Sunday 12 December, 2021

ATHLETE GUIDE

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WELCOME Welcome to the 2021 Better Medical Moana Triathlon. In 2021 we are excited to present another awesome race and look forward to some great competition in the beautiful southern beaches of Adelaide. In 2020 we had RECORD numbers of entrants so it is looking to be a fantastic race. If you have raced before we welcome you back and if this is your first time, WELCOME! I know there is a number of FIRST TIME triathletes competing so make sure you old timers make them feel welcome and encourage them throughout the morning. See you on the beach! Dan Harbottle Race Director EVENT DETAILS Location: 324 Esplanade, Moana, SA Date: 12 December, 2021 Race Distances: Sprint – 750m Swim | 20km Bike | 5km Run Enticer – 375m Swim | 10km Bike | 2.5km Run Mini- - 100m Swim | 5km Bike | 1km Run RACE DAY CONTACTS Race Director Dan Harbottle 0418 838 189 Assistant Event Director Olivia McCulloch 0433 503 816 Medical Dennis Haupt: 0431 965 285 Airlie Waller: 0428 103 494 Race Referee TBD

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 11 December Item Location

8am-12pm Transition Setup Reserve

12pm – 4pm Race Pack Pickup Reserve

4pm – 5pm First Timer race session Esplanade

Sunday 12 December Item Location

5am Setup Team Reserve

5:30am Registration Opens Reserve

6am Transition Opens (STRICTLY no bikes in transition before 6am) Coffee Van Open

Reserve

7am Road Closed Volunteer Briefing

7:15am Transition Closes

7:15am Mini Race Briefing Athlete Compound

7:20am Sprint/Enticer Briefing Athlete Compound

7:25am Minis to the Beach Beach

7:30am Mini Start Beach

8:05am Expected Mini Finish Finish Chute

7:45am Sprint Athletes to the Beach Beach

8:00am Sprint Start – Pro’s/Open Beach

7:52am Sprint Male Age Group Start Beach

7:54am Sprint Female Age Group Start

Beach

8:15am Enticer Male Start Beach

8:17am Enticer Female Start Beach

8:45am Expected 1st Enticer Finish Finish Chute

8:50am Expected 1st Sprint Finish Finish Chute

9:30am Expected last Enticer Finish Finish Chute

10:00am Enticer Presentation Athlete Compound

10:20am Expected last Sprint Finish Finish Chute

10:30am Sprint Presentations Athlete Compound

11:00am Lucky Draws Athlete Compound

11:15am Conclusion

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GENERAL INFORMATION TRAVEL AND PARKING Please ensure you plan your travel and arrival to allow sufficient time to park and prepare for your race. PLAN before you arrive - There is plenty of off street parking in the area, in the carpark near the beach or on the road near the caravan park. If you park in the carpark near the beach please remember the road will be closed between 7am and 11am. TOILETS There is a toilet block located on the esplanade towards the beach, about 50m from transition. FIRST AID / MEDICAL First Aid will be located in the athlete compound and roving on the course. If you require first aid assistance on the course, please notify a marshal who will be able to radio for assistance. FOOD We have our coffee, smoothie, and rustic donut van on site. Please utilise them for a coffee or a sneaky donut pre and post race. We also have a great natural ice cream van on site too. There are a couple cafés and restaurants across the road from the venue to grab a coffee, snacks or a sit-down meal. WATER SAFETY Thank to the dedicated team and volunteers from Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club. Should you require water safety assistance during your swim or board event, place your hand in the air to draw the attention of one of the life savers. A full water safety briefing will be provided at the start of each event. AID STATIONS Water bottles only will be provided on the run course, transition, and at the finish line area. Please dispose of bottles in the bins provided.

RACE FINISH / RECOVERY AREA Hydration and fruit will be provided at the finishing line. It is encouraged for competitors to relax in the recovery area to refuel and rehydrate. Should you feel you require medical attention, please make yourself known to the medical team at the finishing line. BAG COMPOUND / BAG DROP A bag compound will be available to all competitors located near registration. Competitors must clearly mark their own bag with their race number. There are no bag stickers provided. Please DO NOT leave any valuables in the bag compound. It is the competitor’s responsibility to collect their bag at the conclusion of the event

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RACE INFORMATION REGISTRATION / RACE PACK COLLECTION Race pack collection can be done Saturday afternoon between 12pm and 4pm or Sunday morning from 5:30am (Transition open 6am). WE STRONGLY ADVISE you to collect your pack on Saturday afternoon to avoid congestion on Sunday. TEAM REGISTRATION Only one team member is required to check-in; however, they must ensure that all team member information is correct and up-to-date at check-in. Please note: It is illegal for another competitor to race under someone else’s name. Penalties include suspension from your Triathlon Australia Membership and disqualification from the event. TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP Every competitor is required to hold a valid Triathlon Australia Membership OR one-day race licence membership to participate. Competitors are required to bring their Triathlon Australia Membership Information or printed confirmation if your card has not arrived, and a Photo ID to present at Competitor Check in. If you purchased a one-day race licence membership will just require your photo ID. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AT CHECK-IN

•Competitor ID wristband

•Swim Cap

•Helmet Sticker – placed on front of helmet

•Bike Sticker

•Timing chip COMPETITOR ID WRISTBAND Must be worn at all times after receiving at check in and will allow you access to competitor only areas including transition and finishing line.

