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Challenge Melbourne Feb 1 2015
eGuide
EVENT
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DAVID HANSEN Managing Director, SuperSprint Events Dear Competitor, Welcome to Challenge Melbourne 2015. We are excited about this year’s event with such a great elite and age group field including over 120 interstate and 20 international competitors. We are introducing a number of key improvements including new bike compound layout, better swim course, stricter enforcing of drafting by TA officials, amendments to the run course, better post race recovery area and live streaming. Our focus is to provide you with a great race and event experience. It has always been our goal in the 29 years we have been in business to look after athletes and this is also one of the key goals of the Challenge Family. We thank GIANT for again setting up the GIANT Fan Zone on the Run course. We would like to thank Terra Firma our presenting partner along with GIANT, Hammer, Brooks, Pure Blonde, Herald Sun and support sponsors along with all the authorities for supporting the staging of such a major event in Melbourne. We would also like to thank all the TA officials, triathlon clubs, Elwood Lifesaving club and 100’s of marshals that help us make this race happen. Finally we would like to thank you for supporting Challenge Melbourne and hope you have a great race we look forward to seeing you cross the finish line! All the best Kind regards David Hansen MARCUS ALTMANN CEO, Challenge Family Asia Pacific It’s great to welcome everyone back to a new season of racing and Challenge Family’s second year in Australia kicking off with Challenge Melbourne. The demand for places this year resulted in a ‘sell out’ status for Challenge Melbourne after delivering a stand out event in 2014. It’s great to see so much support from so many athletes for this spectacular race that has already made its mark with age group athletes and attracted a world-class professional field. This is largely due to the amazing team at Supersprint lead by Dave Hansen who work tirelessly behind the scenes and who are all passionate about giving you the race of your life. So I’d like to say thank you to the organising committee, the hundreds of volunteers and of course the sponsors and local stakeholders, without whom none of this would be possible. Melbourne is renowned as the sporting capital of the world and Challenge Melbourne is now included as another iconic sporting event on the summer calendar. Challenge Melbourne is a key race for our brand in the Australian market as we continue to lift the standard of the sport and deliver the ultimate athlete experience at every Challenge event. What is important to us is that Challenge Family is a real family and that, along with a safe and fair race, you will experience the same friendly and welcoming atmosphere you experience here in Melbourne at any Challenge event around the world. In keeping with Challenge Family’s commitment to providing professional athletes a career pathway Challenge Melbourne is offering a $35,000 prize purse. I am sure you will all have an amazing event experience and we thank you for choosing to participate at Challenge Melbourne. Have a safe, enjoyable race and I look forward to seeing you at the finish line and welcoming you to the Challenge Family. MARCUS ALTMANN CEO, Challenge Family Asia Pacific
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CONTENTS
The Challenge Melbourne Team 1
Timetable of Events 2
Pre-Race Information
Start List 3
Pre-Event Bike Check In 3
Race Check In and Kit Collection 3
Race Kits 3
Live Race Updates 4
Pre-Race Athlete Briefing 4
Challenge Expo 4
Weather Update 4
Race Information
Swim Course Information 5
Race Rules - Swim 6
Swim Wave Starts 6
Transition Area 7
Bike Course Information 7
Cycle Aid Station 7
Technical Support on Bike Course 7
Race Rules - Bike 8
Drafting Rules 8
Run Course Information 9
Race Rules - Run 9
Run Course Aid Stations 10
Care for the Environment 11
Anti-Doping Information 11
Team Information 11
General Race Rules 12
Timing 13
Post-Race Information
Race Photographs 13
Race Finish/Recovery Area 13
Club Warehouse 14
Protests and Appeals 14
Gear Collection 14
Presentations
