Blokes Triathlon and Duathlon

Okay guys, have you had enough of standing on the sideline at the Contours Women’s Triathlon Series and others each year? It has been so exciting to see so many women of all fitness levels experience the thrill of completing a triathlon or duathlon. Now it is your turn! This series is a challenge to all blokes to get out there and show the girls that you can do it too. Event 1 is the starting point, Event 2 increases in distance and the third event is in the sea. Emphasis is on fun and participation; however we do recognise the achievement of the first three place getters in each category and age group for each event with prizes. Each event also has spot prizes drawn on a random basis from the day’s entries.

The most important thing to remember is that these events are a challenge … but should also be fun!

You do not have to do all three events. You can enter any of the events but if you enter and complete all three events as a series, you will be in line for a series place. That is each finisher is allocated points in their category – 10 for 1st, 9 for 2nd, 8 for 3rd etc. At the end of the third event the points are added up to ascertain who was 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall. These places will be recognised in each category and overall placing in the Triathlon & Duathlon. In the event of a tie for a place then it will be awarded on the result of Event 3. Series entrants also will receive a certificate with each events finishing times and places. Series entrants will also have special spot prizes. There will also be spot prizes for series entrants only (each event will also have spot prizes for all participants).
To qualify for the series you must enter all three events (same category) on or before the 5th October 2007 and then participate in each event! Teams must retain the same members to be eligible for series points.

EVENT 1 - QEII Park - Sunday 14th October 2007
Triathlon Run: Swim 100m – Bike 10km – Run 3km
Triathlon Walk: Swim 100m – Bike 10lm – Walk 1.5km
Duathlon Run: Run 1km – Bike 10km – Run 3km
Duathlon Walk: Walk 500m – Bike 10km – Walk 1.5km

EVENT 2 - QEII Park - Sunday 11th November 2007
Triathlon Run: Swim 200m – Bike 15km – Run 4km
Triathlon Walk: Swim 200m – Bike 15km – Walk 2km
Duathlon Run: Run 1km – Bike 15km – Run 4km
Duathlon Walk: Walk 500m – Bike 15km – Walk 2km

EVENT 3 - SCARBOROUGH DOMAIN, SUMNER - Sunday 9th December 2007
Triathlon Run: Swim 250m – Bike 20km – Run 4km
Triathlon Walk: Swim 250m – Bike 20km – Walk 2km
Duathlon Run: Run 1km – Bike 20km – Run 4km
Duathlon Walk: Walk 500m – Bike 20km – Walk 2km

FOR ALL EVENTS

Registration: Shoe Clinic – High Street on Friday from 3pm – 7pm or Saturday 10am – midday.

Transition: open from 6am -- 7:30am

Event Brief: 7:30am

Event Start: 8:00am

You will be put into a 10 year age group (e.g. 20-29) based on your age at 14th October 2007

Teams may consist of either two or three people. Teams must retain the same members for all three events to be eligible for series points. Team members will tag at the cycle exit / entry gate to transition. The swimmer and runner have to run through transition.

Entries are limited and entry into each event will be closed when the event limit is reached. If entries remain open due to entry limit not being reached, then entries must be received by the closing dates below. Should late entries be accepted after the dates below, and up to the day of each event, the entry fee will be $50 per event.

Closing Dates: If the event limit is not reached, entries must be received by post or delivery before the following dates:

SERIES ENTRY: Friday 5th October 2007
Event 1: Friday 5th October 2007
Event 2: Friday 2nd November 2007
Event 3: Friday 30th November 2007

Late entries accepted after these dates with an additional $10 late entry fee.

If weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous for the safety of participants the organisers reserve the right to postpone the event to the next suitable date. The postponement will be advertised on the morning of the event on NewstalkZB and other local stations. The new date will be posted on the website and advertised in the following Saturday’s Christchurch Press.

EVENT 1 - QEII PARK – Sunday 14th October 2007 [Click here]

EVENT 2 - QEII PARK - Sunday 11th November 2007 [Click here]

EVENT 3 - Scarborough Domain - Sunday 9th December 2007 [Click here]

All participants even if you have pre-entered must register before the event and attend the event briefing.
Participants must remember that the events are held on public roads and the third event in the open sea. Caution and commonsense must be used at all times on both the roads and in the sea.
All road rules must be obeyed at all times. We do not have road closure for any part of the three events. Do not presume that you have any special privileges or right of way because you are participating in the events.
Crossing the white centre line of the road at any stage during the cycle will result in automatic disqualification.
Marshals will be available to assist you where and when possible, however they are not able to stop traffic. You must obey their instructions at all times.
Cycle helmets approved to Snell, ANSI, or NZ safety standards must be worn. Your helmet must be securely fastened before you remove your bike from the bike stand, and remain fastened until your bike is returned to the bike stand at the end of the cycle leg.
Wearing headphones or earplugs (music) during the cycle leg is not permitted.
Wetsuits are permitted during the swim for the third event only.
Swim caps must be worn for the swim in the third event.
Medical personnel have the right to remove any participant from the event should they consider it necessary.
Refunds will not be given on withdrawing from or non-starting of an event.
Any decision made by the event director is final.

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