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| Diehards Download Here |
Teams / Solo Download Here
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Triathlon Australia Membership
Non Members of the National Triathlon Association, must pay an additional fee. This additional fee will give competitors a One Day Membership of Triathlon Australia. This One Day Membership covers a limited amount of public liability and personal injury claims. For more information on membership to Triathlon Australia visit www.triathlon.org.au
On line entry process
To enter the event go to the Enter Now tab above and then click the Enter all triathlon tab. This will take you to a secure entry system where you can chose your event and pay on line with mastercard or visa card. You will need to have an email address to receive your confirmation of entry. Please be careful to enter the email address correctly or the confirmation will not reach you.
When entering you will be asked if you are:
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an individual wanting to enter. This is for individuals and relay teams that are NOT part of a larger staff or group of individuals or teams who are representing a business or group.
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wanting to join an existing team. This is for anyone who is aware someone from their organisation has set up a team entry group. Just join the team by following the prompts.
- wanting to create a new group team. Remember this is not a relay team, but a larger group of people wishing to represent their business or group. This can be 'pay as you go 'or also be paid in bulk by the team manager. See below:
With approval from the event manager we can also set up a system that allows staff or associates you wish to pay for to enter on line without paying. This managed teams system will allow you to give a password to anyone you wish to enter. They simply enter the password and can enter without paying. The Team Manager must confirm the entries and then pay via card or account before the entries can be confirmed as accepted.
Contact the event manager for details of this process on paul@hevents.com.au
Senior Triathlon Races (note there are changed start times from 2009)
Each event (ie. Olympic Distance, Triathlon Diehards, Solo Racer and Team Racers) will start separately. The second, third and forth race starts will not begin until most bikes have returned to the bike course from the previous race. The estimated start times are:
- 6.30am - Olympic Distance: This event will be capped at 350 entries.SOLD OUT note new rules for event HERE
- 8.40am - Triathlon Diehards: This event will be capped at 250 entries.SOLD
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- 9.45am - Solo Racers: This event will be capped at 300 entries.SOLD
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- 10.30am - Team Racers: This event will be capped at 300 Teams.
Individuals who wish to be acknowledged as representing a business, club or association must complete that section of the entry form. Corporate Teams should consist only of full or part time employees/members of that organisation. A mixed team must consist of both males and females.
If your organisation cannot form a team with employees / members, you may enter the open categories.
Age categories will be determined in years as at 31 December 2009. For those wishing to qualify for the Australian Team your age is calculated at 31 Dec 2010. This is done by TA.
* Team names must not be offensive
Senior Triathlon Entry Categories and Age Groups
Individual Olympic Distance Triathlon
All individual categories are male and female
Age Groups are from 15-19, then 20-24, 25-29 etc in 5 year groups until 70+ years
Individual Triathlon Diehards
All individual categories are male and female
Age Groups are from 15-19, then 20-29, 30-39 etc in 10 year groups until 70+ years
Individual Solo Racers
All individual categories are male and female
Age Groups are from 14-19, then 20-29, 30-39 etc in 10 year groups until 70+ years
Team Racers
Specific Relay Team Categories are below:
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Male
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Open
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Male Combined age over 120
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Open
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Female
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Open
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Female Combined age over 120
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Open
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Mixed
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Open
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Mixed Combined age over 120
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Open
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Male
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Corporate
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Male Combined age over 120
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Corporate
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Female
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Corporate
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Female Combined age over 120
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Corporate
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Mixed
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Corporate
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Mixed Combined age over 120
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Corporate
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Race Rules
The Sparke Helmore/NBN Triathlon is run under the rules of Triathlon Australia. For information about these rules please visit Triathlon Australia on www.triathlon.org.au or contact the Race Director, Paul Humphreys at paul@hevents.net. This is a non drafting race which means that participants must not form packs in the cycle leg and should remain at least 7 metres behind the front wheel of the bike in front (except when passing). See new rules for the Olympic Distance Event HERE
Prizes
The individual or team with the fastest aggregate time in each category is declared the winner for that category. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters in each category. There are also overall winners for each event. These people are then not eligible for their age category prizes.
All participants in the event will receive a commemorative race shirt if entered before 7 March 2010. There will also be random prize draws during the presentation.
Race Safety
- Your safety during the race is of paramount importance. Participants are advised to prepare adequately for the event.
- You should drink plenty of water before and during the event and apply sunscreen before the race.
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Marshals will be placed on the course to direct and assist you, however it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the course. Please note normal road rules apply to this event.
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The team from St Johns Ambulance will be available to administer First Aid and will have an ambulance on standby at the race compound.
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During the swim leg you may rest on a buoy but you must not move forward. If in trouble, raise your hand for assistance.
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During the cycle leg approved helmets must be worn properly. When cornering, please consider your speed and other participants.
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Drink plenty of water whilst riding or running. On the run leg you should wear a hat and use the drink station to re-hydrate.
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If you are having physical difficulties please advise a marshal.
Race Registration
Please note this is not the time you enter the event.
Race registration is where you confirm to officials you will be racing and then you will collect all official race numbers and kit required to race.
Race registration and race kit collection will take place at the race compound in Camp Shortland, opposite Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle on:
- Saturday 20 March from 11:00 - 5:00pm, and Note we are not allowing bikes into the compound until SUNDAY MORNING.
- Sunday 21 March from 5:00 – 10:00am
Please note: You must be registered at least 45 minutes prior to your race start.
