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2018 ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE
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RACE DIRECTOR UPDATES
Hello and welcome to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney has some of the
Western Sydney. Once again, it’s a pleasure for best swim conditions available as part of the
the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 to be held at the world- Sydney International Regatta Centre competition
class sporting precinct of the Sydney lake and will see the wetsuit ruling for Pro
International Regatta Centre (SIRC). As Race Athletes to be up to and inclusive of 21.9C and
Director for this year’s event, I can acknowledge 24.5C for Age Group Athletes. As an indication,
the water temperature for the IRONMAN 70.3
we’ve had some great races at the precinct in the
Western Sydney in the past has been just above
past and 2018 will be no different.
the 25.C mark.
At this year’s event there will be 35 qualifying
slots to the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World As Race Director for the event, it is my pleasure
Championship, to be held in Nice, France. to welcome you to Penrith, whether you are a
first timer or one of our returning athletes.
Additionally, after last year’s success with the Following the success and positive feedback from
Sydney CBD Check In, we have kept it in place 2017, there has been minimal changes to courses
with a few alterations, to continue to make this and venues from last year.
your best race experience yet. Check In will be
located at Wharf 7, Australian National Maritime As always, the Western Sydney community and
Museum in Darling Harbour and will be available volunteers, a region rich in triathlon history and
on the Friday only with bike transfer and athlete passion, are ready and waiting to support you
shuttles available as well. during your IRONMAN 70.3 journey. Take care
with your final training and preparation and we
Check In will also still be available in the Festival look forward to seeing you in Penrith.
Village at SIRC on Saturday and Sunday morning
where you will be able to visit our Sport &
Lifestyle Expo and IRONMAN Official Jake Eaton
Merchandise Store where a recently launched RACE DIRECTOR
new season range will be available.
During the days and weeks leading into race day
our team will be carefully monitoring the
forecasted weather conditions, in particular
relating to extreme heat. Should the forecast
indicate that the conditions on race day are likely
to be hot we will have a range of contingency
plans ready to implement to protect your safety,
well-being and enjoyment of the event.
However, competitors should also ensure that
you are well hydrated in preparation for the
event and if you have been unwell we
recommend consulting your Doctor and/ or
modifying your performance expectations.
MESSAGE FROM RACE REFEREE
We are using the 2018/19 Triathlon Australia (TA) Race Yellow Card Stop Start Penalties to be served at the next
Competition Rules, and this is a ‘NON Drafting Event”.
Penalty Box include:
To minimise the possibility of infringing the rules on race • Blocking – Riding on the right side of an athlete
day and avoiding a visit to the Penalty Box, please without passing or riding on the right-hand side
observe the following: of the bike lane when clear of other athletes.
• Ride on the left side of the bike lane Yellow Card Stop Start and Correct Penalties include:
• Keep 12 metres between yourself and the cyclist
in front of you – front wheel to front wheel • Helmet – Failing to have your chin strap securely
• Pass on the right of the cyclist in front (never on fastened when moving with your bike.
the left)
• Complete your pass within 25-seconds NOTE: that any 3 infringements across the course during
• If passed, drop back immediately 12 metres and the event may result in a Disqualification.
ensure you have dropped back the full 12 metres Other infringements which may result in Disqualification
include:
before re-passing
• offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour,
Triathlon is an individual race and it is your responsibility • public personal toilet,
to fully understand the rules and avoid infringements. A • outside assistance (from anyone other than a
Technical Official’s ruling is final in the case of Drafting, race official),
Blocking, and Illegal Pass infringements (Judgment Calls) • Athletes may not use communication devices of
and these are not subject to either protest or appeal. any types including Headphone(s), headset(s) or
technical earplug(s) which are inserted or
If you are not sure of the rules about drafting I covering the ears
recommend you view the Triathlon Australia YouTube
video “Drafting explained” located at the following link Always remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIyzvbJW0G0 officials with courtesy and consideration as they are
important in keeping the event safe and fair.
The following are the most common rule infringements: I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy the
experience, and achieve your IRONMAN 70.3 goals.
Blue Card 5-minute Penalties include:
• Drafting – Following a leading cyclist closer than Andrew McGuire
12 metres and failing to pass in 25 seconds OR Race Referee
after being passed, failing to drop back 12
metres before re-passing
• Illegal Pass – Passing on the left
• Littering - Discarding items, e.g. tyres, bidons, gel
wrappers etc., on any part of the course except
in a discard zone at Aid Stations
A Technical Official will advise you of any time Penalty by
calling your number, advising you of the nature of the
infringement and showing you a BLUE Card. It will then
be your responsibility to serve the 5-minute time
Penalty(s) at the next Penalty Box.
WELCOME MESSAGE Welcome from the NSW Government On behalf of the NSW Government, welcome to the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. The NSW Government is proud to support this international sporting event. The Sydney International Regatta Centre provides the ultimate location for the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and I am sure athletes and spectators alike will enjoy the event in this world-class facility. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this Western Sydney event promises athletes a race of the highest standards, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore this wonderful region of NSW. The Blue Mountains is within an hour’s drive of Penrith, making it a perfect place to visit for a day trip or weekend away after the competition. I wish all athletes the best of luck and encourage everyone to take some time out to discover what this beautiful Hon. Adam Marshall MP region has to offer. Minister for Tourism and Major Events
ATHLETE CHECK LIST
Whether you are returning or it is your first time at the
IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney, we have provided the
below checklist for convenience to make sure everybody
is prepared to have a great event.
Read the Athlete Information Guide in
its entirety
Familiarise yourself with the event Item Image
schedule Race Bib
Number
Book your Event Transport
Ensure you have received your email
confirmation – check all personal details Individual Teams
are correct. Contact Bike Seat Post Number Sticker
westernsydney@ironman.com if you are
concerned your details have changed.
Book flights and accommodation Sticker
ensuring you arrive in time for Athlete Sheet
Check in Bike Pump Sticker Helmet Sticker
Bike Seat
o Friday 23 November Post
o Saturday 24 November Number
o Sunday 25 November Sticker
Bike Pump
Check the Athlete List (available 31 Sticker
October) and ensure your name,
country and details are correct if
incorrect please contact Tattoos
westernsydney@ironman.com Race
Ensure you have Photo Identification Number
Tattoo,
(Drivers Licence, Passport etc) and bring
Category
to Athlete Check In Tattoo
Confirm that your Emergency Contact ID
person will be contactable on race day Wristband
and ensure that the full number
including area/country code is provided Coloured
Confirm your Medicare/Health Swim Cap
Insurance details are current
Check the weather forecast to ensure
you bring all the relevant clothing and Street
equipment Gear Bag
Familiarise yourself with the course – it (Including
is your responsibility to know this on sponsor
items)
Race Day
If you qualify for the 2019 IRONMAN
70.3 World Championship Roll Down
spot
o Bring photo identification
o Bring valid credit card (Visa &
MasterCard). Diners Club is not
accepted.
