Round 7, Raby Bay

4th March, 2018

Raby Bay Harbour Park, Raby Bay

EVENT INFORMATION

** Please ensure you check the course maps and lap information on the information board on race morning for any last minute course changes

DISTANCE AND LAPS

SWIM CYCLE RUN

LONG15yrs+

900M1 lap

25KM5 laps

6KM3 laps

SUPER SPRINT13yrs+

400M1 lap

15KM3 laps

4KM2 laps

ENTICER12yrs+

200M1 lap

5KM1 lap

2KM1 lap

KOOL KIDS7-14yrs

100M1 lap

2KM1 lap

500M1 lap

EVENT TIMETABLE

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION5:15AM Registration Opens Registration Tent

5:15AM Transition Opens Queensland Rail Carpark

6:15AM Road Closures in Place Various Roads (Details below)

6:15AM Registration Closed Registration Tent

6:30AM Transition Closed Queensland Rail Carpark

6:45AM Kool Kids Race Start Swim Start, Raby Bay Harbour Pontoon

7:05AM* Enticer Race Start Swim Start, Raby Bay Harbour Pontoon

7:25AM* Long Course Race Start Swim Start, Raby Bay Harbour Pontoon

7:30AM* Kool Kids bike collection Boardwalk side of transition

8:10AM* Super Sprint Race Start Swim Start, Raby Bay Harbour Pontoon

9:15AM* Early Bike Exit (Approximate Time) Queensland Rail Carpark

9:20AM Kool Kids / Enticer R7 & Series Presentation

10:00AM* Transition open for Bike Collection (approx) Queensland Rail Carpark

10:20AM QTS R7 & Series Presentations

10:30AM Roads Reopened

TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

2:30PM Registration Opens Registration Tent

2:30PM Transition Opens Queensland Rail Carpark

3:00PM Tips and Tricks Meet at Scody Tent

4:30PM Registration Closed Registration Tent

4:30PM Transition Closed Queensland Rail Carpark

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH

SUNDAY 4TH MARCH

* Times subject to change

RACE INFORMATION

RACE NUMBERS & EVENT INFORMATION will go out in both your event week email (normally

sent out Thursday) as well as on our Facebook page. Please ensure you have liked us on Facebook to ensure you get the latest information.

GETTING TO THE VENUE AND PARKING: the Venue is located at Raby Bay Harbour Park on Shore Street West. Access to this location can be made via Shore Street West. For Parking details please see the Map below. Please take special note of the times in which you will have access to the carpark if you need to exit early.

ROAD CLOSURES • Shore Street West (Between Wellington Street and Waterloo Street): 6:15AM until 10:30AM• Shore Street West (Between Waterloo Street and Masthead Drive): 6:15AM until 11:00AM• Gordon Street (Between Shore Street West and Bainbridge Street East): 6:15AM until 10:30AM• Bainbridge Street East (Between Gordon Street and Bainbridge Street West): 6:15AM until 10:30AM• Northern Arterial (Between Freeth Street West and Sturgeon Street): 6:15AM until 10:30AMPlease take into consideration these road closures when parking if early exit is required.

EVENT CHECK IN is a large white marquee located directly across from the Cleveland Railway Station

in Raby Bay Harbour Park. When coming to registration please ensure you have your Race Number printed out or open on your phone. If you haven’t received this in race week, please check the alphabetical list on the Event Information board on site. Registration also hosts the event Help Desk. The Help Desk will be able to answer any of your questions that our Information Boards can’t. The Help Desk is also where you go if you would like to change your event category.

WAVE STARTS determine the official start time of each age group within each race distance. Please make sure you check your wave start and swim cap colour and know this prior to event weekend. Wave Starts will also be posted on the event information board near the registration tent over the event weekend. All Race Wave Starts will be posted on the website and Facebook on Thursday of Race Week. It is your responsibility to know when your start is so please make sure you double check your start time.

COURSE MAPS AND LAPS it is the responsibility of the participant to know the full triathlon course

and laps for each leg. View the distance and laps on page 2 of this event brief and be sure to check outthe maps on the pages that follow. This information will also be posted on the Event Information boardat the venue during the event weekend.

