Hamilton Island Triathlon 10 November 2012

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, amongst Queensland’s 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island provides an idyllic backdrop for the Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon.

The undulating landscape of Hamilton Island’s interior, of which 70% is preserved, and surrounding turquoise waters offer the perfect setting for the event’s 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.

This event is open to individuals or teams over the age of 14 years and the Junior Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon is a fun swim, bike and run around the Hamilton Island village (open to children aged under 14 years). This is an event not to be missed.

Events Details

Date Saturday 10 November 2012
Event Triathlon - sprint
Start time 6.30am
Location Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef

Cost

Registrations Close: Online entries close Monday 5th 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.

Minimum Ages: Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old as 31 December 2012. Team Competitors must be a minimum of 12 years old as at 31 December 2012

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

Categories

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

Airport Runway Split

Corry’s Cycles will be providing a cash prize for the fastest runway split during the Triathlon.
Categories eligible for the prizemoney
Open – Male and Female
Age Group – Male and Female

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 yourself and other competitors.

Race Kit Collection

Race Kit collection will be available during the below times from Athlete Central located in the Bougainvillaea Marquee

• Friday 9TH  November – 11.00am – 6.00pm

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 sponsor products and your shirt. 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 and Trainsition 

Compulsory for all individuals and at least one team member. Bikes are to be racked by individuals and team members on Friday 9th November between 5.00pm – 6.30pm.

Security guards are on duty in the Transition area from 5.00pm Friday evening until transition opens on Saturday 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 3.30pm on Friday 9th November for all competitors in the Endeavour Room, located next to Sails Restaurant. Athletes are to bring their bikes to the briefing
This will follow an OPTIONAL bike course famil at 4.00pm, which will involve one loop of the bike course at your own pace.

Wave Starts

6.30am – Female and Teams
6.35am – Male
Please note these may be subject to change prior to the event.  Changes to wave starts will be advised during the Race Briefing

Rules

Whilst this is a non-sanctioned 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 / Cancellations

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.

Should you cancel your registration prior to event you will charged 50% of your entry fee up until 5pm on Friday 26 October 2012.  NO REFUND will be applicable after 5pm Friday 26 October 2012.

Changes to Entry

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

Bike Freight

Hamilton Island will provide complimentary bike freight from Brisbane to Hamilton Island and return to all competitors. To register your interest in this service and for Freight Information please contact the Hamilton Island Events Team – events@hamiltonisland.com.au

Fantasea Transfers

A reduced Fantasea ferry transfer rate will be provided for athletes and their families travelling from Shute Harbour (Main land). Further details of the reduced rate and how to redeem this will be available online when confirmed.

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.hamiltonisland.com.au/triathlon  on the day following the event.

Prize Money

Prize money is currently being reviewed for the 2012 event. 

Post Event celebrations and medal presentations

Post event celebrations and medal presentations will be held on Hamilton Island on Saturday 10th November.  More details to follow.