CHAMPIONSHIPS SOUTH ISLAND - SPRINT DISTANCE & SECONDARY SCHOOL - Sporty
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SOUTHLAND TRIATHLON & MULTISPORT CLUB PRESENT
TRIATHLON NZ SUZUKI
SOUTH ISLAND
SPRINT DISTANCE & SECONDARY SCHOOL
DUATHLON
CHAMPIONSHIPS
TERETONGA PARK SEPTEMBER 27 REGISTRATIONS NOW
INVERCARGILL 2020 OPEN
FIRST 50 entries for SPRINT DISTANCE event receive ilt Voucher
For more information:
www.southlandtriclub.co.nz
EVENT DETAILS
EVENTS START TIME RUN 1. BIKE. RUN 2.
REGO OPEN 8:30AM
TRACK OPEN 9:00AM
RACE BRIEF 9:55AM
U19 10:00AM < 2 Laps. 5KM 8 Laps. 20.8KM 2 Laps. 2.2.KM
U12 & U13 11:00AM < 1 Lap. 2KM 3 Laps. 7.8KM 1 Lap. 1.1KM
U14 11:45AM 1 Lap. 2.6KM 4 Laps. 10.4KM 2 Laps. 2.2.KM
U16 12:30PM > 1 Lap. 3.5KM 6 Laps. 15.6KM 2 Laps. 2.2.KM
OPEN 1:30PM < 2 Laps. 5KM 8 Laps. 20.8KM 2 Laps. 2.2.KM
BBQ 2:30PM
PRIZEGIVING 3:00PM
TRANSITION LAYOUT
The transition area is marked in red above. Competitors will set their equipment up in age categories - this
will be sign posted well and directed by transition officials. The transition will be open 30 minutes prior to the
competitors race start. Competitiors can collect their equipment once all athletes have completed the cycle
leg of the race. This will be at the descretion of the transition official - to ensure safety and fairness of all
athletes.
TRANSITION RULES
Bike racks are laid out in age group categories - you must follow the directions of the transition official or
marshals
Only competitors are permitted in the transition area
Wind trainers must not be used in the transition area
Helmets must be fastened before removing your bike
Push your bike to the mount line and get on your bike after the mount line
Dismount before the dismount line and push your bike back to your spot
You must return your bike to the same place it was racked at the start
RUN COURSE
The first run course is a clockwise lap of Teretonga Track. One lap of Teretonga Track is 2.6KM. Each age
category will have a different start point which will be sign posted well. The second run course is a clockwise
loop in the middle of the course - 1.1KM per lap.
Please say on the left side of the track at all times unless passing other competitors.
CYCLE EQUIPMENT
SECONDARY SCHOOL EVENT (NON-DRAFTING)
Rims 45mm or less - no disc wheels
The end of both handle bars must be securely covered with end plugs
Aero Bars and clip ons allowed
Wheels must have a minimum of 12 spokes
Helmets must be worn at all times
Only handlebars and clip-on bars not extending beyond the leading edge of front wheel are permitted
SPRINT DISTANCE EVENT (DRAFTING)
No disc wheels
The end of both handle bars must be securely covered with end plugs
No aero bars or clip TT Bikes
Helmets must be worn at all times
NON-DRAFTING - SCHOOL EVENT
Please keep to the left of the track at all times unless you are passing
Obey race officials at all times
If you do not keep left, you risk a blocking penalty (you are not playing fair as you are impeding the other
competitors from riding fairly)
Draft zone is 10m long by 3m wide. You have 20 seconds to complete your pass - see registration area for
an example of what the area size looks like
You must not pass on the left
If you receive a drafting penalty you will be shown a blue card with your race number on it. You must stop
and wait as directed by Technical officials. The official will time your penalty which is one minute for all
schools
Failing to stop for a penalty will result in disqualification
Receiving more than two penalties on the bike is also a disqualification
DRAFTING - OPEN EVENT
SPRINT DISTANCE EVENT (DRAFTING)
Please keep left at all times unless you are passing
You must not pass on the left
Obey race officials at all times
Bikes must be road worthy and mechanically sound
No aero or TT Bikes
FINISH
The finsh line is over the final timing mat - please do not stop on the mat, but keep running across it to keep the
finish line clear. We also have a manual timing system as back up. Once finished, you must confirm your
number and time.
