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CONTENTS
Welcome from the SLSA President Graham Ford AM 3 SAFETY 19
Message from the Minister for Tourism Industry Development Water safety 19
The Hon Kate Jones MP 4
First aid & support stations 19
A Message from the City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate 5
Major stations 19
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2018 7
Minor stations 19
Key times 7
ENTRY CONDITIONS & RACE REGULATIONS 20
SHORT COURSE DETAILS 8
Event rules 20
Saturday, 6 October 2018 – 21km 8
Competition committee 20
Categories 8
Safety and emergency committee 20
Understanding the short course 8
Event organising committee 20
LONG COURSE DETAILS 10
Gender 20
Sunday, 7 October 2018 - 41.8Km 10
Entry criteria 20
Categories 10
Event categories 20
Prize money 10
Definition of a team 21
GENERAL INFORMATION 12
Race start 21
Event communication 12
Course 21
Tracking competitors 12
Refund policy 22
Recovery zone 12
Retirement from the event 22
Craft drop off for competitors 12
Anti-doping 22
Online briefing 12
Race costumes/numbers 22
Athlete pack 13
Sponsor stickers 23
Sponsorship requirements 13
Gear & equipment specifications & scrutineering 23
COOLANGATTA GOLD 2018 YOUTH CHALLENGE 15
Media/publicity 23
Categories 15
Penalties 23
Location 15
Personal sponsorship policy 23
Lycra pick up 15
Event sponsors & categories 23
Event communication 16
Clothing 24
Event day 16
Eyewear 24
SPECTATOR INFORMATION 18
Penalties 24
FESTIVAL ZONE 18
Surf craft 25
MERCHANDISE 19
Personal sponsor dimensions: 25
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WELCOME FROM THE
SLSA PRESIDENT
It is with great pleasure I welcome you to the 2018 Coolangatta Gold.
Over 800 competitors will be taking part in the ultimate endurance challenges, in what is a record
year for Coolangatta Gold. These competitors hail from across Australia, and around the world,
each, like you, carries the determination to put their endurance to the test in the ultimate challenge.
I would also like to congratulate almost 250 junior athletes taking part in the Youth Challenge.
I am looking forward to seeing the skills you have learned as lifesavers in a competitive space as
our future generation of Surf Sport athletes.
The Coolangatta Gold is renowned as the most gruelling endurance race in surf sport, requiring
incredible mental and physical strength to conquer the multi-disciplinary course. I’m excited to
welcome back our champions along with an incredible line up of elite athletes in what will surely
be a contest for the record books.
On behalf of SLSA, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the success of this event,
in particular, our volunteer officials who have worked so hard to make this weekend a success. I look
forward to what will be an outstanding weekend of competition and wish all competitors the very
best of luck.
Graham Ford AM
President, Surf Life Saving Australia
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WELCOME FROM THE MINISTER
FOR TOURISM AND MAJOR EVENTS
Welcome to the 18th Coolangatta Gold, held here on the beautiful Gold Coast.
Affectionately known as the ‘Cooly Gold’, this event has grown to become one of Australia’s most
iconic and challenging surf sporting events.
Each year it draws thousands of participants and spectators thanks to the wide range of surf
lifesaving disciplines it offers, including surf ski, beach running, ocean swimming and board paddling.
The 2018 event will be just as gruelling yet rewarding as past years, and will once again allow
competitors to strive for their personal best while taking in some spectacular scenery from
Coolangatta through to Broadbeach.
The Coolangatta Gold is one of many blockbuster events to feature on the It’s Live! in Queensland
calendar following the hugely successful Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support the event via Tourism and Events Queensland.
If you’re visiting the Gold Coast I encourage you to explore more of the memorable visitor experiences
on offer, including our world-class dining, charming hinterland towns and picturesque national parks.
The Hon Kate Jones MP
Minister for Tourism and Major Events
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W E L C O M E M E S S AG E F R O M T H E
C I T Y O F G O L D C OA S T M AYO R
Welcome to this year’s Coolangatta Gold!
As Australia’s premier coastal city, the Gold Coast is proud to host the Surf Life Saving movement’s
most famous and iconic race.
Open to all proficient surf lifesavers, as well as members of the public, the Coolangatta Gold is not
only one of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports, but it is also one of the most
rewarding. Whether it’s the Long or Short Course, or even the Youth Challenge, one thing is for sure –
the admirable efforts of this year’s competitors will be some of the best to date.
Watching on and seeing the likes of Grant Kenny, Guy Leech, Shannon Eckstein, Ali Day and
Elizabeth Pluimers – to name just a few – undertaking the gruelling tests of physical endurance
and mental strength is truly inspiring to see. In fact, this event highlights once again the importance
of surf safety, a message that we all work hard to convey to both local residents and visitors.
The Coolangatta Gold is one of the highlights of the endurance sports calendar with the race
making use of an entirely natural environment and giving spectators magnificent views from all
beaches and headlands.
While you’re enjoying this year’s event, make sure you also take the time to make the most of the rest
of what the Gold Coast has to offer. Whether it’s the city’s vibrant mix of shopping, accommodation,
theme parks, restaurants or entertainment there is never a shortage of things to do.
On behalf of the City, I wish all those who are competing in the Coolangatta Gold a safe and successful
competition. Go for gold!
Tom Tate
Mayor
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Unearth rare finds among the city’s
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Welcome to the Gold Coast, a place Coast’s famous pumping surf breaks shopping emporiums where designer
of powerful contrasts and boundless or get a crash course in stand-up stores and quirky boutiques nestle
energy. With 57 kilometres of paddleboarding at Tallebudgera Creek. side-by-side.
spectacular coastline, world-famous
Feel the exhilarating rush of a Get a taste of the Gold Coast’s lively
beaches and iconic surf breaks, it could
rollercoaster, get a selfie with night market scene. Treat your
easily be just another beach destination.
your favourite animated stars and tastebuds to the street food flavours of
But scratch beneath the surface and
superheroes or make a splash at world- the Miami Marketta - an open air dining
you’ll discover so much more.
class waterparks. experience with a soundtrack courtesy
Immerse yourself in the bohemian of local jazz, blues and roots musicians.