WHAT TO BRING

SWIM • Goggles• Swim Cap (provided in race kit)• Swim suit / Tri Suit

• Timing chip (provided in race kit)• Sunscreen

BIKE • Bike• Bike shoes or running shoes• Helmet• Drink bottle

• Bike hand held pump or CO2 canisters• Spare tube / tyre lever• Bike gloves

RUN • Running shoes• Socks• Cap / Visor / Sunglasses

• Race number bib (provided in race kit)• Race belt or pins to attach bib

TRANSITION is where you need to place your bike and change over between the swim / bike / run.

Setup in Transition: find the bike rack allocated for your category, place your bike on the rack and set up your race equipment to the right (chain side) of your bike. Ensure you remove any non-race equipment away from the bike racks to the gear storage at registration (open from 6.30am in the check in tent).Familiarise Yourself: check the start & finish points to transition. Check the course maps near check in so you know where to go. Failure to follow direct designated course may result in personal injury or accident, you do so at your own risk and may result in disqualification.Transition Access:• Saturday between 2:30PM and 4:30PM. Sunday between 5:15AM and 6:30AM (Sharp).• Only competitors are allowed in transition area. (One parent allowed for Kool Kids during set up and

pack down only. No parents are permitted in transition during the event)• Jumping any transition fences will lead to disqualification.• Competitors must wait for the announcement to gain access to their bikes after their race. This • announcement will be made at approximately 9.50am.

TEAM INFORMATION• All team members need to wear the provided timing chip on the left ankle.• Change over point for the timing chip is at the cyclist’s bike. After the swimmer has passed the chipto the cyclist, the cyclist must attach to their ankle before removing the bike from the rack. After finishing the cycle leg, the cyclist must rack their bike before handing the timing chip to the runner.• The race number bib is to be worn by the runner only

TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA is the sanctioning body of the Queensland Tri Series and therefore allTriathlon Australia rules apply. It the responsibility of each participant to know and follow these rules infull. Please click here to see a full list of the Triathlon Australia rules.

BRIEFING INFORMATION

SWIM If you are a slow or not a confident swimmer, please start at the back of the pack.The course is clearly marked with buoys. If you need any assistance during yourswim leg, please raise your hand and call for one of the lifeguards. If you chooseto warm up before your race you must do this behind the start line.

BIKE • Roads will be closed for the cycle leg; however you must stay alert as officialand emergency vehicles may need to use the roads. Please be cautious aroundother cyclists and keep left at all times unless overtaking. This is a non-draftingevent.

• NO BLOCKING – “A competitor who has completed a pass and is not passinganother competitor or motorcycle or vehicle and who fails to move safely andimmediately to the left of the cycle lane will receive a Blocking penalty.”Triathlon Australia, Rule 3.8

• NO DRAFTING – “For all events with a cycling distance up to and includingstandard distance event, the bicycle or motorcycle draft zone is a distance ofseven metres. The front edge of the front bicycle or motorcycle wheel definesthe start of the draft zone. Competitors have 15 seconds to pass through thiszone.” Triathlon Australia, Rule 3.9a

• Upper torso must be covered at all times during the ride.• Helmet must be on and done up before you touch your bike and you must rack

your bike before undoing your helmet.

RUN • There are drink stations along the run course so please make use of these to ensure proper hydration.

• Please keep left on the run course at all times unless overtaking.• Upper torso must be covered at all times during the run.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY is provided by Leanne Handreck Photography event weekend photos will beuploaded to Facebook on Tuesday or Wednesday following the race. Whilst we endeavour to capture animage of everyone racing, unfortunately at times this is just not possible. Digital images are available forpurchase via our Facebook page.

TIPS AND TRICKS CLINIC

EVENT EXPO

As part of each of our events, we partner with a local triathlon club to bring you a FREE Tips & TricksClinic. This is held on the Saturday before the event at 3:00pm at the event site. – meet at the ScodyTent in the Expo area. Great for beginners, it gives a great overview of the event precinct and little hintsto help you out on race day!

The Queensland Triathlon Series ‘Expo’ provides you with a high quality, interactive display of productsand services. Come along and visit the event sponsors and exhibitors and grab yourself a bargain.