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THE CHALLENGE MELBOURNE TEAM Event Director David Hansen Race Referee Brian Hinton Race Director Matt Hilton Swim Leg Director Dylan Verney Bike Leg Director Kane Osler Run Leg Director Anthony Marchesani Registration / Finish line Manager Jordan O’Neill / Tiarne Rodgers Volunteers Manager Michaela Langsdale Media Communications Manager Mark Jansen Timing Manager James Lenehan Venue Manager Phill Monaghan TEAMChallenge Series Director Felix Walchshöfer SuperSprint Events PO Box 2333, North Brighton, VIC 3186 P: +613 9595 3000 | E: info@challenge-melbourne.com.au | W: www.challenge-melbourne.com.au
EVENT WEEKEND
TIMETABLE
TIME EVENT LOCATION
Saturday 31st Jan
10:00am Challenge Expo Opens Green Point Reserve, Brighton
10:00am Race Kit Collection Commences Green Point Reserve, Brighton
1:00pm Race Kit Collection Closes
Guided Transition Walk-through Transition, Green Point Reserve,
12:30pm
Presented by Tri-Alliance Brighton
2:00pm Challenge Expo Closes
4:30am Race Kit Collection Commences Green Point Reserve, Brighton
4:30am Bike Check In Green Point Reserve, Brighton
4:30am Challenge Expo Opens Green Point Reserve, Brighton
Sunday 1st February RACE DAY
5:45am Race Kit Collection Closes
6:00am Bike Check In Closes
6:00am Pre-Race Briefing Swim Start, Brighton Beach, Brighton
6:15am Elite Male Race Start Swim Start, Brighton Beach, Brighton
6:17am Elite Female Race Start
6:20am Age Group Race Starts
Elite Male Presentations
10:15am approx. Green Point Reserve, Brighton
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Elite Female Presentations
10:45am approx. Green Point Reserve, Brighton
1st, 2nd, 3rd
11:00am Cycle cut-off, Roads re-open
Transition Re-opens for Transition, Green Point Reserve,
12:00pm
Bike Collection Brighton
Elite Presentations 1st-10th
1:15pm Age Group Presentations Green Point Reserve, Brighton
1st, 2nd, 3rd
3:00pm Challenge Expo Closes
3:30pm Course Closes
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PRE-RACE INFORMATION
WELCOME TO OUR COMPETITORS - START LIST HERE
VIDEO BRIEFING HERE
PRE-EVENT BIKE CHECK
We recommend that all bikes and helmets are checked prior to the event. Athletes will have their equipment briefly
inspected prior to entering the bike compound on race morning. You can get your bikes checked and serviced prior to
the event at CBD Cycles.
CBD Cycles 50 Bourke Street Melbourne (03) 9639 2299
CBD will also be set up at the Challenge Melbourne venue from 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday 31st Jan and again
from 4:30am on race morning for any last minute bike checks or cycle gear requirements.
All bikes and helmet stickers received in the race kit must be applied to your equipment prior to entering the bike
compound on race morning. The bike post sticker needs to be clearly visible and the helmet sticker placed on the right
side of your helmet.
RACE CHECK IN AND KIT COLLECTION
Registration is open at the Registration Marquee from 10:00am – 1:00pm on Saturday 31st Jan and again from 4:30am
on Sunday 1st February; race day. We recommend that all competitors collect their race kits on Saturday, in order to
have adequate time to prepare your gear and apply your race number transfers.
To collect your race kit from registration you may be asked to present photo ID as well as your e-ticket, which will be
emailed to you in the week leading up to the event.
All professional athletes must have their professional race licence available to present at registration.
If you have not selected to have your race kit posted out to you, your race kit will be issued to you when you register.
RACE KITS
1 x Personalised Race Bib (to be worn during run leg)
1 x Race Belt (attach race bib to belt)
1 x Multisport Ankle Timing Band (attach securely to your LEFT ankle, the
left ankle will ensure bike splits are taken)
1 x Helmet Sticker (to be attached to the RIGHT side of your helmet for bike
leg)
1 x Bike Seat Post Sticker (to be wrapped around the bike seat post, numbers
facing out to either side)
1 x Security Wristband (to check your bike in and out of transition, teams x 3)
1 x Race Number Transfer Set (apply numbers to RIGHT arm, RIGHT leg and
category letter rear of RIGHT calf. Please apply these prior to arriving at the
venue).
1 x Swim Cap (must be worn during swim leg, the check your wave starts to
ensure you start with your correct category and wave)
Any ankle band timing chips which are lost, broken or not returned at the completion of the race will incur a $50.00 AUD
fee. If you withdraw during the race, please return your ankle timing band to the finish line collection area.
Competitor Gift – Challenge Melbourne 2015 Technical T-shirt and Running Hat. Available when you pick up your race
kit, For those who had their race kit mailed out, your T-shirt and Hat can be collected before or after the race.
