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POCKET GUIDE
22 March 2020
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Contents Photos - Veloshotz.com WELCOME……………………….….3 FINISH AND RECOVERY……….……27 RISK ASSESSMENT…………………..4 GENERAL RULES..….….…….........…….28 PROGRAM….……………….…....…...8 FURTHER INFORMATION…….….…28 REGISTRATION…..………...…….…..10 SAFETY…….……………………..….....29 WAVE STARTS…........…….......……….12 TIMING ……………………...…….......29 TRANSITION…..……..……………....14 PARKING ………….....…...........……….31 SWIM……….………………………....16 STORAGE ………….………..……......32 CYCLE…………………………….…..20 TOILETS …..…….…………..........…..32 DRAFTING….…………………….…..22 RESULTS ……...….………..…...……32 4 13 3 5RUN……...………………………......…24 PREREQUISITES …..…….…….….......32 4
Welcome
Hello Athletes, Families and Supporters of the Kingscliff Triathlon,
On behalf of the Local Management Committee, it is my pleasure to once again
welcome and thank you for spending your weekend in wonderful Kingscliff. This will be
our biggest March event ever, with over 1400 athletes and 270 kids. We are confident all
races will be a great hit out for local and travelling athletes.
Boasting idyllic tropical weather, the scenery is sure to make the course even more
enjoyable. Kingscliff is a wonderful triathlon as it affords the opportunity for everyone to
give it a go, whether it is for fun or you're racing for the podium - we wish you the
best!
I would like to acknowledge the invaluable support we have received from the staff of
the Tweed Shire Council, Andrew from Tweed Holiday Parks, and the local volunteers
who make the event so friendly.
Finally a thank you to our friends and partners who support community sports events:
Dave from Hammer Nutrition, Cindy from Eyeline, Bernard from Scody, Bill from Zero
Athletic, and Mark from ECN Technology.
And for now, we are focused on great coastal racing, and a fun weekend away in Kingy.
Mike Crawley
Race Director
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Event Update (1) Swim Water Quality Operational Update The following information is provided to answer various questions and concerns from competitors. We feel these changes present the best balance to the complications we are facing due to recent weather events and are a reliable model. Water Quality Each day we monitor the water quality in Cudgen Creek. The water quality at the mouth of the creek up to Cudgen Bridge remains good during the incoming tides as it brings clearer ocean water. The creek water quality has slowly been improving but recent rains may impede this. The water clarity is reduced due to tea tree water draining from Cabarita Lake and soil run off during flooding. Swim Program The first swim will start at 6.50am subject to daylight, and will proceed in the following order: • Juniors • Big Kids • Pinky • Tempta • Sprint • Olympic Swim Starts and Finish Juniors, Big Kids, Pinky, and Tempta will start at the small beach where the creek meets the ocean (under the old Coastguard Tower) and swim up creek on the inbound tide to the main Moss St boat ramp. Sprint will start at the same small beach and the finish will be at the SLSA boathouse ramp (see maps), and there will be a run back to Transition on the boardwalk. The Olympic swim start will be in its usual position in Ed Parker Park and catch the start of the outgoing tide. Olympic 4 swim start (up creek from the bridge) water quality will be monitored and the13 3 5 start location will be adjusted based on water quality and advice from Surf Life Saving. 4
Event Update (2)
Well-Being and Hygiene
NXsports has been progressively enhancing hygiene in its operations at recent events
to maintain the well-being of our friends, competitors and spectators, in particular to
concerns surrounding health.
For the upcoming Kingy Triathlon the following changes in operations apply:-
• The registration process in the Community Hall will be structured and we will
reduce contact points and request upon entry all our friends to wipe their hands
with sanitiser
• We will for this Kingy Tri not provide fresh local fruit as a gift
• The bag drop area will be more secure and disinfected prior and during use
• The toilets will be disinfected and cleaned continuously throughout the day
• First Aid and medical services will maintain a higher level of personal protection
equipment
• Water stations on the run course will only serve water and hydration, no open
foods
• The finish and recovery area will provide a water and food service on a one-to-
one basis and move the participants through in a structured manner
• There will be no washdown or showering or massage services.