TIMING AND TIMING CHIPS If you do not start or finish the race, you must return your chip to the Information Tent. If your timing chip is not returned or is lost you will incur a $50 charge for a replacement. It is important that all timing chips are either returned and/or recorded to ensure all competitors are accounted for. Please report to race timing should you need to withdraw at any stage during the race. BIKE RACKING & TRANSITION There will be race sections in the bike compound (ie Sprint / Enticer / Mini) but there are NO numbered bike racks, bike racking is on a first in first served basis! Once you have received your Competitor Race Pack, it is compulsory for all competitors to check their bike in during the nominated Bike Check-in times. Your bike must display your bike sticker, and you must wear your Competitor ID wristband – both provided in your Race Pack. If you do not have either of these, you will not be allowed into transition. Please see the Event Schedule for transition opening/closing times. Please ensure you allow enough time to rack your bike during these times. Marshalls will be available to answer any questions at the transition area. TECHNICAL RULES Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules will be enforced in this event. It is the responsibility of all competitors to ensure that they have read and understood the rules prior to entry to this event. http://www.triathlon.org.au/technical/race_competiti on_rules.htm COURSE DETAILS The course will be clearly marked. Failure to follow the designated course or instructions from course officials may result in personal injury and/or disqualification from the race.

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Race organisers accept no responsibility for persons not adhering to these rules. There is specific information provided on each leg in this booklet. BIKE AND HELMET CHECKS All competitors are responsible for their bikes and helmets being in a safe working order. We recommend that competitors have their bikes serviced prior to racing. Triathlon Australia Officials will inspect each competitor’s bike as they enter the Transition Area for bike racking. Checks will include ensuring:

•Tyres are in reasonable condition

•Bike has at least one bottle cage

•End plugs are on handle bars

•Brakes in working order

•Compliance with Triathlon Australia Race

COMPETITION RULES HELMETS are compulsory and must also be worn as you enter the transition area on race day. Please ensure you have your helmet on and secured as you approach the transition area to avoid delays. Helmets are to meet the following criteria: - Must be approved by a recognised testing authority (e.g. Australian Standards Certified). - No alterations to any part of the helmet are allowed. - Present no physical damage RACE MORNING If you are yet to check in, please do so and then head to transition to rack your bike. You must place your gear on the RIGHT HAND side of your bike. Please check the Event Schedule for Transition opening and closing times on race morning. Please ensure you have your helmet on and secured (with helmet number on the front) as you approach the transition area to avoid delays. You must also wear your corresponding Competitor ID Wristband. If you do not have either you will not be allowed into transition. Parents/ guardians are allowed to enter the transition area to assist with children setting up bike/transition area for Kids/Mini only. No bags are to be left in the transition area. Once the race has started, parents/guardians will

not be allowed into the transition area until after the race has concluded. Marshals will be in the transition area to help any participants and provide direction as required during their event. PRE RACE BRIEFINGS Pre-race briefings are held online on the Friday before the race. Links will be emailed out to all competitors. There will be a short briefing held at 7:15 (Mini) & 7:20 (Sprint & Enticer) It is compulsory for each competitor to attend their event race briefing at the start line for their event. Please ensure you listen to commentators for announcements. RUN AID STATION There will be 1 aid station on the run course, located at the 1.25km mark (At the enticer run turnaround point). The run aid stations will provide sealed bottled water only. PLEASE DISPOSE OF WATER BOTTLES IN THE BINS! EVENT RULES

•Swim caps provided in race packs must be worn during the swim leg of the triathlon

•Bikes must be road worthy with working brakes and in good working order

•Helmets must be worn during the bike leg

•Drafting or blocking on the bike is illegal and will result in a penalty. - THE EXECEPTION IS OUR JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD in the Enticer distance are draft legal on their own category only. Ie PINK stickers and bibs

•Runners/shoes or bike shoes must be worn on the bike and run legs of the race.

•Torso’s must be covered after the swim leg.

•Wetsuits are optional.