Take a short drive west and discover
laneways and laidback café culture of Head north and join in the weekend
the hinterland. Explore over 100,000
the south before soaking up the lively festivities at the NightQuarter, a bustling
hectares of pristine, World Heritage-
ambience of the city after dark. Feel shipping container market filled with
listed rainforest - home to spectacular
the exhilarating rush of a rollercoaster, micro-restaurants, cocktail bars, local
waterfalls, jaw-dropping scenery and
then unwind at a hinterland vineyard artisans and craftspeople.
incredible native flora and fauna.
or an absolute beachfront cafe. Wake
Take an Aquaduck cruise and see the
up and explore World Heritage-listed Play your cards right at the newly
Gold Coast from land and sea without
rainforests and waterfalls, then refurbished Star Gold Coast, then
even leaving your seat. The unique
watch the sun set from your stand venture into the trendy streets of
vehicle goes effortlessly from driving
up paddleboard. This is a place with Broadbeach to sample the top notch
on land to floating on water to deliver a
heart, soul and the power to move you cuisine and nightlife.
sightseeing experience like no other.
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6
C O O L A N G AT TA G O L D 2 018
The Coolangatta Gold will be held on the Gold Coast between KEY TIMES
Coolangatta and Broadbeach on Saturday 6 and Sunday
Saturday 6 October 2018
7 October 2018.
The Coolangatta Gold is one of the most challenging endurance Short Course - Athlete Marshalling/Numbering
races in surf sports. What began as the central theme for a motion 6:30AM commences - new location south of previous
picture more than 30 years ago, has now commanded a place on year's location
Australia’s calendar of prestigious sporting events.
There will be plenty of action on and off the course with the Festival 7:20AM All ready for start of racing
Zone the perfect place to enjoy fun activities for the family, including
Short Course - First waves start - Open Male then
an inflatable, giveaways, exhibitors and food - all day on the grass at 7:30AM
Open Female
the back of Coolangatta Beach.
10:00AM Short Course Open presentations
WHERE: 10:30PM Short Course Individual and Teams presentations
All events start and finish at Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast QLD.
Courses cover much of the Gold Coast, with the ski travelling as
Sunday 7 October 2018
far north as Broadbeach, a major transition at Burleigh Beach and
minor transition sites at Miami & Currumbin Creek.
Long Course - Athlete Marshalling/Numbering
6:30AM commences - new location south of previous
WHEN: year's location
Course Date Race Start Times
7:20AM All ready for start of racing
Short Course 6 October 2018 From 7:30am
Long Course 7 October 2018 From 7:30am Long Course - First waves start - Elite Male
7:30AM
& then Elite Female
12:00PM Long Course Elite presentations
12:30PM Long Course Individual and Teams presentations
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S H O R T C O U R S E D E TA I L S
S AT U R D AY 6 O C T O B E R 2 01 8 – 21K M
Leg Distance Location
Ski 10.5km Coolangatta to Tugun, return to Coolangatta
Swim 2km Coolangatta to Haig St, Kirra, return to Coolangatta
Board 3km Coolangatta to North Kirra, return to Coolangatta
Run 5.5km Coolangatta to Mills St,Tugun, return to Coolangatta
COOL A NG AT TA GOLD 2018
SHORT COURSE
SHORT COURSE 21KM
INDIVIDUALS
U19 MALE, FEMALE
OPEN MALE, FEMALE
35- 49 MALE, FEMALE
50+ MALE, FEMALE
MATES WAVE MALE, FEMALE
TEAMS
START/
U19 TEAMS MALE, FEMALE, MIXED FINISH
OPEN TEAMS MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
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190+ MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
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Individual Categories Team Categories The short course begins and ends at Coolangatta Beach. All
transitions also occur at Coolangatta Beach. To make transitions
U19 Male U19 Male
as easy as possible, each leg will have different coloured signs
U19 Female U19 Female
and flags, making it easy to identify which zone to head for.
Open Male U19 Mixed
SWIM YELLOW SKI ORANGE BOARD WHITE
Open Female Open Male
35-49 Male Open Female Examples of what to look out for can be seen below. SLSA staff will
35-49 Female Open Mixed also be available on-site to help explain should any competitor feel
worried heading into the Saturday competition. It is imperative that
50+ Male 140+ Masters Male
you attend the on-site briefing for a detailed run through of how the
50+ Female 140+ Masters Female event course will run.
Mates Wave 140+ Masters Mixed
190+ Masters Male
190+ Masters Female
190+ Masters Mixed
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COOLANGATTA GOLD 2018
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L O N G C O U R S E D E TA I L S
S U N D AY 7 O C T O B E R 2 01 8 – 41. 8 K M
Leg Distance Location
Ski 23km Coolangatta to Miami via Anne Ave, Broadbeach
Run 2.1km Miami to Burleigh
Swim 3.5km Burleigh to Burleigh (loop)
Board 6.1km Burleigh to Currumbin (south side of Currumbin rock)
Run 7.1km Currumbin to Coolangatta
COOL ANG AT TA GOLD 2018
LONG COURSE
LONG COURSE 41.8KM
INDIVIDUALS
ELITE MALE, FEMALE
U19 MALE, FEMALE START/
19-34 MALE, FEMALE FINISH
35- 49 MALE, FEMALE COOLANGATTA
50+ MALE, FEMALE
MATES WAVE MALE, FEMALE
TEAMS
U19 TEAMS MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
OPEN TEAMS MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
140+ MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
190+ MALE, FEMALE, MIXED
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Individual Categories Team Categories All categories will be competing for medals. However, prize
money is only on offer for the Elite Male and Elite Female Long
Elite Male (Prize Money) U19 Male
Course. A finisher’s medal will be awarded to every competitor
Elite Female (Prize Money) U19 Female
who completes the course.