The World Health Organization should be referred to for all advice regarding your
well-being https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-
for-public
In addition if you are unwell, have a cold or suffer any other ailment we would expect
you place your own well-being first given this is an endurance event, and also consider
our community. In short, if you are unwell, do not race or attend on the day. Please
get in contact with our team at kingsclifftri@nxsports.org if you wish to withdraw and
they can advise your options.
Welcome From Council
Welcome to the 21st Kingscliff Triathlon and to the beautiful town of
Kingscliff. Tweed Shire Council is delighted to again be hosting this
fantastic event.
Tweed provides the perfect opportunity to live a healthy life - there are
many opportunities to embrace our stunning natural environment and
combine it with exercise.
This event is also a fantastic way to show off our beautiful shire to the
thousands of you who have made the journey to be here this weekend.
With 1400 entrants including 250 kids, over 200 volunteers, 5000
spectators, and scores of businesses involved, the Kingscliff triathlon is
truly a community event that provides many benefits to all involved.
Enjoy your time here, take in the sights and surroundings.
Congratulations to all competitors who have found the courage to
compete. Do your best and most of all have fun !
James Owen
Councillor
Tweed Shire
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Program
SATURDAY 21 MARCH SUNDAY 22 MARCH
FREE 5km Fun Run
Register from 6.30am
Run starts at 7.00am
Meet outside the Cudgen Surf Life Saving
Club.
Registration Open Registration Open
2:00pm – 5:00pm (NSW) 5:00am – 6:50am (NSW)
Kingscliff Community Hall, beside the Surf Kingscliff Community Hall, beside the Surf
Club Club
Transition Open Transition Open
2:00pm – 5:00pm (NSW) 5:00am – 6:50am (NSW)
Faulks Park, Faulks Park,
Southern End Marine Parade Southern End Marine Parade
KIDS TRANSITION TOUR 2.15PM *Reminder all times are
ADULT TRANSITION TOUR 3.30PM Local NSW*
MEET AT THE TRANSITION GATES
Category Ages Swim Cycle Run
Juniors 7-9 100m 3km 0.5km
Big Kids 10-12 200m 6km 1km
Pinky Starter 13+ 200m 6km 1km
Tempta 13+ 300m 10km 2.5km
Sprint 14+ 750m 20km 5km
Olympic 15+ 1500m 40km 10km
Kingy Tri FREE Fun Run!
21 March 2020
Registration for the FREE Fun Run is on Saturday morning from
6.30am at the Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club. When you arrive at the
venue you will need to sign in at the registration area and provide
your name and post code. There is no need for pre-registration online
for Saturday's run.
Starting from the Cudgen Surf Lifesaving Club at 7am, the 5km FREE
Fun Run will run along the Kingscliff foreshore towards Tweed
Holiday Park North - we'll set the course, you keep your own time.
www.kingsclifftri.com.au/the-race-kingscliff/free-fun-run
Registration
When you arrive at Registration in the Community Hall next to the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving
Club, you will need to sign on. Line up by your event distance and age group, and you will be asked for
your surname and then first name. Please bring photo ID.
If you are not a Triathlon Australia Member, you will need a One Day Licence. If you did not enter a TA
number online when you entered, the One Day Licence was automatically added to your entry at time of
purchase.
After registering, you will receive your registration pack which will include:
• Bike sticker – this should be placed around • Race number (bike/run) – put this on the
your bike seat stem front of your shirt with safety pins or on your
• 2 Helmet stickers – to be attached to the race belt
right side and front of your helmet • Timing band – around your left ankle
• Swim cap – make sure it is the right colour
for your wave
TEAMS
• If ALL team members are annual members, no one day licence is required.
• If ALL team members are not annual members, then a One Day License is required.