•All other race rules apply as per the triathlon race rules included herein. The event and race director reserves the right to alter the course, start time and/or race format without notice because of circumstances outside the control of the organiser and under the direction of sponsors, councils, police or other organisations that are associated with the event. In consultation with Technical Officers, Medical, and Race director, the Race Director

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will make their decision should conditions such as, but not limited to, extreme weather conditions – either forecast or actual. This group may consider implementing one or more of the following strategies if deemed necessary in the interests of competitor safety:

•Shorten the distance of one or more of the legs

•Start the event earlier or later • Deletion of a leg to allow for a Duathlon (extreme cold or dangerous water conditions) or Aquathlon (extreme heat)

•Cancel the event.

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RACE CHECKLISTS COMPETITOR RACE DAY CHECK LIST A brief check list to help ensure you don’t forget anything on race morning SWIM

Swim cap – supplied in your race pack

Timing Chip – supplied in your race pack

Wetsuit

Goggles BIKE

Bike

Helmet with helmet sticker on front

Bike computer/watch

Bike shoes

Sunglasses

Nutrition / Hydration / bottles RUN

Running shoes

Sunglasses

Hat

Race bib (compulsory for run) OTHER

Transition towel/mat

Race belt

Lubricant/baby powder, sunscreen

Gear Bag, containing any post-race requirements such as warm clothes

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COURSE INFORMATION SWIM LEG

The swim runs parallel with the beach after first traveling directly out 100m, making a LEFT turn at the large bouy and then 550m south beach with another left turn at a large bouy before heading back to the beach up and into transition . It is the competitors’ responsibility to ensure they are ready for their swim start time. For each race there will be wave start for genders however, Pro/Open athletes will go off together. Competitors must listen to directions from event staff to ensure all competitors are in the water and ready for their race start. As soon as all competitors from the wave have started their race, the next wave should prepare for their wave start. Swim Course Rules - Wetsuits must be no thicker than 5mm - Athletes must wear the swim cap provided in their Competitor Race Packs.. - Banned swimming items include; fins, aqua socks, gloves, paddles, snorkels or floatation devices of any kind.

- Swim goggles and facemasks may be worn. - Individual paddlers or escorts are illegal. - Athletes are permitted to hold on to water safety crafts as long as no forward progression is made. Any assistance required during the swim that results in forward progression will result in disqualification. - If an athlete is reported for an infringement during the Swim they may be required to serve a time penalty in a designated area prior to entering transition. - Water safety and/or medical personnel reserve the right to remove any competitor from the swim course should they deem it medically necessary. - Athletes found not to have completed the entire swim course shall be disqualified from the event. for their race start.

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BIKE LEG

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The bike course is a 10km lap for the sprint competitors completing 2 laps (20km), Enticer 1 laps (10km) and Mini 2 x ¼ lap (5km). MECHANICAL SUPPORT Athletes are expected to be self-sufficient on the bike, carrying their own spares and should be able to change a tyre. There will be NO mechanical support out on the bike course. If you need to withdraw for mechanical reasons, please head towards the nearest course marshal who can phone for assistance where required. Please be understanding that due to the nature of the course, this may take some time. TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY Please note that the roads are closed to public vehicles however it is expected that there will be times where cars will be on the road. It is imperative that all competitors follow road rules and maintain the safety of themselves and fellow competitors at all times. Competitors must at all times follow the direction of course marshals – this includes signalling to slow down and/or stop due to a bus, truck, vehicle or other safety reason. Competitors should be aware and be vigilant at all times. Normal road rules apply. There are a number of roundabouts to navigate on the course. Please pass to the left of the roundabout at all times Emergency Services Access will remain open for emergency services should an emergency arise (lights/sirens). Competitors should remain vigilant at all times. Normal road rules apply during such incidents where as you must give way to emergency vehicles. SAG WAGON SUPPORT The on course Sag Wagon will collect athletes who are unable to complete the event for any reason and/or are unable to finish within the bike course cut-off time. These athletes will be transported directly to the course finish line/recovery area. Competitors should be aware that due to the nature of the course and event racing conditions, delays in Sag Wagon transport

