WELCOME TO WESTERN RACE ENTRY & ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS COURSE INFORMATION AUSTRALIA EVENT SCHEDULE THINGS TO SEE & DO HOLIDAY SPOTS CONTACT US Welcome - Bienvenido - fòonying - Velkommen - Welkom - Bienvenue - Willkommen - Kalōs orisate - Üdvözlet - Selamat datang - Benvenuti - yōkoso - hwangyong-hamnida - Wëllkomm - Witamy - Bun venit - Dobro požalovat’ - Vitajte - Bienvenidos - Välkommen - yindii ton rap - Laskavo prosimo - Croeso WELCOME TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA Sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people – it’s what you’ll find on a holiday to Western Australia whatever time of year you visit. Our famous hospitality welcomes holiday makers in search of adventure and a stunning natural environment. Combine the rugged outback with the sophistication of fine wines, alfresco dining, spectacular coast line and a sublime climate and you have the perfect holiday destination. Perth, the capital, is acclaimed as one of the most friendly and attractive cities in Australia with inner-city parks and the beautiful Swan River adding to the relaxed, nature-based feel. Perth has 19 beaches to choose from, each with its own atmosphere but all offering superb sunsets over the Indian Ocean and great swimming. Surfing, fishing, beach volleyball, parasailing, wind-surfing and yachting are the major river and sea sports. Perth people take to sport like they do to water. Thousands take part in the annual City to Surf fun run and the Avon Descent, Australia's greatest white water event. Australian Rules football, soccer, cricket, golf, basketball and horse racing top the list of spectator sports. Northbridge and Fremantle have been joined by a number of other café pulse points including Leederville, Subiaco, Mount Lawley, Victoria Park, Ned- lands, Claremont, Cottesloe and the city. Outdoor cafes serving light meals from breakfast until supper can also be found at many hotels. The waterfront is another lure for diners, with riverside restaurants clustered on the Swan River at Barrack Square, South Perth, Crawley, Nedlands, Mos- man Park and Fremantle. Beachfront cafes hug the coast from Fremantle through Cottesloe to Scarborough and Sorrento Quay, while Fraser’s Restaurant and the Kings Park Tea Rooms are favourites with tourists for their views of the city skyline. From the city, head to the South West for world class wineries, luxury accommodation and forests of tall timbers. For history, heritage and high adventure, head to the wide open spaces of the Golden Outback. Awesome marine life, endless white sandy beaches and the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean characterise the Coral Coast. Or if it’s an Aussie frontier adventure you’re after, head further north to the rugged Kimberley and Pilbara regions. For more information on Western Australian holiday destinations, visit www.westernaustralia.com For more information on Perth, visit www.experienceperth.com t t ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Introduction Triathlon Australia and the City of Perth are honored to host the 2009 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, to be held from October 22-25. The last time the sport’s premier long distance event was held in Australia was 2006 when Canberra, the nation’s capital, played host. This time, Perth, the capital of Western Australia, will welcome long distance triathletes from around the world to its idyllic location. Perth is acclaimed as one of the friendliest and most attractive cities in Australia, with inner-city parks and the beautiful Swan River adding to the relaxed, nature-based feel. Langley Park, ideally positioned next to the CBD on the foreshore of the Swan River, will act as the hub of this iconic event, which comprises a 3km swim, 80km bike ride and 20km run. The testing event will provide a challenge to all age group and elite athletes, who will race for prize money pool of US$75,000. Event Partnership Triathlon Australia (TA), the sport’s governing body in the country, is the proud event manager for these world championships and is responsible for driving entry numbers and, ultimately, executing the event. To achieve its vision, TA has entered into a tourism event partnership with Eventscorp. Eventscorp is the Western Australian Government’s major events agency and a division of Tourism Western Australia. It boasts a proud history of developing and delivering world class events that promote and enrich Perth and Western Australia. Eventscorp pioneered the Australian events industry and is recogn- ised today as a world leader in its field. The events attracted by Eventscorp promote WA internationally as a desirable and vibrant tourist destination. More information relating to the 2009 ITU Long Distance World Championships can be found on the event’s dedicated website www.ldwords.org.au when it is launched in October, 2009. We suggest all interested parties visit this site for official information and regular