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LIVE RACE UPDATES MOBILE LIVE TIMING CLICK HERE
Challenge Melbourne will feature an extensive timing system for athletes and spectators. With live results being fed to the
Challenge Melbourne website, the Challenge Melbourne live mobile site and the SuperSprint Results Hub on site so
everyone has access to their favourite athlete’s results. We will be displaying leaders’ results on the big screen throughout
the race.
As an athlete, you will pass through over 15 timing points on the course including:
- Swim time as you exit the water
- Bike splits every 15km
- T1 and T2 splits
- Run splits every 3.5km
- Finishers Certificate featuring all splits
- Name and finish time on the big screen as you finish
Make sure you check out post-event your photos from marathon photos, or custom athlete video for those who have
purchased video splits during their registration.
PRE-RACE ATHLETE BRIEFING
We have provided an athlete video briefing for you to watch at your leisure. You can view the latest pre-race briefing
video HERE.
We will also have a short briefing with event updates at 6:00am on race morning Sunday, at the Race Start on
Brighton Beach. The pre-race briefing is compulsory for all athletes. As well as an overview of the course and key
rules and regulations, you will also be advised of any last minute changes that many differ from the information
published in this document or on the web site.
The briefing will be conducted in English.
CHALLENGE EXPO
There is an Expo of sponsors and other retailers displaying at the Green Point Reserve venue on Saturday between
11:00am and 4:00pm and again on Sunday from 4:30am. You can purchase any last minute gear needs, sample
sponsor products and purchase official race merchandise.
Exhibitors include: Challenge Family, Hammer Nutrition, Brooks, GIANT, C4 Sports, Club Warehouse,
Physio Health, Tri-Alliance, FastGear, Chobani, CBD Cycles, DARE2TRI, Amy’s Grains, Dineamic,
Goodlight Health Clubs, Banana Boat, Ezisport, Last Lap Sport.
WEATHER UPDATE
Check the Supersprint Facebook page and Twitter account for up to date weather details on the day.
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RACE INFORMATION
Full Tri Aus Competition Rules
INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP (CLICK BELOW)
SWIM COURSE INFORMATION- 1.9km CLICK HERE FOR SWIM MAP
The swim is a single-lap course with a beach start just south of the Green Point Reserve on Brighton Beach. The
Port Phillip Bay water temperature on race day is expected to be between 18 degrees and 21 degrees, therefore a
wetsuit swim is predicted.
Elite Male race start is followed by the Elite Female start. Age group waves will commence 3 minutes after the Elite
Female start and every 2.5 minuthes thereafter. Wave starts will consist of approximately 200 athletes. Position
yourself where you feel most comfortable.
The rectangular shaped swim course is indicated by four highly visible turn buoys and athletes must keep these and
all intermediary marker buoys, on their left hand side, with the exception of the fi nal buoy which will be on the
athletes right hand side. There will be 10 intermediary buoys marking the course.
Once the swimmers have departed the water and arrive on the beach, they head up the ramp towards the Transition
Area in the Green Point car park.
The transition area includes a change tent and toilet for athletes to utilise during T1. Athletes must not leave any
belongings in the change tent.
If you wear glasses, please hand them to the designated volunteer in the swim start area who will place them on a
table at the swim exit for you to pick up without delay. Please ensure they are numbered with your race number.
The start line will be carpeted.
If for any reason you are unable to start the swim, you must hand your ankle timing band in at the Registration
Marquee prior to 6.00am.
5RACE RULES - SWIM
1. Compulsory gear includes the swim cap (provided by Challenge Melbourne).
2. A wetsuit swim is predicted with current water temperature and conditions.
3. No fins, paddles, snorkels, flotation devices of any kind are permitted.
4. Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.
5. Any assistance required during swim will result in disqualification unless such assistance did not aid the
swimmer in making forward progress.
6. Swim course will close 1 hour from race start for individuals and teams.
7. The Race Director has the right to change the location of the swim course, the distance of the swim course or
cancel the swim course (at their absolute discretion) taking into account the weather and water temperature
conditions.
8. If an athlete should decide to quit the race during the swim leg he/she must report immediately to the Race
Director or the course marshals. If this does not happen and rescue operations occur, the athlete will be
responsible for all costs.
9. After swimming, the competitors must place all their belongings within their allocated bike racking area. If
the competitor disregards this requirement and impedes another competitor in transition, a penalty may be
added to the overall T1 time.
