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Events

At our weekly club races we have 2 distances available.

Race Distances

Senior short course

500m swim 14km cycle 4km run

Senior long course – held once a month see calender

750m swim 21km cycle 5km run

Intermediate short course

250m swim 7km cycle 2km run

Intermediate long course – held once a month see calender

500m swim 14km cycle 4km run

Aquathon course – choose your distance

500m swim 14km cycle

OR

250m swim 7km cycle

Tri-Mite Short Course

150m swim 3km cycle 1km run

Tri-mite long course – held once a month

200m swim 4km cycle 1,5km run

Tiny Tri-Mites

Up to 150m swim 3 times around civic centre car park 1km run

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RACE SYSTEM

All races, except for the long distance races, are handicapped based on the best time from previous events. 

Senior handicaps for males are taken from a base time of 68 minutes and for females the base time is 70 minutes.  For Intermediate handicaps in open events the base time is 40 minutes and for the female event the base time is 44 minutes.

Trimite handicaps are taken from a base time of 22 minutes for the 11-12 years age group and 24 minutes for the 8-10 age group while the Tiny Trimites have a base time of 15 minutes. 

STARTING TIMES

For the Senior and Intermediate competitor registration commences at 5:30 and concludes at 5:50. Races begin at 6:00.  On days in which long distance races are held registration and some starting times are brought forward by 15 minutes.  In March the starting time is 6:15

Tri-mite registration commences at 7:10 with races beginning at 7:30  (7:45 in March).

EQUIPMENT

Competitors require swim wear, a bicycle (in good order), an Australian standard approved helmet and running shoes. All bikes must have a pre-season safety check. A functioning red rear light and a functioning white front light are compulsory. Competitors are responsible for their own transponder chips.

All clothing does need to cover the torso eg: where a trisuit, t-shirt, singlet.

RACE NUMBERS AND
TIMING CHIPS

Each competitor is issued with a race number and a transponder chip number. Race numbers are recorded in black pen on the right and left arm and on the right calf. No one is to race without a race number. Transponder chips must be worn in order to gain points in the point score competition.

LONG DISTANCE RACE INFORMATION

On days in which long distance races are held registration and some starting times are brought forward by 15 minutes. In March the executive may vary these times due to the lateness of daylight. Please see our Facebook page and racing calender.

RACE RULES

ELIGIBILITY TO WIN A CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 

In order to be eligible to win a championship event in any category a competitor must be a financial member of the club and have completed at least three short distance handicap point score events.

 

ELIGIBILITY TO BE DEEMED THE FASTEST COMPETITOR DURING THE SEASON IN ANY CATEGORY

In order to be eligible to be deemed the fastest competitor during the season a person must be a financial member of the club and have completed at least three events in the category.  Further the person can only be eligible in the category in which he/she has completed the majority of events.

RACE RULES

  • All competitors must be members of Tri NSW/Australia or purchase a one day licence.
  • Competitors are responsible for knowing their own handicaps and begin the race on the correct wave times.
  • Competitors must start each event with a push off from the wall rather than a dive.
  • During the swim leg competitors must keep to the left of the lane and swim in a clockwise direction.
  • Swimming must be continuous, unless stopping at either end of the pool, with no wading allowed.  
  • Triathlon Australia rules apply.  There is to be no drafting on the cycle leg. A distance of 10m must be kept unless overtaking.  Riders are to ride in single file. (This is not a closed course).  
  • Overtaking must only occur on the right during the cycle leg.
  • Competitors must not have bare torsos during the bike leg and the run leg.
  • An approved helmet must be worn on the bike leg. Helmets must be on the head and securely fastened before the bike is removed from the rack and not unfastened until the bike is replaced on the rack. 
  • Competitors must mount and dismount their bicycles in the designated area of the transition.
  • Bikes must be returned to where they were originally placed before the race. 
  • Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent or other suitable adult during cycle legs when riding on the road. Children from 10 to under 12 must be supervised by a suitable adult during the cycle leg if they wish to participate in the Intermediate distance.
  • All those supervising children on the road should be members of AusTriathlon at least as non competitor members. (See the AustTriathlon website for details on how to join)
  • All Trimite and Tiny Trimite competitors must wear a fluorescent top on the bike and run legs.
  • Competitors should only cross Tumbulgum Rd during the run leg at specified markers placed on the course.
  • All road rules must be obeyed. All cyclists must come to a complete stop at STOP SIGNS. Note: This is a basic traffic rule and has been stipulated by the Police in giving permission for TVT to operate.