EVENT SCHEDULE*
SIRC = Sydney International Regatta Centre ANMM = Australian National Maritime Museum *Correct at publication
Friday 23th November
11:00am - 7:00pm IRONMAN 70.3 Sydney Competitor Check In Wharf 7, ANMM
11:00am – 7:00pm Sydney CBD Bike Transfer & Racking Bike Drop Off Wharf 7, ANMM
Saturday 24th November
8:00am – 4:00pm Information Open SIRC, Penrith
8:00am – 4:00pm IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store and Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open SIRC, Penrith
7:00am – 8:00am IRONKIDS Check In SIRC, Penrith
8:00am IRONKIDS Race Start 11 - 13 year olds Warm Up Lake SIRC
8:30am IRONKIDS Race Start 7 - 10 year olds Warm Up Lake SIRC
10:30am – 12:30pm Practice Swim SIRC Competition Lake
11:00am Pro Panel Main Stage, Festival Village
Maritime Museum Bus Stop,
11:30am Transition Tour Shuttle, Leaving Sydney CBD
Sydney
10.30am – 4:00pm IRONMAN 70.3 Competitor Check In Festival Village, SIRC
10:30am – 4:30pm IRONMAN 70.3 Overnight Bike Racking Transition Area, SIRC
12:00pm Race Director Q & A. Festival Village, SIRC
12:30pm Transition Tour # 1 with IRONMAN U Coach- Anthony Fletcher Transition Area, SIRC
1:30pm – 2:30pm Pro Athlete Briefing Olympic Room, SIRC
1:30pm Transition Tour # 2 with IRONMAN U Coach- Anthony Fletcher Transition Area, SIRC
2:30pm Transition Tour Shuttle, Returning to Sydney CBD SIRC, Penrith
Sunday 25th November
Maritime Museum Bus Stop,
3:30am Sydney to Sydney International Regatta Centre Athlete Shuttle
Sydney
4:30am – 4:30pm SIRC Car Park Open SIRC, Penrith
4:30am – 3:00pm Information Open SIRC, Penrith
4:30am – 5:45am IRONMAN 70.3 Competitor Check In and Bike Racking SIRC, Penrith
4:30am – 6:00am Transition Open Transition Area, SIRC
5:30am – 4:00pm Gear Tent Open SIRC, Penrith
6:15am IRONMAN 70.3 Race Start SIRC, Penrith
8:00am – 1:00pm IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store and Sport & Lifestyle Expo open SIRC, Penrith
10:00am First Male Finisher Expected SIRC, Penrith
10:25am First Female Finisher Expected SIRC, Penrith
12:30pm – 4:00pm Transition Open for Bike Check Out Transition Area, SIRC
2:00pm Bike Transfer Departs SIRC Leaving from SIRC
2:00pm Athlete Shuttle Departing to Sydney Leaving from SIRC
3:00pm Athlete Shuttle Departing to Sydney Leaving from SIRC
3:00pm – 3:45pm IRONMAN 70.3 Presentations / Pro Roll Down Ceremony Main Stage, SIRC
3:45pm 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Roll Down Ceremony Main Stage, SIRC
Maritime Museum Bus Stop,
4:00pm Sydney CBD Bike Pick Up Available
Sydney
4:00pm Final Bike Transfer Departs SIRC Leaving from SIRC
4:30pm Athlete Shuttle Departing to Sydney Leaving from SIRC
Maritime Museum Bus Stop,
6:00pm Sydney CBD Bike Pick Up Available
Sydney
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PRE-RACE INFORMATION
CHECK IN rack your bike pre-race and to collect your gear and bike
When after the race. IRONMAN will not allow access into these
Friday 23 November 11:00am – 7:00pm* areas without athletes wearing their wristband.
Saturday 24 November 10:30am – 4:00pm**
Sunday 25 November 4:30am – 5:45am** No Wristband = No Entry
Where Pro Male = BLACK Pro Female =ORANGE
Check In will be in two locations over the weekend to offer Individuals = BLUE Teams = PINK
you ease of access and allowing you to ‘Stay and Play’ in
Sydney for longer.
INDIVIDUAL CHANGES
*Friday Check In will be at Wharf 7, Australian National All changes to an individual’s registration will need to be
Maritime Museum (ANMM). made prior to November 16 5:00pm 2018. Please ensure
that when the Athlete List becomes available online one
**Saturday and Sunday, Check In will be at the Sydney month prior, if any details are incorrect to contact the race
International Regatta Centre (SIRC). office westernsydney@ironman.com or 1300 761 384.
After this time all changes can be made onsite at the Help
What you will need Desk located within Athlete Check In.
Photo Identification (Drivers Licence or Passport). You will
not be able to pick up your race pack without ID. BIKE RACKING
When
Only the person registered can pick up their Race Kit at Saturday 24 November
Check In. Please note that it is illegal for someone else to 10:30pm – 4:30pm
compete under your name or for you to compete under
someone else’s name. Doing so will result in suspension Sunday 25 November
from your State Triathlon Association. 4:30am – 5:45am
RELAY TEAM CHECK IN Where
Same Check In times and location will apply to Relay Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC)
Teams. You must have already checked in and picked up your Race
All Relay Team Members are asked to Check-In together Kit prior to racking your bike.
during Check-in Times.
What you will need
Bike Racking-
RACE KIT You must have your Bike Seat Post Sticker attached to your
Your Race Kit bike and be wearing corresponding numbered ID
Race Bib Number, Bike Seat Post Number Sticker, Helmet wristband to enter Transition. Your Bike Seat Post Sticker
Number Sticker, Bike Pump Sticker, Special Needs Stickers, will be found in your Race Kit.
Gear Bag Stickers, Race Number Tattoo, Category Tattoo,
ID Wristband, Coloured Swim Cap, Sponsor Pack. Triathlon Australia officials will be conducting a bike check
as you enter the Transition Area. You will be required only
Relay Team Race Kit to bring your helmet on Race Morning. No helmets are to
1 x Race Bib Number, 1 x Bike Seat Post Number Sticker, 1 be brought on Saturday and left overnight. Competitors
x Helmet Number Sticker, 1 x Bike Pump Sticker, 1 x Gear are responsible for ensuring that their bike and helmet are
Bag Sticker, Race Number Tattoo (worn by Runner), 1 x in safe working order before presenting at Bike Check In.