10. Athletes m a y dress for the bike leg in the bike rack area; however a change tent is available
11. Wetsuits may only be removed to the waist prior to entering the transition
First light is at 6:04am, Sunrise at
6:33am. If you plan on riding in to the venue
please ensure you have lights on your bike.
WAVE STARTS
Wave Time
Wave # Category Cap Colour
6:15AM +
1 0:00:00 Elite Male RED
2 0:02:00 Elite Female WHITE
3 0:05:00 Male 35 - 39 SKY BLUE
4 0:07:30 Female 18-39 FLUORO GREEN
5 0:10:00 Female 40+ PINK
6 0:12:30 Male 50+ ORANGE
7 0:15:00 Male 40-44 YELLOW
8 0:20:00 Male 45-49 FLUORO GREEN
Male 18-24, 25-29, All
9 0:22:30 PINK
Teams
10 0:25:00 Male 30-34 ORANGE
6TRANSITION AREA
Helmets must be attached to bikes in the transition area. Shoes, including socks, may also be attached to the bike.
Athletes must put on and fasten their helmets before un-racking their bike.
No cycling is allowed within the transition area. Bikes must be pushed from the racks to the mount mat and at the
finish of the bike; competitors must dismount at the mat and push their bike back to their rack. Please note your
time in transition is part of your overall time – time is of the essence!
Please note these instructions are for individual athletes only – teams should refer to the ‘teams’ section at the end of
this manual.
BIKE COURSE INFORMATION – 90km CLICK HERE FOR CYCLE MAP
Once athletes have collected their bikes in the Transition Area, they run with their bikes towards the Mount Line on
Beach Road. The 90km bike is an out-and-back, 3 lap course, heading south through the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
Athletes head southbound past Sandringham and Black Rock before turning at Centre Way in Mordialloc (opposite Peter
Scullin Reserve), and returning to the venue.
1st and 2nd lap athletes will be required to keep right in order to perform a U-turn in front of the venue to commence their
next lap. 3rd lap cyclists will keep left and turn into the Transition Area.
When heading south to start each lap, athletes need to be aware that a resident access lane will be in place to separate
the occasional resident and athletes on the road. Please do not cross in to this lane.
There will be toilets located on the bike course, at the cycle aid station.
On approaching the venue at the end of the 90 km cycle, cyclists will dismount their bike on the entry to Green Point
Carpark before the dismount mat, and return to the Transition Area for T2.
PLEASE NOTE: The full road closure will be opened at 11:00am.
Competitors must have begun 3rd lap by 10am, reaching the southern turnaround by 10:30, as the turnaround will not be
available once road closure ends at 11am. Any competitor on their north bound return to the venue after 11am will be
escorted back to the venue by motorcycle marshals who will ensure their safety, whilst adhering to regular road rules, eg.
Stopping at red lights, etc.
CYCLE AID STATION
All athletes are to start the cycle course with two full water bottles.
The aid station will be located in the final 500 metres of each lap, just prior to South Road at 29.5km, 59.5km and
89.5km. The cycle leg aid station will have the following nutrition supplies, laid out in the order below:
Hammer Nutrition Toilets & Hammer FIZZ Sports Hammer Nutrition
Water
Gels Mechanic Drink Gels
Anyone seen littering will incur instant disqualification this includes gel packets.
All products excluding gels will be served in drink bottles on the understanding that athletes will return empty bottles
at the same time. No bottle, no drink. There is a bottle drop zone immediately prior to each aid station. Please
discard empty drink bottles into a net prior to the station. Do not drop bottles in any other place on course. Anyone
seen dropping bottles outside of the drop zones will incur instant disqualification.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON BIKE COURSE
No personal bike support is allowed however the CBD mechanical assistance marquee and roving mechanic will be
situated out on course, to provide assistance. They will have limited supplies and are for serious mechanical failures
only. It is your responsibility to carry spare tubes and canisters (and know how to use them!) in case of punctures.
7RACE RULES – BIKE
1. No drafting is permitted. The cycle draft zone is a 12 metre long by three metre wide rectangle between the
front wheel edge of the lead cycle and the front edge of the following cycle, extending each side of the cycle
by 1.5 metre, measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. Another athlete has 20 seconds to pass
through that zone. Likewise, once an athlete is passed they have 20 seconds to drop back out of the draft
zone.
2. Vehicle draft zone (including motorbikes) will be a rectangle thirty-five (35) metres long by five (5) meters
wide, which surrounds every vehicle on the cycle segment. The front edge of the vehicle will define the
centre of the leading 5 metre edge of the rectangle.
