PLEASE ENSURE ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE MADE ONLINE
Registration room opens from 7:00am on Saturday morning. Swim Club room.
Dear Competitor/Parent/Guardian
Thank you for entering West Wyalong Gold Triathlon, The following provides information to competitors and parents/guardians of junior competitors.
1. Event Communications
For any questions or queries please don’t hesitate in contacting:
Angus Westaway
Event Manager Mob 0438 406 232
Email [email protected]
2. What to bring
Whilst this is not an exhaustive list, competitors will require the following items on race day:
If competitors have entered online, each competitor must present themselves to race officials at the
designated race registration area on Saturday morning to confirm their attendance and to have their race
number applied. Race registration will be located
at Holland Park Pool Swimming Club Room.
4. Timing
Race timing will be managed by: www.alpinetiming.com.au/
5. Course maps/transition flows
Please make yourselves familiar with maps outlining the course for each race and the flows through
transition prior to your race: This is found on the courses page.
6. Parking
Kurrajong St will be open to be utilised as the main parking area.
West Wyalong Serviceman’sClub and IGA supermarket both have large car parks and are approximately 100m
from Holland Park Pool.
7. Triathlon Safety
West Wyalong Gold Triathlon has the following race rules to ensure a safe event:
8. Drafting & Blocking
During the cycle leg, drafting and blocking are prohibited. Drafting involves riding too close behind the
cyclist in front of you to gain a benefit. You must either maintain a distance of at least 7 metres (3 - 4 bike
lengths) from the cyclists in front of you or overtake the cyclist in front of you (you can’t ride in the front
cyclists slip stream for extended periods). When you are passed by a cyclist, you are
required to drop back out of the 7 metre draft zone before attempting to reovertake the other cyclist subsequently.
Blocking as term suggests, describes the act of blocking other cyclists from passing. Cyclists must keep to the left hand side of the lane
unless they are overtaking another cyclist. Overtaking must be completed around the right hand side (i.e. no passing down the inside).
9. First Aid
Lifeguards from L&R Group will be onsite for the duration of the Event Should you require first aid, please notify a course official or present yourself to the first aid tent which will be positioned adjacent to the finish line.
10. Swim Leg
For each of the swim legs, swimmers will be directed to swim up the lane from their respective start point, then upon reaching the end of the pool, continue under the rope and swim back up the adjacent lane. NOTE: Swimmers do NOT swim up and back within the same lane. For swimmers who require assistance during the swim leg, please stop, hold onto the nearest lane rope or
end of the pool and raise your hand. Lifeguards patrolling the swim leg will then provide assistance.
11. Spectator Viewing
In the interest of competitor safety, supporters are not permitted inside the transition area
during races.
12. Food and Drink
West Wyalong Swimming Club & pool kiosk will be providing a range of food and drink options on the morning located in Holland Park Pool
13. Toilets and Change Rooms
All athletes will have access to the Holland Park Swim Centre to use their change rooms and toilets during the event.
Thank you again for your support of our event and we wish you all the best on Sunday.
Kind regards,
Triathlon Race Committee.
Registration room opens from 7:00am on Saturday morning. Swim Club room.
Dear Competitor/Parent/Guardian
Thank you for entering West Wyalong Gold Triathlon, The following provides information to competitors and parents/guardians of junior competitors.
1. Event Communications
For any questions or queries please don’t hesitate in contacting:
Angus Westaway
Event Manager Mob 0438 406 232
Email [email protected]
2. What to bring
Whilst this is not an exhaustive list, competitors will require the following items on race day:
- Bike helmet to Australian standards
- Bike in appropriate working condition (BMX’s are not recommended for the Junior Triathlon due to the distance required to ride)
- Runners/joggers: enclosed shoes must be worn during the cycle and run legs
- Swimmer/Race suit - a single/shirt:torso must be covered during cycle and run legs
- Hat/Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Other optional gear
- Towel Swim goggles
- Socks
- Bike gloves
- Bike pump
- Change of clothes/bag for gear
- Nutrition
If competitors have entered online, each competitor must present themselves to race officials at the
designated race registration area on Saturday morning to confirm their attendance and to have their race
number applied. Race registration will be located
at Holland Park Pool Swimming Club Room.
4. Timing
Race timing will be managed by: www.alpinetiming.com.au/
5. Course maps/transition flows
Please make yourselves familiar with maps outlining the course for each race and the flows through
transition prior to your race: This is found on the courses page.
6. Parking
Kurrajong St will be open to be utilised as the main parking area.
West Wyalong Serviceman’sClub and IGA supermarket both have large car parks and are approximately 100m
from Holland Park Pool.
7. Triathlon Safety
West Wyalong Gold Triathlon has the following race rules to ensure a safe event:
- A helmet (to Australian standards) must be worn by all cyclists
- Bicycles must be in appropriate working condition Enclosed shoes must be worn during the cycle and run legs
- Cyclists must have their helmet fastened prior to removing their bike from the bike rack to commence their cycle leg.
- The helmet must be fastened for the entire duration of the cycle leg.
- Upon return from the cycle leg, the competitor must rack their bike prior to unclasping their helmet.
- Cyclists must mount and dismount their bike in the appropriate area
- Participants must follow event staff & volunteers directions at all time.
- All participants must be present for the race briefing prior to starting the race.
8. Drafting & Blocking
During the cycle leg, drafting and blocking are prohibited. Drafting involves riding too close behind the
cyclist in front of you to gain a benefit. You must either maintain a distance of at least 7 metres (3 - 4 bike
lengths) from the cyclists in front of you or overtake the cyclist in front of you (you can’t ride in the front
cyclists slip stream for extended periods). When you are passed by a cyclist, you are
required to drop back out of the 7 metre draft zone before attempting to reovertake the other cyclist subsequently.
Blocking as term suggests, describes the act of blocking other cyclists from passing. Cyclists must keep to the left hand side of the lane
unless they are overtaking another cyclist. Overtaking must be completed around the right hand side (i.e. no passing down the inside).
9. First Aid
Lifeguards from L&R Group will be onsite for the duration of the Event Should you require first aid, please notify a course official or present yourself to the first aid tent which will be positioned adjacent to the finish line.
10. Swim Leg
For each of the swim legs, swimmers will be directed to swim up the lane from their respective start point, then upon reaching the end of the pool, continue under the rope and swim back up the adjacent lane. NOTE: Swimmers do NOT swim up and back within the same lane. For swimmers who require assistance during the swim leg, please stop, hold onto the nearest lane rope or
end of the pool and raise your hand. Lifeguards patrolling the swim leg will then provide assistance.
11. Spectator Viewing
In the interest of competitor safety, supporters are not permitted inside the transition area
during races.
12. Food and Drink
West Wyalong Swimming Club & pool kiosk will be providing a range of food and drink options on the morning located in Holland Park Pool
13. Toilets and Change Rooms
All athletes will have access to the Holland Park Swim Centre to use their change rooms and toilets during the event.
Thank you again for your support of our event and we wish you all the best on Sunday.
Kind regards,
Triathlon Race Committee.