U19 Male U19 Mixed
U19 Female Open Male Elite Male & Elite Female Long Course
19-34 Male Open Female Place Prize Money
19-34 Female Open Mixed 1st $18,000
35-49 Male 140+ Masters Male 2nd $7,000
3rd $4,000
35-49 Female 140+ Masters Female
4th $3,000
50+ Male 140+ Masters Mixed
5th $2,000
50+ Female 190+ Masters Male
6th $1,000
Mates Wave 190+ Masters Female
For those participating for prize money (Elite categories), please note
190+ Masters Mixed
that athletes in these groups will not be covered under work cover and
Mates Wave should refer to the participant disclaimer, Item 15 Insurance, for clarity.
Furthermore, all competitors in this specific category will only be covered
under Personal Accident Insurance. Public competitors (i.e. those not a
member of an affiliated SLS club) will compete at their own risk as per the
entry declaration.
10COOLANGATTA GOLD 2018
LONG & YOUTH COURSE SITE MAP • SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 2018
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11G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
E V E N T CO M M U N I C AT I O N C R A F T D R O P O F F F O R CO M PE T I TO R S
The Coolangatta Gold 2018 will be using the ‘Team App’ smart Competitors may drop off their craft at the designated Craft Drop
phone application to send out updates and notifications to off Location – Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta. Drop off area will
competitors. Please see the instructions below to understand what be from 10am to 4pm on Friday 5th October 2018 and competitors
‘Team App’ is and how to use it. It may also be helpful to visit the should report to the event official on-site for instructions.
website for further clarification at www.teamapp.com/faqs.
H OW D O I U S E T H E T E A M A PP?
Download ‘Team App’ from your App Store or Google Play. Once you CRAFT DROP OFF FOR COMPETITORS
have downloaded the app and created a user login, search for ‘2018 Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta
Coolangatta Gold’ in the search bar at the top of the screen and
click on the event to join. From here you will be able to access news
feeds, event timings and where to find all the up to date information
on the event. By joining the event and turning on your mobile app
notifications, you will receive immediate text and email updates
as they are posted, ensuring that you never miss any important
information!
‘Team App’ is applicable for all Apple iPhones, iPads and iPods,
plus most Android mobile devices.
**Please note it is imperative that you sign up for this application
to receive important race information. Whilst Facebook and other
channels will post periodic updates, the ‘Team App’ will be the main
point of communication between the events team and competitors. BRIEFINGS
This will be replacing the SMS text messaging service used In order to improve the overall event briefing and pack distribution
previously at Surf life Saving Australia events.** process for all participants and officials, SLSA will now be
conducting the majority of the pre-event technical and safety
briefings online. The online briefing questionnaire is compulsory
T R AC K I N G CO M PE T I TO R S
for all competitors, handlers and officials. Please ensure that you
To track competitors and view live race results, click the TRACK
have completed and submitted your declaration by 3 October latest,
button below:
failure to do so may result in disqualification of the individual or
termination of your appointment as an official.
The system will work as follows:
R E COV E RY ZO N E
• All participants and officials must read each section and
A recovery zone will be set up for competitors to utilise at the end of
answer the multi-choice question correctly
their race. Within this zone athletes will have exclusive access to the
• A confirmation email from SLSA will be sent to the
following:
nominated email address within 24 hours to acknowledge
• Water that all sections of the briefing have been reviewed. (Please
• Fruit note if your final score result is lower than 16 you will need
• Toilets to re-sit the briefing)
• First Aid treatment • Competitors, handlers and officials must attend the final
briefing meeting at the Coolangatta Hotel (corner of
Warner St and Marine Parade)
• Please note the combined participant and official's short
course briefing will be at 3.30pm, and the long course
briefing will be at 4.15pm on Friday 5 October.
12G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Competitors and officials can collect their packs from the AT H LE T E PAC K
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club following the final briefing All athlete packs will be distributed at the following location and
meetings. Please note that attendance confirmation forms will time:
be handed out at the end of each briefing and will be required to
Beach side of Coolangatta SLSC
be presented to the SLSA staff in order to collect your individual/or
(corner of Marine Parade and Dutton St, Coolangatta QLD)
team pack/s. If only one team member is able to attend the briefing
that is no issue, however all information must be then passed on Friday 5 October 2018 directly after the face to face briefing
to the other members prior to the event so all are aware. at the Coolangatta Hotel (corner of Warner St and Marine Parade)
Youth competitors and parents/guardians are not required to If you do not attend the briefing, and have not completed your
complete the online briefing component or attend the briefings online briefing, you will NOT be able to collect your lycra and
on Friday 5 October. A final briefing for all Youth competitors will athlete pack.
be held on Sunday 7 October prior to the event commencing.
If you are unable to collect your pack during these times,
Please find below the links to the participant and official briefings: please ensure that you notify the SLSA events team via
events@slsa.asn.au.
2018 Coolangatta Gold Participant briefing
2018 Coolangatta Gold Officials briefing
SPONSORSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Competitors may be required to wear event sponsor’s branding
whilst participating in the event and during any pre-or post-event
media attendances.
13JUST LIKE THE ELITES! • OCTOBER 7 • COOLANGATTA BEACH, GOLD COAST
Enter the Youth Challenge and be a part of one of Australia’s most iconic events. It’s open to all youth
athletes aged between 10 and 16 who are up for a challenge. The 1.65km course consists of a 300m
run, 400m swim, 400m run, 500m board and 50m run. All participants receive a finishers medal.