Category Tattoo (worn by Runner), 3 x ID Wristband, 1 x See the Triathlon Australia Rules for equipment standards
Coloured Swim Cap. at www.triathlon.org.au
ID Wristband Bike Pumps –
Your ID Wristband must always be worn as this will be Bike Pump Drop Off will be available at the Gear Tent area
your entry to ‘Athlete Only Restricted Areas.’ Your ID in the Festival Village. Ensure you have attached your bike
Wristband will be secured to your wrist prior to leaving pump sticker and have your wrist band post-race for easy
Check In. This is your only means of entry to transition to collection.PRO ATHELETE BRIEFINGS
PRE-RACE TRAINING Pro Athlete Briefing
Remember the Road Rules. Do not ride two abreast on 1:30pm at the Boat Shed Meeting Room, SIRC.
narrow road sections and obey all traffic rules. Be
courteous to motorists. Wearing your helmet whilst
cycling is compulsory in New South Wales and Police can Race Director Q & A.
issue on the spot fines for breach of this law. Make sure This year we are changing things up and your official Race
you lock your bike whenever you leave it. Director update will be available online. The Race Director
Q & A will be a great opportunity for first timers and
TRANSITION TOURS seasoned athletes to sit down with the Race Director and
Transition Tours will only occur at the below times. If you ask anything on your mind. This will be at the Festival
are a first timer or haven’t raced in Western Sydney Village at 12:00pm on Saturday 24 November. Your
previously, we suggest racking your bike early on opportunity to hear from Jake Eaton your Race Director
Saturday, so you can attend one of the Transition Tours. and IRONMAN Oceania Announcer, Pete Murray.
Please allow plenty of time to walk through the routes that Surround yourself with fellow athletes, friends/family, get
you will take through the Transition Area. The tours will motivated & inspired for the weekend ahead.
take approximately 30 minutes and will cover the flow of
transition including the start and finish points of the
swim/bike and bike/run. These tours are also a great
opportunity to clarify any transition specific questions.
• Transition Tour 1 – 12:30pm
• Transition Tour 2 – 1:30pmEVENT TRANSPORT
The 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney is offering a Sunday 25 November
variety of Event Transport options including Athlete Athletes will be able to book a return shuttle service to
Shuttles and Bike Transfers. and from the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney race
precinct and the Wharf 7, ANMM for themselves as well
If you have not booked already and wish to do so, you can as supporters. Bookings essential.
add by heading onto your active account
(www.active.com), Selecting ‘My Events’ and under 2018 Athlete Race Day Return Shuttle is $25 (inc GST + 8%
IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney select ‘Purchase Active Fee) per person.
Merchandise.’ You can add any time prior to Friday 16
November 5:00pm. The Race Day Shuttle will depart Wharf 7, ANMM at
3:30am, please ensure you are there at least 30 minutes
TRANSITION TOUR RETURN SHUTTLE prior to departure.
Saturday 24 November
The 2018 IROMAN 70.3 Western Sydney will be providing You will then need to select your return shuttle
a shuttle for athletes to attend the Transition Tour on departure times:
Saturday 24 November 2018. There will be one shuttle
between Australian National Maritime Museum Approximate Arrival Time
Departure Time (SIRC)
(ANMM), and Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), (Wharf 7, ANMM)
times are not optional. Bookings essential.
2:00pm 3:30pm
Transition Tour Return Shuttle is $25 (inc GST + 8% Active 3:00pm 4:30pm
Fee).
4:30pm 6:00pm
The shuttle will leave Wharf 7, ANMM at 11:30am and
arrive at approximately at 12:30pm at SIRC. The
Transition Tour is Transition #2, will begin at 1:30pm at Bookings are essential and can be made during your
the Transition Area. The shuttle will then depart SIRC for registration or added any time before Friday 16
Wharf 7, ANMM at 2:30pm for an approximate arrival in November 5pm.
Sydney at 4:00pm.
Please note:
If athletes wish to access their bike during the Transition • No late athletes will be accepted after 3:30am
Tour, bikes must be dropped off for Bike Transfer, at • Athletes must be checked in to be able to board the
Wharf 7, ANMM, on Friday 23 November after being shuttle
checked in. • Athletes who do not board their chosen shuttle time
may board the next available seat. On time shuttle
Bookings are essential and can be made when registering bookings will take priority over athletes that missed
or added any time before Friday 16 November 5:00pm. their prior shuttle.
Please note • Bikes cannot be transported via the shuttle
• IRONMAN is not responsible for traffic delays and • Refunds on shuttle fees align with IRONMAN Refund
therefore cannot guarantee destination arrival time. Policy
• Refunds will not be issued if any athletes are late to • There will be no refund or transfer of fees if any
the departure times athletes transfers from 2018 IRONMAN 70.3
• Athletes must be checked in to be able to board the Western Sydney to another event.
shuttle. • Bookings can be adjusted until Friday 16 November
• Refunds on shuttle fees align with IRONMAN Refund 5:00pm, by phone 1300 761 384 or email
Policy westernsydney@ironman.com westernsydney@iron
• There will be no refund or transfer of fees if any man.com
athletes transfers from 2018 IRONMAN 70.3
Western Sydney to another event.
ATHLETE RACE DAY SHUTTLEBIKE TRANSFERS AND RACKING must be racked 30 minutes prior to departure. IRONMAN
Saturday 24 November will not collect any bikes from Transition and rack them
Athletes can have their bikes transferred from Wharf 7, for transfers.
Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) to the
Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) prior to Race Bike Transfer Racking Times
Day, where they will be placed onto their respective bike Racking Drop Off Arrival Time
Depart Arrive
rack, ready for athletes to arrive at Transition on Sunday, Location Time (on rack)
for pre-race preparation.