WITHDRAWL
If you pull out, you must tell a race official - failures to do this will result in unnecessary delays.
RACE NUMBERS
You will be given a race number to wear on your front
AGE GROUPS
SECONDARY SCHOOL EVENT:
The age groups are Under 12, Under 13, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 19. Age is taken at January 1, 2020.
Competitors must be 10 years or older. Entries in the teams event will be placed in the age group of the oldest
team member. Age of the athlete is taken on 1st January in the year of competition.
SPRINT DISTANCE OPEN EVENT:
Male Open & Female Open - Depending on numbers, we will start all open competitors together, or will stagger
the start times. For open events, the age is taken on 31 December in the year of Competition.
For more information on an athletes age, see section 2.5 of the Triathlon NZ Competition Rules.
TEAM INFORMATION
The cyclist may have their helmet on in the tagging area, but rack to rack helmet requirement still applies.
Helmets must be worn when unracking and racking your bike during the race
Do not warm up on the track when individuals are racing - there is allocated time before the race to warm
up on the track
Wind trainers must not be used in the transition area
Team members are to wait in the appropriate team tag area and exchange the timing chip before
proceeding
The team cyclist must re rack their bike prior to completing the timing chip exchangeFURTHER INFORMATION
In an emergency, see an event marshal who can assist
First aid will be available on site
No spectator or non officiation vehicles are allowed across the track at any time
Wearing any headphones is not permitted during the race
This event is conducted under the Tri NZ Rules
Protests must be lodged with the race referee within 30 minutes of the race completion. Only the race
referee has the authority to deal with protests.
ITU WORLD CHAMPS
This is a Triathlon NZ selection event for the 2021 ITU World sprint distance duathlon championships to be held
in Almere; Netherlands in 2021.
To be eligible (Eligible Athlete) for selection in a Tri NZ National Age Group Team (Team), you MUST on selection
race day:
Race in the South Island Sprint Distance Event (Draft legal) (not the Schools event)
Be a citizen of New Zealand, be a permanent resident of New Zealand or have been residing in New Zealand
for a minimum of 12 months (subject to clause 6 below); and Be a current member of Tri NZ (TRIBE) and be
in good standing with Tri NZ; and
Be a current member of a Tri NZ Affiliated Club (List of clubs available at www.triathlon.kiwi). Nomination
Form must be submitted within two working days of the event, qualify and be eligible.
Age-Group calculation for the World Champs is taken as at the 31st December 2021.
Full details of the selection information on the Tri NZ website
See or contact the Tri NZ team if you have any further questions
ULTIMATE SERIES CHAMPION
The ULTIMATE SERIES CHAMPION is a truly national title, that will be awarded to the first-place male and first
place female for each age group based on a points system. An athlete’s best three results from any event within
the series will be calculated, using the acclaimed Thorsten Radde points system, to establish the Series
Champion. For more information head to the Ultimate Series Champion page https://triathlon.kiwi/ultimate-
series-champion/WIN A SUZUKI SWIFT
Its back for another year – Thanks to Suzuki New Zealand our AMAZING partner that after over 10 years of
support, will continue to provide a Suzuki Swift to give away through the Suzuki National Series – LEGENDS!
Participants in all Suzuki National Triathlon Series events for the 2020/21 Season go into the draw to win a
Suzuki Swift!! At each Suzuki National Series Champion event this season, one lucky person per championship
race will be drawn from all those eligible. The winner from each event will then have a chance to win the Suzuki
Swift drawn at the conclusion of the 2020/21 Tri NZ Suzuki National Series.
In addition to the Event Day Entry there will also be an opportunity for one ULTIMATE SERIES CHAMPION entry
which is added to the final prize draw. To be eligible for the ULTIMATE SERIES CHAMPION entry you must be the
Age Group Champion for the Series in your Age Group. One extremely lucky person from this eligible group of
athletes will be drawn at random with the winner then in the draw to win the Suzuki Swift drawn at the
conclusion of the 2020/21 Tri NZ Suzuki National Series Please make sure that you are familiar with each Suzuki
National Series events prize draw and eligibility process to ensure you are in the draw to win!
KEY CONTACTS
Technical delegate: Adair Craik
Race Referee: TBC
Event Director: David Burnett / Glen McLeay
Event Support: Laura Overton / Mary Marshall
Facebook: Southland Triathlon & Multisport Club
Email: southlandtrimulticlub@gmail.com
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