• Saturday: 2:30pm – 4:30pm (during optional registration with a Tips & Tricks Clinic at 3pm)• Sunday: 5:30am – 11am (whilst the event is underway)

In order to secure and maintain a safe, fun and enjoyable atmosphere for our Participants, theQueensland Tri Series has implemented a code of conduct for parents. Repeated or serious breachesof this code may result in disciplinary actions including the exclusion of the parent at future events andthe disqualification of your child.

By entering your child, you are agreeing to these behaviour codes and understand the expectedbehaviour.

• Focus upon the child's efforts and performance rather than the overall outcome of the event. Thisassists the child in setting realistic goals related to their ability by reducing the emphasis onwinning.

• Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each event isaccepted without undue disappointment.

• Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a race.• Remember your child should be involved in Triathlon for their enjoyment, not yours.• Encourage children to participate if they are interested - if a child is not willing don’t force them.• Remember your child learns best by example. Applaud both your own child and other competitors.• If you disagree with an official raise the issue through the appropriate channels (in most instances

it will be the Race Referee however if you are unsure please see an Event Crew staff member whowill direct you to the correct person) rather than questioning the official's judgment and honesty inpublic. Remember, most officials give their time and effort for your child's involvement.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse at our event.• Support your club officials in maintaining the highest standard of behaviour both on and off the

course for the betterment of the sport and your family.• Avoid use of derogatory language. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants and race

officials.• Agree to abide by all event rules as dictated by Triathlon Australia and encourage your child to do

the same• Do not take part in any form of bullying including via the use of social media• Be prepared to be responsible for your actions.

CODE OF CONDUCT - PARENTS

QTS & Enticer

Transition Check in& Bag Drop

Swim Start

Swim Finish

Ambulance

EmergencyAssembly Area

VENUE MAP

COURSE MAP

Swim Finish

Swim Start

KEY:LONG:S/S:ENTICER:KOOL KIDS:

QTS & EnticerTransition

Swim Finish

KEY:SWIM FINISH:BIKE EXIT:BIKE ENTRY:RUN START:

TRANSITION FLOW

Mount /Dismount

SWIM COURSE MAP

KOOL KIDS KEY:SWIM FINISH:BIKE EXIT:BIKE ENTRY: RUN START:

MountDismount

Roundabout Flow

Next Lap/Finish

KEY NOTES:•Clockwise 5KM Lap•Please be careful at the far turn point and Gordon St and Harbourview Ct Roundabouts (Especially in the wet).

Kool Kids Bike Course is an out and back course on Shore Street West. It heads West up to Gordon Street then back to Harbourview Ct.

Bike Start/Finish

QTS & ENTICER BIKE COURSE

KOOL KIDS BIKE COURSE

Run Start

Finish Line

The Run starts on the footpath on Harbourview Ctbefore heading into a grass chute to the top of thefinish line. Once the competitors go past the finishline they will head onto the road.

KOOL KIDS run along the parking lane until they getto the turn around. Once they turn around they headback along the footpath until they turn right downthe finish chute.

LONG, SUPER SPRINT & ENTICER turn left upMasthead Drive running in the parking lane to theturn around at Plymouth Court. Return run followsthe path back along Masthead Drive to the finish line/ next lap point. Super Sprint distance participantsturn here for a second lap, with Longer courseathletes doing 3 laps.

Kool Kids RunTurn around

QTS & Enticer

Transition

Long, Super Sprint & Enticer turn around

Next Lap / Finish

RUN COURSE

Drink Station

P1 P2

P3 P4

KEY NOTES:•P1: Stockland Cleveland Car Park. Access via Wynyard Street. Can be entered and exited all day with no road closure impact.•P2: Wynyard Street Car Park. Access via Wynyard Street or Shore Street East. Can be entered and exited all day with no road closure impact.•P3: Shore Street West (West of Waterloo Street). Side of street parking that is accessible prior to 6:15AM and after 10:30AM. Shore St West closed from 6:15AM until 10:30AM.•P4: Shore Street East (East of Masthead Drive). Side of street parking that is accessible at all times.•No Parking Zones: Please do not park on Shore Street West between Waterloo Street and Masthead Drive or on Masthead Drive Northbound. These sections of road are part of the course and therefore No Parking zones. No Parking in QR Front car park. This car park is for QR Staff and commuters only.

No Parking

EVENT PARKING

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