4. The following helmet standards are required: ASTM - F1447-1994, Australia and NZ Standards - S/NZS
2063:1996 or NZS 5439 or AS2063.2, Snell-B90 or B95, CE European Standards-EN1078, US Consumer
Products Safety Standards - USCPS.
5. Helmets must be secured by the chin strap before unracking the bike, and must remain fastened until the
cyclist has re-racked the bike.
6. No individual support allowed. No competitor may seek or receive outside help from spectators, members of
the public or any third party.
7. Each participant is responsible for the state or repair of his/her own bike. Assistance by anyone other than
official technical support personnel will be grounds for immediate disqualification. This disallows the use of
spare wheels and back-up bikes and requires that each competitor be prepared to handle any possible
mechanical malfunction. Participant may run/walk their bike if necessary.
8. Cyclists are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
9. Competitors must keep as far to the left as is practically possible at all times, pass others on the right and
must obey all directions of Event officials and the Police. There will be full road closures in place until
11:00am. Crossing the centre line is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
10. The penalty for drafting, dangerous riding or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in the issuing of a Yellow
Card. The athlete will be required to report to the penalty box on the completion of that lap for a 5min penalty .
A second Yellow Card will result in a further five minute penalty. A third penalty will result in a Red Card and
immediate disqualification.
11. The race director has the right to change the location of the bike course or the distance of the bike course (at
their absolute discretion) and taking into account the weather and course conditions.
12. The bike course will close at 11:00am and anyone not meeting cut-off time can continue but must follow traffic
rules and be off the road by 11:15am.
DRAFTING
Drafting from another athlete or motor
vehicle is forbidden. Athletes must
reject attempts by others to draft.
An athlete is entitled to any position
on the course, provided they get to
that position first, and without
contacting others. When taking a
position, an athlete must allow
reasonable space for others to make
normal movements without making contact. Adequate space must be available before passing.
An athlete, who approaches from any position to take advantage of the draft, bears responsibility for avoiding the
draft.
An athlete may enter a bike Draft Zone in the following circumstances:
If the athlete enters the Draft Zone, and
progresses through it within 25 seconds in
the overtaking manoeuver;
For safety reasons; 100 metres before and
after an aid station or transition area; At an
acute turn;
If the Technical Delegate excludes a
section of the course because of narrow
lanes, construction, detours, or for other
safety reason. We would like to remind all participants that Drafting is cheating
8Overtaking
An athlete is passed when another athlete's front wheel is ahead of theirs;
Once overtaken, an athlete must move out of the Draft Zone of the leading athlete within 25 seconds.
Athletes must keep to the side of the course and not create a blocking incidence. Blocking is where an athlete who
is behind cannot pass due to the leading athlete being poorly placed on the course.
Penalty Boxes
2 penalty boxes on course.
- 50m past the southern turnaround on each lap.
- 200m prior to northern turnaround on each lap.
RUN COURSE INFORMATION – 21.1 km CLICK HERE FOR CYCLE MAP
The run course heads out of transition and along the beach pathway towards Sandringham. The run course is a
21.1km course; each lap just over 7km in length. Runners take a sharp left turn up the hill just after Hampton SLSC,
and head along the gravel path towards Sandringham Oval. Runners continue along the upper path towards
Sandringham Pier, around the back of Trevor Barker Oval, down the steep hill just prior to Trey Bit Oval, going out
and back to Bayside Triathlon Club before keeping left along Jetty Road, the major climb and turning into Trey Bit
Oval to complete a lap, participants will then head back up Jetty Road, past the Coastguard to Beach Road.
Runners turn left onto the cycling path and continue back towards the venue.
As athletes enter the venue, 1st and 2nd lap runners will keep left around the War Memorial and Transition to
commence their next lap.
On completion of the 3rd lap athletes keep right and will be directed to continue in to the finish chute and across the
finish line, where athletes can claim the honour of conquering Challenge Melbourne.
RACE RULES – RUN
1. Competitors must not alter the size or appearance of the race bib number, and must wear it clearly
and visibly on their front.