Check In Friday 23 Saturday 24
Wharf 7, SIRC, Bike November November
Sunday 25 November ANMM Penrith Transfers 11:00am - 4:30am -
Athletes will also have the ability to have their bikes Rack 7:00pm 6:00am
returned from the Sydney International Regatta Centre
(SIRC) to Wharf 7, ANMM post-race, where bikes will be Saturday 24
Saturday 24
racked ready for collection at two (2) allocated pick up Wharf 7, SIRC, Bike November
November
times. ANMM Penrith Transfers 10:30am -
1:30pm
Rack 11:30am
Bike Transfers and Racking is $30 (inc GST + 8% Active Transition
fee) each way. Sunday 25
Bike Exit Sunday 25
Please ensure you follow the below steps to optimise the SIRC, Wharf 7, November
Bike November
Bike Transfer and Racking service and to avoid delays. Penrith ANMM 12:30pm -
Transfers 4:00pm
1:30pm
1. Complete the Wharf 7, ANMM Check In process Rack
• Friday 23 November 2018 11:00am-7:00pm
Transition
Sunday 25 Sunday 25
2. Apply Bike Post Seat Sticker (athlete race number) to Bike Exit
SIRC, Wharf 7, November November
your bike Bike
Penrith ANMM 12:30pm- 6:00pm-
Transfers
3:30pm 7:00pm
3. Rack bike (with sticker attached) on the Bike Transfer Rack
Collection Point, located below
• Pre-Race - located at the Wharf 7, ANMM Venue Please note:
• Post-Race - located close to Transition Bike Exit, SIRC • All bikes will be separated by foam, however please
note whilst all care will be taken, IRONMAN accepts
Pre-Race Bike Transfer and Racking no responsibility for any damage caused during the
Bikes will need to be racked with stickers attached during transfer.
Check-In on Friday 23 November. Bikes will then be • Athletes must have their Bike Post Seat Sticker
transported to Transition at SIRC. Bikes will be available attached to their bike to be able to drop off their
Saturday 24 November when Transition opens 10:30am. bike to the Bike Transfers Race
• Only the athlete's bike will be transported, no
Post-Race Bike Transfers and Racking helmets or gear bags
There will be two Bike Transfers from SIRC to Wharf 7, • Athletes that miss dropping their bikes to the Bike
ANMM, the first leaving SIRC at 2:00pm and the second Transfer Rack for the 2pm departure will need to
leaving at 4:00pm. Athletes are asked to consider their have their bike transferred at the 4pm departure
race finishing time when selecting their Return Bike time, permitting there is sufficient room. IRONMAN
Transfer time, as they will need to deliver their bikes to cannot be held responsible for transferring bikes that
the SIRC Bike Collection Point from Transition. do not make the booked departure time.
• Bikes that are not collected during allocated
IRONMAN advises that athletes who complete their race collection times on Sunday 25 November 2018 will
prior to 1:00pm will have sufficient time to choose the not be guaranteed security.
2:00pm Bike Transfer option. • Refunds on shuttle fees align with IRONMAN Refund
Policy
Transition will open between 12:30pm-4:00pm for bike • There is no refund or transfers of shuttle fees if any
collection on Sunday 25 November. Athletes are required athlete transfers from 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Western
to collect their bikes and rack them on the Bike Transfers Sydney to another event.
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RACE DAY SERVICES
TRANSITION AREA
Transition will open from 4:30am – 5:45am. Please ensure SAG Wagon
you leave yourself enough time on race morning as all The SAG Wagon will collect athletes who are unable to
athletes will need to be out of Transition by 5:45am. complete the event or are unable to finish within the
course cut off time. Collected athletes will be transported
to the closest Aid Station or back to the Transition/Finish
RACE DAY HELMET CHECKS Line. Should you require a SAG Wagon at any time, please
Bike helmets are compulsory. Triathlon Australia officials wave down a motorbike official and they will contact
will be conducting helmet checks as you enter the IRONMAN for SAG Wagon deployment. Alternatively advise
Transition Area on race morning, Sunday 25 November – volunteers at the nearest Aid Station.
please ensure you wear your helmet into the entrance of
Transition. Please note delays in SAG Wagon transport are to be
expected. To assist with a prompt response, please do not
Helmets must meet the following specifications: move from your reported location once a SAG Wagon has
• Your helmet must be approved by a recognised been requested, as this could affect their ability to locate
testing authority (e.g. Australian Standards Certified) and transport you.
• Alterations to any part of the helmet are not
allowed. This included, but not limited to, any
alteration to the manufacturer’s chinstrap, and the
TIMING
You will collect your Timing Chip and confirm your identity
addition or removal of an outer cover.
with the timing personnel at the entry to Transition on
• Helmets must be undamaged.
Saturday 24 November between 10:30am – 4:30pm or
Sunday 25 November 4:30am – 5:45am. At this stage we will
RACE DAY SERVICES re-confirm your information and ensure that your race
Medical
number matches your timing chip. Please ensure you put it
Basic First Aid is available throughout event week. If you
in a safe place and remember to have it with you on race
require medical assistance, we recommend you visit
morning.
Information or seek the assistance of event personnel.
If you have used the IRONMAN Bike Transfer option, your
Medical staff will be situated in a variety of positions on
Timing Chip will be placed on your bike and be available to
race day. These locations are as follows:
you when you enter Transition.
o Swim Start
o Swim Exit
• Timing Chips must be worn on your left ankle
o Transition
• On race morning, your timing chip must be on, to
o Roaming Bike & Run Course
enter transition. Officials will be checking this
o Finish & Recovery
• If you do not start the race or pull out of the race
Basic First Aid support can also be obtained at the Bike and for any reason, you are to return the Timing Chip
Run Aid Stations. to the Drop Out Clerk, located at Information or if
unable to reach this location to Event Personnel.
It is strongly advised that you have adequate personal • If your Timing Chip is not returned or is lost you
insurance regardless of whether you are an Australian will be charged $150 for a replacement.
resident or from overseas. We highly recommend that • Timing results will include swim split, bike spilt, run
Australian residents hold valid private health insurance split and finish time – overall and category results.
and that international athletes check with their travel
insurance or personal insurance provider to confirm what If Timing Chips are not worn throughout the duration of the
they are covered for. race, race results will not be available.
Under Australia legislation, all non-Australian residents If a Timing Chip is lost during the race, you will need to
are not covered for medical costs or ambulance transport inform Event Personnel in Transition, so that timing
costs. If you have an accident you must pay for your own providers can do their best to replace that chip. It is
medical expenses and transport. Hence it is recommended you wear the strap supplied with the Timing
recommended you obtain adequate personal medical Chip, using an alternative puts you at risk of losing the chip
insurance with the relevant coverage.during the race. Lack of timing data may affect validity of
category results and World Championship qualifying. ATHLETE TATTOOS
Wearing your race number tattoo is compulsory, and
SRAM BIKE MECHANIC category tattoo is recommended. Your race number must
Saturday Sunday be displayed on your right bicep with the MDot logo at the
24 November 25 November top. Your category letter tattoo must be displayed on your
SIRC - Expo SIRC - Transition left calf.
8am – 4.00pm 4.30am – 6.00am The tattoos can be easily applied by firstly removing the
clear plastic then placing the number face-down on your
body, firmly pressing the paper side with a damp cloth or
Bike mechanics will be available on race day roaming
sponge, holding for 60 seconds and gently peel back the
Transition prior to race start, then roaming the bike course
paper.
throughout the event.
