Schools Duathlon - Race Briefing

Tuesday 18th June 2019

Event hosted thanks to Auckland City Club

Version III – 1552 120619 Run, Bike, Run….key information

Venue Pukekohe Park is at 242-250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe 1023 (Around 45mins from Auckland City)

Please park in designated car parks or follow marshalls instructions. Key Times

8.00am Registration opens 10.00am Transition closes – all bikes must be racked at this time 10.20am Race briefing 10.30am Under 14 Start 10.45am Under 16 start 11.10am Under 19 start 12.20pm Expected finish. Transition opens when last competitor completes. No bikes to be removed prior to this. 12.45pm Prize Giving

College Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Event detail summary Pukekohe Tuesday 18th June 2019

Start First run Bike Second time run

Regn opens 8am (note – due to Horses in vicinity prior to race, track warm up will be limited)

Race brief 10.20am (compulsory for all)

Under 14 10.30am 1 lap 2.25km 4 laps 11km 1 lap 2.25km

Under 16 10.45am 1 lap 2.25km 5 laps 14km 1 lap 2.25km

Under 19 11.10am 2 laps 4.5km 6 laps 17km 1 lap 2.25km

Prize Giving 12.45pm (for all)

Each standard lap of the run is 2.25km Each standard lap of the bike is 2.8km Bikes may be road style bikes or mountain/hybrid bikes. Different categories will be applied in the results but all athletes start together.

Cycle Laps: Please note: Cycle: there will be timing mats on the cycle course registering each lap you complete. It is your responsibility to ensure you complete the required number of laps and anyone not completing the required number will be disqualified.

Cycle laps – your last lap is a short lap, exit via pit lane as indicated by signs. (e.g. 3 laps = 2 ¾ laps)

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Course Details Pukekohe Tuesday 18th June 2019

Transition layout

Race start Run course Transition racks Bike course Transition racks

Mount line Dismount line

Transition

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Summary of rules

✓ All athletes must compete in a sportsperson like manner. The race referee panel is the race director and transition director – any queries to be directed to them. Their decisions are final.

✓ You must obey race officials at all times and treat other competitors, officials and volunteers with respect and courtesy: there is no race without them  Do not accept assistance from anyone not competing in the race  You must not use any headsets (for music or otherwise)  Do not discard bottles or anything else on any part course or field of play. You can discard in the transition only where your gear is stored. Do not leave gear in access lanes  You may not be paced by coaches, supporters  You cannot race with bare torso [your upper body must be covered]  If you deliberately impede the progress of another competitor you will be disqualified. ✓ The cycle is non drafting – keep left and remember to keep 10m from the athlete in front of you unless passing.  Wind trainers cannot be used in the transition area. ✓ Only competitors are permitted in the transition area . Have a great race and enjoy yourself!

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Transition Rules

• No boxes or bags can be left in transition. Only the items you need for to be left in transition.

• Ensure you leave your items close to your bike!

• Your helmet must be fastened before removing your bike from the rack and remain fastened until you re-rack your bike in transition.

• You cannot ride in any transition area! – you must walk/run your bike past the mount line when leaving, and get off your bike before the mount line on your return.

• No personal equipment is to be removed from transition until all competitors are back over the finish line.

• You can only warm up on the bike track once the race director has given clearance, and all bikes must be racked in transition by 10am. All vehicles and horses to be clear of the course prior to this clearance or a specific area has been designated. NO warming up on the course after race briefing.

• You MUST wear a Timing Chip; No Chip = no race time !!

• Have a great race and enjoy yourself!

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Run Course • The run course is clockwise and is predominantly on the inside race track. In the run section, you may walk if you wish • Matting is laid between the tracks to reduce contact with mud, please take extra care over this section. • Please stay to the left of the course at all times unless passing.

• Note: sections of the run course are adjacent to the cycle course, so please stay within the cones and observe any instructions from signs or marshals Cycle – run transition

• On your last lap of the bike, you will exit the course via the slip lane (follow markings on course.). Do not pass under the motorsport gantry for the last time.