2. Slower competitors must keep to the left with other competitors overtaking on the right.
3. Runners must stay on the course at all times, except as aid stations or to use the toilet facilities.
4. No individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners or cyclists are allowed. Friends,
family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike, drive or run alongside
competitors, may not pass food or other items to competitors and should be warned to stay
completely clear of all participants to avoid the disqualification of a participant. Runners are
expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
5. Outside assistance is strictly forbidden and the size and nature of penalties for such an offence are
at the sole discretion of the race director and race referee.
6. The race director has the right to change the location of the run course or the distance of the run
course (at their absolute discretion) and taking into account the weather and course conditions.
9RUN COURSE AID STATIONS
The run leg aid stations are at the following intervals with toilets available close to aid stations
and at the 4km point on the course.
Lap 1 Lap 2 Lap 3
0.2km 7.2km 14.2km
1.7km 8.7km 15.7km
4.1km 11.1km 18.1km
5.0km 12km 19km
5.6km 12.6km 19.6km
Each run leg aid station will have the following nutrition supplies, laid out in the order below.
Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: Table 5:
Hammer H.E.E.D Lollies or Hammer
Water Cola or Fruit Water
Sports Drink Gels
Aid stations will also have sunscreen and Vaseline available to competitors.
Safety Recommendations
Competitors must be able to carry 2 drink bottles on their bike.
Both the cycle and the run course aid stations are provided to assist you in staying hydrated and alert during the
event. Please make use of the products provided or ensure that you come prepared with your own
hydration/nutrition items.
Our contingency for hot weather is to have showers on the run leg with doctors to check every competitor off the
bike and after each lap. They have the ultimate say on the whether to stop competitors and also stop the event as
temperatures usually reach maximum around 1-2 pm.
Medical Recommendations
If you are over 35 years of age, it is strongly recommended that you have a medical check-up prior to the event.
There will be a qualified doctor on site during Challenge Melbourne as well as 2 ambulances both in the venue
and out on course. If you require medical assistance during this event or notice another competitor who may
require assistance, please notify the next event marshal.
10CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
SuperSprint is working with CleanEvent to ensure that Challenge Spectators & Venue Information
Melbourne has a minimum impact on the local environment. All cups, bags Race Day Guide
and bottles are recyclable and we ask you to avoid littering this beautiful Available at the General Information
landscape. marquee
Please leave all drinks bottles, cups and wrappers energy bar wrappers at
the aid stations with the volunteers rather than discarding them along the Melbourne Venue Company
course. Littering of any kind will lead to disqualification. Bar Service from 10:00am
GIANT Spectators Marquee
ANTI-DOPING Visit the GIANT marquee for all your
TEAMChallenge operates a zero tolerance policy to performance- ‘cheer’ gear
enhancing drugs. No athlete may use any substances or procedures with
the intention to improve performance, eliminate fatigue or any other Parking
purpose. Violation of this rule will result in instant disqualification. Random There are 200 spaces in the Brighton
drug tests may be performed. Beach Train Station car park available
as well as parking along the side
streets back towards Middle Brighton
TEAM INFORMATION
Train Station. Please note council
Each relay team will receive a race kit with three wristbands, three race
number transfers and one ankle timing band. This ankle timing band parking fees may apply.
represents the relay baton and therefore must be handed over to the
next team number (ensure timing band is securely attached to LEFT ankle before leaving transition). Failure to
do so will result in disqualification.
Change to cycling
The ankle timing band must be handed over to the cyclist next to his/her bike. The timing band must be handed
over at the bike, otherwise a penalty of eight minutes will be added to the team’s time. Drinks for swimmers are
available at the Recovery Area.
Cyclists
Start: Wait beside your bike for your swimmer. You must take the timing band from the swimmer within the
transition zone at the bike, otherwise an eight minute penalty will be added to the team’s time.
Cycle finish: You must hand over the timing band to the runner within the relay Transition Z one where your bike
was racked once you have racked your bike.
Runners
Cyclist update: W e suggest you arrive in transition to wait for your cyclist with plenty of time to spare.
Start: You must take over the timing band from the cyclist within the relay transition zone next to where his/her
bike is racked.
Once you have tagged your team-mate, please leave transition immediately – no unauthorised people to be in
transition at any time.
Accompanying participants on the race course, especially on the cycling and running course is strictly
prohibited and will lead to the disqualification of the respective participant. No outside assistance is
permitted.
Team Meeting Point for Finish
Swim and bike relay team members can meet up with their run team member at the top of the finish chute, at the
family and friends area. All three team members may then run along the chute, complete the victory lap and cross the
finish line together.