Any athlete who registers after October 26, 2018, will not
CONTINGENCY PLANS receive a Category Letter in their Race Kit. Please see
For more information on the contingency plan, please visit Information on race morning.
the website.
RELAY TEAM TATOOS
ATHLETE RACE BIB NUMBER Relay Teams will receive one Race Number Tattoo and one
Wearing your Race Bib is compulsory for the Run Leg only. Category Tattoo. The Run leg athlete will be required to
Your number must be clearly visible on your front. You wear the tattoos.
must not fold, cut or manipulate your race number in any
way. If you can, please turn your race bib to the front Other Relay Team Members can write the Race Number
when crossing the finish line as it assists manual timers and Category Letter on with a permanent marker, if they
and photographers to identify you. wish, or see our team at Information.STREET GEAR BAG DROP treatment you will be able to proceed to the Recovery
The Street Gear Bag Drop will be located in the Festival facilities.
Village between 5:30am and 4:00pm. Please ensure that
you have the Gear Bag Sticker (located in your Race Kit) Unfortunately, you will not be able to re-enter Recovery
clearly stuck to the bottom of the handle. Your Street Gear once you have exited, so make sure you are comfortable
Bag will consist of any clothes you require post-race. You prior to this point. Please remember volunteers and the
will require your wrist band to collect your bag. medical team are there to help you at any time you
require.
It is compulsory to use the Street Gear Bag provided
during Athlete Check In.
FINISH LINE
Friends and family members, including children are not
permitted in the finish chute or finish area. We ask that all
athletes respect the finish line area and ensure that
celebrations do not interfere with other athlete’s finish
line experience.
As you cross the line, volunteers will be there to escort you
to the recovery area. You will be presented with your
Finisher Medal and Towel and your Timing Chip will be
removed. These volunteers will endeavour to briefly
assess you and may need to take you directly to the
Medical Tent for treatment. If you do not require anyCUT OFF TIMES Personnel will assist in transporting the athlete back to the
ROKA Swim Course – 1 Hour 10 Minutes (1:10:00) from event precinct via Sag Wagons.
the Athlete’s Individual Wave Start Time
• 8:14am – Swim Exit Athletes must be standing in In addition to the above Cut off Times, athletes may be cut
Transition completely out of the water and pass off at any time based on the Race Directors discretion and
medical examination. judgement. Reasons for this may include, but are not
limited to; medical, contingency, logistical and or race rule
Bike - 5 Hours (5:00:00) from Athlete’s Individual Start violations. In this situation of one or more legs (swim, bike,
Time. Intermediate Cut-off Points are; run) being modified under contingency scenarios, the
• 10:10am – 45.7km, Completed first lap of Bike Race Director also reserves the right to announce new cut
Course off times.
• 10:45am – 59.3km Bike Aid Station Pass 2
• 11:23am – 74.1km Brooks Lane second lap All cut off times are based off the individual’s wave start
• 12:04pm - 90km Bike Entry Transition (Athlete must time.
have dismounted their bike and passed the dismount
line) If you believe these cut off times may be a problem, please
call us on 1300 761 384 to discuss.
Run – 8 Hours (8:00:00) from Athlete’s Individual Start
Time. Intermediate Cut-off Points are;
• 1:08pm – 7.5km
• 2:02pm – 13.9km
• 3:04pm – 21.1km, Finish Arch
Should an athlete be unable to reach one of these cut off
times, they will no longer be able to continue racing. Race
Results will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). EventRALLY THE TROOPS COMPETITION
1ST 44 ATHLETES
2ND 30 ATHLETES 3RD 24 ATHLETES
@MoorePerform @HillsTriClub @WarringahTri
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SYDNEY, NSW PARRAMATTA, NSW WARRINGAH, NSW
Good luck to all TriClub athletes racing to
earn ranking points for their club!
• Adelaide Triathlon Club • Allie Performance Coaching • Auckland City Triathlon Club • Australian Chinese Triathlon Inc • Australian Defence
Triathlon Club • Balance & UTS Triathlon Club • Ballarat Triathlon Club • Ballina Triathlon Club • Balmoral Triathlon Club • Bass Coast Triathlon
Club • Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon Club • Bayside Multisport • Bayside Triathlon Club • Beckworth Racing • Big Sexy Racing LLC • Bondi
Running & Triathlon Club Inc (B.R.A.T) • Braves’ Coaching • Brighton Baths Athletic Club • BSG Tri Team • Bunbury Triathlon Club • Cairns Crocs
Triathlon Club • Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club • Cannibal Triathlon Team • Canterbury Triathlon Club • Carina Leagues Triathlon Club • CCCTri
• Central Coast Triathlon Club • Central Florida Tri Club • Clapham Chasers • Club Croc Inc • Concord Triathlon Club • Conejo Valley Racing • Coogee
Triathlon Club • Coomealla Tri Club • Cronulla Triathlon Club • CTCA Corsica Triathlon Club Ajaccio • Darwin Triathlon Club • Davey Black Tri Club
• David Lloyd Port Solent • Dubbo Triathlon Club • East Essex Triathlon Club • Eastern Suburbs Triathlon Club • Elite Triathlon Performance
Australia • Eltham Tri And Open Water Club • Emerald Coast Tri Club • Endurance Edge Multisport • Energy Lab Triathlon • Engadine Triathlon
Club Inc • Euro Coast Triathlon Club • Exceed Triathlon Club Inc • Fast Swim and Triathlon Club • Females In Training • FilOz Triathlon Club • Fit2Tri
Triathlon Club • Fitzroy Frogs Triathlon Club • Foot Traffic Endurance Sport Coaching • Forster Triathlon Club Inc. • Fortes Training • Free Radicals
Tribe Triathlon Club • Fremantle Triathlon Club • Get Tri Fit • Goulburn Triathlon Club • Greensborough Triathlon Club • Hat Head Triathlon Club
• Hawkesbury Triathlon Club • Hawthorn Triathlon Club • Hill Top Coaching • Hills Triathlon Club • Holistic Endurance • i3 Triathlon • i4 Coaching
• Illawarra Triathlon Club • Infinite Multisport Triathlon Club • Intraining Running And Triathlon Club • iTRI • Jarasport • Jervis Bay Triathlon
Club Inc • JQ Triathlon Team • Kalgoorlie Triathlon Club • Kempsey Runners And Triathlon Club Inc • Kiama Triathlon club • Knox Triathlon Club
Inc. • Lakers Triathlon Club • Latrobe Valley Tri Club • Leichhardt & Parramatta Drummoyne Triathlon Club Inc (Lapd) • Lincoln Triathlon Club
• Lion Island Multisport • Live2Tri • Logan Triathlon Club • Macarthur Triathlon Club • Maccabi Triathlon And Cycle Club, Inc. • Mackay Triathlon
Club • Maitland Triathlon Club Inc • Manocchio Triathlon Team • Maryborough & District Triathlon Club Inc • MATT (Marmotta Alpin Triathlon
