KT18B - Pocket Guide

POCKET GUIDE

2 Decem1ber 2018

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WELCOME……………………….….3 GENERAL RULES..….….……...…….23

PROGRAM….……………….….…...6 FURTHER INFORMATION…….….…23

REGISTRATION…..………...…..…..7 SAFETY…….……………………….....24

WAVE STARTS…........……..……….8 TIMING ……………………...…….......24

TRANSITION…..……..……………...9 PARKING ………….....…...........……..25

SWIM……….………………………....12 STORAGE ………….………..……......26

CYCLE…………………………….…..15 TOILETS …..…….…………..........…..26

DRAFTING….…………………….…..17 PHOTOGRAPHY....………..………....26

RUN4……...………………………….…19 RESULTS ……...….………..…...……2613

35 RECOVERY……….….22 PREREQUISITES …..…….…….......26 4

FINISH AND

Welcome

Hello athletes, families and supporters of the Kingscliff Triathlon,

On behalf of the Local Management Committee, it is my pleasure to once again welcome and
thank you for spending your weekend in wonderful Kingscliff. We are confident all races will
be a great hit out and conclusion to the year for local and travelling athletes.

Boasting idyllic tropical weather, the scenery is sure to make the course even more enjoyable.
Kingscliff is a wonderful triathlon as it affords the opportunity for everyone to give it a go,
whether it is for fun or you're racing for the podium we wish you the best! We are proud to be
partnered with Triathlon New South Wales for their new North Coast Inter-Club competition.

The town is undergoing considerable redevelopment of its roads, footpaths and green spaces
which regrettably will not all be finished until mid-next year. Please be aware of changes and
work with us.

We are encouraged by many of the local shopkeepers’ optimistic and positive outlook for
the event as we look to reset and rejuvenate in our 10-year anniversary next year. This
commitment from both us as triathletes and the locals will reset a number of courses, timings
and program orders.

I would like to acknowledge the invaluable support we have received from Ron Cooper and
staff of the Tweed Shire Council, Andrew from Tweed Coast Holiday Park, Bernard from
Scody.

Finally a thank you to our friends and partners who support community sports events: Dave
from Hammer Nutrition, Cindy from Eyeline, Bill from Zero Athletic, and Mark from ECN
Technology.

And for now, we are focused on great coastal racing, and a fun weekend away in Kingy.

Mike Crawley 13
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Welcome From Council

Welcome to Kingscliff and the beautiful surrounds of Tweed Shire
It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to competitors, crew, sponsors, friends and
family today.
The Kingscliff Triathlon is a great showcase for our region, attracting many to participate in
fun and healthy activities.
Tweed Shire boasts beautiful beaches, delightful villages, charming rural vistas, bustling
towns and cultural places. We love our area and what we can do here.
As you compete, take the time to enjoy the natural surroundings, the fauna and flora that are
unique to our shire.
Afterwards relax at one of our cafes, browse the shops or take a walk along the coastline.
Good luck to you all, push yourselves, but most of all enjoy it and have fun.

Cr Katie Milne
Mayor of Tweed Shire

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Program

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER

Registration Open Registration Open
2:00pm – 6:00pm (NSW) 4:30am – 5:50am (NSW)
Lions Park, beside the Surf Club Lions Park, beside the Surf Club

Transition Open Transition Open
2:00pm – 6:00pm (NSW) 4:30am – 5:50am (NSW)

Faulks Park, Faulks Park,
Southern End Marine Parade Southern End Marine Parade

CATEGORY AGES SWIM CYCLE RUN

Juniors 7-9 100m 3km 0.5km
Big Kids 200m 6km 1km
Pinky Starter 10-12 200m 6km 1km
Tempta 300m 10km 2.5km
Intermediate 13+ 500m 15km 4km
750m 20km 5km
Sprint 13+ 1500m 40km 10km
Olympic School
Trialists

14+

15+

Registration

When you arrive at Registration next to the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club, you will
need to sign on. Line up by your event distance and age group, and you will be asked for
your surname and then first name. Please bring your photo ID.

If you are not a Triathlon Australia Member, you will need a One Day Licence. If you did not
enter a TA number online when you entered, the One Day Licence was automatically added to
your entry at time of purchase.