Enter now at: sls.com.au/coolangattagold
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14YO U T H C H A L L E N G E D E TA I L S
S U N D AY 7 O C T O B E R 2 01 8 – 1. 6 5 K M
SLSA will be running the Youth Challenge event for the fifth time on Each age category will have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd medal. Competitors
Sunday 7 October 2018. The youth race will run in conjunction with will be given a number that they will need to write in permanent
the main event and encourage youth competitors to participate in marker on both arms and both calves. These numbers will be
the main event of the Coolangatta Gold in future years. emailed to those who have entered before the race otherwise they
will be available on Friday when they pick up their lycra.
COOL ANG AT TA GOLD 2018
YOUTH CHALLENGE
COURSE 1.65KM
– RUN – SWIM – BOARD
500 M
400 M
SWIM/BOARD (IN) BOARD (OUT)
SWIM (OUT)
MARSHALLING
START
FINISH
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C AT E G O R I E S LO C AT I O N LYC R A PI C K U P
The categories available to enter in the All disciplines start and finish at Coolangatta All Youth lycras will be distributed at the
Youth Challenge are below: Beach, Gold Coast QLD. The race concludes following location and time:
through the main event finish arch. The Youth
U11 Male Challenge includes: Friday 5 October, Beach side of Coolangatta
U11 Female SLSC (corner of Marine Parade and Dutton
Leg Distance
St, Coolangatta QLD). From 3pm onwards.
U12 Male Run 300m
U12 Female Swim 400m If you are unable to collect your pack during
these times, please ensure you notify the
U13 Male Run 400m
SLSA events team via events@slsa.asn.au.
U13 Female Board 500m
U14 Male Run 50m You MUST tick off the name of your
competitor before receiving your lycra,
U14 Female TOTAL 1.65km
and if your minors medical form is not yet
U15 Male complete you will not receive your lycra.
*Distance approx. and subject to change
U15 Female These forms MUST be completed before
U16 Male the pick up on Friday, or by 6pm Saturday
U16 Female 6 October for late entrants.
* All ages are taken from the DAY OF the
event. No competitors under the age of
10 on the day will be considered.
15YO U T H C H A L L E N G E D E TA I L S
S U N D AY 7 O C T O B E R 2 01 8 – 1. 6 5 K M
E V E N T CO M M U N I C AT I O N **Please note it is imperative that you sign up for this application to receive
important race information. Whilst Facebook and other channels will post
The Coolangatta Gold 2018 Youth Challenge will be using the ‘Team periodic updates, the ‘Team App’ will be the main point of communication
App’ smart phone application to send out updates and notifications between the events team and competitors. This will be replacing the
to competitors. Please see the instructions below to understand SMS text messaging service used previously at Surf life Saving Australia
what ‘Team App’ is and how to use it. It may also be helpful to visit events.**
the website for further clarification at www.teamapp.com/faqs.
E V E N T DAY
H OW D O I U S E T H E T E A M A PP?
Download ‘Team App’ from your App Store or Google Play. Once The Youth Challenge
you have downloaded the app and created a user login, search for Competition key times
‘2018 Coolangatta Gold’ in the search bar at the top of the screen are below. Note all times
and click on the event to join. From here you will be able to access are subject to change
news feeds, event timings and where to find up to date information and in order to stay up
on the event. By joining the event and turning on your mobile to date with any changes,
app notifications, you will receive an immediate text and email you will need to refer
update as they are posted, ensuring you never miss any important to the 2018 Coolangatta
information! Gold Team App.
‘Team App’ is applicable for all Apple iPhones, iPads and iPods, plus
most Android mobile devices.
Date and time Activity Location
4 October 2018
5.00pm Medical forms must be complete Online
in order to be eligible to compete
5 October 2018
3.00pm Lycra pick up beach side of Beach side of Coolangatta SLSC (corner of Marine
Coolangatta SLSC begins Parade and Dutton St, Coolangatta QLD).
4.30pm Lycra pick up closes Beach side of Coolangatta SLSC (corner of Marine
Parade and Dutton St, Coolangatta QLD).
7 October 2018
8.30am Marshalling on beach begins - Coolangatta Beach
please note that the time of this
is dependent on officials having
finished duties in the long course
8.45am Race briefing Coolangatta Beach
9.00am First wave starts Coolangatta Beach
11.00am Race finish expected Finish Line
16COOL ANG AT TA GOLD 2018
YOUTH CHALLENGE
COURSE 1.65KM
– RUN – SWIM – BOARD
500 M
400 M
SWIM/BOARD (IN) BOARD (OUT)
SWIM (OUT)
MARSHALLING
START
FINISH
STRATEGIC PARTNER EVENT PARTNERS EVENT SUPPORTER MAJOR NATIONAL PARTNERS
17S P E C TAT O R I N F O R M AT I O N
All races will start and finish at Coolangatta Beach.
Presentations for the Elite categories (short course and long
course) will occur on the stage in the finishing area approximately
30 minutes after the top 3 male and female elite competitors have
crossed the finish line.
The best place to view the transitions for the long course
(Run > Swim > Board) is at Burleigh Beach.
For the first time ever, we will be livestreaming the Coolangatta Gold
on Sunday. Check out all the action from 7am on both Facebook and
the big screen at the Festival Zone.
Stay connected with live updates on Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter at @SLSAustralia and share your photos with the official
event hashtag #cooliegold. After the race, you can view the
results here. Stay connected at
@SLSAustralia
and share your photos
with event hashtag
#cooliegold
F E S T I VA L Z O N E
Come down and take in the amazing atmosphere at the Coolangatta
Gold Festival Zone. There will be official event merchandise, games,
give-aways, partner exhibits, manufacturer displays and the 28m
inflatable Commando Challenge.
