2018 ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE - TRIATHLON FESTIVAL OF - Busselton Festival of Triathlon
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FESTIVAL OF TRIATHLON 2018 ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE
Contents WELCOME NOTE ..............................................................................................3 A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE REFEREE ......................................................4 EVENT CONTACT ..............................................................................................4 BUSSELTON CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................4 EVENT MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY INFORMATION ........................5 EVENT SCHEDULE ....................................................................................7 RACE WEEK ACTIVITIES ..........................................................................8 PRE RACE INFORMATION – SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ...10 RACE DAY INFORMATION ........................................................................12 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE ........................................................................13 RACE DAY PARKING ..................................................................................13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAMS EVENTS ..................................................14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUATHLON COMPETITORS ......................................15 RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE RACE .................................16 COURSE MAPS ............................................................................................17 FUNKY TRUNKS SWIM COURSE: 1.9km .......................................................18 TRANSITION PROCEDURE SWIM-BIKE (T1) ..........................................19 BIKE COURSE: 90.1km ........................................................................20 TRANSITION PROCEDURE – BIKE TO RUN (T2) ..........................................22 MIZUNO RUN COURSE: 21.1km ..............................................................24 POST RACE INFORMATION ........................................................................26 SPECTATOR INFORMATION ........................................................................28 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 2
WELCOME NOTE
GEORGINA WESTGARTH , EVENT MANAGER
TRIATHLON WA
Welcome to all of our competing athletes, supporters, volunteers and spectators to the 2018
SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We’re almost at the end of the 17/18 triathlon season
and what better way to mark it than being part of this festival weekend. As always, there’s plenty
of activity planned including the SunSmart Kids Triathlon, Mizuno Fun Run, Funky Trunks Open
Water Swim, inaugural Duathlon, kids entertainment and Health and Lifestyle Expo.
What I love most about the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, is that everyone has a different
story to tell about why and how they’re standing at the start line. It might be your first or 21st ‘Busso 70.3’ yet the
anticipation remains the same and the atmosphere in Barnard Park is always one of nerves and excitement. The hours of
training and the level of commitment to get you here is something that you should all be proud of. Juggling training with
families, jobs and life is all part of your pathway to this moment, yet here you are, having managed all of that and about to
take on the 17th annual event here in the stunning south-west region of Western Australia. I urge you to pat yourself on the
back, thank your supporters for helping you to get to this moment and take a deep breath, you’re ready.
Thank you to everyone who has helped in the staging of this event, including our naming rights sponsor Healthway,
our major partners, City of Busselton, Tourism WA (Government of Western Australia) all other sponsors, suppliers and
contractors. A special thanks also, to our volunteers, including our technical officials, as without you, this event simply would
not take place. On behalf of our charity partner Muscular Dystrophy WA, I would like to thank all of our athletes who are
competing to help raise awareness and funds for this fabulous cause. Please show your support by donating in the tins
available at the Barnard Park event site.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you all for taking on the challenge of this very special event. Enjoy it and
take in your surroundings, smile at your fellow athletes and soak it all in. This is your time to shine and you will have your
moment of glory as you cross the finish line. We’ll see you there and look forward to hearing your story.
DAVE BUDGE, RACE DIRECTOR
TRIEVENTS
Let the fun begin . . . On behalf of the race operations team we’d like to extend a big welcome to
all participants in the 2018 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, Australia’s and undeniably one
of the world’s preeminent half distance triathlon events. At the end of race day, you will join the
ranks of first time or multiple finishers of this great race. We wish you all the very best in the race
and thank you for supporting the event and the community of Busselton.
The race day experience will be unique to each and every one of you. For those of you who come into the race physically
well prepared the challenge will largely be a mental one, your objective is maintaining your focus to ensure the race plan
is achieved and the big picture goal accomplished. For the time challenged (insert other reasonable excuse) athletes who
are perhaps a little short of your prime condition the challenge will be more a physical one, to wisely manage your body
throughout to ensure you make it all the way to the happy volunteer standing ten metres beyond the finish line handing
out the finisher’s medal.
Whether your goal is to win the race or simply to take home the finisher’s medal and towel I would encourage you to never
lose sight of why you participate is this wonderful sport. Don’t let a piece of tech determine whether you’re having a good
day or not? Is it more important to enjoy the experience and engage with your surroundings and the thousands of athletes
and supporters or focus on a specific time or maximum watt output. That’s a personal choice, there’s no right answer.
Perhaps if one is achieved the other will look after itself? Whatever your response is I’d encourage you to come across the
finish line with a big smile on your face and an appreciation that what you’ve achieved is something to be proud of. And on
your way around the course, why don’t you thank a volunteer? They’ll feel great, and I bet you will too.
Good luck, have fun.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 3
A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE REFEREE
On behalf of Triathlon Australia, welcome to all athletes in the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton event.
The event will be conducted under the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Competition Rules and the IRONMAN 2018*
Competition Rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in you receiving a penalty. For a full version of the Triathlon
Australia Race Competition Rules go here. (*IRONMAN 2018 rules will not apply at this event)
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, officials and spectators with courtesy and consideration as failure to do so is
considered unsportsmanlike conduct and may result in a disqualification.
I sincerely hope you have a great race and achieve your goals at SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton
RACE REFEREE
JENNY HOSKINS
EVENT CONTACT
TRIATHLON WA
220 Vincent St, North Perth, WA 6006
Phone: (08)9443 9778 (Until Tuesday 1 May ONLY)
EMERGENCY Mobile contact in Busselton during the event: 0427 458 697
Email: events@wa.triathlon.org.au Website: busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au
ON SITE DETAILS
Triathlon WA will be on site in Busselton from Wednesday 2 May, contactable by phone only until Friday 4 May.
From 4 May please proceed to the Athlete Services Counter, located on Barnard, Park Busselton to speak with TWA
and Event Staff.