After registering, you will receive your registration pack which will include:

• Bike sticker – this is a sticky label with • Race number (bike/run) – put this on
your number on it; this should be placed your shirt (front) with safety pins or on

around you bike seat stem your race belt
• Helmet sticker – to be attached to the • Timing band – around your left ankle
• Swim cap – make sure it is the right
right side of your helmet
colour for your wave

TEAMS

• If A L L team members are annual members, no one day licence is required.
• If ALL team members are not annual members, then a One Day License is required.
• If you did not include a TA number when you entered, the One Day Licence was

automatically added to your entry at time of purchase.
• Note that you are only required to purchase a single One Day Licence per team entry.

If your team has purchased a One Day Licence online, it is valid for your team’s entry. If
one person in your team needs a One Day Licence, your whole team will need to
purchase the One Day Licence.

RACE NUMBERING

• Your race bib is to be worn for your run leg
• Ensure the number stays to the front at all times to make it easier for officials to identify

you while racing
• Wear your cycle helmet sticker on the right side.
• There will be no body numbering for this event.

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Wave Starts

Categories

OPEN AGE GROUP TEAMS

Non-drafting open to all Racing determined by All In teams consist of
participants; subject to your age as of 31 three people who each
final field size there may complete all three legs of
be prize money. Only December 2018 as per a tri each; Relay teams
the Triathlon Australia
applicable for the Rules and Regulations. involve each team
Olympic distance. member doing a single
The most popular leg of the triathlon. One
category. athlete in the team can
complete in two legs of
the race for a relay team.

Only once you have registered, have your sticker on your bike helmet, and have
your bike number securely on the seat post of your bike can you enter your bike

into Transition.

Transition

Transition is in Faulks Park at the southern end of Marine Parade next to Cudgen Creek. Bike
racks are organised by division; you must ensure you place your bike on the correct rack.

BEFORE THE RACE…

• Transition will be open from 4:30am – 5:50am (NSW) on Sunday. There is a special
arrangement for Big Kids, Tempta and Juniors, they will have a gate via Marine Parade
towards the Creek for later racking between 8.30am - 9.30am. No competitors will be
accepted after the closure times and we cannot be responsible for you arriving late. Please
allow for mishaps when making travel arrangements.

• Transition has been designed so that no section gets an advantage over another section
• Neatly set up the rest of your race equipment and remove any non-race equipment from

transition. A bag storage room is located under the Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club.
• Familiarize yourself with the location of your bike, the courses, and the entry and exit points

to and from transition.

USE CAUTION: THERE ARE NATURAL OBSTACLES
SUCH AS TREES, PATHS, POLES, AND GUTTERS IN TRANSITION.

Transition

SWIM -> CYCLE

• After completing the swim, you must take off your wetsuit (if applicable) and clip on your
helmet first before touching your bike.

• If you are in a team, get your teammate to remove their timing chip while you clip on your
helmet.

• Ensure that your timing chip is securely fastened on your ankle before removing your bike
from the rack.

• Please note that before collecting your bike, you need to have your helmet’s chinstrap
fastened. Your chinstrap must be fastened at all times when on your bike or running with
your bike.

• Move your bike quickly out of the transition area and do not mount the bike before the
“Mount Here” sign on the road. The line is clearly marked.

USE CAUTION: EXITING WATER AND RUNNING ACROSS ROAD INTO
TRANSITION

CYCLE -> RUN

• On your return, dismount your bike at the “Dismount Here” sign before entering Transition.
• Return your bike to its original position and then remove your helmet.
• Be aware of other competitors and their equipment. At no time should you interfere with

another competitor’s bike or equipment. However, if by accident you knock over someone’s
bike you need to put it back.
• Quickly put on your running shoes and follow the arrows to ensure you do not run into any
other competitors.
• Exit the run at the run exit – if you are confused ask an official or marshal on the course.

USE CAUTION: BEWARE OF CROSSING ATHLETES IN LANES

AFTER THE RACE

• Your bike cannot be collected from transition until the last cyclist is finished their ride and
commenced the run.