• If you did not include a TA number when you entered, the One Day Licence was automatically
added to your teams entry at time of purchase.
• Note that you are only required to purchase a single One Day Licence per team entry. If your team
has purchased a One Day Licence online, it is valid for your team’s entry. If one person in your team
needs a One Day Licence, your whole team will need to purchase the One Day Licence.
RACE NUMBERING
• Your race bib is to be worn for your run leg. Ensure the number stays to the front at all times to
make it easier for officials to identify you throughout the race. You will also need this race bib to
remove your bike from transition post-race.
• Wear your cycle helmet sticker on the right side.
• There will be no body numbering for this event.
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Wave Starts Wave starts will be updated closer to the event.
Categories
OPEN AGE GROUP TEAMS
Non-drafting and open to all Racing determined by your All In teams consist of three
participants; subject to final age as of 31 December people who each complete
field size there may be prize 2019 as per the Triathlon all three legs of a tri each;
money. Only applicable for Australia Rules and
the Olympic distance. Regulations. Relay teams involve each
team member doing a single
The most popular category. leg of the triathlon. One
athlete in the team can
complete two legs of the
race.
Only once you have registered and the stickers provided at registration are secure
on your bike helmet and bike seat post, can you enter your bike into Transition.
Transition
Transition is in Faulks Park at the southern end of Marine Parade next to Cudgen Creek. Bike racks are
organised by division; you must ensure you place your bike on the correct rack.
Transition Tours will be held Saturday 21 March at 2.15pm (Kids), and 3.30pm (Adults). Meet at the
transition gates.
BEFORE THE RACE…
• Transition will be open from 5.00am – 6.50am (NSW) on Sunday.
• No competitors will be accepted after the closure times and we cannot be responsible for you
arriving late. Please allow for mishaps when making travel arrangements.
• Transition has been designed so that no section gets an advantage over another section
• Neatly set up the rest of your race equipment and remove any non-race equipment from
transition. A bag storage room is located under the Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club.
• Familiarize yourself with the location of your bike, the courses, and the entry and exit points to and
from transition.
USE CAUTION: THERE ARE NATURAL OBSTACLES SUCH AS TREES, PATHS, POLES,
AND GUTTERS IN TRANSITION.Transition
SWIM à CYCLE
• After completing the swim, you must take off your wetsuit (if applicable) and clip on your helmet first
before touching your bike.
• If you are in a team, get your teammate to remove their timing chip while you clip on your helmet.
• Ensure that your timing chip is securely fastened on your ankle before removing your bike from the rack.
• Please note that before collecting your bike, you need to have your helmet’s chinstrap fastened. Your
chinstrap must be fastened at all times when on your bike or running with your bike.
• Move your bike quickly out of the transition area and do not mount the bike before the “Mount Here”
sign on the road. The line is clearly marked.
USE CAUTION: EXITING THE WATER AND RUNNING ACROSS THE ROAD INTO
TRANSITION
CYCLE à RUN
• On your return, dismount your bike at the “Dismount Here” sign before entering Transition.
• Return your bike to its original position and then remove your helmet.
• Be aware of other competitors and their equipment. At no time should you interfere with another
competitor’s bike or equipment. However, if by accident you knock over someone’s bike you need to
put it back.
• Quickly put on your running shoes and follow the arrows to ensure you do not run into any other
competitors.
• Exit the run at the run exit – if you are confused ask an official or marshal on the course.
USE CAUTION: BEWARE OF CROSSING ATHLETES IN LANES
AFTER THE RACE
• Your bike cannot be collected from transition until the last cyclist is finished their ride and commenced
the run.
• We appreciate your patience while we ensure all competitors have a fair go and are not interrupted
within transition while still in competition. All bikes must be collected by 1pm.
