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Next event's date: 3rd March 2012

Mark your calendar! Entries will be open by the end of September, just come and join the fun.

2011 results posted!

After checking all results and categories, here are the results for the 2011 Fresh Choice Womens Bike Run Tri! Just go to the results page. Any question just send us an email!

Bike Run Tri: New name for event

Following the introduction of the new run, and to freshen up a little, we have renamed the event the Fresh Choice Womens Bike Run Tri to reflect all the disciplines on offer.

New Run option!

We have introduced a 8.1kms run around Lake Hayes as another option in our event. Starting at the pavilion, the run will go clockwise on the lake track back to the finish line.

2011 event date: 5th March

Ready, set, go! We will be ready to welcome you to the 19th Fresh Choise Southern Lakes Womens Tri and duathlon. And yes training starts now... or maybe later

Naming Rights confirmed

Naming rights sponsorship has been re-confirmed for this year and the event will continue as the Fresh Choice Southern Lakes Women’s Duathlon and Triathlon.

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	5/02/2012 12:20:06 p.m.

2012 entry and race information

Concept: The Fresh Choice Womens Bike Run Tri is a relaxed event for women who want to give it a go, and decide what discipline or how much they want to do. You can choose to do a duathlon (run / bike / run) that you will bike and run/walk (walking is actively encouraged if that’s what you wish to do); A more traditional triathlon (swim or kayak, bike, run); Or a complete run around the lake. You can choose to do the event as an individual or you can grab a friend or two and enter as a team. The good thing is you can choose to do as much as you wish, what counts is you’re being active, and having fun. The renamed Fresh Choice Womens Bike Run Try, aka Southern Lakes Women’s Duathlon & Triathlon, takes place yet again in the Lake Hayes Show Ground, in Queenstown, on the 3rd March 2012. Date: 3rd March 2012 Location: Lake Hayes Show Ground Queenstown, 11.00am Start, Briefing 10.45am Entry fee for all options: Individuals $35 ( late entry fee on the day $45), Teams $80 (late entry fee on the day $100). Categories: You can enter as an individual: Open / Veteran (35 yrs +) Or as a team ( 2 or 3 members to a team): Open / Veteran / Business For the business category, all team members must be working for the same company. Triathlon course: Swim 300m or kayak equivalent Bike 15km Run 5km Swim 300 metres or Kayak equivalent (approx 2km) in Lake Hayes. This section will have a safety boat to provide backup, and a buoy will be put on the lake a week out if you want to train. Please note that kayakers starts paddling towards the Queenstown side of the lake, while the swimmers are equally divided in two groups and swim towards a turn around buoy situated 150 meters from the shore, in order to avoid collisions at the start. The bike section starts from the Lake Hayes grounds, through the internal paved bike lane onto the Arrowtown Lakes Hayes road towards Arrowtown. It turns left into Speargrass Flat Road, and then U turn to ride back to the Lake Hayes Showground. The running section will be along the shore of Lake Hayes on the walking track, thus avoiding running on the road all together. Duathlon course: Run/walk 1.5km, Bike 15km, Run/walk 5km Run 1.5km on Lake Hayes Track. The rest of the course is the same as the triathlon above: bike on the Lake Hayes / Arrowtown Road, turn left into Speargrass Flat Road, ride 3.4 kms and U-turn to ride back to Lake Hayes. This section is mainly flat and course marshals will be on each corner to direct you; Run or Walk 5kms on Lake Hayes Track back to the finish line. Run course: 8.1km The run is an off road 8.1km around Lake Hayes, starting from the Lake Hayes pavilion, running clockwise around the lake to finish back to the finish line at the show grounds. What you need: Depending on what event you’ve entered, and which disciplines you have chosen, you will need a good pair of comfortable running shoes; A helmet and a bike in good condition (it can be a road bike or a mountain bike); A life jacket, kayak with good buoyancy and a paddle; And a swim suit (you can also wear a wet suit if you have one but it is not compulsory). You will also need some sunscreen, towels to dry, energy food and drink - it can be as simple as some chocolate and nuts, and some water. On the day Registration will take place at Lake Hayes Pavilion, Highway 6, Queenstown, strictly from 9 to 10.30am. We will provide you with your number, transponder and your race bag of goodies. The race briefing will given at 10.45am by the race director. The event start at 11am. The prize giving follows after the last competitor crosses the finish line. Plenty of spot prizes, including a bike, prizes for place getters (see policy on web site) and Dan Kelly trophy for 1st Business Team. Reserve Day If severe weather conditions on the scheduled event day precludes us from staging the event, we will stage the event on the following day. In case of a postponement, all race timings will remain the same. Listen to Q92 MORE FM and other local radios for event day cancellations or call our office for the latest details: 03 441 8215 Cancellations/Refunds/Reserve day There will be a refund of 50% up until two weeks prior to the event, and upon notification to the organisers. No refund will be paid for any withdrawals made after this date. There will be no roll over of withdrawn entries to the next year’s event. If the reserve day should be cancelled due to weather conditions or other circumstances (such as clash with another event) there will be no refunds. Selling / Swapping Entries & Changes Competitors may on sell their entry. However no swap over of entries to another person can be accepted prior to notifying the organisers. If racing under someone’s else’s name, you will be disqualified and be ineligible to receive any merit or spot prizes. It is also a safety issue should you be involved in an accident. Other general information: At registration: You will also have available all the information you need for the Duathlon, Triathlon and Run as below. But please read carefully now as it contains information for your safety, and reminds you of your obligations and responsibilities. Swim: Raise hand for assistance Safety boats on the lake Paddle: Life jackets compulsory Raise paddle for assistance Safety boats on the lake Competitors must assist any other competitor in trouble on the lake Kayaks can be dropped off at the Lake Hayes Beach Bike: Beware of your speed, you may be going faster than you think! A very important note: be extremely careful coming back onto the Arrowtown Lake Hayes road from Speargrass Road and when crossing the Arrowtown road back onto the Lake Hayes grounds: follow the marshals' instructions at all times. Helmets must be worn at all times Ride with respect to the conditions Normal road rules apply: You must follow road rules at all times (keep left) and be safe with sharing the road with other vehicles No bikes to be ridden in transition area at any stage Any style of bike can be used, as long as they are road worthy Run: Please follow usual pedestrian rules Transition area: Athletes only in transition area No bikes to be ridden in transition area at any stage Please be mindful of children and dogs Do not remove any of your equipment from transition until instructed by a marshal, or until after the last athlete has finished Water: There will be one water stop at the run turn around, and at the finish line Make sure you have a water bottle for the bike section Please be mindful or your property, we do not provide security. In case you would have lost some gear, contact us at the office after the event.