• We appreciate your patience while we ensure all competitors have a fair go and are not
interrupted within transition while still in competition. All bikes must be collected by 3pm.

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR RACE BIB
TO RETREIVE YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION

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Swim

It is your responsibility to read the Racer’s When entering the water, please make sure
Pocket Guide and be informed of any final your timing chip is securely fastened.
race brief before entering the water. This
has all the info and rules you need to know. You must walk through the official entrance
There are no excuses if you don’t follow to the starting area. There will be a timing
regulations and are reprimanded by officials. mat to pass, so all athletes will be registered
as starters in the race.
Proceed to the marshal area no later than
20 minutes before your wave start time. If The race will start in the water. If you are not
you miss your wave, you will be able to start the best swimmer, take it easy and let the
late but your time will be calculated from the fast ones go first and then find your own
scheduled start wave. rhythm and enjoy the water.

The official swim cap should be visible and The swim is marked with buoys. Should you
clean. You may wear a personal swim cap be in any kind of need, kayaks, lifeguards
under the official swim cap. and marshals will be in the water to help
you.

EQUIPMENT WET SUITS

• Swim cap (yours to keep from rego) • Wet suits are only permitted if the water is

• Swim suit / tri suit (a must) less than 24 degrees. The water

• Timing chip (don’t lose this) temperature will be checked the morning

• Sunscreen – cream up at least 30 minutes of the event

before you compete

• Goggles

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Swim

• Inclement weather option is a beach sprint
• Juniors, Big Kids, and Pinky marshal and start at the Boat Ramp opposite Transition.
• Tempta and Intermediate marshal and start from Ed Parker Rotary Park next to the boat

shed.
• Sprint marshal and start in Ed Parker Rotary Park next to the bridge.
• Olympic marshal and start on the other side of the bridge at Jack Julius Park.
• When arriving on Sunday - please allow enough time to:

• Sign on at registration
• Walk to Faulks Park and put your bike in Transition
• Then walk to the start and marshal area
• We would suggest arriving at least 90 minutes before the start of your race

Be aware that transition closes before the first wave start

• Swim buoys mark the course so look up regularly to ensure you are on track
• If in trouble, raise one arm and the lifesavers will assist you
• Olympic distance participants will be able to leave their belongings in the bags provided.

They will be delivered an hour after the last swim start to the bag storage area at the
Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club

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Cycle

Over-inflation is a well-known phenomenon Disk wheels or covers are allowed on the
at races and may result in a flat tyre before rear wheel only. However this provision
the race or after the swim. Please take note may be changed by the Race Referee in the
of your tyre’s maximum inflation pressure to interests of safety.
avoid problems.
Fixed-gear bicycles are not permitted.
Your bike must comply with the regulations
of Triathlon Australia. In short, this means Please remember that you are fully
that your bike must be technically suitable responsible for your bike performance and
and safe for a triathlon race. safe condition on race day. Please make
sure that all mechanical parts are in good
EQUIPMENT condition and that all equipment on the bike
is securely fastened.
• Bike (mandatory)
• Helmet (a must)
• Bike shoes (will help)
• Water bottle (you must hydrate)
• Bike Pump (optional)
• Spare tubes / tyre lever (optional)
• Bike Gloves (optional)
• Seat post number (definitely)
• Race number (check)



Drafting

Drafting behind or next to another bike or any other vehicle is strictly prohibited. Athletes must
ride on the left side of the road, except when passing other cyclists.

The draft zone of a competitor may not overlap the draft zone of another competitor,
motorcycle or vehicle except in the following circumstances:

a) When the competitor is in the process of legally passing another competitor,
motorcycle or vehicle:
i. for safety reasons
ii. for an aid station
iii. for entrance to or departure from a transition area
iv. in making an acute turn

b) When passing a forward competitor or motorcycle, the rear competitor is allowed a
maximum of 20 seconds to pass through the 10m draft zone and 25 seconds to
pass through the 12m draft zone. Failure to observe this may result in a penalty.

c) When passing a forward vehicle, the rear competitor is allowed a maximum of 90
seconds to pass through the draft zone. Failure to observe this may result in a
penalty.

d) At every instant during the overlapping of draft zones, the rear competitor must be
seen to be gaining on the forward competitor or motorcycle or vehicle. Failure to
observe this may result in a penalty.

e) Once passed, a competitor must immediately commence to drop back out of the
draft zone of the forward competitor before attempting to re-pass.