BUSSELTON CONTACT DETAILS
POLICE BUSSELTON HOSPITAL
20 Stanley St, Busselton WA 6280 Mill Road, West Busselton WA 6280
(08) 9754 9555 (08) 9754 0333
MEDICAL CENTRES TOURIST INFORMATION
BUSSELTON MEDICAL PRACTICE BUSSELTON VISITORS CENTRE
21 Albert St Busselton WA Busselton Foreshore - beach end of Queen St,
(08) 9752 1133 Busselton WA 6280, Australia
(08) 9752 5800
DUCHESS MEDICAL PRACTICE
69 Duchess St Busselton WA BUSSELTON TAXI SERVICE
(08) 9752 4122 131 008
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EVENT MANAGEMENT CONTINGENCY INFORMATION
CONTINGENCY COMMITTEE
Triathlon WA Inc. will ensure the provision of maximum duty of care to all participants, volunteers and spectators
for the 2018 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. A comprehensive Risk Management Plan will be in place for the
full duration of the event. The safety of all who attend our event is our highest priority. The SunSmart IRONMAN
70.3 Busselton Race Contingency Committee shall be responsible for determining the plan of action should there
be unexpected circumstances, weather conditions or race course situations that may pose a risk of harm or injury
to participants, volunteers, staff and spectators.
If changes to the event are required all competitors and volunteers will be
notified in advance, where possible.
2018 CONTINGENCY COMMITTEE
Georgina Westgarth Event Manager TWA Peta Tuck City of Busselton
David Budge Race Director Lisa Clark Department of Fisheries
Peter Minchin Executive Director TWA John Janssen Technical Delegate
Bob Welch Compliance Manager Helen Rabjones Busselton SLSC
Jenny Hoskins Race Referee
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 5
EVENT SCHEDULE
*Times are subject to change. Please continually check the website for updated information
TIME EVENT VENUE
THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018
6:00PM – 7:00PM VOLUNTEER BRIEFING THE ESPLANADE HOTEL,
BUSSELTON
FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018
12:00PM – 5:00PM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
ATHLETE CHECK IN PARK, BUSSELTON
12:00PM – 5:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
12:00PM – 5:00PM TWA EVENT MERCHANDISE STORE BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018
6:30AM – 7:15AM MIZUNO FUN RUN - CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
PARK, BUSSELTON
8:00AM – 5:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
8:00AM – 5:00PM TWA EVENT MERCHANDISE STORE BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
7:30AM – 8:30AM MIZUNO FUN RUN BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
8:00AM – 9:15AM SUNSMART KIDS TRI - CHECK IN MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
PARK, BUSSELTON
9:00AM - 5:00PM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 ATHLETE MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
REGISTRATION AND BIKE CHECK IN PARK, BUSSELTON
9:30AM – 10:45AM SUNSMART KIDS TRI BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
9:30AM – 11:30AM FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM - ATHLETE MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
CHECK IN PARK, BUSSELTON
9:00AM - 5:00PM ATHLETE BRIEFING VIDEO (20 MIN LOOP) MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
PARK, BUSSELTON
12NOON – 1:00PM FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM SWIM START, BUSSELTON
FORESHORE
1:30PM - 2:15PM PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE BRIEFING BARNARD PARK PAVILLION,
BUSSELTON
2:30PM - 3:30PM CHAT WITH THE PROS/MEDIA CONFERENCE SUNSMART STAGE, BARNARD
PARK
SUNDAY 6 MAY 2018
5:00AM – 6:45AM TRANSITION OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL, TEAM & BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
DUATHLON ATHLETES
7:00AM – 5:00PM SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
TRIATHLON & LONG COURSE DUATHLON
7:00AM - 3:00PM HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EXPO BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
3:00PM – 8:00PM POST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
5:00PM - 6:00PM IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROLL MAIN MARQUEE, BARNARD
DOWN PARK
6:00PM – 7:00PM ATHLETE AWARD CEREMONY BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 7
RACE WEEK ACTIVITIES
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE RETAIL EXPO, including TRIATHLON WA MERCHANDISE STORE
Where: Barnard Park Busselton
When: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Friday 4 May 2018
8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 5 May 2018
7:00am – 3:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018
Details: Come along and enjoy all the new triathlon, running, cycling and swimming gear on offer this season. In addition,
be sure to visit the official event merchandise marquee in the Expo Village – don’t delay as it all sells out fast! Open on Friday
so join us for a bite to eat and a wander through the Expo Village. And don’t forget that you can get a great deal from lots of
retailers with your vouchers as part of your Virtual Event Bag.
MIZUNO FUN RUN
Cost: Various
Where: Barnard Park Busselton
Competitor Check In: 6:30am – 7:15am Saturday 5 May 2018
Race Time: 7:30am – 8:30am Saturday 5 May 2018
Details: 2.5km and 5km Fun Run along the Busselton Foreshore.
SUNSMART KIDS TRIATHLON
Cost: Various
Where: Barnard Park Busselton
Competitor Check In: 8.00am – 9.15am
Race Time: 9:30am – 10:45am Saturday 5 May 2018
All participants taking part in the SunSmart Kids Triathlon must check in at the registration tables and put bikes in transition.
This forms part of the triathlon calendar for many of the local and visiting children and it gives them the opportunity to
compete on parts of the same course as the stars and/or mum and dad. Ages 7 – 15yrs.
FUNKY TRUNKS OPEN WATER SWIM
Cost: Various
Where: Foreshore in front of Barnard Park Busselton
Competitor Check In: 11:00am - 11:45am Saturday 5 May 2018
Race Time: 12 Noon - 1pm Saturday 5 May 2018
Details: 500m and 1km Swim on the beach in front of Barnard Park.
SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON ATHLETE & BIKE CHECK IN
Where: Barnard Park, Busselton
When: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Friday 4 May 2018. NO BIKE CHECK IN
9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 5 May 2018 including bike check in
Details: All participants complete check-in and pick up race packs.
ATHLETE BRIEFING VIDEO
Where: Registration Marquee, Barnard Park
When: 12.00pm - 5.00pm Friday 4 May & 9:00am - 5.00pm Saturday 5 May on a 20 min loop.
Details: The athlete briefing video will be played on loop and goes for approximately 20 minutes and is compulsory for
athletes to attend.
