Race Information

The Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon is a competitive 750 metre swim in Catseye Bay, a 20km cycle around the southern part of Hamilton Island encompassing the airport runway and a 5km run around the marina and resort sides of Hamilton Island.   The event is open to individuals or teams over the age of 14 years.

Date

Sunday 14 November

Event

Triathlon - sprint

Start time

6.30am approx

Location

Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef

How to Enter

Register Online

Entries Close

Online entries close Tuesday 9th November at 5.00pm.  Race entries will be capped for this event.  Should the quota not be reached then entries will be accepted up to and including race day.

Cost

$90.00 per individual participant
$255.00 per team (all 3 team members receive race pack)

Course

Swim – 750m in Catseye Bay
Bike – 20km utilising southern part of Hamilton Island and Airport Runway
Run – 5km utilising  Marina and Resort sides of Hamilton Island
Maps available on website

Minimum Ages

Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old  as 31 December 2010
Team Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as at 31 December 2010

Categories

Open
No qualification required.  First 3 across the line.
Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.

Age Group
Age as at 31 December 2010.

Teams
No qualification required

Airport Runway Split

There will be a prize for the fastest Male & Female runway split

Pre Event Participation

You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness.  You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines.  To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for your self and other competitors

Race Kit Collection

Race Kit collection will be available during the following days and times from Athlete Central located in the  Bougainvillaea Marquee - Saturday 13th November – 11.00am – 3.00pm

IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL TRIATHLETES TO REGISTER DURING THIS TIME.

Please bring a printed copy of your receipt.
You must show identification (Drivers License, Passport etc).
An ID wristband and timing chip will be issued.  You will also receive written race briefing – please read this carefully.

You will then be given your event bag containing lots of goodies.  Teams will receive 1 bag per team member

Teams will receive 1 x timing chip per team (ALL Team members must wear the timing band, passed from each team member like a relay baton).  It is only necessary for one team member to register for their team; however, they must be able to pass on the team kit to the other team members before the race start.

Bike Check In

Compulsory for all individuals and at least one team member.  Bikes to be racked by individuals and team members on Saturday 14 November between 5.00pm – 6.30pm.  This will follow a COMPULSORY bike course famil at 4.00pm, which will involve one loop of the bike course at your own pace.

Security guards are on duty in the Transition area from 5.00pm Saturday evening until transition opens on Sunday morning at 5.00am.  Security chains are recommended. 

Race Briefing/
Race Start

You will receive a written race briefing at registration – Please read carefully.  There will be a pre-race briefing at 3.45pm on Saturday 13 November for all competitors at Athlete Central located in the Bougainvillea Marquee on Catseye Beach.   Athletes are to bring their bikes to the briefing
This will follow a COMPULSORY bike course famil at 4.00pm, which will involve one loop of the bike course at your own pace.

Wave Starts

To be advised

Rules

Whilst this is a non-scanctioned event, non drafting on the cycle course will apply and there WILL be Officials policing this on the course. 
Wetsuits will be allowed for the swim course.  The water temperature will be approx 23 degrees.
Any Athlete seen to be taking a shortcut during the event will be disqualified.

Withdrawals

Withdrawals prior to the event must be in writing – email events@hamiltonisland.com.au

If you withdraw on race day before race start, please advise an Official.  The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out the day of the race.
 If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Registration Tent and advise the Officials that you have withdrawn.  The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out during the race.

Changes to Entry

Changes can be made to your race entry prior to the event day via you event website login

Cancellation Fee

50% of your entry fee up until 5pm on Sunday 8 November.  NO REFUND after 5pm Sunday 8 November.

Bike Freight

Hamilton Island will provide complimentary bike freight from Brisbane to Hamilton Island and return to all competitors.  More details to follow.

Fantasea Transfers

A reduced Fantasea ferry transfer rate will be provided for athletes and their families travelling from Shute Harbour (Main land).  More details to follow

Medical Insurance

This is not a Triathlon Australia sanctioned event.  It is strongly advised that you take out personal medical insurance for the duration of your stay, especially for international competitors.  Under the Australian Health Act, all non-Australians are not covered financially for personal injury.  If you do have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses.  Therefore it is essential for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance.

Results

Race Results will be posted at the Athlete Central located at the Bougainvillaea Marquee.  Results will also be available via the Hamilton Island website www.trihamiltonisland.com.au on the day following the event.

Prize Money

Cash prizes and products for the following categories:

Medal Presentations

Medal presentations will be held on Sunday 14 November from midday in the Bougainvillaea Marquee. 
Food stalls and cash bar will be available