Please note you will be directed by marshals, to ensure that you do not heed the path of other competitors.
11GENERAL RACE RULES
1. At all times competitors must obey the instructions of Race Officials and Police Officers and beware of
vehicular transport. Any competitor who fails to obey the instructions of Race officials or the Police will be
removed from the Event and disqualified. The Race Director and race referee have the discretion to
disqualify competitors.
2. While a full road closure will be in place for the duration of the cycle lag, public access, residential,
emergency and Event vehicles will be using the course.
4. The Event Medical or Safety Team will have ultimate discretion and the final decision as to the suitability of a
competitor to continue in the Event, and likewise if they should be withdrawn from the Event.
5. No competitor may use any banned substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the
sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Random doping tests may be performed.
6. It is important that all competitors exhibit good behaviour and sportsmanlike conduct, and treat fellow
competitors, event organisers, volunteers and contractors with courtesy and respect. Failure to do so may
result in disqualification at any time before, during or after the Event.
7. If a competitor withdraws from the Event they must advise the finish line officials of their withdrawal as
soon as possible and prior to 2:00pm, 1 February 2015.
8. Challenge Melbourne reserves the right to alter rules, regulations, Event course and venues at any time
provided athletes are advised prior to the Event, or if such a change is in the interest of competitor safety.
9. No headphones or headsets may be worn during the race.
10. Challenge Melbourne competitors must not compete with a bare torso.
11. Each competitor must be familiar with the entire course and it is their responsibility to follow the correct route.
12. Any protests must be lodged with the Race Referee within 2 hours of the athlete finishing the Event, or within
two hours of their disqualification (if relevant) and must be accompanied by a $50 lodgement fee. If their
protest is upheld, the $50 will be refunded in full. If the protest is not upheld, the fee will be forfeited.
13. Compulsory gear includes the swim cap provided by the event organisers.
14. Challenge Melbourne reserves the right to implement the contingency plan in the interests of competitor
safety but will not be held liable for any loss as a result of such a decision. In the event such a decision is
made, if the conditions are still deemed to be unsafe, Challenge Melbourne has sole discretion, and may
cancel the Event without obligation to refund entry fees.
15. Challenge Melbourne will offer a full refund to competitors who have purchased the Weather Cancellation
Refund Policy with their registration, only if the race is cancelled by event organisers due to extreme weather
conditions.
16. Challenge Melbourne may test any athlete for the use of a prohibited substance at its own discretion - a
positive test resulting in disqualification.
17. Men: 1st: $7,000, 2nd: $3,500, 3rd: $2,170, 4th: $1,400, 5th: $1,050, 6th: $700, 7th: $630, 8th: $490, 9th:
$350, 10th: $210
Women: 1st: $7,000, 2nd: $3,500, 3rd: $2,170, 4th: $1,400, 5th: $1,050, 6th: $700, 7th: $630, 8th: $490,
9th: $350, 10th: $210 Total: $35,000
Cash prize money applies to individual Elite Men and individual Elite Women's fields only.
18. Team categories include Men, Women and Mixed categories.
19. Age Group categories will be in 5 year intervals until the 65+ category. Medals will be awarded to the top
three in each age group so long as they are an official category.
20. Individual athletes must be a minimum of 18-years-old on race day.
21. Team athletes must be a minimum of 18-years-old on race day.
22. Provided race numbers must be visible at all times throughout the run leg during race.
23. All athletes must register during the allocated times and attend the race briefing. All individuals and teams
must rack their bicycles during the allocated times – there will be no exceptions to this rule. The Event
organisers reserve the right to prevent anyone not adhering to these rules from racing.
12TIMING
Any athlete who drops out of the race MUST notify the finish line officials and return your timing chip. This is
absolutely essential as it is vital we know where you are on the course at all times for your own safety.
The timing band is to be worn throughout the entire race and can be attached using the velcro band above the left
ankle. In case of loss of the timing band during the race, time-taking is not possible anymore which leads to the
participant’s disqualification. The timing band is borrowed property and must be returned at the end of the race.
Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine for its replacement.