• Ensure you dismount prior to the dismount line and mount only after the marked mount line as appropriate

• Ensure you rack your bike in the same place where it was originally racked

• You must rack your bike prior to unfastening your helmet.

• Exit transition in the direction of the start/finish line following the marked course and out onto the run course.

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 - Non drafting.

• Please keep left at all times unless you are passing • If you do not keep left, you risk a blocking penalty (you are not playing fair as you are impeding the other competitors from riding fairly) • Draft zone is 10m long by 3m wide. You have 20 seconds to complete your pass. • You must not pass on the left. • Obey race officials at all times Cycle equipment • Bikes must be roadworthy and mechanically sound to ensure you do not cause an accident to yourself or others racing in the field). (check with your bike mechanic before the race) • Athletes may use either a road style bike (below) or mountain /hybrid bike – different categories will apply in the results.

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Team information

• NO warming up on the track after 25 minutes before the start of the first race. • Wind trainers must not be used in the transition area • You must swap your timing chip from each person in the team tag area. • Cyclist – you may have your helmet on in the tag area, rack to rack helmet requirement still applies. (Helmet must be worn when un-racking and racking bike during race) • NOTE: changes may be made to the Team Transition area if required and these will be advised before the start of your race Team Tag Area

Team run to bike tag area Team bike to run tag area

Race start Run course Transition racks Bike course Transition racks

Mount line Dismount line

Transition

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 • Once you pass under the finish gantry, you have completed your race ! • Come forward to the volunteer team who will assist you with removing your timing chip – these must be removed and returned (you will be charged for any non returned chips) • There is a water station on the left hand side for recovery. • Get yourself warm, cheer for your mates and return for the prize giving at approx. 12.45pm (once all competitors have finished and results have been verified.)

Further information

• In an emergency see one of the marshals who will be able to assist • If you withdraw, please immediately advise event personnel • Remember – the spirit of good sportsmanship is an important part of our sport – look out and encourage each other…and race hard and fair.

• Thank a volunteer…. Without these people we couldn’t put the event on…so take the time to say thanks and have a terrific day.

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Information for spectators

Parking ✓ Please follow signage/marshal instructions. ✓ Ensure all access ways are kept clear. We can not run the event if an egress is blocked (for emergency reasons).

Note : the access to the transition and racetrack is across the track – this will be closed Access to transition/racing during racing and no one will be able to cross the track until the race is clear. Parking

Viewing

➢ There is viewing on the grandstand. Please stay off the run course and do not go onto the bike track. You may hinder the athletes as well as endangering athletes and yourself

Food and beverages on site

➢ There will be a coffee van and hot food vendor on site for purchase of food and beverages. ➢ You are welcome to bring a picnic

➢ Please bring your re-usable coffee cup, as we are encouraging a no waste event.

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Fair play and fair sport

 This is a rubbish free event, please look after our precious place and do not drop litter  Once you have finished, please do get out and support/encourage those that are still racing!  In an emergency see one of the marshals who will be able to assist  If you withdraw, please immediately advise event personnel  Remember – the spirit of good sportsmanship is an important part of our sport – look out and encourage each other…and race hard and fair.  Thank a volunteer! Without these people we couldn’t put the event on, so take the time to say thanks ☺ and have a terrific day.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have made this event possible. Auckland City Tri Club and The team from College Sport Your school coaches, teachers and parents for getting you to the start and through the event.

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019 Contingency courses

While we always hope that the sun will be shining and the wind stays away – we need to plan just in case. Generally the changes will be to course length and only in the event of exceptional rain, wind or cold.

Should we need to make any changes for the safety of athletes, we will inform you at least 30mins before their start.

Please do check the College Sport website and Facebook page if you are unsure.

Key Contacts

Race director: Nicola Sproule Event Director Lynley Twyman Transition Director Tony Sangster College Sport: Maia Lewis Next Events 11 August 2019 NZ Age Group National Champs www.aucklandcitytri.co.nz/duathlon 12 March 2020 Auckland Secondary Schools Tri Champs

College Sport Auckland Schools Duathlon Championships – Athlete Guide and Race Briefing 18 June 2019