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR RACE BIB
TO RETREIVE YOUR BIKE FROM TRANSITIONSwim
It is your responsibility to read this Racer’s Pocket You must walk through the official entrance to the
Guide and be informed of any final race brief starting area. There will be a timing mat to pass, so
before entering the water. This has all the info and all athletes will be registered as starters in the race.
rules you need to know. There are no excuses if
you don’t follow regulations and are reprimanded The race will start in the water. If you are not the
by officials. best swimmer, take it easy and let the fast ones go
first and then find your own rhythm and enjoy the
Proceed to the marshal area no later than 20 water.
minutes before your wave start time. If you miss
your wave, you will be able to start late but your The swim is marked with buoys. Should you be in
time will be calculated from the scheduled start any kind of need, raise one arm and the lifesavers
wave. and marshals will be in the water to help you.
The official swim cap should be visible and clean. Inclement weather option is a beach sprint
You may wear a personal swim cap under the
official swim cap.
When entering the water, please make sure your
timing chip is securely fastened.
EQUIPMENT WET SUITS
• Swim cap (yours to keep from rego) • Wet suits are only permitted if the water is less
• Swim suit / tri suit (a must) than 22 degrees. The water temperature will be
• Timing chip (don’t lose this) checked the morning of the event.
• Sunscreen – cream up at least 30 minutes before
you compete
• Goggles
1Update Swim Course
Marshalling
• All distances except Olympic will and start at the Boat Ramp opposite Transition
• Olympic marshal and start on the other side of the bridge at Jack Julius Park.
• When arriving on Sunday - please allow enough time to:
• Sign on at registration
• Walk to Faulks Park and put your bike in Transition
• Then walk to the start and marshal area
• We would suggest arriving at least 90 minutes before the start of your race
Be aware that transition closes before the first wave start
• Olympic distance participants will be able to leave their belongings in the bags provided at their
swim start. They will be delivered an hour after the last swim start to the bag storage area at the
Cudgen Surf Life Saving Club
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Cycle
Over-inflation is a well-known phenomenon at Disk wheels or covers are allowed on the rear
races and may result in a flat tyre before the race wheel only. However this provision may be
or after the swim. Please take note of your tyre’s changed by the Race Referee in the interests of
maximum inflation pressure to avoid problems. safety.
Your bike must comply with the regulations of Fixed-gear bicycles are not permitted.
Triathlon Australia. In short, this means that your
bike must be technically suitable and safe for a Please remember that you are fully responsible for
triathlon race. your bike performance and safe condition on race
day. Please make sure that all mechanical parts are
in good condition and that all equipment on the
bike is securely fastened.
EQUIPMENT
• Bike (mandatory)
• Helmet (a must)
• Bike shoes (will help)
• Water bottle (you must hydrate)
• Bike Pump (optional)
• Spare tubes / tyre lever (optional)
• Bike Gloves (optional)
• Seat post number (definitely)
• Race number (definitely)Update Cycle Course
Drafting
Drafting behind or next to another bike or any other vehicle is strictly prohibited. Athletes must ride on
the left side of the road, except when passing other cyclists.
The draft zone of a competitor may not overlap the draft zone of another competitor, motorcycle or
vehicle except in the following circumstances:
a) When the competitor is in the process of legally passing another competitor, motorcycle or
vehicle:
i. for safety reasons
ii. for an aid station
iii. for entrance to or departure from a transition area
iv. in making an acute turn
b) When passing a forward competitor or motorcycle, the rear competitor is allowed a
maximum of 20 seconds to pass through the 10m draft zone and 25 seconds to pass through
the 12m draft zone. Failure to observe this may result in a penalty.
c) When passing a forward vehicle, the rear competitor is allowed a maximum of 90 seconds to
pass through the draft zone. Failure to observe this may result in a penalty.
d) At every instant during the overlapping of draft zones, the rear competitor must be seen to
be gaining on the forward competitor or motorcycle or vehicle. Failure to observe this may
result in a penalty.
e) Once passed, a competitor must immediately commence to drop back out of the draft zone
of the forward competitor before attempting to re-pass.
A competitor is deemed to have been passed once the leading edge of the front wheel of the passing
bicycle has moved in front of the leading edge of the front wheel of the competitor’s bicycle. Failure to
observe this may result in a penalty.