updates. All relevant links will be also be posted the Triathlon Australia website. www.triathlon.org.au RECENT WINNERS YEAR VENUE WOMEN’S CHAMPION MEN’S CHAMPION 2008 Almere, Netherlands Chrissie Wellington (GBR) Julien Loy (FRA) 2007 Lorient, France Leanda Cave (GBR) Julien Loy (FRA) 2006 Canberra, Australia Bella Comerford (GBR) Torbjorn Sindballe (DEN) 2005 Fredericia, Denmark Kathleen Smet (BEL) Viktor Zyemtsev (UKR) 2004 Sater, Sweden Tamara Kozulina (UKR) Torbjorn Sindballe (DEN) 2003 Ibiza, Spain Virginia Berasategui (ESP) Eneko Llanos (ESP) 2002 Nice, France Ines Estedt (GER) Cyrille Neveu (FRA) 2001 Fredericia, Denmark Lisbeth Kristensen (DEN) Peter Sandvang (DEN) 2000 Nice, France Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys (FRA) Peter Sandvang (DEN) t t COURSE INFORMATION LOCATION Nestled between Perth’s CBD and the Swan River, Langley Park provides a prime venue to host the 2009 Perth ITU Long Distance World Triathlon Championships. This long expanse of open space will act as the hub of the event, hosting the start, finish and transition area. COURSE PROFILE The 3km swim will take place in the Swan River, with entry via steps. With the race site 20km from the ocean mouth, the river in this area is usually calm with minimal current. The average water temperature in October can range from 16-23C. The 80km bike leg will be a loop format, beginning in Langley Park and taking in the spectacular sights of Perth’s CBD and Swan River. The exact route is yet to be confirmed. Once it is approved, a map and video footage of the course will be posted on the ldworlds.org.au website. The 20km run leg will be a loop format. It will be a predominantly flat run along the foreshore of the Swan River. WEATHER For the majority of the year, Perth sees fine and sunny weather. Even during the short mild winter, the sun is often shining. Spring begins in September, and from this time on the temperature rises quickly, especially from October and November when the weather is generally fine and rain is usually minimal. MONTH AVE DAYTIME HUMIDITY (%) HUMIDITY (%) OVERNIGHT RAINFALL WIND SPEED (km) WIND SPEED (km) TEMP (C) [9am] [3pm] MIN TEMP(C) AVERAGE (mm) [9am] [3pm] September 18-21 68 54 9-12 90.1 12.5 16.7 October 21-24 58 47 9-12 43.4 13.6 18.3 November 24-27 52 44 12-15 19.7 14.0 19.0 t t RACE ENTRY & EVENT SCHEDULE Entries for the 2009 ITU Long Distance World Championships (age group and elite) must be made through an athlete’s national federation. Each federation sets its own qualification criteria for age group and the elite teams. Please contact your national federation for details on your relevant application process. ENTRY FEE Entry for each event is AUD$280. SELECTION RACES As part of the selection process, athletes are required, where possible, to participate in the nominated selection events relevant to the campaign they have applied or intend to apply for. It is up to each athlete as to how many selection races they compete in as part of their intention to gain selection for a campaign. PRIZE SCHEDULE Athletes will contest a US$75,000 prize pool. This amount will be evenly allocated across the male and female elite event, although the distribution of placegetter prize money is yet to be determined. POLICY DOCUMENTS Please ensure you read the Selection Policy, Athlete Agreement and Appeals Process of your relevant national federation. EVENT SCHEDULE The event schedule begins with registration on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Athletes will have the chance to register throughout Thursday is, along with participate in the parade of nations, pasta party, entertainment and ITU reception. Friday will see the beginning of a competition-packed weekend, with the commencement of junior races, corporate teams and twilight events. Age group and other junior races will be held on the Saturday, with an evening program providing entertainment. The World Championships will culminate on Sun- day afternoon, with the elite men’s triathlon followed by medal presentations and a closing ceremony. An official event schedule will be posted on www.ldworlds.org.au when details are confirmed. t t THINGS TO SEE AND DO Shopping Perth’s central city shopping area is a designated tourist precinct, which means that department stores and many other shops are open seven days a week. Shopping hours in Perth City are 9.00am – 5.00pm on Monday to Thursday and Saturday. Late night shopping hours extend until 9.00pm on Fridays while on Sunday most shops are open from noon until 6.00pm. Fremantle also has seven days a week shopping. Family Fun Perth has a range of activities and attractions for a fun family day out. Why not visit one of Perth's wildlife parks, beaches, educational centres or participate in some cultural and historic activities. Local Visitor Centres, community newspapers, libraries or Hotel Concierge Departments, can all provide more infor- mation on events and activities around Perth that are suitable for children and families.