The most recent change to the NSW Health order threw a small spanner in our original COVID Policy. In particular, as it might change before the 12 Dec! A few points:

1. The new policy means that you must be double vaccinated for COVID 19 to participate in the event. 
   1. If you are double vaccinated you DO NOT need to show us a negative COVID test. On race day that will also include spectators in the event compound area. 
2. Our previous policy allowed non double vaccinated people to participate if they could show us a negative test that is not more than 3 days old on event day. The new Health Order does not allow that.
   1. If you were planning to use point 2 to race, you can apply for a refund by Friday 26 Nov OR
   2. Wait to see if NSW reaches 95% double vaccinated, at which time the NSW Health order will change. Yes....it's complicated. 

1. Our Race Day process will be:
   1.  If doing Saturday race kit pick up 1- 4pm 
      1. Arrive and check in using the NSW Health QR code - Keep that OPEN to show staff that you are vaccinated. You will get a wrist band to identify you as already checked for Sunday. 
      2. Then use the Registration QR code to find you race number:
         1. Scan the code
         2. Use the phone number or email address used to enter the event (YOU NEED ACCESS TO THESE)
         3. You will receive a code
         4. Enter the code 
         5. You will be shown the race number, shirt size if selected and Wave/Cap colour
         6. Show this to the Rego staff and they will give you the correct number etc
   2. Sunday Race kit pick up from 5.30am
      1. Arrive at the top of the Queen Wharf Rd (the only way in) 
      2. Show the security guard your wrist band and walk in OR
      3. Check in and show the guard the vaccination proof and you will be given a wrist band
      4. Then move to the Rego desk and go through the Rego process, point 1.1.2 above. 
2. If you have any issues just go to the Changes DESK
3. Due to a system error some people did not get asked their size for the free event shirt. We have purchased ample stock to cater for this. Just ask at the desk for your size.

While the World Age Group Championships are no longer in Townsville, our Long and Sprint events are still qualifying events for the World Age Group Championships in Montreal and Abu Dhabi, however you need to contact Triathlon Australia before making any major plans. See info here https://www.triathlon.org.au/Age_Group_Team/2022_Age_Group_Team_-_Multisport_and_Triathlon.htm

Just Dig Deeper 

Beginners to the 'best' racing

Cycle Notes

1. The start of the ride is a 100m rise. Start in the correct gear for this and also consider your shoes entry.  
2. The course main is the best sections of Duckenfield and McFarlanes Rd . There are 2 climbs in each lap, but otherwise flat. 
3. There are 8 traffic controllers and 10 cycle course marshals. Traffic interaction is mixed with a closed section through main street, open wide sections with some local traffic and skinnier sections with very limited traffic. You are granted right of way in some circumstances, but should always be conscious of potential conflict. The road is hard!!
4. There is currently some road work being completed on Mc Farlanes Rd. We expect this will be mostly finished and or we will need to have a no passing zone for the length (300m) of the area. 
5. Roads are country roads, with rough tar finish. If you stop pedalling, you wont go far!!. 
6. This is a NON DRAFTING event. Technical officials will monitor this.