PRE EVENT MASSAGE SERVICES – PROVIDED BY STAR PHYSIO
Where: Barnard Park Busselton – Health and Lifestyle Expo, Star Physio Marquee
When: Friday 4 May 2018 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 5 May 2018 9.00am – 5.00pm
Details: Star Physio is the Official Physiotherapy Partner of TWA. We will be providing massage, taping and injury and
performance advice across the weekend. Pre event massage available Friday, 2.00pm - 6.00pm and Saturday, 9.00am –
5.00pm. Treat your body to a massage pre-race to hit the start line in great shape! $80 – For a 60minute massage, $50 – For a
30minute massage, Sports taping with Rocktape/ Kinesiotape or strapping tape-$25.
Please note, most services will be provided by massage therapists/ physiotherapy students supervised by qualified
physiotherapists. Call Star Physio (08)92124254 or email info@starphysiowa.com.au to make an appointment. Bookings are
essential and spaces are limited!
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CHAT WITH THE PROS Cost: FREE Where: SunSmart Stage, Barnard Park Busselton When: 2:30pm– 3:30pm Saturday 5 May 2018 Details: Competitors are invited to a Q&A session with the Professional Triathletes racing at SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. This is an up close and personal function where the MC asks a series of questions to the pros and then offers an opportunity for the triathlon community to engage the pros in a Q&A session. PRO ATHLETE BRIEFING Where: The Pavilion, Barnard Park, Busselton When: 1:30pm - 2:15pm Saturday 5 May, 2018 Details: This athlete briefing is for ALL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES. It is compulsory for professional athletes to attend. SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON TRIATHLON Where: Barnard Park, Busselton When: 7:00am – 5:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The main event, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton Triathlon on Sunday 6 May 2018. Transition is located in Barnard Park, east of Busselton Jetty – this is where athletes change between swim, cycle and run legs of the course. 7:00am first swim wave, various waves intermittently within the hour. Pro Athletes anticipated to finish from 10:45am. LONG COURSE DUATHLON Where: Barnard Park, Busselton When: 8.20am - 3.00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The Long Course Duathlon will run concurrently with the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. Athletes will be started from bike transition on Barnard Park in a rolling start from approximately 8.20am and will ride and run the same course as the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. POST EVENT FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Cost: Free Entry Where: Main Marquee, Barnard Park When: Post event entertainment, bar and food vendors from 4:00pm – 9:00pm Award Ceremony 6:00– 7:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: Hot food available to purchase from 4:00pm, including kids options. Licensed area and entertainment from 4:00pm-8:00pm. The Athlete Award Ceremony will take place on the main stage at 6:00pm - 7:00pm with entertainment continuing from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. ATHLETE QUALIFICATION FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Where: Main Marquee, Barnard Park When: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday 6 May 2018 Details: The announcement of qualification spots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. All athletes wishing to gain entry to the world championships must be present at roll down and accept and pay for their spot immediately. 2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 9
PRE RACE INFORMATION – SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON
ATHLETE REGISTRATION
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER AT BARNARD PARK, BUSSELTON ON EITHER:
• Friday 4 May between 12pm and 5pm or
• Saturday 5 May between 9am and 5pm.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot register outside of these advertised times.
Registration will take place in the Main Marquee, Barnard Park, Busselton. Car parking is available at CHURCHILL
PARK with access from BROWN STREET. You will require Photo ID to register.
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
1. Sign the Athlete Waiver:
These will be available on tables as you enter the main marquee. Please sign and take with you before lining up to register.
As an athlete, you have accepted the Conditions of Entry and Event Waiver. Please note this is a legal form and affects your
rights. It is important that you have read and understand all sections. You acknowledge and agree that your participation as
an athlete in respect of the Event, is subject to your compliance with the rules, conditions, together with your declarations,
warranties and releases, set out in the agreement entitled the Athlete Participation Registration, Waiver and Release Form.
If you have developed a medical condition since you registered to enter SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton, then please
notify the Triathlon WA team on events@wa.triathlon.org.au and, where appropriate, provide a medical certificate.
2. Present photo ID to REGISTER:
Upon presentation of your photo ID at the registration desk, you will be given your race pack which will contain all
requirements for the race. It will include the following items:
• Race Number. It is MANDATORY for all participants, whether competing as an individual or in a team, to wear the
race number on the front during the RUN LEG. Participants are advised to purchase a race number belt prior to the
event. Safety pins will be supplied at Registration for those participants without a race belt.
• Bike Number Sticker. This must be placed on the seat pillar of your bike prior to bike check in, with the numbers
stuck back to back and extending behind the seat pillar so to be visible to all race
officials during the event. DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR BIKE
STICKER - If the bike sticker is not in the exact condition that it is provided at
registration you will not be able to enter the transition area.
• Helmet Number Sticker. These must be placed on the front and right had side of
your helmet.
• Electronic Timing Chip. Timing of the event involves an electronic chip encased
in a material ankle band. You must activate this chip and ensure the correct
name is displayed before leaving registration. On race day this is to be worn on
your LEFT ankle. Do not lose or forget your timing band on race day - you will not
be allowed into transition without these. Limited replacement chips and bands will
be available, however, any lost timing bands will incur a fee of $55 for the chip and
$5 for the strap.
• Swim Cap. You will be provided with a coloured swim cap that corresponds to your
wave number. It is compulsory to wear the cap provided during the swim.
• Athlete Wrist Band. Competitors will have their wristband placed on their
wrist during registration. This band will display your race number. It is your
responsibility, at bike check in and on race day, to wear the wristband. Entrance
to the transition area will be subject to participants having the wrist ID securely
fastened to the wrist.
• Bag & Bike Pump Tag. These are to be used on the bag provided to you at athlete
check in. No other bags will be allowed into the Bag Compound Area. Bike pumps
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 10will be stored separately to bags and are not to be placed in bags. Please plan ahead, using the stickers and bag
provided, to ensure that you can store your bag in the secure area on race day.