Tribe) • Mavericks Coaching Alliance • Melbourne Triathlon Club Inc • MetaSport • Moore Performance • Moree Services Cycle and Triathlon
Club • Mornington Peninsula Triathlon Club • Nelson Triathlon and Multisport Club • Newcastle Triathlon Club • Noosa Tri Club • North Harbour
Triathlon Club • Northern Suburbs Triathlon Club • NQ Triathlon Academy • Nunawading Triathlon Club • Orange Cycle And Triathlon Club
• Panthers Triathlon Club • PB3 • Performance Triathlon Coaching • Pine Rivers Tri Sports Club Inc • PMA-Deuno • Port Macquarie Triathlon Club
• Pursue Triathlon Club • Red Dog Triathlon Training • Redcliffe Tri Club • SBR Triathlon • Sharks Triathlon Club • Shenzhen Infinity Triathlon
Club • Singleton Triathlon Club • Sonic Sports Association • South Bank Triathlon Club • South Wales Police Tri Club • Southern Downs Tri Club
• Southport Triathlon Club Inc • Stadium Triathlon Club • Standing Start Triathlon • Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy SCTA • Surfers Paradise
Triathlon Club • Sutherland Shire Triathlon Club • Swiftmultisport • Sydney Triathlon Group • T:Zero Multisport • Team Carling • Team NRGY
LLC • Team Sirius Tri Club • Team T Rex • TEAM Tri Coaching • The Cupcake Cartel • Tomaree Triathlon Club • Townsville Tri Club • Tri Alliance
• Tri Nation • Tri-ActiV8 Triathlon Coaching • Triathlon Club Colombo • Triatlon EQ • TRICATORS • TriChicks • Tridents Triathlon Club • TriDubai
• Tri-Nergy • Tri-PTC • TriSpecify • Tri-Sport Taupo • TRITONS Triathlon Club • TriVelo Coaching • Tuggeranong Vikings Triathlon Club • Vidativa
• Vietnam Triathlon Club • Wagga Triathlon Club • Warringah Triathlon Club • Warrnambool Tri Club • Wellington Triathlon Club (NZ) • Western
Suburbs Triathlon Club (WSTC) • Whitsunday Triathlon Club • WILD TEAM TRIATHLON • Wyn Republic • Yarra Tri Club • Yoska Tri A New Life
tricluboceania@ironman.com #IMTriClub www.ironman.com/triclubsPOST RACE SERVICES
RECOVERY AREA
Recovery & Medical BIKE CHECK OUT
After you have finished, you will be escorted into the Post Transition will open between 12:30pm and 4:00pm.
Finish Area to take advantage of the post finish facilities
available. This area is an athlete’s only area. Located RESULTS
within the Post Finish Area will be: All results will be available online at
www.ironmanwesternsydney.com on Sunday 25
o The Post Finish Recovery Area November in the afternoon.
o Medical Support
Make the most of the facilities post finish before you exit
the area and return to family and friends. There is a no re- EVENT PHOTOS
entry policy, so make sure you are comfortable before you Finish Line Photo
exit. FinisherPix is proud to be selected as the Official
Photographers of the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Western
Please note, you will need to exit Recovery to access your Sydney. FinisherPix will have photographers working at
Street Gear Bag. the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course and
of course, at the Finish Line!
The Post Finish Recovery area will offer: What do you need to do if you have purchased?
• Water
• IsoWhey Electrolyte – Flavour Berry • Register your email address at
• Cola www.finisherpix.com to be notified as soon as
• Redbull photos are online.
• Watermelon • Please be sure you have your helmet sticker
• Ice Cream visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet, so we
can identify your biking photos.
Medical assistance will be available. • Please be sure to keep your Race Bib Number
visible on the FRONT of your body during the run
and at the Finish Line, so we can identify your
MASSAGE photos.
Sports and Remedial professional Massage will be
• Smile and celebrate when you cross the Finish
available by Sports Chiropractice Australia and is available
Line! Don’t worry about touching your watch,
pre and post event.
the timing company will ensure an accurate
record of your achievement.
Saturday 24 November 10am – 4pm
• Visit www.finisherpix.com within 24-48 hours
Charged at $1/per minute
after the race to view, order and share your
Sunday 25 November 8am – 4pm
photos from your IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific
Championship Western Sydney event!
STREET GEAR BAG CHECK OUT LOST & FOUND PROPERTY
Street Gear Bags will be available from the Festival Village Any lost or found property handed in will be taken to
on Sunday from 5:30am – 4:00pm. Any uncollected Street Information at the festival village. Please note that no
Gear Bags will be transported back to our head office in responsibility or liability is taken by the Race Organisers
Noosa post event and you will be required to cover any for lost property. All lost property is transported to our
costs incurred to return to you. head office in Noosa, QLD you are responsible for any
costs incurred to return it to you. For any enquiries after
It is the responsibility of the athlete to collect, hand in and the event please contact IRONMAN on 1300 761 384.
pick up their bags from the appropriate locations and
times, as well as ensure they are marked correctly.PRESENTATIONS & ROLLDOWN AWARD PRESENTATIONS 2017 Slot allocation Date: Sunday 25 November Time: 3:00pm – Please use as a guide only. Location: Main Stage, SIRC 1st – 10th will be awarded to the Pro Athletes. 1st – 3rd will be awarded to the Age Group Athletes and Relay Teams AGE GROUP ROLLDOWN CEREMONY Date: Sunday 25 November Time: 3:45pm Location: Main Stage, SIRC Thirty-Five (35) Age Group qualifying slots for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (September 2019) in Nice, France will be awarded to the top Age Group finishers. Roll Down will be held at Lakeside Restaurant, in the race precinct at SIRC. Qualified athletes are required to claim their IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships slot in-person on Sunday 25 November 2018 from 3:45pm. Please bring valid Photo ID with you and be prepared to pay the full entry fee (EURO$425.00) (+8% Active Fee) with Credit Card only. No cheque, Diners Club or cash payments will be accepted. *Only Age‐Group Athletes are eligible to receive Age‐ Group World Championship Qualifying Slots. Athletes holding current Professional or Elite status with any ITU Member National Triathlon Governing Body, WTC’s Pro Membership program or having raced as an elite athlete in any international events during the calendar year, are not eligible for Age Group Slots. Athletes may not at the time of the event, nor at the time of the World Championship event have qualified for or hold professional or elite status. Any change in an athlete’s status prior to any event participation or a qualified World Championship event must be disclosed to WTC immediately. Failure of Athlete to make such disclosure will be cause for disqualification from such Event and may result in sanction from WTC Events.
