun Visor and Sun Glasses where possible to avoid the Glare of the early morning sun. Please take a minute or two to browse through this sport program which provides full details of both the Triathlon and Duathlon.  If anyone has any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Sports Coordinators on one of numbers listed above or the Masters Games office on 1800 658 951 for further information.   Duathlon Competition Date: Thursday 14th October, 2010 Time:         6.00am - 7.15am (approximate finish time) Age:          30+ Men and Women.  (Age groups as for Triathlon) Event:       For age groups under 60:  2km Run, 20km Cycle, 4km Run For age groups over   60:   2km Run, 14km Cycle, 2km Run Registration/Check In: Between 5:15am and 5:45am Race Briefing: 5:45am on race day. All competitors must attend the briefing and must have been checked in and be ready to start after the briefing. General Information: The event will commence at the Desert Park which is located on Larapinta Drive on the western edge of the Alice Springs residential area. The park is a nice warm up bike ride approximately eight kilometres from the CBD. Normally in October sunrise varies between 5.45am and 6.00am so competitors are advised to have a light on their bike on the ride to the event. There is no scheduled transport to the Desert Park prior to or after the event, however if any competitors need transport can they please contact either of the Sports coordinators early in the games week and arrangements can be made. Race The event will start in the car park with the run course taking you through the Desert Park. All competitors regardless of age will start at the same time. The run course will consist of 2 km loops with all competitors doing a 2km run to start the event. The cycle will be an out and back course along Larapinta Drive with the Western MacDonnell Ranges providing a scenic backdrop.  Return trip is uphill with a gradual incline.  Competitors will be riding into the sun on the return trip. The second run leg will be the same 2km loop that competitors started with, with competitors aged 60 and over finishing with one loop and all competitors under 60 doing 2 loops to complete the race. Competitors under 60 years will ride 20kms; those competitors aged 60 and over will do a 14km bike ride. Type of Rules Being Used For Competition (e.g. Australian, Territory): Run Strictly no personal support teams allowed on the course. Runners must run on the side of the road as directed by the officials and/or Police.  Runners are individually responsible for their own safety and must give way to all vehicle traffic, with particular care in areas not controlled by race officials and/or Police. Tops must be worn at all times. Cycle No drafting is permitted.  A distance of 7 metres must be maintained between bikes at all times, and a minimum of two bike lengths to the side must be maintained.  (Refer Drafting explanation below). No personal support teams allowed during the race, although competitors can accept help with bike repairs. Cycle helmets are required during the entire cycle leg.  Any competitor seen riding without a helmet will be immediately disqualified. All bicycles require pre-race inspection.  Race officials reserve the right to deny the use of any bicycle that is deemed unsafe or unroadworthy.  However, the onus remains with the competitor to ensure his/her bicycle meets requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act. Cyclists are individually responsible for following traffic laws and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infractions. Disqualification for drafting or pacing will be administered by event officials. Drafting Explanation A distance of 7 metres (approximately 3 bike lengths) must be maintained between bikes at all times. A distance of 3 metres (approximately 2 bike lengths) must be maintained to the side at all times. This rectangle surrounding each bike can only be entered when one competitor overtakes another. When overtaking, the onus on avoiding this rectangle falls on the cyclist who is overtaking.  The rectangle can be entered while passing the cyclist in front, but if the competitor cannot maintain the pace needed to overtake, s/he must fall back to avoid the rectangle. Once it becomes clear to a competitor that s/he is being overtaken, s/he must drop back to avoid the overtaker's rectangle. Presentations Alice Springs Desert Park at conclusion of event. Tri Australia Members We are required to issue one day race licences so it would be appreciated if any competitors that are Tri Australia affiliated would please bring their Tri Australia card. If you are not affiliated we will meet the cost of your one day race licence. Competitors 75+ must provide doctor’s certificate to indicate fitness for competition. Venue Toilet facilities will be available. There will be no canteen facilities at the venue. Sports Trainers will be in attendance. In the interest of competitor safety, the entry road to the Desert Park will be closed from 5:50 am to all vehicles other than staff of the Desert Park until the