• Race Bag. Your race bag is to be used to store your gear on race day if you are storing your gear in the Bag
Compound Area. These bags are the ONLY BAGS that will be accepted in Bag Compound and must have the
sticker provided attached. NO BIKE PUMPS are to be stored in race bags.
3. Activate Timing Chip:
Before you leave the Registration Marquee it is ESSENTIAL that you activate your timing chip details with Blue Chip Timing
by crossing the timing mat and checking your details, which will be displayed on a screen provided. If there is any issue
with the chip or your details there will be timing personnel there to assist you.
If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any reason you must return the Timing Chip to the Drop Out Clerk
located at Bag Compound. Please make sure if you do hand in your chip you record your name on the lists provided.
4. Bike Check In:
SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018 BETWEEN 9AM AND 5PM ONLY.
You are not permitted to check your bike in on race morning.
Once registered, you are required to check your bike into transition for the race. The bike number supplied in your race pack,
must be attached to your seat pillar with the numbers showing behind the pillar prior to bike check in. Competitors are
responsible for ensuring their bikes and helmets are in safe working order before presenting to transition to avoid rejection.
Technical Officials will carry out a cursory inspection of your bike. No bike will be accepted unless it passes the inspection.
This is an extra service for the competitors and is NOT a guarantee of safety.
Officials will be checking for such things as:
• End plugs on handle bars
• Tyres in reasonable condition
• Brakes in working order
• Compliance with Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules
All athletes will be allocated a bike position. There will be a separate transition for Individuals, Teams and Duathlon.
Positions are allocated in category order so you will be in a similar area to all other participants in your category. Participants
are requested to rack only in the designated rack space for your race number.
All accessories and/or event requirements should be removed from the bike until race morning. Helmets are not to be left in
Transition over night. TWA takes no responsibility for lost or misplaced accessories. Any lost property can be handed in, and
will be available for collection from, Athlete Services on Saturday and Bag Compound on Sunday.
Transition will be secure and monitored from the start of registration Saturday 5 May until 5pm on Sunday 6 May 2018.You
will be able to go to your bike on race morning to pump up your tyres, place your drink bidons and any other race gear you
require.
BIKE MECHANIC
A bike mechanic, provided by the Bike Dr, will be available for emergency repairs only in Transition at the following times
only:
• Saturday 5 May - 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Sunday 6 May - Pre-race 5:00am - 7:00am for individuals & teams
This is a cash only service.
ON COURSE MECHANICS
There will be 2 x on-course bike mechanics on motorbikes between 7:00am and approx. 5:00pm to assist you with giving
you replacement parts only. They cannot assist you other than advising. No outside help is permitted due to unfair
advantage.
Mechanics can be identified by way of orange vests branded with ‘Bike Dr’ logo. All parts must be paid for post-race. Your
bib number will be recorded for contact purposes.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 11RACE DAY INFORMATION
TRANSITION
Transition will be open pre race for all athletes from 5:00am - 6:45am on race morning.
Helmets will be checked on race morning by Triathlon Australia Technical Officials. Please make sure that you have
your helmet on and securely fastened as you approach the entrance to transition.
Please ensure you remove any bags from Transition and place them in the secure compound provided.
YOU CANNOT REMOVE YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITION ON RACE DAY FOR A CYCLE WARM UP
BAG DROP
No bags are to be left in Transition. A complimentary Bag Drop is available in the south end of the Event Marquee.
Bags can be dropped off from 5:00am.
Gear will only be accepted in the race bag provided at registration with your race number sticker attached. Bike
pumps will be stored separately to bags and must have the pump sticker attached. There will be a numbered
hanging system for bag storage. On arrival at bag drop you will be directed by volunteers to your allocated
storage location. Please note, Triathlon WA accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage.
MEDICAL
Medical assistance will be available on the Course. Please ask for medical help if you have even the slightest hint
you may need it. Please note - if you are transported by ambulance you could be required to meet costs involved
unless you are covered by an appropriate fund. Any aid given by race medical personnel is permissible and will
not lead to disqualification. However, if you receive any outside assistance you will be disqualified.
You will NOT be penalised for receiving medical evaluation on the Course. You will be withdrawn from the race
only if you require transportation, IV fluids, or if medical personnel consider your continued participation presents
a danger to the health or the welfare of you or others. Athletes who indicated on the entry application specific
medical conditions will be listed to facilitate treatment by our medical staff and ambulances on the Course.
COURSE CUT OFF TIMES
Course INDIVIDUALS TEAMS DUATHLON
LEG CUT OFF LEG CUT OFF LEG CUT OFF
(FROM YOUR START TIME) (FROM YOUR START TIME) (FROM YOUR START TIME)
Swim 1 hr and 10 minutes 1 hr -
Bike 5 hours total (Bike + Swim) 4hrs 15 mins (Bike+Swim) 3hrs 50 mins
Run 7hrs and 30mins total race time 6hrs and 45mins total race time 6hrs and 20mins total race time
Run Course cut off times for commencing LAP 3 of the run will apply. Athletes will be removed from the course by
the Race Director if they have not commenced their third lap by the following times;
• INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS: 3:00pm
• DUATHLON: 2:00pm
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 12ROAD CLOSURES
As part of the annual SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon, the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton will take
place in Busselton on Sunday 6 May.
The event will be staged from Barnard Park and will start at 7.00am adjacent to the jetty. For competitors to
participate in complete safety, there will be full and part road closures on the Cycle & Run course routes as shown
on the attached maps.
ROAD CLOSURES:
TUESDAY 1 May to TUESDAY 8 May -
GEOGRAPHE BAY ROAD between MILNE ST & BROWN ST
MILNE & BROWN between GEOGRAPHE BAY RD & MARINE TCE
FORESHORE PARADE between BROWN ST & carpark
For construction leading up to the event.
