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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 |
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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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3/09/2010 11:27:13 p.m. |
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2011 entry and race information |
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The 2011 Southern Lakes Women’s Duathlon & Triathlon takes place yet again in the Lake Hayes Show Ground, in Queenstown, on the 5th March 2011.
Registration will be availbale online and by paper entry later on the the year. Stay tune!
Triathlon: The running section will be along the shore of Lake Hayes on the walking track, thus avoiding running on the road all together.
The other disciplines’ course remain the same, with the swim/kayak section in the waters of Lake Hayes. 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.
Duathlon: The Duathlon will start at the same time as the Triathlon competitors.
The first 1.5km run is towards Queenstown along the Lakes Hayes foresshore track.
The cycle and following run route are the same as the Triathlon course above
Race synopsis:
Triathlon: Swim 300 metres/Kayak equivalent, Bike 15kms, Run 5kms
Duathlon: run 1.5km, bike 15kms, Run 5kms
Location: Lake Hayes Show Ground Queenstown, 11.00am Start, Briefing 10.45am
For both events
Entry fee : 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.
Entry forms will be available on the "competitors" page to be downloaded.
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 or triathlon 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.
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