completion of the event. Please advise any visitors that they must enter the park prior to 5:50am Police and Emergency Services officers will be stationed throughout the cycle leg and we do ask that you obey road rules and their directions. The Desert Park is a world class attraction and is a must see for all visitors to Alice Springs. As most of you won’t take the time to relax and enjoy during your run through it, make sure that you take the time during your trip to visit the park and admire the beauty that Central Australia has to offer. We would like to thank Gary Fry and the staff of the Desert Park for enabling us to conduct this event throughout the park. Triathlon Competition Dates:    Saturday 16th October 2010 Time:                6:00am - 10:00am Venue:            Alice Springs Swimming Centre Speed Street, Alice Springs Age:                 30+ Men and Women (for individuals And teams) Age Groups:   Individual Competitors                          30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+                                        Team Triathlon (Combined age)                          90-114, 115-129, 130-144, 145-159, 160-174, 175-189, 190+ Event:    Individuals under 60 years and Team Triathlon Distances               Swim (600m), Cycle (20km), and Run (5km)                 Individuals – 60 years and over               Swim (400m), Cycle (15K), and Run (3 K) General Informaiton Each component of the Triathlon starts and finishes at the Alice Springs Swimming Centre.  It commences with the swim leg (laps of 50m pool).  A total of 16 competitors (2 per lane) enter the pool and swim the required distance. The next segment is the Cycle over a relatively flat course, out and back from the Swimming Centre.  Helmets and tops are compulsory. For those who like to familiarise themselves with the course the cycle leg is down Speed St, left up Gap road, left at Stuart Tce, left at telegraph Tce, out through the Gap, out towards Colonial Rose drive (for the 20km ride, Individual competitors 60 and over will turn around 2.5 kms earlier), turnaround and back through the Gap to the roundabout, up Gap road and back to the pool. The run is also a flat course. Down Speed St, right at Gap Road, down the service road (Individual competitors aged 60 and over will turn around at the end of the service road), younger competitors will continue on down Acacia St, right into telegraph terrace up to St Johns Ambulance and back again. Both the cycle and run segments are on bitumen or concrete surfaces. Distance markers will be displayed at regular intervals and drink stations will be provided. Race Breifing Individual race briefing will take place at 5.45am on the morning of the race.  Team entrants may also attend this briefing. Attendance at race briefings is compulsory for all individual competitors. Race Registration/ Check In Registration and allocation of lanes for individual competitors will be from 5.15am on morning of the race Heat Times First heat will commence at 6.00am – with the older individual competitors starting first. Heat times will be advised at the registration/lane allocation on the morning of the race. All competitors in the same age groups will race at the same time, failure to start with the rest of your age group will mean disqualification. Teams To enable as many competitors as possible to enter the Triathlon the team’s event will not close off until 4.00pm on Thursday 14 October 2010. Competitors can enter a team by putting their name down on a board which will be located at the games registration centre. To enter into the team event you must be a registered Alice Springs Masters Games competitor. Course for the teams is the same as for the individual competitors aged under 60 years i.e 600 metres swim, 20km cycle, 5 km run.   Teams must comprise of three individuals, one of whom must be of the opposite sex.  Each member of that team is only eligible to do one section of the Team Triathlon.  Competitors are permitted to only enter either the Individual or Team Triathlon but NOT both.  Competitors must organise their own teams. Race Briefing Team entrants' race briefing will take place at the Swimming Centre at 6.30pm on Friday evening 15th October 2010. All team entry fees must be paid at the briefing. Attendance at race briefings is compulsory for at least one member of each team and for all individual competitors. Race Registration/ Check In Details of Registration and allocation of lanes for team members will be advised at briefing on Friday 15th October 2010. Heat Times First heat will commence at 6:00am – with the older individual competitors starting first. Heat times will be advised at the registration/lane allocation on the morning of the race. All competitors in the same age groups will race at the same time, failure to start with the rest of your age group will mean disqualification. Team event will start after individual competitors. General Rules and Regulations General The spirit of friendly competition should be maintained throughout the event. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for disqualification. Decisions of the Event Officials are final and not subject to appeal. Tops/Singlets must be worn during cycle & run legs. Swim No extraneous aids are allowed.  This includes, but is not limited to, fins, boards, snorkels, flotation gear and personal support teams. Goggles, masks are not mandatory but are recommended. Wearing of wet suits will be the decision of the Race Director on the day. As a general rule they will not be permitted if water temperature exceeds 24c at the time of the briefing on the morning of the event. Swimmers will be required to have a race official mark a race number on arms and/or legs.  This number must remain on the competitor throughout the entire event. Any swimmer wishing to do backstroke or butterfly please advise   Race Co-ordinator on 89528326 or on 0401116832 by no later than 8th October 2010. Cycle No drafting is permitted.  A distance of 7 metres must be maintained between bikes at all times, and a minimum of two bike lengths to the side must be maintained. (Refer Drafting explanation below). No personal support teams allowed during the race, although assistance can be given to assist with bike repairs. Cycle helmets are required during the entire cycle leg.  Any competitor seen riding without a helmet will be immediately disqualified. All bicycles require pre-race inspection.  Race officials reserve the right to deny the use of any bicycle that is deemed unsafe or unroadworthy.  However, the onus remains with the competitor to ensure his/her bicycle meets requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act. Cyclists are individually responsible for following traffic laws and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infractions. Disqualification for drafting or pacing will be administered by event officials. Drafting Explanation A distance of 7 metres (approximately 3 bike lengths) must be maintained between bikes at all times. A distance of 3 metres (approximately 2 bike lengths) must be maintained to the side at all times. This rectangle surrounding each bike can only be entered when one competitor overtakes another. When overtaking, the onus on avoiding this rectangle falls on the cyclist who is overtaking.  The rectangle can be entered while passing the cyclist in front, but if the competitor cannot maintain the pace needed to overtake, s/he must fall back to avoid the rectangle. Once it becomes clear to a competitor that s/he is being overtaken, s/he must drop back to avoid the overtaker's rectangle. Run Strictly no personal support teams allowed on course. Runners must run on the side of the road as directed by the officials and/or Police.  Runners are individually responsible for their own safety and must give way to all vehicle traffic, with particular care in areas not controlled by race officials and/or Police. Transition Each competitor is ultimately responsible for his or her own gear. You are the only person to touch your gear to minimise confusion.  The onus of the event is on totally individual effort.  When you finish you can revel in the fact that you alone completed the Triathlon without helpers. Tri Australia Members We are required to issue one day race licences so it would be appreciated if any competitors that are Tri Australia affiliated would please bring their Tri Australia card. If you are not affiliated we will meet the cost of your one day race licence   Competitors 75+ must provide doctor’s certificate to indicate fitness for competition. Venue Canteen facilities will be available at the pool Sport trainers will be in attendance Police and Emergency service officers will be on the course. Their directions and road rules are to obey at all times. Emergency Procedures Competitors will be informed on emergency evacuation procedures at racing briefing. Road closures Speed St will be closed to all traffic from 5.45 on the morning of the race and parking will limited in the Swimming centre car park. Entry to the pool will be via Traeger Avenue, between the Hockey field and Basketball stadium with ample parking available at Traeger Park. We would like to thank the staff at the Swimming centre for their assistance with this event. Presentations Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be presented to the top three individuals and teams within each age group.  This is an exciting component of the Masters Games schedule to acknowledge the many talented athletics as the Masters of their chosen discipline. Presentations for the Duathlon will be held immediately at the conclusion of the event in the car park at Alice Springs Desert Park. The triathlon presentation will be conducted at a venue to be advised from 12 noon on Saturday 16 October 2010.  Enetertainment BBQ lunch will be provided to all competitors and helpers. Drinks will be available at bar prices. Medal Collection For competitors who are unable to attend presentations are able to collect their medals from the Registration desk at the Games Centre, on Barrett Drive or by contacting Sports Coordinator Chris McIntyre at the events or on 0401116832.

Last Updated ( Monday, 12 July 2010 )