SATURDAY 5 May - Festival Events
MARINE TCE (Brown St To Carey St)7am-11am
GEOGRAPHE BAY RD to FORD RD, 7am-11am
GEORGETTE ST & CAREY ST (Marine Tce & Geographe Bay Rd) 7am-11am
SUNDAY 6 May, 4am-6pm - SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton
GEOGRAPHE BAY ROAD EAST to GUERIN ST
GUERIN ST (Geographe Bay Rd to Navigation Wy)
NAVIGATION WAY (Guerin St to Armitage Dr)
PEEL TCE (Ford Rd to Carey St)
CAREY ST (Peel Tce to Geographe Bay Rd)
MARINE TCE (Brown St to Carey St)
LAYMAN RD & TUART DRIVE
GEORGETTE & FORD ST(Marine Pde to Geographe Bay Rd)
During the event, residents wishing to cross GUERIN ST should cross at MARINE TCE. To cross CAREY ST, please do so at
ADELAIDE ST or KENT ST which are managed crossings. Residents on MARINE TCE (opposite Barnard Park) will be managed
from their residence as required.
For residents on GEOGRAPHE BAY RD, please exit with caution to your nearest corner to the east as cyclists will be traveling
west to east on this road. You will need to travel in the right hand lanes to do this, in the same direction as cyclists.
Whilst access to residences during the event is unrestricted, please only use the roads for emergency and necessay travel.
When sharing roads with cyclists please exercise extreme caution. We also kindly ask that Layman Rd be used as little as
possible between 6:00am - 4:00pm and please follow instructions as directed by traffic management and volunteer course
marshals.
RACE DAY PARKING
Parking will be available at CHURCHILL PARK BUSSELTON, with
entry off BROWN STREET.
To park in this area a gold coin donation is required.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE VERGE AROUND MARINE TCE.
PARKING INSPECTORS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT AND YOU WILL
GET A TICKET.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 13INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TEAMS EVENT
These instructions are to ensure that all team changeovers are FAIR AND SAFE.
• All team Swimmers must be wearing a timing band on their left ankle. They will start in waves as instructed at the race
briefing. They will swim 1 lap of the swim course and exit the water.
• The team Cyclist will wait for the swimmer in the Team Changeover Area in transition. The Cyclist may have his / her
helmet on whilst waiting.
• The team Swimmer will meet the cyclist in the Team Changeover Area. Here they will take off their timing band and
hand it to the team cyclist who must put it on their LEFT ankle. Only after the timing band is attached may the
team cyclist move to their bike and exit the transition. They must not mount their bike until they reach the MOUNT
sign.
• The team Cyclist will then ride 2 laps of the cycle course observing all race and road rules as outlined in this booklet.
• Meanwhile the team Runner must estimate the expected time of return of their Cyclist. Warm up outside transition.
When they think their Cyclist will be nearing the end of the cycle leg the team Runner may enter the Team
Changeover Area, taking care not to impede other team members.
• At the end of the cycle course the team Cyclist must dismount their bike at the DISMOUNT sign and run their bike
back to the rack and RACK THEIR BIKE. ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE RACKED THEIR BIKE can they move to the Team
Changeover Area and pass the timing band to the team Runner.
• The team Runner must put the timing band on their left ankle and the race number on the front. THEY MUST NOT
LEAVE TRANSITION UNTIL THIS IS DONE.
• No mp3, iPods, mobile phones or other communication or music devices are allowed to be on your person at any time
during the event.
• The team Runner will then complete the run course and pass through the finish chute at the end. Other team
members are able to run down the finish chute with the team runner. Please wait at the top of the finish chute to join
your runner.
Team Swimmers and Cyclists will leave the transition. It is optional for team Cyclist to wear their team number on course but
it is compulsory to have their team number with them to remove their bike from Transition after the race.
POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR TEAM MEMBERS
Team Swimmer: Timing band must be worn on left ankle
Team Cyclist: Do not un-rack your bike until the timing band is on your left ankle.
No cycling in transition.
Team Runner: The timing band must be on your left ankle and race number
must be worn on your front.
TAKE CARE, HAVE FUN AND HAVE A GREAT RACE!
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 14INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LONG COURSE DUATHLON
REGISTRATION
All team and indivdual athletes competing in the Long Course Duathlon must register either on Friday 4 May between
12:00pm - 5:00pm or Saturday 5 May bewteen 9:00am - 5:00pm. The registration process is the same as previously stated for
the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. Duathlon competitors should queue in the Teams registration desk.
Athletes will be required to check their bikes into transition on Saturday 5 May between 9:00am-5:00pm as previously
stated. There will be a separate racking area for Duathlon competitors. All accessories and/or event requirements should be
removed from the bike until race morning. Helmets are not to be left in Transition over night.
RACE DAY
Transition will be open pre race for all athletes from 5:00am - 6:45am on race morning. This will give you an opportunity
to to pump up your tyres, place your drink bidons and any other race gear you require. For individual competitors all run
equipment should be left at the bike rack position.
RACE START
Athletes should congregate at the bike exit at 8:00am where there will be a short race briefing. The Duathlon will
commence at 8.20am from the bike exit and athletes will be released onto course in a rolling start of approximately 10 sec
increments.
The race will be conducted under the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Competition Rules.
• No mp3, iPods, mobile phones or other communication or music devices are allowed to be on your person at any time
during the event.
SPECIAL INSTRUTCTIONS FOR TEAMS
• The team Cyclist will ride 2 laps of the cycle course observing all race and road rules as outlined in this booklet.
Meanwhile the team Runner must estimate the expected time of return of their Cyclist. Warm up outside transition.
When they think their Cyclist will be nearing the end of the cycle leg the team Runner may enter the Team
Changeover Area, taking care not to impede other team members.
• At the end of the cycle course the team Cyclist must dismount their bike at the DISMOUNT sign and run their bike
back to the rack and RACK THEIR BIKE. ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE RACKED THEIR BIKE can they move to the Team
Changeover Area and pass the timing band to the team Runner.
• The team Runner must put the timing band on their left ankle and the race number on the front. THEY MUST NOT
LEAVE TRANSITION UNTIL THIS IS DONE.
• The team Runner will then complete the run course and pass through the finish chute at the end. The team cyclist is
able to run down the finish chute with the team runner. Please wait at the top of the finish chute to join your runner.