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#finisherpixROKA SWIM COURSE 1.9KM
Cut off time – 1 Hour 10 Minutes (1:10:00) after A provisional wetsuit ruling will be posted at the Check In
individual start time. Tent and Information on Saturday from 11am.
COURSE SUMMARY WARM UP SWIM
The 1 lap swim course is situated in the man-made, Professional Athletes will be able to warm up directly
sheltered Penrith Lake home to the 2000 Olympic Sydney behind the start area. The warm up area will be
International Regatta Centre (SIRC), sending athletes on a accessible after 5:45am once the Race Director has
rectangular shaped course that starts and finishes in front confirmed it is safe to do so. All Professional Athletes will
of the grandstand before exiting to Transition. need to exit the water no later than 6.00am or as advised
by the Race Director.
Direction
Compass
Distance
Notes
(KM)
Location Age Group Athletes and Relay Teams will only be able to
warm up immediately prior to their wave start. Please
follow the directions of water safety staff at all times
OB 0.0 Swim Start during warm up.
0.8 P 1st Turn Buoy E
Inbound
0.86 R 2nd Turn Buoy S Please note there must be no swimming in the Race
Precinct outside of advertised times.
1.8 R 3rd Turn Buoy W
1.9 R Transition: Swim to Bike NW
SWIM RULES SUMMARY
SWIM SAFETY • All competitors must wear official swim cap
There will be a large number of water safety personnel provided
and craft on the water pre and during the swim. The water • The use of snorkels, fins, gloves, paddles or
safety team is there to support you should you require. floatation devices of any kind are prohibited.
They will be resourced with an array of Rescue Boards, • Competitors must not use gloves or socks.
Surf Ski’s, Jet Skis and IRB’s. At any time, should require Swimwear must not cover the hands, feet or
the assistance of water safety please raise one arm into neck and when the use of wetsuits is forbidden,
the air and they will come to your aid. Water Safety will be must not extend past the knees; including but
wearing the traditional yellow and red surf lifesaving not limited to compression socks/sleeves, with
uniforms for easy identification. the exception as outlined in 1.1.0. (2.7.c)
Should at any point an athlete decide to abandon the Full rules at www.triathlon.org.au
swim, they will be taken to one of the swim extraction
points. From here, they will be required to confirm their WAVE STARTS
athlete number and be checked over by medical. It is then Wave Starts will be available 2 weeks prior to the event
the athlete’s responsibility to walk back to Transition and under the ‘Athletes’ tab on the website.
hand in their Timing Chip to the Drop Out Clerk located at
Information. COURSE MAP
View the Swim Course Map
WETSUITS
Wetsuits will be optional if the water temperature is
below 24.5 degrees Celsius.
The wetsuit thickness must not exceed 5mm for all
competitors.BIKE COURSE 90KM
Cut off time – 5 Hours 00 Minutes (5:00:00) after 49.2 P Cranebrook Rd (North) Intersection
individual start time. 53.5 P Smith/ West Wilchard Rd
55.8 P Devlin Rd
COURSE SUMMARY 60.0 P Bike Aid Station 1 (Pass 2) N
Athletes will take in scenic views of the Blue Mountains
61.5 U Castlereagh Rd (turn around at S
and roll through the countryside on the two lap bike
Springwood Rd)
course.
62.4 L Brooks Lane (left turn) E
Cyclists will leave the race precinct via McCarthys Lane, 62.9 R Wilshire Rd (right turn) S
heading around Whitewater Stadium (hitting it again on 64.2 L Jockbett (left turn) N
the second lap) before making their way onto 65.5 L The Driftway (left turn) W
Castlereagh Rd and head towards The Driftway via 66.4 U The Driftway (turn around at E
Brookes Lane. Athletes will return to the precinct via Castlereagh Rd)
McCarthy’s Lane and completing their ride over the 69.2 U The Driftway (turn around at W
bridge and towards transition Londonderry Rd)
71.0 L Jockbett Rd (left turn) S
72.2 R Wilshire Rd (right turn) W
Direction
Compass
Distance
Notes
(KM)
Location 73.6 L Brooks Ln (left turn) N
74.1 L Castlereagh Rd (left turn) S
Inbound
81.5 P Bike Aid Station 2 (Old Castlereagh S
0.0 D Transition: Swim to Bike
Rd N - Pass 2)
1.5 L SIRC Gate D E 85.2 P Cranebrook Rd (North) Intersection
1.7 L McCarthy's Lane NW 87.4 R McCarthy's Lane (right turn) W
3.6 L Castlereagh Rd N 88.3 L SIRC Gate D S
5.9 P Cranebrook Rd (North) Intersection 90.0 Transition: Bike to Run
10.3 P Smith/ West Wilchard Rd
12.5 P Devlin Rd
BIKE AID STATION
Outbound
17.0 P Bike Aid Station 1 (Pass 1) N Bike Aid Stations
18.2 U Castlereagh Rd (turn around at S The Bike Course has 2 Aid Stations located approximately
Springwood Rd) 20-25km apart.
19.1 L Brooks Lane E
19.6 R Wilshire Rd S
21.0 L Jockbett N Bike Aid Stations Locations
• Bike Aid Station 1 – 17km & 60km
22.2 L The Driftway W
• Bike Aid Station 2 – 38.5km & 81.5km
23.1 U The Driftway (turn around at E
Castlereagh Rd)
25.9 U The Driftway (turn around at W Bike Aid Stations will offer:
Londonderry Rd) • Water
27.7 L Jockbett Rd S • IsoWhey Electrolyte –Flavour Berry
29.0 R Wilshire Rd W • Go Natural Bars – Salted Caramel, Rich Choc, Cherry
30.3 L Brooks Ln N Cranberry and Banana Cinnamon.
30.8 L Castlereagh Rd S • Go Natural Gels – Lemon-Lime, X-Press-o (70mg
Inbound
38.5 P Bike Aid Station 2 (Old Castlereagh S Caffeine), Berry Blast and Blood Orange.
Rd N - Pass 1) • Vaseline (situated in toilets)
41.9 P Cranebrook Rd (North) Intersection • Sunscreen
44.1 R McCarthy's Lane (right turn) W
• Insect repellent
• Toilets
45.7 U Whitewater Stadium (turnaround) E
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46.9 L Castlereagh Rd (left turn) N
dBIKE RULES SUMMARY
Bike Aid Station Layout • It is the responsibility of each athlete to know
and follow the prescribed cycling course.