At Registration you will be required to produce some form of photo I.D. (drivers licence, T.A. licence, etc.). One team member can pick up the race kits for the whole team. Once you have been identified you will be issued with your race kit containing:
- swim cap
- race numbers
- bike security stickers and
- electronic Timing Band (Note, a fee of $50.00 per timing band will be charged if these are not returned after the race).
Other items you will receive in your Race Kit include:
- Sparke Helmore/NBN Television Triathlon Race Shirt (one per participant) If entered before 7 March 2010.
- Other exciting giveaways and promotional offers
For those participating as part of a team, one team member may collect the bags for all team members as long as all members of the team have signed the race declaration or provided an online declaration.
If you arrive after the start of the Triathlon, care should be taken when crossing any part of the course and you will only be able to cross at the designated crossing areas around Camp Shortland when instructed by marshals.
Only participants will be permitted to enter the transition area on race day.
Triathlon Course Details
Download a total course map HERE
The course is designed to showcase the best aspects of the Newcastle Foreshore. The race compound is located opposite Nobby's Beach in Camp Shortland off Wharf Rd. First race starts at 6.30am. If arriving after the first event has started we suggest approaching the site via the western end of Wharf Rd, where you will be able to access the harbour side of Wharf Rd without crossing the cycle leg. There will be barriers and marshals located to allow access to the event compound.
SWIM LEGS - 1500m or 500m
The 1500m Swim will begin 200m west of Queens Wharf on Newcastle Harbour. Swimmers will swim along the shoreline until Horeshoe Beach. This will be a mass start and swimmers should seed themselves. The 500 swim begins at the eastern end of Horseshoe Beach. You will swim out to a turn buoy and return to a marker near the beach, where you will swim out to another buoy and return to the western end of the beach to exit the water. The swim course is an M shape to avoid entering the Harbour channel. Start times may be delayed due to ship movements and the swim could be changed from West to East if conditions require this.
On exiting the water, all swimmers must run approximately 250m to the transition area to collect their bike or tag their rider. Special consideration will be given to physically challenged participants.
Walkom Real Estate CYCLE LEGS - 15km - 25km or 40km
There are three cycle courses for 4 races.
40km Long Course (5 Laps)
The course proceeds from the transition area, into the top car park opposite Nobby’s Beach, turns left into Shortland Esplanade, then proceeds to Newcastle Beach, turning left near the old Newcastle Hospital into the old South Newcastle Road leading to King Edward Park. Cyclists will then ride through King Edward Park and return to Shortland Esplanade via The Terrace, Reserve Rd, Watt and Church St. The leg returns to Nobby's Beach roundabout, then heads left into Fort Drive and returns via Nobbys Rd and then left along Wharf Road until a turn-around point just before the Watts St Roundabout, then proceeds back to the exit point. Cyclists MUST COMPLETE FIVE LOOPS in total and then return to the transition area. Bike exit and entry are separated for the entry and exit to the transition.
25km Mid Course (4 Laps) (note new as at 28 Dec)
This course is the same as the long course but will NOT continue past King Edward Park's lower entrance off Reserve Rd. The course proceeds from the transition area, into the top car park opposite Nobby’s Beach, turns left into Shortland Esplanade, then proceeds to Newcastle Beach, turning left near the old Newcastle Hospital into the old South Newcastle Road leading to King Edward Park. Cyclists will then ride through the lower section of King Edward Park only and return to Shortland Esplanade via Reserve Rd, Watt and Church St. The leg returns to Nobby's Beach roundabout, then heads left into Fort Drive and returns via Nobbys Rd and then left along Wharf Road until a turn-around point just before the Watts St Roundabout, then proceeds back to the exit point. Cyclists MUST COMPLETE FOUR LOOPS in total and then return to the transition area. Bike exit and entry are separated for the entry and exit to the transition.
15km Short Course (3 Laps)
The course proceeds from the transition area, into the top car park opposite Nobby’s Beach, turns left into Shortland Esplanade, then proceeds to Newcastle Beach, turning at the old Newcastle Hospital. The leg returns to Nobby's Beach roundabout, then heads left into Fort Drive and returns via Nobbys Rd and then left along Wharf Road until a turn-around point just before the Watt St Roundabout, then proceeds back to the exit point. Cyclists MUST COMPLETE THREE LOOPS in total and then return to the transition area. Bike exit and entry are separated for the entry and exit to the transition. Teams must tag their runner after the bike is racked. Runners should wait in the waiting area to be tagged for their leg.
RUN LEG – 4km - 6km - 10km (note all runs are 2 laps of their course)
10km Run Course (2 X 5km laps)
The run heads East from transition out towards the breakwall and runs to a turn point approx 100m off the end of the Split Beach. Runners will then return to transition and run around the Northern side and join the short run course. This course then runs West along the footpath of Wharf Rd until the Watt St roundabout, then crosses West of the bike turnaround and heads anti clockwise around the Ponds and Shortland Lawns. Then return to the transition area. There are two laps.
6km Course (2 X 3km laps)
This course follows the short course West from transition and heads along the footpath of Wharf Rd until the Watt St Roundabout and then continue towards a turn point just before Queens Wharf Brewery. They then return and run anti clockwise around The Ponds and Shortland Lawn and then return to the compound and then complete another lap.
4km Course (2 X 2km laps)
This course heads along the footpath of Wharf Rd until the Watt St Roundabout and then runs anti clockwise around The Ponds and turns just before Shortland Lawn and then returns to the Race Compound to a turn point and then complete one more lap.