CUT OFF TIMES
• Bike - 3 hours 50 minutes
• Run - 6 hours 20 minutes total race time
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 15RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE RACE
It is the athlete’s responsibility to know all aspects of the swim, bike and run. SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton is
sanctioned by Triathlon Australia.
GENERAL RULES
Athletes should be aware of the serious consequences of violating the IRONMAN event registration process:
Unregistered Athletes:
a.) Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without first properly registering and paying any
required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from participation in any IRONMAN sanctioned event for a period of
up to one year.
b.) Any person who in any way assists another athlete to violate the registration process by providing or selling a race
number to that athlete shall be suspended or barred from participation in any IRONMAN sanctioned event for a period of
up to one year. Anyone who violates this rule may be banned for life from any World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) event.
Violating this rule puts insurance coverage for the event at risk.
1. Once an athlete competes as a Professional/Elite athlete anywhere in the world within the calendar year, the athlete
cannot compete as an amateur/age group athlete in any IRONMAN sanctioned race which has a professional or open
category event in that same calendar year. Failure to disclose correct status shall be cause for disqualifying the athlete
from the event and may result in a one-year suspension from IRONMAN sanctioned events. Once an athlete competes as
a Professional/Elite in the IRONMAN qualifying race series season, the athlete cannot compete as an age group athlete in
that year’s IRONMAN World Championship or IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 as an amateur.
Professional triathletes may not win age group awards and age group athletes are not eligible for prize money.
2. Athletes are expected to follow directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
3. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove an athlete from the race if the athlete is judged
to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. Medical transport of any
contestant will result in disqualification.
4. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers, staff or others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate
disqualification and will result in the athletes being suspended from competing in any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3
event in the future.
5. No athlete can use a Performance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping processes and violations will be handled in
strict accordance with IRONMAN Anti-Doping Rules, which can be found here http://bit.ly/2J0z5zF.
A list of banned substances is available at http://list.wada-ama.org also known as the WADA Prohibited List. Athletes
may be requested to undergo drug testing before and after the event. If you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to
abide by such testing procedures.
6. Should any athlete have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the WTC Anti-Doping code, all procedures with
regards to handling of the sample, notification, testing of the B Sample, adjudication and suspensions will be in
accordance with WTC rules.
7. IRONMAN reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified in writing and/or
at the pre-race athlete briefing meeting. Notification of any change will be in accordance with IRONMAN and Race
Organisation procedures.
PLEASE NOTE:
This event is run in accordance with the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules http://www.triathlon.org.au/Technical/
Race_Competition_Rules.htm. Additional special rules will apply as per the IRONMAN 70.3 RACE RULES which were outlined
in the Message from the Race Referee.
Technical Officials will be positioned throughout the course as required to ensure all race rules are observed. The Technical
Official will advise the athlete of the reason for any penalty or infringement issued. It is the athlete’s responsibility to ensure
they can hear and understand what the penalty or infringement is for and what the nature of the penalty is.
NOTE: ANY VERBAL ABUSE OF MARSHALS, RACE OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 ISBUSSELTON
GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE
• ATHLETE DISQUALIFICATION
INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 16COURSE MAPS
SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON
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2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 17SWIM COURSE: 1.9km
CUT OFF TIME ON SWIM COURSE:
• INDIVIDUALS: 1 HOUR 10MIN
• TEAMS: 1 HOUR
There will be wave starts in the swim to reduce congestion amongst swimmers and to minimise congestion on the bike
course. All participants will be asked to know their start wave and time and make their way to the swim start compound on
the beach.
It is a one-lap swim course commencing in front of the Goose Restaurant, alongside the historic Busselton Jetty. The swim
starts on the beach on the east side of Busselton Jetty. Athletes will head away from shore for 300m before making a right
hand turn and traveling east for 800m. Athletes will then make another right hand turn, swimming 100m towards shore
before turning right again and swimming 550m west. You will then turn left and swim 150m into the swim exit in front of
Barnard Park, then run into transition.
SWIM START
Those wanting to warm up for the swim are requested to do so on the eastern (right hand side) of the swim start. Each
wave will be invited into the start area before their wave start. Competitors should only enter the start area via the back of
the fenced area and ensure they cross the timing mats – this is to ensure all swimmers are accounted for and so we ensure
everyone has started in the correct wave.
INDIVIDUAL WAVE STARTS
Please note the below wave starts are current as at 1 April 2018 and are subject to change at the Race Management
discretion.
WAVE NUMBER CATEGORY START TIME CAP COLOUR
1 Pro Men 7:00 Silver
2 Pro Women 7:02 Silver
3 AWAD Athletes 7:03 Silver
4 Male 35-39 7:12 Pink
5 Male 40-44 7:19 Navy Blue
6 Female 40+ 7:25 Red
7 Males 55+ & Females 30-34 7:30 Purple
8 Males 18-29 & Females 25-29 7:35 Yellow
9 Males 50-54 & Females 18-24 7:45 Orange
10 Males 45-49 & Females 35-39 7:55 Pink
11 Males 30-34 8:05 Light Blue
TEAMS WAVE STARTS
Please note the below wave starts are current as at 1 April 2018 and are subject to change at the Race Management
discretion.
WAVE NUMBER CATEGORY START TIME CAP COLOUR
1 All Teams 8:20am Green
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 18WETSUITS
The Triathlon Australia appointed Technical Delegate will take the water temperature 24 hours before race start and the
reading will be displayed at race registration on Saturday 5 May, 2018. The water temperature will be taken again on Race
Morning and the wearing of wetsuits will be conditional upon the water temperature. The expected water temp for May will
be in the vicinity of 20 degrees Celsius, in which case wetsuits will be optional. Wetsuits must only be removed and left at
your numbered bike rack.
• If the water temperature is NOT greater than 24.5oC, wetsuits are optional
• If the combined air and water temperature are deemed dangerously low, the race referee (in conjunction with water
safety) can rule it a compulsory wetsuit swim. This has occurred in the past so it is advised that all athletes bring a
wetsuit.
If a wetsuit is to be worn, then:
• The wetsuit must be tight to the body while swimming. If any part of the wetsuit can separate from the body in any
phase of the stroke it is considered an artificial propulsion device and the wetsuit is banned.
