Women’s Only Triathlon

Mirani Swim Centre

Course Maps

What, When & Where on Race Day?
Mackay Triathlon Club welcomes all triathlete levels, and we’re more than happy to help newbies throughout our races. Whether it’s your first or last race, we’ve put together a step by step guide as to what you will have to do, where and when on race day. 

RACE CHECK IN –6:00 – 6:45 am Sunday 

POOL OPENS at 6.30am-NEW COFFEE Machine!! 

You will be given your wave start at check in, it will be written on your hand
Please ensure you know your wave number a event marshal will be at the Swim start organizing you into your waves ready for the start
As each wave starts, the next wave will be called by wave number ready for the next wave start.
If you miss your wave, don’t panic!! Notify the Starter you missed your wave, & the Race Director after your race & your time will be adjusted for publication in the race results. 

Timing Chips are to be worn on the left Ankle, this will show your race number(different from wave number)
It is essential that you return the timing band at the conclusion of the event to the timing team. If the band is not returned a fee of $50 will be charged. 

RACE BRIEFING
A verbal briefing will be held prior to race start Sunday morning. This briefing will outline any safety aspects on course on the day and give you some valuable information. 

Mini Chicks – Approx 6:30am
Enticer – Approx 6:45am 

RACE START TIMES
Mini Chicks – Approx 6:45am
Enticer – at conclusion of Mini Chicks (approx 7:00am) 

TRANSITION
– An official will check your bike for safety.
– Have your helmet on, securely fastened
– Bikes will be racked by the back wheel in the ITU style racks or by the seat (traditional racks).
– Please leave a 2m space between all bikes, an official will be available
– Check your tyre pressure
– No Bags are to be left in the transition area-they will be removed by the official pre race if left
– There is a baggage tent next to the timing tent where your items will be secure for the duration of your race.
– Once you have dropped off your bike and race items, please move out of the transition area completely & do not re enter so other athletes can set their gear up, spectators are not permitted in transition 

Please ensure you have the following equipment on the day; 

SWIM 

You will need
Swim Cap(optional for a pool swim)
Goggles
(Flippers, Kick board, snorkel all able to be used at this race)
Sunscreen  

You will start in waves, please listen to the marshal and be ready in your wave, each wave will start in the pool, you will swim 4 laps of the pool, moving from 1 marked lane to the next, going under the lane rope at each end. 
Please swim to the left of each lane to allow faster swimmers to pass on the right, do not hold up or block any swimmer from passing you. 
It is considered polite, when you feel a tap on your feet, so slow down and let the faster swimmer pass. 
Upon exiting the pool at the steps near the grandstands, make your way to the bike racking  

SWIM TO BIKE TRANSITION
Ensure you remove your swim cap & goggles & leave them & anything else you used for the swim neatly near your bike
Dry off if you need to & change / put on bike cloths & bike shoes or your runners
You must put your helmet on & have it clipped up BEFORE you touch your bike
Do not get on your bike until you cross the mount line & are on the bike course proper & out of the transition area.(The mount line will be clearly marked & we will have a volunteer there to assist you)
This is a safety rule so no athletes are on their bikes in the vicinity of other athletes who may be still in transition & will not be looking out for bikes 

BIKE 

You will need
Bike
Water Bottle
Towel
Cycling Shoes/Runners
Helmet
Sunglasses  

The Bike course is a 2 x 4km lap out and back course. 
There will be marshals at the turn around point 2km out from transition. 
Take care when performing your U-Trun that there is no traffic in either direction (OPEN ROADS) 
Give way to all traffic. 
On your 1st lap, when you make it back to transition, perform a U-Turn where directed and proceed onto your 2nd lap. 
On completion of your 2nd lap proceed to transition 

BIKE TO RUN TRANSITION
Again, ensure you have dismounted your bike before you cross the Dismount line.
Do not remove your helmet until you have racked your bike
Change into your run shoes if you wore cycling shoes
Change into your run clothing if required
Put a Hat on!!
Ensure you follow the directions of race officials on where to go to start your run 

RUN
You will need
Runners
HAT
Change of clothes if required  
After you exit transition, follow instructions from course marshals & make your way onto the run course
There will be a water station at the run turn around at the 1km mark. 

Finish
The best part of the race! The timing transponder mats are underneath the finish arch, and your foot (with the band attached) must pass over these plates. Once you cross the line proceed through the chutes towards the marshals who will remove your timing band. 

Recovery Area & SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Fruit and water recovery product will be available in the Recovery A SAUSAGE SIZZLE – $2.50 with all proceeds going to the Trudy Crowley Foundation

The Presentations
Presentations will be held after the race. Please join us in supporting the athletes. 

Removing your bike from the Transition area
The transition area will be reopened again after the last competitor exits for their run leg. When you take your bike out of the transition area please ensure that you show both your ID wristband and your bike numbers to the officials at the transition exit. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the Sonya Brazil Memorial Women’s Only Triathlon