Don't miss our free screening of the Coolangatta Gold movie. Kick
back on one of our bean bags and revisit the 80's – 12pm, Saturday
on the Festival Zone big screen.
Come and get your photo taken with the Minions at the Youth
Challenge start line or in the Festival Zone on Sunday morning,
where you can win a Minion's prize pack.
COOLANGATTA GOLD
MOVIE SCREENING
FESTIVAL ZONE
SATURDAY 12PM
18MERCHANDISE
A range of official Coolangatta Gold 2018 apparel and accessories The range will also be available for purchase at the event: both at
is available for purchase in advance, or at the event. Combining this registration, 3pm-6pm on Friday 5 October, and over the weekend
year’s event logo with on trend materials, the high-quality range in the festival zone in front of Coolangatta SLSC clubhouse.
includes tee shirts, singlets, caps, visors, water bottles and drink
coolers. To guarantee your size, order now from the online store at
www.lifestyleaustralia.com.au/coolangattagold/
SAFETY
F I R S T A I D & S U PP O R T S TAT I O N S Minor Stations
Major Stations
There will be minor stations set up North Burleigh, Tugun, Bilinga
There will be major stations set up at Miami, Burleigh, Currumbin and North Kirra.
and Coolangatta.
THESE WILL HAVE AVAIL ABLE:
THESE WILL HAVE AVAIL ABLE:
• First Aid (including registered nurses and first aiders)
• First Aid (include a doctor, registered nurse and first aiders) • Drink containers with water
• Esky containing ice
• Drink containers with water WAT E R S A F E T Y
• Toilets Water Safety will consist of IRBs, jet skis, and Jet Rescue Boat. Water
• Wash station Safety personnel will be wearing hi-vis orange. Additionally, all
swimmers must be accompanied by a qualified lifesaver on a board
to ensure their safety during the swim leg.
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E V E N T R U LE S GENDER
The Coolangatta Gold (“Event”) is conducted under the authority Any reference to male, or female gender (‘his’ / ‘her’ etc.) in
and regulations of Surf Life Saving Australia Limited (“SLSA”). These this document shall be deemed to simply refer to a competitor,
rules for the Event (“Event rules”) must be read in conjunction irrespective of gender, unless referring to race categories.
with, and are subject to, SLSA’s Constitution and Regulations, the
current Edition of the SLSA Surf Sports Manual (Downloads > Sport E N T RY C R I T E R I A
> Surf Sports Manuals) (SSM) and any Bulletins, Circulars or other All competitors who are members of a Surf Life Saving Club must
publications as issued by SLSA from time to time. be entered in the Event with their respective Clubs listed, must be
Bronze Medallion Holders who are current proficient members of
Further regulations for the Event will be sent to competitors
good standing, and must not be in patrol default or in breach of any
who have been accepted for entry. Those regulations will be
other SLSA or Club obligation. They must be eligible for competition
supplementary to these Event Rules but will have the same effect
under SLSA conditions outlined in the SLSA Current Edition of the
and obligation as these Event Rules.
Surf Sports Manual and any Bulletins, Circulars or other publications
as issued by SLSA from time to time.
CO M PE T I T I O N CO M M I T T E E
Members of the public who are entering in any category enter of
The Competition Committee as referred to in these regulations will
their own accord however must follow SLSA competition conditions.
include: Competition Committee Chair, SLSA Chair (Sport), SLSA
Sports Manager, SLSA Event Manager, Referee, Area Referees Safety All competitors, while competing in the ski leg, must be 16 years of
& Emergency Management Coordinator, Powercraft Coordinator, age on the date of the event.
Coolangatta SLSC Representative and Independent Risk Manager.
Members of kindred associations affiliated with the International
The Event will be under the control of the Competition Committee Lifesaving Federation (ILS) should be in good standing with their
which will have absolute authority on all aspects of the Event. own association and must have the endorsement and an opinion of
their capacity to complete the event from their national association
The Competition Committee reserves the authority to amend the
to be eligible to enter the Event.
course and/or postpone and/or cancel Event and/or category start
times as deemed necessary in the interests of safety or for any other
reason. E V E N T C AT E G O R I E S
All individual short and long course categories are age-based
The Competition Committee reserves the authority to postpone the
categories (e.g. 35-49 Female) with the exception of Elite Male, Elite
announcement of official Event places, and distribution of prizes,
Female and the Mates Wave which are ‘open’ categories, meaning
until after all protests, Carnival Disciplinary reports, or other matters
any eligible competitor may enter. Competitors cannot compete for
of competing unfairly have been determined and finalized.
both Elite or Mates Wave and their own age group (e.g. Elite Male
and 19-34 Male).
S A F E T Y A N D E M E R G E N C Y CO M M I T T E E
All team short and long course categories are age-based categories
The Safety and Emergency Committee, as referred to in
(e.g. Masters Teams – Male 140+) with the exception of Open Teams
these regulations, will be: Safety & Emergency Management
– Male/Female/Mixed – in which each team member can be of any
Coordinator, Deputy Referee, Emergency Services Officer – Area
eligible age.
1, Emergency Services Officer – Area 2, Emergency Services
Officer – Area 3, Emergency Services Officer – Area 4, First Aid/ Mates Wave category is participation based only and is designed
Medical Coordinator, Powercraft Coordinator, Coolangatta SLSC for competitors who wish to participate with a craft that does not
Representative. comply with SLSA craft specifications i.e. Ocean Kayak. Mates Wave
will be the last group to leave the start and will not be awarded place
medals.
