Registration/check-in:
8.00 - 9.30 am
Briefing:
10.00 am - you must be there
Start:
10.15 am - on foreshore opposite
5732 Kenepuru Road
(½ km on from school towards St Omer)
Categories:
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Individual
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2 person team
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Family team up to 4 (at least 1 member must be 18 yrs or younger
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60+ yrs team (up to 4 members to a team permitted)
Entry fees:
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Individual fee - $15
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Team fee - $20
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Junior Tri N/C
Please note child must be 12yrs or older to kayak in the Tri
Course:
Start at the foreshore opposite 5732 Kenepuru Road, Waitaria Bay
3 km Kayak - from foreshore out in the Bay, around the pink buoy and back to foreshore
8 km Cycle - on tar seal up to Manaroa Road to turn point and back to Waitaria Bay
transition area
4 km Run - along foreshore on road towards Braeburn to turn point and then return to
transition area
plus
50 meters Swim - is from this area out and around buoys and then return - finishing in
transition area
Trophies to be won
* MATEEN JENKINS MEMORIAL TROPHY *
1st individual woman home
* ZIEGLERS CUP *
1st individual man home
* SPORTS FAMILY OF THE YEAR CUP *
team must include at least 1 child (18 yrs or under) up to 4 in team
* ‘WHY NOT’ TROPHY *
1st individual to finish over the age of 60
MAIN EVENT INFORMATION
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Please note child must be 12yrs or older to kayak in the Tri
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Entry fee on the day or enclose with Entry Form: here
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Your entry number will be written on your arm and leg with felt pen. This has to still be readable at the finish
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Water station and toilet - Water station will be at the start/finish of run, and half-way point of run
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Toilet is available at Waitaria Bay Hall (Please use this - not the bush)
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Spot prizes for this event – you must be at the Waitaria Bay Hall at 1.30 pm to receive your prize
MAIN EVENT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS – YOU NEED
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Your own kayak and lifejacket. These must be seaworthy and in good condition
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Your own bike. This must be in good roadworthy condition (safe). You must wear an approved safety helmet
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It’s in your interest to have footwear and gear in good overall condition
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For the swim you are asked to use your common sense and be aware of the other swimmers
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It is advisable to have a change of clothing to change into after the event
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION FOR MAIN EVENT
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Participants must obey officials at all times otherwise disqualification is automatic
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Every team must have a name
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You must be at the race briefing
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You must adhere to all rules and safety requirements
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At all times competitors must behave in a manner that is safe and is fair sports conduct
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Please give assistance to fellow competitors if it is needed eg. injury, mishap
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All participants are responsible for their own equipment and sports gear
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Road/traffic rules must be obeyed. Please remember all roads are open to normal traffic
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If you pull out of the event at any stage please advise officials at finish point ASAP
TRANSITION AREA
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You must only walk in this area
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As soon as you have handed over to the next team member this area must be cleared
WHY HAVE A TRI+SWIM AT WAITARIA BAY?
Because it is a good idea and it is a great place to hold such an event where everything is at our front door. Make it a fun and relaxing day for all and everybody is a winner (and not only because of the spot prices at the end :)
The main aims of our events:
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Provide the opportunity for individuals and families or groups to experience physical activity in a fun way
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For participants to set themselves a goal
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To have fun and enjoy the benefits of being active and then being able to laugh about their experiences
SO COME ON TAKE PART
GATHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOGETHER AND MAKE UP A TEAM
Waitaria Bay Tri+
Before the start
The start
The big competiton in the race
Before the start
