KIDS FOUNDATION TEAMS EVENT

IRONMAN 70.3 GEELONG - SUNDAY 7 FEB 2010

Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Geelong and the Official Charity, the KIDS Foundation are pleased to hold this special event in conjunction with Ironman 70.3 Geelong Triathlon - the " KIDS Foundation Teams Event". $50 from each Team Entry will be donated to the KIDS Foundation.

This team event will be held on Sunday 7 February 2010 and will take place at the same time (start 7.15am - 15 minutes after Individual Competitors) and on the same course as the Ironman 70.3 Ironman Geelong Triathlon.

ENTRY CONDITIONS / RULES & REGISTRATION FOR THE KIDS FOUNDATION TEAMS EVENT

Refund Policy (TEAMS POLICY)

• Withdrawals received before 5pm 5 February 2010 - $100 cancellation fee applies
• Withdrawals received after 5pm 5 February 2010 - NO REFUND

ENTRIES FOR ALL TEAMS CLOSE ON 31 JANUARY 2010

RULES

• A team can be made up of 2 or 3 athletes and any combination of male and female athletes is permitted:
• the swimmer to complete the 1.9km swim course
• the cyclist to complete the 90.1km bike course
• the runner to complete the 21.1km run course
• Cut Off Times:
• Swim - 1 hour after Teams Race Start
• Bike - 4 hours 30 minutes after Teams Race Start
• Run - 7 hours 15 minutes after Teams Race Start
• Should a Team swimmer and/or cyclist fail to complete their leg within the cut off time the Team will be allowed to continue in the event but will be classified as Did Not Finish (DNF). Where the swimmer misses the cut off the cyclist will be the last competitor to commence the bike leg; where the cyclist misses the cut off the runner will be the last competitor to commence the run leg.
• Should a Team runner fail to complete the course within the cut off time the Team will be classified as Did Not Finish (DNF).
• Trophies will be awarded to the winning team in each of the following categories:
• All Male Team
• All Female Team
• Mixed Team
• Corporate Team
• Each Team member will receive a "KIDS Foundation Teams Competitor Souvenir Medal" provided the team has not been disqualified or classified as Did Not Finish (DNF). Team members will be required to return their medals if the Team is subsequently disqualified by the Race Referee after finishing.
• Online entry form must be completed and payment received by close of entries on 31 January 2010. Please nominate a Team Captain to complete the online entry form on behalf of your Team.
• To enter as a "Team - TA member", all 3 competitors must be TA members by close of entries (31 January 2010) with no exceptions.
• It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to ensure all team members are acquainted with each other's personal details and contacts for emergency purposes and be fully aware of the entry and waiver conditions.
• All Team members should acquaint themselves with the Competitor Information Booklet applying to all competitors in the race which is available for download on the Ironman 70.3 Geelong website.
• Substituting of Team members will be allowed up to 5pm Thursday 4 February 2010 and must be advised in writing to the Race Organisers on or before, 5pm Thursday 4 February 2010 . Please email admin@ironmanoz.com
• If a team member of a 2-person team withdraws after 5pm Thursday 4 February 2010 the entire team will be withdrawn and no refund of Team entry will apply.
• If a team member of a 3-person team withdraws after 5pm Thursday 4 February 2010 the team can elect to compete as a 2-person team but cannot substitute another person to replace the withdrawn competitor. If the team elects NOT to compete as a 2-person team the entire team will be withdrawn and no refund of Team entry will apply.
• Teams will be identified on Race Day by:
• Swim - separate "Teams" start and special coloured swim caps
• Bike - yellow Race bib with race number prefixed by "T" e.g. "T001"
• Run - yellow Race bib with race number prefixed by "T" e.g. "T001"

REGISTRATION/INCLUSIONS IN ENTRY FEE

• ALL team members must attend the compulsory Competitor Race Briefing that will be held at 4.00pm on Saturday 6 February in the Finish Line Area.
• Following the Competitor Race Briefing ALL team members must attend a Team Orientation at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee located within the bike compound. This orientation will be conducted by the Ironman 70.3 Geelong Teams Co-ordinator.
• Registration for the KIDS Foundation Teams Event will be held on Saturday 6 February between 12.00pm and 4.00pm in the Transition Marquee located within the bike compound at the Eastern Beach Reserve.
• Each Team Member must register on Saturday 6 February 2010.
• Each Team will receive one Kit Bag per team which will include:
• Sponsor information and promotional material
• KIDS Foundation T-shirts (Sizes available - S,M,L,XL - as nominated on entry form)
• Items required for Race Day i.e. ID wristbands, swim cap, race bibs, timing chip, bike number plate, helmet number etc.
• The Bike team member must check his/her own bike into the bike compound on Saturday 6 February between 12.00pm and 4.00pm . Have the bike number sticker attached to the bike so that it is visible on the right hand side. Do NOT check in the helmet but attach the helmet number to the front of the helmet and bring it to Race day registration.