In short:
• you have 20 seconds to pass another competitor once you have entered the draft zone
• you must be making forward progress
• you have 20 seconds to drop out of the draft zone once passed
MAKE SURE TO STAY LEFT ON THE BIKECycle
Additional Laps:
Keep right on the
round-a-bout
• Only athletes and race officials will have • A competitor sitting in the middle of the
access to the transition area. cycle course or riding side by side is
potentially blocking others and penalties may
• Only mount your bike once you pass the apply
“Mount Here” sign on the road
• If you are continuing additional laps you must
• You must dismount your bike at the keep right to go around the round-a-bout
dismount point and run your bike into towards Seaview Street.
Transition
• On your final lap when coming into the
• From Transition area, head north along round-a-bout on Marine Parade/ Seaview
Marine Parade. Keep left and be aware of Street, keep left to go straight through the
spectators and locals on the road round-a-bout back to Transition
• It is your responsibility to keep track of how • When coming back into Transition leave
many laps you have done and must your helmet on until you have racked your
complete. bike
• In the event of a breakdown (mechanical) on • For security reasons, once checked in, no
the cycle course, your helmet must remain bikes may be taken out of the transition
on and securely fastened area. No early exits.
• A competitor passing on the left-hand side
of another will receive an illegal pass violationRun
During the run, you must wear your race Athletes should keep to the right so faster
number on the front at all times, either on your runners can pass on the left.
shirt or kept on a number belt above your waist
in the centre of your body. You must wear a Race officials will be on the course to show
shirt at all times. directions. Please follow their directions at all
times.
The leader in each distance will be accompanied
by a lead cyclist who will clear their way on the MP3 players and headphones are strictly
course. forbidden throughout the race. Enjoy the
spectators who cheer you on!
EQUIPMENT
• Running shoes (a must)
• Hat (rock your Kingy visor)
• Sunglasses (stay cool)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Once you have placed your bike back on the bike Make sure you turn at the turn point signs and
rack and removed your helmet, put on your turn marshal. You will be disqualified if you cut
running shoes and head out along the run the course and turn early.
course.
You must clearly display your race number at all
• Juniors will only run to the bottom of times on the run course. Those not complying
Transition where they will be turned left and may incur a stop/start penalty.
run to the finish line
If the technical official considers that your race
• Big Kids will run up the Boardwalk where number has been unintentionally lost, then you
they will be turned half way then head back may not be penalised.
down the boardwalk towards the finish line
• Remaining runners continue up the
Boardwalk, then down to the bridge towards
Sutherland Point then return again up the
Boardwalk.
Keep on the run path at all times.Update Run Course
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Finish and Recovery
Once you have completed your race, you can After you’ve finished your race, enjoy the rest of
enter the recovery zone. Recovery is right after the the multi-fun weekend – listen to the crowd. Feel
finish line in the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving the emotions. This is your day!
Club car park. There will be recovery drinks, as
well as water and fruit. Don’t worry about your watch. Be a crowd
pleaser and pose for the cameras. You could make
Please read the Event Update on Page 5 regarding the headlines of the evening news or make the
recovery changes. front-cover of next year’s race magazine!
Expo stalls will be set up, adjacent to the finish line
in the parkland. There will also be activities for the
kids and all the race presentations will be held in
this area.
General Rules and Further Info
We always like to have fun but this stuff is serious, so please take the time to read the information below. It
is there for you and your team mate’s safety.
TECHNICAL TEAM
Race Referee – TBC
Technical Delegate – TBC
GENERAL RULES
• Be responsible for your own safety, the safety of your own equipment. Be considerate of the safety of
others
• No use of abusive language towards anyone
• The use of mobile phones or any electronic device is strictly prohibited during the event
• Ensure that your torso is covered for the bike and run legs
• No public nudity or urinating in public (including Transition)
• Under no circumstances are you to interfere with any other competitor’s property
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Competitors may not accept assistance from anyone other than an authorised race official. Examples:
• Receiving water, food (goos, etc) from spectators, family, friends
• Handing goggles, etc to spectators
• Pacing a competitor on the run or cycle is also considered outside assistanceGeneral Rules and Further Info
LITTERING
Littering is not permitted and will result in disqualification. Please carry wrappers with you or discard them
in bins on the course.