E V E N T O R G A N I S I N G CO M M I T T E E
The Event Organising Committee, as referred to in these Athletes who wish to compete in both the short and long courses
Regulations, will be: SLSA Sport Manager (Chair), Event Manager, can apply to do so if they compete only in the following combination
Venue Manager, Referee, Deputy Referee, Safety & Emergency of events (separate entry fees apply to all combinations):
Management Coordinator, Powercraft Coordinator, Business
• Individual Short Course & Team Long Course
Development and Communications Representative, Coolangatta
• Team Short Course & Team Long Course
SLSC Representative, SLSA Chair of Sport, SLSA Technical Adviser,
• Team Short Course & Individual Long Course
SLSA Official Advisor, and SLSA Event Advisor.
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Note: competing in any combination of the above is subject to approval by Teams can either be:
SLSA and will be assessed on a case by case basis. To seek approval, email
• Female teams – 2 to 4 females;
events@slsa.asn.au. SLSA retains the right to refuse approval at its sole
• Male teams – 2 to 4 males; or
discretion and is not required to provide any reasons for any refusal.
• Mixed teams – any combination of 2 to 4 competitors with a
minimum of 1 male and 1 female
Individual events Team events Team members can be either current members of SLSA or members
of the general public. If team competitors are members of SLSA they
Age Short Long Age Short Long
are NOT required to be from the same Surf Life Saving Club.
Categories Course Course Categories Course Course
Individual competitors who, due to unforeseen circumstances after
Elite Male I U19 Male I I entering the event, are unable to compete the entire course on their
Elite Female I U19 Female I I own, (e.g. need a runner due to ankle injury) are eligible to transfer
U19 Male I I U19 Mixed I I their entry to a team category prior to the close of late entries (5pm
U19 Female I I Open Male I I Wednesday 26 September 2018). The competitor will be required
19-34 Male I I Open I I to pay the difference in entry fee between the individual and team
Female categories for the period in which their initial entry was submitted.
19-34 I I Open Mixed I I
Female Team changes and withdrawals are permitted at any time up until
35-49 Male I I 140+ I I 5pm (AEST) Wednesday 26 September 2018. Please contact the
Masters events team at SLSA at events@slsa.asn.au or 02 9215 8000 to
Male discuss the changes. All new team members have to fill in the entry
35-49 I I 140+ I I form and accept the consent form.
Female Masters Note: No guarantee for correct lycra vest sizes can be given for team
Female changes.
50+ Male I I 140+ I I
Masters
R AC E S TA R T
Mixed
Unless otherwise advised by SLSA, the race start time for the
50+ Female I I 190+ I I
first wave is 7.30am, starting from Coolangatta on both Saturday
Masters
and Sunday.
Male
“Mates I I 190+ I I The start for both the long and short course will be a dry or
Wave” Masters traditional ski start unless considered unsafe by the Referee,
Female when an 'at sea' start will be considered.
190+ I I
Notwithstanding, the Competition Committee reserves the
Masters
authority to amend the course and/or postpone and/or cancel
Mixed
Event and/or category start times as deemed necessary in the
“Mates I I
interests of safety or for any other reason.
Wave”
CO U R S E
Every competitor must negotiate the course in the manner
DEFINITION OF A TEAM determined and presented by the Competition Committee and
A team entered into the Event will consist of any competitor in accordance with Event rules.
combination with a minimum 2, maximum 4 people. Each leg
Competitors must follow the directions and instructions of all
must be completed by one individual only e.g. the swim leg must
suitably identified race officials. A failure to do so may result in
be completed by one competitor only. In teams that are made
disqualification. It is the competitor’s responsibility, however, to
up of 2 or 3 individuals, the same person can complete more than
have a complete understanding of the course.
one leg, for example, person 1 does the ski and the run leg,
person 2 the board and the swim leg. Drinks stations will be provided along the Event course. Competitors
must either have a water storage device securely attached to their
Teams must also have a minimum of 2 handlers, however only
surf ski or have another similar water carrying device on their
2 handler bibs will be provided per team.
person. Long Course competitors must have a minimum of two litres
of water or other suitable liquid.
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No competitor, handler, or other person whether associated with a The competitors will be automatically disqualified from the Event
competitor or a competitor’s team or club or not, shall (if judged by (‘Disqualification’) and their timing chip will be removed by officials.
an official) impede the performance of other competitor/s. Pacing If, after Disqualification, the competitor continues to participate in
is also not permitted and will cause disqualification. the Event, they do so at their own risk and SLSA (and its members
and officials) take no responsibility for the safety and welfare of that
Note: Competitors will be deemed to be responsible for the actions of
competitor. Cut off times will be communicated closer to the event
their handlers, or other persons in their team, and the competitor shall
date or at the final briefing.
be penalised for any actions of such handlers and other persons as if the
offence was committed by the competitor. Any competitor who does not adhere to the directions of the
Medical Officers, Event Referee or designated Officials in regards to
It is the competitor’s responsibility to follow the event referee’s
retirement from the race will be automatically disqualified from the
exact instructions given at the athlete briefing of how to wear the
Coolangatta Gold 2018 and may have their matter referred to the
timing chip so that a time will be recorded when going through
Competition Committee for disciplinary action or a penalty. Where
the transition points.
a Competitor and or a Team choose to ignore the directions from the
Medical Officers, Event Referee or designated Officials and continue
R E F U N D P O LI C Y to compete, they do so at their own risk.
Entry fees are non-refundable. Changes will be considered subject
to injury or other unforeseen circumstances. If the Championships
A N T I - D O PI N G
are cancelled for whatever reason, there will be no refund.
The Event shall be conducted under the SLSA Anti-Doping Policy.