• The wetsuit must NOT be thicker than 5mm and must comply with Triathlon Australia Rules. A standard variance will
be allowed to account for seams and jersey material (non-buoyant). Speedo Tri Elite Full sleeved wetsuit is BANNED.
• A full wetsuit covering arms and legs IS allowed.
If a swimsuit or speed suit or trisuit is to be worn:
• The garment must be 100% textile material which generally refers to swimsuits made only from nylon or lycra that do
not have any rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene.
SWIM COURSE RULES
• Athletes must wear the swim cap provided in their registration pack.
• No fins, aqua socks, gloves, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed.
• Swim goggles and facemasks may be worn.
• No individual paddlers or escorts allowed.
• Any assistance that results in forward progress being made may result in a disqualification.
• Athletes are permitted to hold on to water safety craft so long as no forward progress is made.
• Water safety and/or medical personnel reserve the right to remove an athlete from the course if deemed medically
necessary.
• Athletes found not to have completed the entire swim course will be disqualified.
TRANSITION PROCEDURE SWIM-BIKE (T1)
At the swim finish you will pass through a timing chute to the showers then into transition. Move to your bike to remove
your swim gear (wetsuit, swim cap and goggles). Only discard your swim gear at your bike.
• Ensure your helmet is on and fastened before you move your bike from the bike rack.
• If you lose your timing band during the swim a replacement can be collected at transition exit.
• You must not mount your bicycle until reaching the designated mount zone.
• You must not touch or otherwise interfere with another competitor’s equipment in the transition area.
• No portable music or communication devices to be taken on the bike course.
• If you do not intend on starting the bike course please report to the drop out clerk in the Bag Compound, to hand in
your timing chip.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 19BIKE COURSE: 90.1km
CUT OFF TIME ON BIKE COURSE:
• INDIVIDUALS: 5 hours total race time
• TEAMS: 4 hours 15 minutes total race time
BIKE COURSE DESCRIPTION
It is a TWO-LAP bike course. The bike leg exits the transition area at the southern end, directly onto Marine Terrace
then turning left onto Carey Street, followed by a right turn into Geographe Bay Road for approximately 3km.
Cyclists will then follow Guerin Street across Marine Terrace to Layman Road.
A left hand turn into Layman Road, the course continues along Layman Road through the Wonnerup town site
then a left turn onto Tuart Drive. The course continues along Tuart Drive for approximately 10km where they will
complete a U-turn and retrace their route back to the Layman Road roundabout, where it continues back along
Layman Road. A right turn at Carey Street back into town and then a left turn into Marine Terrace to the cycle turn
at Brown Street to commence lap 2. At the end of lap 2 you will turn right at the Brown Street roundabout and
dismount at the dismount line.
Please note: Public toileting is a race violation and will likely result in a DQ. There will be portable toilets inside the
transition area for athletes use. The following toilets will be available on the bike course:
• 200m into the bike course on Geographe Bay Road
• Layman Road just before participants cross the Wonnerup Bridge
• At both Aid Stations on the bike course near the roundabout on Tuart Drive and Layman Road
• At the Penalty Box on Carey Street or Tuart Drive.
BIKE COURSE RULES
• Athletes may walk their bike if necessary but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied
by their bicycle.
• Shoes and a top must be worn at all times while cycling
• Athletes must have their race number visible on the helmet and affixed to the bike frame. These numbers
must be visible at all times on the course.
• Absolutely NO DRAFTING off another bicycle or any other vehicle is allowed.
• This event uses the 12m gap drafting ruling. There must be 12m from your front wheel to the back wheel
of the cyclist in front.
• Athletes must ride single file on the far left side of the bike course at all times unless making a pass or for
safety reasons. Athletes who fail to keep left may receive a blocking infringement.
• An athlete’s draft distance may overlap the draft distance of another athlete in the following
circumstances:
• In passing the forward athlete and at all times while passing through, for a period of no more than
25-seconds
• For safety reasons
• For an Aid Station
• For leaving and entering the transition area and
• Making an acute turn.
• An athlete observed deliberately discarding equipment, bidons or rubbish/trash on the course other than
when entering or leaving an Aid Station will receive a RED CARD
• Athletes found not to have completed the entire bike course will be disqualified.
IF YOU RECEIVE A RED CARD AT ANY TIME DURING THE EVENT YOU
WILL NEED TO REPORT TO RACE REFEREE AT THE FINISH LINE AFTER
YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE RACE
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 20PENALTY BOXES
There will be TWO PENALTY BOXES on each lap of the bike course. One will be on Tuart Drive on the outbound
lap and the other on the inbound lap on Carey Street. You MUST stop at the next penalty box to serve your
time penalty. Failure to stop at the Penalty Box on the lap in which the penalty occurred, will result in automatic
disqualification without any right of appeal.
DRAFTING PENALTY TIME WILL BE FIVE(5) MINUTES
PENALTY BOX BEHAVIOUR:
Athletes must follow instructions of technical officials when in the penalty box.
• Public urination (including accidental), littering, spitting or discarding clothing is a Red Card violation and
will be addressed by the RR as such.
• Dialogue with the Technical Officials may disrupt the working of the area and must be limited, polite and
pertaining to the event.
• Athletes must stay astride the cycle during the penalty.
• Toilet leave is allowed, however the penalty time will start on your return to the back of the line.
CYCLE AID STATIONS
There will be two Bidon Exchanges on the bike course. The first is on the outward journey on Tuart Drive, approximately
200 metres after the left hand turn from Layman Road. The second will be on the return journey on Layman Road just after
the right hand turn from Tuart Drive. An area to discard your empty bidons will be set up prior to each bidon exchange,
on the left hand side of the road. The first one will be just prior to the corner of the left hand turn from Layman Road. The
second will be prior to the right hand turn into Layman Road. The pick-up will also be located on your left hand side. The Aid
Stations are located at the following approx. km points on the cycle course: 12.5km, 32km, 57km, 77km.
