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RACE UPDATE AND REMINDER #1 of 3
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This is a reminder for previous competitors and update for those already entered in the 24th Quarry Mining Maitland Triathlon. If you have questions about the event please contact us on paul@hevents.com.au or call out office on 0249348138.
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NEWS UPDATE ON RIVER CONDITIONS
Like every waterway in Eastern Australia, the Hunter River has been flooded on many occasions over the past 2 years. In a similar vain to swell conditions for ocean courses, we will need to wait until the week beginning the 3 Oct until we can make a call on the conditions for our swim course. A few notes:
- If safe to do so, we WILL be swimming
- There is always some tidal flow one way or another in Morpeth.
- We will assess both residual downstream flow and water quality to make the final decision
- Given current conditions, we can inform you we will NOT be using our regular down stream and back swim course. Our swim course will be upstream on the out and back with any residual current. This means a tougher swim out and an easier swim home.
- If any residual flow is assessed at making the swim 'TOO' difficult, we may shorten the overall swim length of each event.
- There is no substantial rain forecast for the Valley over the next 10 days, however as you may be aware, we are in a wet cycle of weather. So........FINGERS CROSSED.
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Incase you were not aware the NSW State Long Course Distance Championships Race. Time to step up!
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We look forward to welcoming your Club to Morpeth. Current Club entries have Maitland just ahead of Newcastle, Central Coast and Tomaree. There are over 40 Clubs represented at this event. Please take the time to socialise (COVID safe of course) and enjoy the FRIENDLY COMPETITION!
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Show me the Money!! $5,500 on offer!!
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If you are on the pointy end of the field then you might go home richer from this race. Prize money on offer as per below. Time to have crack!!
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Event for Male and Female
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1st Place Overall
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2nd Place Overall
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3rd Place Overall
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Sprint Distance Triathlon
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$250
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$150
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$100
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Standard Distance Triathlon
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$1000
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$500
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$250
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Long Distance Triathlon
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$250
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$150
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$100
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Thanks to our sponsors and supporters for sticking with us in tough times!
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Our continued gratitude goes to our major sponsor Quarry Mining for their on going support. Also thanks to Maitland City Council , Bicycle Centre Hunter Valley, Eyeline, Just Dig Deeper Coaching and our mates at Maitland Triathlon Club, TriNSW, East Maitland Rotary Club and Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club.
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Naming Rights Sponsor Quarry Mining is committed to promoting health and fitness within their team and will 'walk the talk' with a large staff team in the event. Quarry Mining is looking forward to the event, which has created plenty of camaraderie within the team, led by example at the executive level.
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Thanks to Maitland Council
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Maitland City Council recently bestowed funds from their Vibrant Cities Program to this event. We are proud to work with Maitland Council to promote and engage the community of Maitland. Thanks to the Councillors and Staff of Maitland City Council for assisting make this event a huge success. Check them out below.
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Race Kit Collection:
Race kits can be collected from 1pm - 4pm on Saturday 8 Oct OR from 5.30am on Sunday 9 Oct . Race admin is in the event compound as per below notes, at Queens Wharf Rd, Morpeth. (Morpeth Boat ramp). Saturday parking is on site, with Race Day parking along Tank St or Morpeth Rd early on race morning. DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAYS!!!!
Relay Teams can be collected by one member, but all members must have signed the waiver, if someone else entered you. Individuals also need to agree and sign this form if you did not complete the entry online.
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Event Compound Notes:
- Located at Queen Wharf Park (Morpeth Boat Ramp) off Queens Wharf Rd (opposite Tank St) at Morpeth. It includes:
- All admin, small sport expo and Club team tents
- Bike Compound
- Start and Finish lines.
- Food and Drinks
- Everything is within 100m.
- All parking is within the streets of Morpeth, early bird parking will be on Morpeth Rd or Tank St. Otherwise use High St. Do not park in front of driveways. DO NOT PARK IN SWAN ST.
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Relay Teams
- Relay team members will need to wait at the bike to swap the timing chip. Please:
- Only have one member waiting at the bike at any time
- Consider other competitors entering and exiting when you leave the area
- DO hang around the finish chute to join your mates for the finish.
- Make sure you have signed the waiver if you did not enter yourself.
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Just Dig Deeper
Local Life Member of Maitland Triathlon Club, triathlete and coach Pete Hodgson has always been a great supporter of this event. He now has a local coaching group that offers training sessions and planning in Triathlon or it's individual disciplines.
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Cycle Notes
- The start of the ride is a 100m rise. Start in the correct gear for this and also consider your shoe entry.
- The course is the best sections of Duckenfield and McFarlanes Rd . There are 2 climbs in each lap, but otherwise flat.
- 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!!
- Roads are country roads, with rough tar finish. If you stop pedalling, you wont go far!!.
- This is a NON DRAFTING event. Technical officials will monitor this.
- This year we will have a toilet on the corner of McFarlanes and Duckenfield Rd's.
- There are no drink stations on the bike course. Emergency water is available at the village turn point, if you get desperate. We suggest you start with 2 bidons for the Long Course.
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Run Notes
- The course is very flat.
- There is 1 drink station, on each 2.5km lap. This will have water and Powerade.
- The toilets are very close to the run course.
- The course is closed to traffic and is 55% new concrete path, 40% gravel road and 5% tar. The recent flooding did affect the gravel section, but we are doing our best to make repairs.
- You will get plenty of support from the crowd!
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Fun Run for Spectators and supporters
If you have supporters who would like a quick hit out while you are racing, let them know there will be an opportunity to do a 5km Charity Fun Run supporting Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service at 11am. Entries will be $40 with the first 50 people getting a great supporter T Shirt values at $35. Enter on the day.
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Please pass on to relay competitors. More updates next week. See you soon
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