A competitor is deemed to have been passed once the leading edge of the front wheel of the
passing bicycle has moved in front of the leading edge of the front wheel of the competitor’s
bicycle. Failure to observe this may result in a penalty.

In short:
• you have 20 seconds to pass another competitor once you have entered the draft zone
• you must be making forward progress
• you have 20 seconds to drop out of the draft zone once passed

Cycle

Additional Laps:
Keep right on the
round-a-bout

• Only athletes and race officials will pass violation
have access to the transition area. • A competitor sitting in the middle of the

• Don’t touch your bike until you have cycle course or riding side by side is
your race number on and helmet on potentially blocking others and
your head penalties may apply

• Only mount your bike once you pass • If you are continuing additional laps you
the “Mount Here” sign on the road must keep right to go around the round-
a-bout towards Seaview Street.
• You must dismount your bike at the
dismount point and run your bike into • On your final lap when coming into the
Transition round-a-bout on Marine Parade/
Seaview Street, keep left to go straight
• From Transition area, head north along through the round-a-bout back to
Marine Parade. Keep left and be Transition
aware of spectators and locals on the
road • When coming back into Transition
leave your helmet on until you have
• It is your responsibility to keep track of racked your bike
how many laps you have done and
must complete. • For security reasons, once checked in,
no bikes may be taken out of the
• In the event of a breakdown transition area. No early exits.
(mechanical) on the cycle course, your
helmet must remain on and securely
fastened

• A competitor passing on the left-hand
side of another will receive an illegal

Run

During the run, you must wear your race Athletes should keep to the right so faster
number on the front at all times, either on runners can pass on the left.
your shirt or kept on a number belt above
your waist in the centre of your body. You Race officials will be on the course to show
must wear a shirt at all times. directions. Please follow their directions at
all times.
The leader in each distance will be
accompanied by a lead cyclist who will MP3 players and headphones are strictly
clear their way on the course. forbidden throughout the race. Enjoy the
spectators who cheer you on!
EQUIPMENT

• Running shoes (a must)
• Hat (rock your Kingy visor)
• Sunglasses (stay cool)

RULES AND REGULATIONS Keep on the run path at all times.

Once you have placed your bike back on Make sure you turn at the turn point signs
the bike rack and removed your helmet, put and turn marshal. You will be disqualified if
on your running shoes and head out along you cut the course and turn early.
the run course
You must clearly display your race number
• Juniors will only run to the bottom of at all times on the run course. Those not
Transition where they will be turned left complying may incur a stop/start penalty.
and run to the finish line
If the technical official considers that your
• Big Kids will run up the Boardwalk race number has been unintentionally lost,
where they will be turned half way then then you may not be penalised.
head back down the boardwalk towards
the finish line

• Remaining runners continue up the
Boardwalk, then down to the bridge
towards Sutherland Point then return
again up the Boardwalk.

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Finish and Recovery

Once you have completed your race, you After you’ve finished your race, enjoy the rest
can enter the recovery zone. Recovery is of the multi-fun weekend – listen to the
right after the finish line in the Cudgen
Headland Surf Life Saving Club car park. crowd. Feel the emotions. This is your day!
There will be recovery drinks, as well as Don’t worry about your watch. Be a crowd
water and fruit.
pleaser and pose for the cameras. You could
Expo stalls will be set up next to the Surf
Club in the parkland. There will also be make the headlines of the evening news or
activities for the kids and all the race make the front-cover of next year’s race
presentations will be held in this area.
magazine!

General Rules and Further Info

We always like to have fun but this stuff is serious, so please take the time to read the
information below. It is there for you and your team mate’s safety.