RACE DAY PROCEDURES
There will be an Ironman 70.3 Geelong Triathlon Teams Coordinator (TC) for Race day who will oversee the Team competitors during the race start and transition of Team competitors from Swim to Bike and Bike to Run. All Race Day registration and tagging of Team competitors will take place at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee in the Transition area.

Race/Street/Personal Gear
Team competitors can only check in gear (street, swim, bike, run) on Race morning at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee i.e. there is no need to check in any gear on Saturday 6 February except the Team Biker who must check in his/her bike on Saturday afternoon. Please use the numbered Ironman 70.3 Geelong kit bag received at Registration for your personal/race gear.

Teams will be identified by:
- Swim - separate "Teams" start and a special coloured swim caps
- Bike - yellow race bib with race numbers prefixed by "T" e.g. "T1"
- Run - yellow race bib with race numbers prefixed by "T" e.g. "T1"

SWIMMER

• Wear your Competitor wristband received in the Registration kit bag.
• Wear the swim cap received in the Registration kit bag.
• Wear the TIMING BAND received at Registration on your left ankle.
• Register with the TC at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee between 5.00am and 6.30am .
• Be at the swim start area at 7.00am.
• The Teams event starts at 7.15am .
• After completing the swim proceed to the Teams Assembly Area Marquee to tag your bike rider.
• The TC will present you with your "KIDS Foundation Teams Competitor Souvenir Medal" if you completed the swim within the cut off time.
• Leave the Transition area after you have recovered and collected your personal gear. Gatorade sports drink and water will be available in the Teams Assembly Area Marquee.

BIKER

• Wear your Competitor wristband received in the Registration kit bag.
• Wear the BIKE RACE NUMBER received in the Registration kit bag on the back of your upper clothing.
• Bring your helmet with you on Race morning (helmet number on the front).
• Register with the TC at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee between 5.00am and 6.30am .
• Proceed to your racked bike and prepare it for the race. You may fill your bidon/s at this time from the Transition Aid Station located in the Transition compound.
• Once you have prepared your bike you must leave the Transition compound and report back to the TC at the Teams Assembly Marquee no later than 7.30am prepared and ready to be tagged by your swimmer.
• When tagged collect and secure the TIMING BAND to your left ankle.
• If your swimmer fails to complete the swim leg in the cut off time you will be allowed to continue in the event but will be the last teams' competitor to start the bike leg. You may or may not have the TIMING BAND to wear.
• Proceed to your racked bike ensuring that your helmet is securely fastened on your head before unracking your bike, unrack your bike and walk or run with your bike to the Bike Exit, mount where directed by the marshals and commence the bike leg.
• At the end of the bike leg, dismount at the Bike Finish where directed by the marshals and with your helmet still securely fastened on your head walk or run your bike to your rack position and rack your bike. Proceed then to the Teams Assembly Area Marquee to tag your runner.
• The TC will present you with your "KIDS Foundation Teams Competitor Souvenir Medal" if you and your team swimmer completed both legs in the cut off times.
• Leave the Transition area after you have recovered and collected any personal gear. Gatorade Sports drink and water will be available in the Teams Assembly Area Marquee.

RUNNER

• Wear your competitor wristband received in the Registration kit bag.
• Register with the TC at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee between 5.00am and 9.30am .
• Wear your RUN RACE NUMBER on the front of upper clothing.
• Report back to the TC at the Teams Assembly Area Marquee at least 30 minutes prior to the estimated finish time of your biker . If you are not there your biker will have to wait at Teams Assembly Area Marquee until you arrive.
• When tagged collect and secure the TIMING BAND to your left ankle.
• If your cyclist fails to complete the bike leg in the cut off time you will be allowed to continue in the event but will be the last teams' competitor to start the run leg. You may or may not have the TIMING BAND to wear.
• Proceed to the Run Exit and commence run leg.
• You will be presented with your "KIDS Foundation Teams Competitor Souvenir Medal" at the finish line provided your team has completed all segments within the cut off times. NOTE: As a Team competitor you do not receive a towel at the finish - these are only for individual competitors.