All entry cancellations are to be submitted in writing by contacting (A copy of this Policy can be found in the online Member's Area.)
the SLSA events team on events@slsa.asn.au. Drug testing may be conducted at any competition that is conducted
under the authority of SLSA and all competitors are reminded to
Entry fees are non-transferable to another athlete regardless of
Check Your Substances at checksubstances.asada.gov.au.
reason for withdrawal.
There are NO refunds for non-starters or non-finishers.
R AC E CO S T U M E S/N U M B E R S
Those teams who have not entered all competitors in the entry Each competitor and handler/s must wear their assigned number/s
system prior to the close of entries will not be eligible for a refund on both front/side upper arms and outer thighs and back of calves.
(regardless of the number of competitors nominated for the team), The numbers will be applied using numbered tattoos provided by
and only those entered will be eligible to compete. It is the team SLSA in competitor race kits. Numbers must remain visible at all
captain’s responsibility to ensure that all members are entered times during the race and cannot at any stage during the race be
correctly. covered with swimming costumes.
During the swim leg, a fluoro pink swimming cap must be worn by
RETIREMENT FROM THE EVENT all competitors.
Competitors may retire from the Event at any point if they so choose.
SLSA members’ Surf Life Saving Club caps are optional for Ski,
In some instances, the Referee, Officials or Medical Officers will
Board and Run legs.
determine that a competitor cannot continue, and they will be
advised to retire. This will be communicated to the competitor Costumes must be SLSA approved as designated in the current
and/or the competitor’s handler/s who shall immediately remove edition of the 35th SLSA Surf Sports Manual (refer to sections 2.4 &
or cause the removal of the competitor’s equipment from the 2.5). Any variance to SLSA’s approved costumes must be approved
competition area. by the Referee prior to the commencement of the Event.
Medical Officials have full authority to prevent and/or restrain Swimming costumes are to be worn at all times along with the
a competitor from continuing in the Event if, in their opinion, a Event lycra supplied by SLSA. Competitors are allowed to wear
competitor is physically incapable of continuing the race without clothing that substitutes a swimming costume such as bike pants,
the danger of severe physical damage, loss of life, adversely or compression garments for comfort or for weather protection
affecting other competitors or adversely affecting the safety provided that such garments do not provide additional flotation
conditions of the Event. assistance in the swim leg (refer also Section 13.10 for wet suit
usage). SLSA has sole discretion to determine the question of
Further to the above, competitors who fail to finish legs within a
whether there is or could be additional flotation assistance in any
period of time stipulated by the Competition Committee, must retire
particular situation. The event lycra MUST remain the outer garment
from the Event. SLSA accepts no responsibility for those competitors
throughout the duration of the Event, except during the ski leg when
who fail to meet the cut off times and refuse to leave the course.
the life jacket will remain the outermost garment.
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Costumes must not carry any commercial identification except Competitors may be called upon to remove from craft all other
garment manufacturer’s identification of costume brand and their identification, save for personal and/or official Club sponsor
Surf Life Saving Club. Further to this, appropriate personal sponsor identification, if it is considered to be of a conflicting nature to a
identification on clothing and the athlete’s body is outlined in the potential Event sponsor.
Coolangatta Gold Personal Sponsor Policy (A copy of this policy
The Competition Committee will nominate the approximate area on
appears below).
the craft for such numbers or identification.
Under SLSA Regulations the Event Referee has the authority to
For the Coolangatta Gold 2018 all athletes are required to affix their
require the removal of, or the non-wearing of, costumes and/or
competitor number, and may be required to affix major sponsor’s
other garments which the Referee considers to be offensive.
stickers, as provided, to their board and ski for the duration of the
Further, the SLSA Event Manager, Chair of Competition Committee, race. Please refer to the Personal Sponsorship Policy for details.
SLSA Chair of Sport, Sport Manager and/or the Referee may require
the removal of, or the non-wearing of, costumes and/or other
G E A R & E Q U I PM E N T S PE C I F I C AT I O N S &
garments which contain commercial identification not deemed to
SCRUTINEERING
be in the interests of the official Event Sponsor (for more information
Surfboards, surf skis and life jackets must meet current
please refer to the Coolangatta Gold 2018 Personal Sponsorship
specifications of SLSA. Copies of those specifications can be
Policy).
found on the online SLSA Member's Area.
Footwear is optional on the running legs of the Event. Swim goggles
All competitor craft and life jackets are subject to scrutineering at
and/or face masks may be worn on the swim leg. Swim flippers or
any time prior to, during or after the Event. Competitors and/or
any other performance enhancing swimming aids or equipment are
handlers must comply with the directions of the Event scrutineer,
not permitted.
and present their craft or life jacket for scrutineering at requested
Use of wet suits: Approved wet suits may be worn if at 30 minutes times and places.
prior to the Event commencing the water temperature is below 18
degrees Celsius. If the water temperature is 18 degrees Celsius or
M E D I A/PU B LI C I T Y
above wet suits will not be permitted.
No competitor, handler, coach, officer or spokesperson for a
Water temperature will be taken approximately 30 minutes prior to competitor’s Club may make media statements which brings or
the commencement of the Event. The temperature reading will be may bring the Event, its Sponsors or SLSA into controversy,
taken behind the broken wave line, or approximately 75 metres off ridicule, contempt or disrepute.
shore, and 30 centimeters below the surface.
Competitors will not participate in or undertake any commercial or
The Competition Committee reserves the right to examine wet suits publicity activity related to the Coolangatta Gold 2018 without the
and refuse permission for a suit to be worn, if it is not deemed to be prior permission of SLSA.
standard (i.e. Not Approved).
Competitors will not undertake any commercial or publicity
The only wetsuit as approved as standard must: activity with companies in commercial rivalry with any of the
a. Be a maximum thickness of 3.00mm at any location of the Event sponsors.
wetsuit, with a tolerance of 0.3mm.
b. Contain no additional flotation or buoyancy assistance.