• All athletes must obey all traffic laws whilst on
the cycling course unless otherwise specifically
directed by a Race Referee or Race Official with
authority.
• Athletes must wear a Bike Helmet Number on
Slow down when entering Aid Stations, don’t stop! If you the front of their helmet
do not require any product from a Bike Aid Station please
• The athlete’s Bike Seat Post Sticker must be
stay to the right of the roadway.
securely attached to the bike and must be visible
from both sides
There will be signs along the Aid Station listing what is on
• Headsets or headphones are prohibited during
offer. Volunteers will also be advertising what they are
the race
holding. Please help volunteers help you by
communicating politely as per your needs. Full rules at www.triathlon.org.au
Please discard any unwanted items post the Discard Zone
Start sign and pre-Discard Zone Finish sign. Anything
COURSE MAP
discarded outside this area will be penalised.
View the Bike Course MapRUN COURSE 21.1KM
Cut off time – 8 Hours 00 Minutes (8:00:00) after
individual start time
RUN AID STATION
Run Aid Stations
COURSE SUMMARY The Run Course has 5 Aid Stations and 1 Water Station
The course will complete 1.5 laps heading out towards located approximately 2km apart.
the Nepean River and return to SIRC, back around the
lakes perimeter on the inner footpath, whilst spectators Run Aid Stations (RAS) Locations
can watch from the grandstand or meet and track • Run Aid Station 1 - 0.6km, 2km, 10.0km
athletes from the outer footpath. Athletes will return to
• Run Aid Station 2 - Cassola Place: 5.8km, 7.0km
the Festival Village in front of the grandstand to
• Run Aid Station 3 - 11.3km, 16.2km, 16.8km
celebrate down the finish chute.
• Run Aid Station 4 - 13km, 18.6km
• Run Aid Station 5 -14.3km
• Run Water Station – Leland Street: 4.6km, 8.5km
Direction
Compass
Approx
Notes
(KM)
Location
Run Aid Stations will offer:
• Water
0.0 Transition: Bike to Run • Cola
0.6 U Old Castlereagh Road E • IsoWhey Electrolyte – Flavour Berry
• Go Natural Bars – Salted Caramel, Rich Choc, Cherry
0.6 R AS 1 (Pass 1)
Cranberry and Banana Cinnamon.
Outbound
2.0 P AS 1 (Pass 2) • Go Natural Gels – Lemon-Lime, X-Press-o (70mg
4.6 R Leland St S Caffeine), Berry Blast and Blood Orange.
5.1 L Lugard St E • Bananas
5.1 R Borec Rd S • Watermelon
5.8 R Cassola Pl/ Great River W • Vaseline (situated in toilets)
Walk Entry • Sunscreen
6.6 U Weir Reserve S • Insect Repellent
• Toilets
7.0 P Cassola Pl E
• Red Bull will be supplied at the Run Aid Station 3 on
7.8 L Borec Rd N Old Castlereagh Road only and served in a diluted
8.0 L Lugard St W formula of 50% Red Bull and 50% water.
Inbound
8.5 R Leland St N
Run Aid Station Layout
8.6 L Old Castlereagh Rd W
10.0 R SIRC, Gate A N
11.3 R Competition Lake Loop E
13.0 P AS 4 (Pass 1)
13.9 U Pipe Bridge Turnaround W
Outboun
14.3 P AS 5 (Pass 1)
d
16.2 P AS 3 (Pass 2)
16.5 U SIRC Parking Turnaround E
RUN RULES SUMMARY
16.8 P AS 3 (Pass 3)
Inbound
Full rules at www.triathlon.org.au
18.6 P AS 4 (Pass 3)
19.6 P Pipe Bridge W
COURSE MAP
21.1 Finish
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INFORMATION
Information will be located within the Race Precinct and CBD
will be open during the following hours: For Athletes using the Race Day Shuttle service, we
Saturday 24 November – 8:00am – 4:00pm recommend pre-booking your parking to secure your spot.
Sunday 25 November – 4:30am – 3:00pm Wilsons Parking - Habourside Car Park is the closest to the
bus departure and can be booked with Wilsons Parking on
Information will have maps, event program on the App on www.bookabay.com
display, transport info, wave starts etc.
Information will also have all information regarding the CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
medical tent on the day, so if you are concerned about a Please take time to make yourself aware of all the changed
competitor please check with Information – not the traffic conditions for yourself and all athletes on race day.
announcer or medical tent.
Changed Traffic Conditions
If you require any help on Friday, please see the Help Desk
at Check In during opening hours for assistance. EVENT CONTACT DETAILS
IRONMAN OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE & EXPO General Event Enquiries
Come and grab your IRONMAN Merchandise and take Additional information can be found via our following
home a keepsake from your IRONMAN experience. details
Website: www.ironmanwesternsydney.com
Merchandise Trading Hours - SIRC Phone: 1300 761 384
Saturday 24 November – 8:00am – 4:00pm Email: westernsydney@ironman.com
Sunday 25 November – 8:00am – 1:00pm
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Be sure to check out the Expo Stalls within SIRC for some
great tips and deals Police
Penrith Police Station
Expo Trading Hours 317 High St, Penrith, NSW, 2750
Saturday 24 November – 8:00am – 4:00pm (02) 4721 9444
Sunday 25 November – 8:00am – 1:00pm
Medical
ATHLETE TRACKING Med Clinic Penrith Medical Centre
You can track your athlete/s through our IRONMAN Westfield Penrith Plaza
Athlete Tracker. Head to www.ironman.com. On Race Shop 114, Ground Floor
Day, on the top left-hand corner of the webpage the event 585 High St, Penrith NSW, 2750
name will appear. Alternatively, you can visit Information (02) 4721 1400
onsite if you need assistance.
Hospital
Nepean Hospital
PARKING Derby St, Kingswood, NSW, 2747
(02) 4734 2000
SIRC
Parking is available at the Sydney International Regatta LOCAL SERVICES
Centre, with capacity for 1600 vehicles. Parking will open
4:00am on Sunday 25 November. Entry will be via Gate C, Taxis
Exit will be via Gate B. Parking will also be available on 131 008
Saturday 24 November, opening at 5:30am via Gate A.
Good luck,
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