TECHNICAL TEAM

Race Referee – John Stroud
Technical Delegate – Brian Alderman

GENERAL RULES

• Be responsible for your own safety, the safety of your own equipment. Be considerate of
the safety of others

• No use of abusive language towards anyone
• The use of mobile phones or any electronic device is strictly prohibited during the event
• Ensure that your torso is covered for the bike and run legs
• No public nudity or urinating in public (including Transition)
• Under no circumstances are you to interfere with any other competitor’s property

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE

Competitors may not accept assistance from anyone other than an authorised race official.
Examples:

• Receiving water, food (goos, etc) from spectators, family, friends
• Handing goggles, etc to spectators
• Pacing a competitor on the run or cycle is also considered outside assistance

General Rules and Further Info

LITTERING

Littering is not permitted and will result in disqualification. Please carry wrappers with you or
discard them in bins on the course.

PENALTIES

Technical officials can assess penalties - even if the infringement is not listed - if the technical
official deems an unfair advantage has been gained or if a dangerous situation has been
created.

The penalty box is located at the Transition gate under the red tent.

Penalty box infractions – 3 minutes
• drafting
• illegal passing

Stop/Start Penalty
• Cycle course: report to the penalty box and advise the official that you are serving a
stop/start penalty
• Run course/transition: issued on the spot
• Blocking

The official will serve a penalty by doing the following:
• sound a whistle or horn
• show a blue or yellow card
• call your number
• advise you of the penalty
• if you are shown a Red card, you may be disqualified

DISQUALIFICATION

If you are shown a red card or fail to attend the penalty box, a violation report will be filled out
and submitted to the Race Referee

The Race Referee will assess your disqualification and rule accordingly

All disqualifications will be posted on the penalty notice board after the finish

For further information please read the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules available
from the Triathlon Australia website.

Safety

Trained staff, the police and volunteers will You are expected to follow directions and
be on the course, giving you directions and instructions from race officials, race
clearing traffic. They will be there for your marshals, the police and volunteers. Failure
safety at all times. to do so may cause disqualification from the
race.
The roads are closed thanks to the
extensive use of traffic control, road cones Only a Race Official, the Race Director or
and road signs. However, on race day, First Aid has ultimate and final authority to
regular traffic will be crossing the cycle remove an athlete from the race if the
course at relevant places. Traffic will be athlete is considered to be physically
guided and regulated by traffic officials at all incapable of continuing the race without risk
times. of serious injury or death.

For your own safety, please pay attention If you decide to withdraw from the race at
when crossing roads and making left and any time, it is your responsibility to report it
right turns. to the finish line.

Timing

The timing band must be placed on your left ankle. Once you finish, you must return the timing
chip to the collector at the end of the race. Collectors will be waiting for you at the finish line.

• You must wear your timing band at all times during the race.
• You must cross the mats at all timing locations to receive an official race time.
• The timing band must be handed in immediately after crossing the finish line.
• If you don’t race or fail to complete the course, please return the timing band to the

collectors at the finish line.

Any timing chips that are not returned will result in a $60 replacement fee.

Individuals - Timing chips are assigned to you specifically. Do not give your timing chip to any
other person and be careful not to switch timing chips with other competitors.

Teams - The timing band is worn by each member of the team. Swimmers must pass on the
timing band before cyclists remove bikes from the rack, and cyclists must rack bikes before
passing on the timing band to runners.

Do not walk over timing mats prior to your race, as this will set off your race time

Parking

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Storage

There is a bag store for competitors under the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club next
to Registration. Although the area will be staffed, we take no responsibility for lost or
damaged goods and do not recommend leaving valuables in your bag. The store room will
be open from 4.30am Sunday and will close 30 minutes after the last competitor is finished.

Toilets

Permanent toilets are available in the parkland, Kingscliff Hotel, Rowan Robinson Park, and
next to Faulks Park. Portaloos are also available at the swim start. There will be penalties
for not using the appropriate toilets.

Results

Results will be available onsite at the
registration area and will be available
online that afternoon. Visit our results
page at www.kingsclifftri.com.au .

Prerequisite

The Kingscliff Triathlon is for the competitive and social participant. We want to give everyone a
go and have some fun; however, you must have done some training prior to competing in the
event. We want you to enjoy the tri, so you must be physically capable to complete your
nominated distances within a reasonable time frame. If you are not sure and need some
pointers, call the office and we will suggest some experts in the field to guide your training
needs.

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We’ll be back on 31 March 2019!

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Kingscliff Triathlon.

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