PE N A LT I E S
Wet suits must not carry any commercial or sponsorship
The Referee, Competition Committee and SLSA shall have the
identification other than that of the wetsuit manufacturer. This
authority to apply penalties to competitors and/or their Clubs
wetsuit manufacturer identification can only be the size which is
(when the competitor and/or members of a team are members of
standard to off-the-rack wet suits of that company.
SLSA) for infringements of these rules. Non-members of SLSA will
be subject to same penalties.
SPONSOR STICKERS
If supplied, compulsory sponsor stickers must be affixed to craft Note: Event rules regarding penalties will be outlined in the final event
circular, along with event information surrounding protest and appeals.
prior to, or during scrutineering and other stickers may be required
to be removed or otherwise covered.
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PE R S O N A L S P O N S O R S H I P P O LI C Y Handlers must wear mandatory Event handler bibs as outer
The following outlines the sponsorship policy for the Coolangatta garments for the whole duration of the Event.
Gold 2018, which you must comply with whilst participating in the
Wet suits, if permitted to be worn due to conditions, may not carry
Competition.
any commercial or sponsorship identification other than that of the
wetsuit manufacturer. This wetsuit manufacturer identification can
E V E N T S P O N S O R S & C AT E G O R I E S only be the size which is standard to off-the-rack wet suits of that
The sponsors and categories listed in the table below have exclusive company.
rights at the Coolangatta Gold 2018.
Swimming costumes must be SLSA approved as designated in the
No personal sponsorship can be worn by a competitor that is of the Current Edition of the SLSA Surf Sports Manual. Any variance to
same category as the companies listed below. SLSA approved costumes may be approved for use by the Referee
prior to the commencement of the Event.
Company Exclusivity category
DHL – Major Sponsor Logistics Further, the SLSA Event Manager, Chair of Competition Committee,
SLSA Chair, Sport and/or the Referee may require the removal of, or
Holden – Major Sponsor Automotive
the non-wearing of, costumes and/or other garments which contain
Westpac – Major Sponsor Financial Services commercial identification not deemed to be in the interests of the
FINZ Swimwear and Lycra supplier official Event Sponsors.
BRP SeaDoo water craft/Power
craft and Evinrude Motors
EYEWEAR
Competitors may wear sunglasses whilst competing in the
Current as of the 03/07/2018. SLSA has the right to update and competition providing that the brand of sunglasses does not conflict
change this at any time prior to the Event commencing. with any Event sponsors.
Competitors may be required to wear Event sponsor’s branding
Competitors are not to place sunglasses over any Event sponsor,
whilst participating in the Event and during any pre or post event
i.e. on peak of cap.
media attendances.
Competitors may wear their own swim goggles in the appropriate
Upper arms of competitors must
legs.
be uncovered for identification/
numbering.
PE N A LT I E S
Competitors are able to place 1
As indicated in Section 17 – Penalties, the following apply:
personal sponsor logo on each
shoulder. They must be from the • Failure to carry required Sponsor identification, as stipulated:
same sponsor and cannot be larger disqualification or time penalty at the discretion of the
than 7.5cm x 7.5cm as per figure 1. Competition Committee.
Legs are to be free of any personal • Failure to wear mandatory Lycra race singlets (competitor)/race
sponsor logos. Any personal sponsor T-Shirt (handlers) during event: disqualification or time penalty
logos must be pre-approved by SLSA prior to 21 September 2018 at the discretion of the Competition Committee.
by emailing events@slsa.asn.au. SLSA retains sole discretion • Failure to wear mandatory cap and Lycra race singlets at the
to withhold approval of any sponsor logos and is not required to presentation (competitor): penalty or forfeiture of competitor’s
provide any reasons for not giving approval. total share of prize money.
During any presentations or media appearances competitors must
SURF CR AFT
wear the event lycra race singlet, branded cap, and/or a supplied
Competitors may be required to compete with a Go Pro or similar
Event shirt. Any personal sponsor branded gear must not be in
device, within reason, attached to equipment for the purpose of
conflict with Event sponsors (as listed above).
obtaining the best possible footage to promote the sport, unless
the competitor can prove to SLSA’s comfortable satisfaction that
C LOT H I N G such an attachment would hinder their performance.
SLSA will supply lycra race singlets which must be worn by
If supplied, compulsory Event sponsor stickers must be affixed
competitors as outer garments on all of the legs of the Event, except
to craft prior to or during scrutineering and other stickers may be
the ski leg, minimum level 50 life jacket must be the outermost
required to be removed or otherwise covered.
garment.
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Competitors may be called upon to remove from craft all other Personal Sponsor Dimensions:
identification, save for personal and/or official Club sponsor Ski – 20cm x 20cm area located 70cm from the back of the seat
identification, which is considered to be of a conflicting nature to a Board – 20cm x 10cm area located on the back of the board.
potential Event sponsor.
Further, the Event Organising Committee and/ or the Competition
Committee will nominate the approximate area on the craft for such
numbers or identification.
Surf craft may be required to carry branding of the Event sponsors
in accordance with the attached diagram above. In addition to the
branding set out in the attached document, competitors may also
carry personal sponsors only if:
• The signage/branding is positioned in the locations reserved
for branding of sponsors or personal sponsors as shown in the
Diagram 1 above, and specifications below.
• The branding does not conflict with the interest of a sponsor of
the Event.
NOTE: Signage cannot cover mandatory compliance stickers.
If your surf craft carries branding of sponsors which conflict with
the Event sponsors, these will need to be covered up or removed
before attending the Event.
If your surf craft is carrying any branding which is inconsistent
with this policy or if you wish to discuss any aspect of this policy
please contact the Events Team at Surf Life Saving Australia on
02 9215 8000 before 21 September 2018.
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