Official times will be listed on the Challenge Melbourne website following the completion of the event
POST RACE INFORMATION
RACE PHOTOGRAPHS
Photography/Athlete Video
Marathon-Photos.com is the official athlete photographer of
Challenge Melbourne. Marathon-Photos.com photographs distance
and endurance events around the world, with images displayed on
the internet for viewing and ordering. Marathon-Photos.com offer an
exciting range of print and digital photo options. The Digital Super
Pack is particularly popular. It offers all identified images of an
athlete in all purchase options. Digital orders MARATHON PHOTOS are the official
are available to download the next working day from receipt of photographers of Challenge Melbourne.
payment. To make sure you are captured in the 2015 race make Marathon-Photos.com photographs distance
sure your bib number is clearly visible – and always remember to and endurance events around the world, with
smile! Photos will be available to order online at www.Marathon- images displayed on the internet for viewing
and ordering.
Photos.com.
Marathon-Photos.com offer an exciting range
of print and digital photo options. The Digital
Videosplits are the official athlete videographers of Challenge Super Pack is particularly popular. It offers all
Melbourne. You can pre-order your personalised athlete video by identified images of an athlete in all purchase
registering HERE. At Videosplits, our goal is to capture the energy options. Digital ordersare available to download
around every competitor and the excitement of the day and the next working day from receipt of payment.
package that into a unique and personalised video clip that’s easy To ensure you are captured in the 2014 race
for you to watch, share and enjoy. make sure your bib number is clearly visible –
and always remember to smile!
RACE FINISH/RECOVERY AREA www.marathon-photos.com
All finishers of Challenge Melbourne will receive a Finisher’s medal
upon crossing the finish line. Finisher’s medals will be awarded to
each team member. All finishers will also receive a Challenge
finisher’s towel (1 towel per team).
At VIDEOSPLITS, our goal is to capture the
A short sports massage is available free of charge to all finishers energy around every competitor and the
from trained sports physiotherapists, PhysioHealth. To ensure that excitement of the day and package that into a
the massage process runs as smoothly as possible there will be a unique and personalised video clip that’s easy
staff Member to book you in for massage once you enter the for you to watch, share and enjoy. We create
recovery area. Massages are limited to 10 mins and are available your video at a good price in a couple of days
to all individuals and team cyclists and runners. and host it on YouTube or give you instructions
In addition, to download. It’s that easy.
www.videosplits.com
PhysioHealth will also offer their injury management services
to participants.
13CLUB WAREHOUSE
Club Warehouse will be providing a unique service for muscle
recovery. Available at the Recovery Area will be the free use of these
recovery boots; an aggressive muscle recovery for triathletes, using a
medical grade compression to your legs. Click here to find out more.
Post race hydration and nutrition will be in the Recovery Area with
Hammer Nutrition’s High Energy Electrolyte Drink H.E.E.D and bars,
as well as water, bananas, lollies and fruit.
We strongly recommend taking time to have something to eat and
drink before your massage.
PROTESTS AND APPEALS
Any athlete who wishes to submit a protest or appeal must do so in person BIKE SHOP
to either the race director or race referee, both of whom can be contacted Giant Hampton|475 Hampton
through officials in the Race Venue. Protests and appeals must be made Street|Hampton VIC 3188|Phone:
within 30min of the protesters finish time at the end of the race and will be (03) 9598 5315
subject to a cost of $100.
Map here
GEAR COLLECTION
The transition area will re-open once the last competitor has left transition Giant Hampton offers professional to
commence the run leg for bike and gear bag collection. Only athletes can bike servicing - covering all
access the transition area for security reasons. Upon leaving the transition makes and models in a modern,
area with your bike, your wrist band number will be checked against your well equipped workshop with
bike number, for athletes who cannot physically collect their bikes please expert mechanics.
provide support crew with your race bibs as identification to check against
the bike number. No number, no bike - there will be no exceptions to this
rule.
PRESENTATIONS
Elite Male and Female presentations will take place immediately following the first three in each category crossi ng the
finish line. Presentation times will be approximately 10.15am and 10.45am respectively.
The remaining Elite Male and Female athletes placed 4th-10th place, and the Age Group presentations will take place
at approximately 1:15pm at the Green Point Reserve venue.
Podium medals will be presented to 1st through to 10th place for both Male and Female Elite categories, and 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place in all other categories.
Prizes will be allocated to 1st, 2nd and 3rd individual place getters as follows:
1st place – prize pack valued at $150
2nd place – prize pack valued at $100
3rd place – prize valued at $50
Prizes will be allocated to 1st place in the team categories as follows:
1st place – prize valued at $50.00 (presented to each team member)
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