PENALTIES
Technical officials can assess penalties - even if the infringement is not listed - if the technical official deems
an unfair advantage has been gained or if a dangerous situation has been created.
The penalty box is located at the Transition gate under the red tent.
Penalty box infractions – 3 minutes
• drafting
• illegal passing
Stop/Start Penalty
• Cycle course: report to the penalty box and advise the official that you are serving a stop/start
penalty
• Run course/transition: issued on the spot
• Blocking
The official will serve a penalty by doing the following:
• sound a whistle or horn
• show a blue or yellow card
• call your number
• advise you of the penalty
• if you are shown a Red card, you may be disqualified
DISQUALIFICATION
If you are shown a red card or fail to attend the penalty box, a violation report will be filled out and
submitted to the Race Referee
The Race Referee will assess your disqualification and rule accordingly
All disqualifications will be posted on the penalty notice board after the finish
For further information please read the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules available from the
Triathlon Australia website.Safety
Trained staff, the police and volunteers will be on You are expected to follow directions and
the course, giving you directions and clearing instructions from race officials, race marshals, the
traffic. They will be there for your safety at all police and volunteers. Failure to do so may cause
times. disqualification from the race.
The roads are closed thanks to the extensive use Only a Race Official, the Race Director or First
of traffic control, road cones and road Aid has ultimate and final authority to remove an
signs. However, on race day, regular traffic will be athlete from the race if the athlete is considered
crossing the cycle course at relevant places. Traffic to be physically incapable of continuing the race
will be guided and regulated by traffic officials at all without risk of serious injury or death.
times.
If you decide to withdraw from the race at any
For your own safety, please pay attention when time, it is your responsibility to report it to the
crossing roads and making left and right turns. finish line.
Timing
The timing band must be placed on your left ankle. Once you finish, you must return the timing chip to the
collector at the end of the race. Collectors will be waiting for you at the finish line.
• You must wear your timing band at all times during the race.
• You must cross the mats at all timing locations to receive an official race time.
• The timing band must be handed in immediately after crossing the finish line.
• If you don’t race or fail to complete the course, please return the timing band to the collectors at the
finish line.
Any timing chips that are not returned will result in a $60 replacement fee.
Individuals - Timing chips are assigned to you specifically. Do not give your timing chip to any other person
and be careful not to switch timing chips with other competitors.
Teams - The timing band is worn by each member of the team. Swimmers must pass on the timing band
before cyclists remove bikes from the rack, and cyclists must rack bikes before passing on the timing band
to runners.
Do not walk over timing mats prior to your race, as this will set off your race time1
Parking
1Storage There is a bag store for competitors under the Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club next to Registration. Although the area will be staffed, we take no responsibility for lost or damaged goods and do not recommend leaving valuables in your bag. The store room will be open from 5.30am Sunday and will close 15 minutes after the last competitor is finished. Toilets Permanent toilets are available in the parkland, Kingscliff Hotel, Rowan Robinson Park, and next to Faulks Park. LIMITED portaloos are also available at the swim start. There will be penalties for not using the appropriate toilets. Please note that you must use the toilets at the event base before walking to your swim start. Results Results will be available onsite at the registration area and will be available online that afternoon. Visit our results page at www.kingsclifftri.com.au. Prerequisite The Kingscliff Triathlon is for the competitive and social participant. We want to give everyone a go and have some fun; however, you must have done some training prior to competing in the event. We want you to enjoy the tri, so you must be physically capable to complete your nominated distances within a reasonable time frame. If you are not sure and need some pointers, call the office and we will suggest some experts in the field to guide your training needs.
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