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Race Update - No 2 of 3
Sunday 10 Nov 2024
This email is our 2nd of 3 updates for competitors entered in the 2024 event. Below is some news and tips on this years event and also wave starts. Please read and pass onto anyone in your team who may not receive the mail.
NEWSFLASH FOR FIRST TIMERS AND JUNIORS
For first timers and juniors, we will do a face to face briefing with our Race Director, Ja Davis on site at the event compound at 2.00pm for Sprint and Enticer and 3.00pm for juniors on Saturday 09 Nov at Camp Shortland (near Nobbys Beach) off Wharf Rd.
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Welcome video below from the
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SPRINT ENTRIES SOLD OUT
Only a limited of number of Enticer and Junior spots are still free. Let your friends, colleagues or family know to get in quick and GET MOVING!
Please send this on.
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Course Information and News
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The course map is below and can be downloaded. The course is the same as last year but there will be some changes to the bike compound arrangement to account for more athletes. We should also remind you that, while roads are closed (with a substantial Traffic Management Plan in place) for this event, in a busy City environment some parked vehicles will be on the course. Please pay attention to your direction and speed at all times. If a motorist or pedestrian attempts to leave/cross the course area during the event, we ask you to revert to normal road/pedestrian rules and report the incident to one of our Traffic or General Marshals. Your safety and the safety of the general public is paramount to the continuing success of this event.
Course points to note:
- The event compound is in Camp Shortland near Nobbys Beach off Wharf Rd Newcastle.
- Bikes can be racked on Sunday only. The bike compound will open for Sprint and Enticer from 6.00am. The junior access will be from 8.00am. You will be able to rack your bike for the Enticer and Juniors while the Sprint event is on as you will be on the grassed area, however plase do not walk onto parts of the course.
- The swim course will start for the Sprint at 7.00am from the eastern end of Horseshoe Beach) and Enticer (9.15am subject to Sprint completion ). Juniors are from 10.15am (except 14y+ at 8.30am with main sprint race)
- ALL swims are a beach starts
- ALL swims finish are at the western end of Horseshoe Beach
- Waves be advised from 1 November.
- You can have shoes or thongs at the beach exit if you wish. The transition area is a tarred car park.
- Nobbys SLSC will be implementing a substantial water safety plan
- The main swim course is M shaped. The tide is high early and going out for all of the event. The tide is small and water flow limited outside the harbour channel.
- Note the Sprint distance will exit the first lap and run back 200m to the start on the beach. You can stop halfway (in the middle of the M) and rest!!
- The Juniors swims are all along the shore and do not go more than 10 m off the shore line.
- The cycle leg is mapped below . Some points to note:
- The Sprint Distance is 6 laps of the course and the Enticer is 3 laps. Juniors have various configurations to comply with Australian Triathlon rules.
- The juniors 13y and under DO NOT go around Fort Drive.
- You enter the Horseshoe Beach Rd on each lap.
- Please pay attention for rogue pedestrians at all times
- There are speed humps along Shortland Esplanade.
- The turn point for all courses is the same
- There is only one substantial climb on Fort Drive. Please stay left to allow passing. Never pass on the left!
- There is one substantial descent. Please control your speed, in particular on the Nobbys roundabout turn.
- The run leg is a simple 2.5km loop and is well signposted and marshalled on the breakwall and around the back of Nobbys SLSC. The juniors will have different turning points. These are well marshalled.
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Race Kit Collection Times
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Race Kits can be collected from the Admin tent just west of Nobbys SLSC off Wharf Rd Newcastle:
- Saturday 09 Nov - 10am - 4.30pm
- Sunday 10 Nov - from 5.30am until 45 minutes before race start
Please bring your phone for our quick QR code pick up system. There is a secure bag area for bags and phones on Sunday at the Admin tent.
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Needs some extra speed. Then call in and see Scott from Bicyle Centre Hunter Valley. They also have loads of experience in Triathlon and every sort of cycling. If you need a service pre race, you need to get in quick. Call in to Garnet Avenue in East Maitland, contact Scott on 0249336620 or check out the Facebook link from the logo.
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Frequently asked questions.
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- Can I wear a wetsuit? - Yes if the water temp is under 24 degrees celsius. The water is around 20 degrees celsius at the moment.
- Do I have to wear a swim cap in the swim? - Yes, it is a safety requirement. We supply!
- What sort of bike do i need? - any roadworthy bike and an Australian Standard helmet.
- Can one person pick up the team kits?- Yes, if all team members have signed or agreed to the race waiver. Available HERE or on race day.
- Can I change a team member? - Just email admin@hevents.com.au to make a change up to the Wednesday. On race weekend, just make sure the person has signed the waiver. Download HERE
- Were can I park? - There is plenty of paid parking in Argyle St and Bolton St parking stations and the Honeysuckle area. The tram will be working from Wickham interchange. Bikes not allowed on the tram. Just ride them!
- Where do team members meet to change over? - Cyclists and Runners wait in the bike compound at their bike. You will be instructed were on race day. You must change over the timing chip.
- Can I wear shoes from the swim to the bike compound? - Yes just leave some thongs or old joggers at the swim exit (out of the way of other swimmers).
- Can we bring a team tent to the event? Yes, team marquees are available for hire or you can bring your own. Contact paul@hevents.com.au for more information.
- Is there food and drink on site? YES, you can get a coffee/drink, hot food or ice cream or smoothy next to the finish. Also, the Nobbys Kiosk is just 100m from the finish line.
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