are to be expected. Athletes are encouraged to start walking back towards transition should they require assistance – but please ensure it is safe to do so and remain off the bike course. BIKE COURSE RULES - A competitor’s torso must be covered at all times. - A helmet must be worn at all times - Competitors may walk their bike but cannot make progression without their bike - Competitors must ride single file on the left hand side of the bike course unless passing. - Competitors who fail to keep left will receive a blocking infringement. - Drafting is prohibited and is illegal in this event with the exception of our Junior Development Squad (Pink Bibs and Stickers) in the Enticer Distance. Any competitor found drafting will serve a time infringement by Triathlon Australia Officials. The draft distance is 10 metres (approximately large vehicle length) for the Sprint and Enticer Distance. - Competitors have 25 seconds to complete a pass of another competitor. A pass is complete when the passing rider’s front wheel passes that of the front wheel of the competitor being passed. - Competitors who are passed and fail to drop back 10 metres will receive a drafting infringement. - Competitors who are making a pass on more than one competitor and ”drop in” between competitors where the distance between is not greater than 10 metres will receive a drafting infringement. - Passing must occur on the right hand side of the competitor being passed; otherwise the competitor making the pass will receive an infringement. - Competitors that are reported for a drafting or blocking infringement during the Bike leg will be required to serve a time penalty in a Penalty Box (At transition) on the bike course on the lap on which they receive the penalty. - A competitor’s draft distance may overlap the draft distance of another athlete only in the following circumstances:

* For safety reasons * For an Aid Station

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* Leaving or entering the transition area * Making an acute/U-turn

- Competitors observed deliberately discarding equipment, bidons/bottles or rubbish on the course other than when entering or leaving an Aid Station will receive a littering infringement. - A competitor who receives three (3) or more Infringements of any kind will be disqualified from the event. Competitors found not to have completed the entire bike course will be disqualified from the event Drafting rules explained - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIyzvbJW0G

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RUN COURSE

The run course is scenic and follows the paths alongside the esplanade, the course does have a reasonable hill which you will complete twice for the Sprint and once for the Enticer RUN COURSE RULES If an athlete receives an infringement during the Run leg of the race, they may be required to serve out a Stop-Start Penalty with the Technical Official where the infringement occurred on the course. Run Course Rules include: - All competitors must wear a race bib number during the run leg and must be clearly visible at all times. - A shirt, singlet, racing top that covers the torso must be worn at all times. - No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed. – A littering infringement will be issued if a competitor is observed deliberately discarding equipment, bottles, cups or rubbish other

than at a designated drop zone when entering or leaving an Aid Station. - Non-participant runners or cyclists are not allowed on the course. This may include supporters, coaches, athletes who have withdrawn or been disqualified from the race. – The use of cameras, videos or other recording devices is prohibited unless otherwise specifically granted in writing by the Event Organiser. - Devices such as iPhone, iPods, MP3 players or other are prohibited. – Athletes found not to have completed the entire Run course may be disqualified. - If a competitor decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the competitor to report to timing at the information tent near the finish line and hand in his/her timing band and chip immediately. It is essential that race officials know where athletes are on the course at all times.

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TRANSITION & FINISH

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POST RACE INFORMATION FINISH/RECOVERY AREA It is encouraged for competitors to relax in the recovery area to refuel and rehydrate. Should you feel you require medical attention, please make yourself known to the medical team at the finishing line. BIKE COLLECTION Competitors will be advised when bikes can exit transition. You must be wearing your ID wristband to collect any bike or equipment from the Transition area. The opening time will be dependent on the time the last runner is out on course, and will be announced by commentators on the day. Transition will become unsecure once the venue re-opens at 11.00am. GEAR BAG COLLECTION All Gear Bags will be available for collection after the race in the recovery area up until 11.00am PROTESTS AND APPEALS Any competitor who wishes to submit a protest or appeal must do so in person to either the race director or race referee, both of whom can be contacted through officials at the Race Venue. Protests must be made within 30 minutes of the protester’s finish time at the end of the race. Appeals must be submitted to the Technical Delegate within 30 minutes of the Race Referee's decision being formally advised. RESULTS Results will be online via www.moanatriathlon.com.au AWARDS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be awarded in the Sprint and Enticer Race in the below age groups. AGE GROUPS The age category that you compete in is based on the 31st of December 2021. The age categories are 5 year age gaps for Sprint and 10 year for Enticer.

Sprint (Male and Female) - U19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Enticer (Male and Female) – U19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ LOST PROPERTY Any personal items that are lost or misplaced, and handed in to race officials will be available for collection at the Information tent on the day or email info@moanatriathlon.com.au post event with details of your lost property. If lost property is not able to be picked up from the event organiser, cost to post the property will be at the competitor’s expense. The race organiser does not take responsibility for lost property. VOLUNTEERS Our volunteers are a friendly bunch of triathlon supporters who have kindly donated their time to ensure the success of this event and the safety of our competitors. Please give them a shout-out and show your appreciation around the course whenever possible. And have a safe and enjoyable race! RACE PHOTOS Anthony Ingram Photography will be the official photographer during the event. All photos will be made available free of charge on our facebook page and webste. EVENT CONTACTS Website: www.moanatriathlon.com.au Email: info@moanatriathlon.com.au Phone: 0418 838 189