There will be WATER and ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA available in different colour bidons at the Exchange.
The following bidons will be available on course:
• A 750 ml FUNKY TRUNKS BLUE BOTTLE will be filled with WATER
• A 750 ml PINK BOTTLE will be filled with ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA
Please take extreme care of volunteers and fellow competitors at the Bidon Exchange. If you are discarding and/or receiving
a bidon, please slow down on approach and move to the LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD to allow other participants a clear
course to pass on the right. Participants are reminded to slow down to ensure you secure the item you require. Participants
are also reminded the Bidon Exchange and all Aid Stations are manned by local volunteers who are generously donating
their time.
During the Bike Course, please only discard empty bidons at the disposal area before you reach the Bidon Exchange to
receive a full bidon. Competitors found discarding bidons on the course other than at the disposal area may receive a
penalty. Please note: there is no provision for the return of any personal bidons.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 21Drinks will be dispersed in the following order – please ensure you slow down and call what you want
loudly and clearly.
WATER ISOWHEY
SPORTS WATER
TRANSITION PROCEDURE – BIKE TO RUN (T2)
• Ensure that you dismount before the dismount line and follow direction from the Officials and Volunteers.
• Return your bike to your allocated bike rack
• Rack your bike before removing your helmet
• Only discard your bike gear in your allocated area
• You must not touch or otherwise interfere with another competitor’s equipment in the transition area
• No portable music players or communication devices to be taken on the run course
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RUN COURSE DESCRIPTION
Participants will exit transition and make their way out onto Geographe Bay Road heading right along the road.
All participants run on Geographe Bay Road until they enter the car park of the Sea Rescue Building. Participants
then run on the footpath to a turn point past the Guerin Street/ Geographe Bay Road intersection. Then return
along the roadway to the transition area.
At the completion of the first and second laps participants remain on the road and pass the Finish Chute back
to run entry to complete their next lap. At the completion of the third lap, participants veer to the left side of
Geographe Bay Road and into the Finish Chute at the northern corner of Barnard Park.
Public toilet facilities on Geographe Bay Road can be utilised on the run leg without leaving the course. There will
also be a further 2 portable toilets placed in the car park area adjacent to the eastern run turn.
RUN COURSE RULES
If an athlete receives an infringement during the Run they may be required to serve a Stop-Start Penalty on the
course with Technical Officials where the infringement occurred.
• No portable music devices, or electronic items of any kind, including phones.
• No form of locomotion other than running, walking is allowed.
• Crawling is only allowed in the finish chute and an athlete observed crawling will be assessed by medical
personnel and may be withdrawn from the event.
• Athletes MUST wear their race number bib on the front of their top or race belt and the number must be
visible at all times
• No individual support vehicles or non-participant runners are allowed. A non-participant escort runner
includes supporters, coaches, athletes who have withdrawn or athletes who have finished the race.
• An athlete observed deliberately discarding equipment, bidons, cups or rubbish/trash on the course
other than when entering or leaving an Aid Station will receive a RED CARD.
• A shirt or racing top must be worn at all times
• Shoes must be worn at all times
• Athletes found not to have completed the entire course will be disqualified.
RUN AID STATIONS
• There will be two(2) double sided Aid Stations situated on the run course.
• The first Aid Station will be located at Ford Street, 300m east of the Sea Rescue Building.
• The second Aid Station will be located at Morgan Street, approximately 500m from the run turnaround.
All Aid Stations supply the following:
• WATER
• ISOWHEY SPORTS ELECTROLYTE FORMULA
• IRONMAN PROTEIN ENERGY BARS & GELS
• COLA
• LOLLIES
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 24ONLY COMPETITORS ARE ALLOWED IN THE FINISH
CHUTE. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU BRING
NON COMPETITORS INTO THE CHUTE.
2018 SUNSMART IRONMAN 70.3 BUSSELTON • ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE PAGE 25POST RACE INFORMATION
RECOVERY AREA
As you cross the lines, catchers will be there to escort you to the secured finish/recovery area. If you do not require any
medical treatment you will be able to proceed to the other finish compound facilities. Towels and recovery products will be
served in this area. The following products will be available in the recovery area:
• Water
• IsoWhey Sports Electrolyte Formula
• Cola
• Cookies
• Fruit
Thanks to STAR PHYSIO our official physiotherapy partner, therapists will be on site in the recovery tent for post-race
massages.
DNFs
If you have the misfortune of having to withdraw at any stage of the race you (or someone representing you, such as a
relative or friend) MUST report to the DROP OUT CLERK that is located at the Bag Compound Area in the main marquee and
HAND IN THE TIMING BAND. This ensures that the event officials are not searching for you.
BIKE COLLECTION
Athletes will be advised when bikes can be removed from transition. This will occur approximately at approximately 1:30pm,
once the last individual athlete is off the bike course. No exceptions.
This time is subject to change. You must be wearing your competitor band and your race bib number to remove any bike or
equipment from transition.
ANY PERSON WHO REMOVES THEIR BIKE OVER THE TRANSITION FENCING WILL FACE DISQUALIFICATION.
POST EVENT ENTERTAINMENT & ATHLETE AWARDS CEREMONY
Join your fellow athletes for a night of celebration at the Post event entertainment and Athlete Awards Ceremony. Details
can be found under the Race Week Details.
RESULTS
Results will be available on the event website by Monday morning. www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au
PHOTOS
Official Photographer Finisher Pix will be at the finish line on race day. Try to remember in the finish chute the photographer
will be there to capture your finish, so put on your best SMILE! Make sure your race number is properly displayed on your
front. Photos will be available from www.finisherpix.com. Simply browse through the thumbnails and purchase any shots of
yourself, friends and family.
LOST PROPERTY
You should identify all your personal gear and property. Mark it with your
name and address if possible. If it is misplaced, it will most likely be handed in
to race officials. Please note that the race organiser does not take responsibility
for lost property. Any lost property handed in, will be available for collection
from Bag Compound on Sunday or by calling 08 9443 9778 from Tuesday 8
May 2018. After June 1 2018 any unclaimed lost property will be donated to
charity.
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