Canberra All Women's Triathlon 10 February 2002 - Yarralumla Bay Presented by... Females In Training (FIT) Inc Sanctioned by... Triathlon ACT

Entry Dates

Early Bird Rates - Get your entries in Before 1 February 2002 to avoid a late fee. Late entries will be accepted by post after that date or from 5-6pm on Saturday 9 February at the race site, and from 6.30am on race day.

Pre-Race Clinic - Saturday 2 February 2002, 9-11am.

For assistance in 'putting it all together' join our Skills Clinic at Yarralumla Bay. Let the experts show you how for only $20 including refreshments. Registration from 8.30am

Download a printable Registration Form

Race Registration

All participants need to report to registration at the race site to be allocated race numbers and collect their race pack, preferably on Saturday 9 February at 5pm OR Sunday 10 February from 6.30am.

'Pot luck' teams draw

Saturday 9 February at race site at 4.45pm. It is essential that you are able to attend at this time if you are entered in this category. This will give you a chance to meet your team members before the event on Sunday morning.

Race Numbers

Numbers will be written on all participants from 6.45am, please bring your race number with you.

Transition

Bikes can be placed in the Transition area from 6.30am. Please wear your helmet as you enter the transition area. Bags should be stored along the northern side of the transition area.

Compulsory Race Briefing

7.45 am, Sunday 10 February at race site.

Race Start - From 8am

Categories will be grouped, depending on numbers, with the older age groups starting first, then each wave (group of competitors) will start in 3min intervals, possibly up to about 8.30am. Full details provided on the information board at the race site and at the race briefing.

Race Finish Time

The race will take anywhere between 50minutes and approximately 2 hours to complete. Hence if you start at 8.30am and expect to be out there for a good long time ( better value for money…) it may be approximately 10.30 when you finish.

Post-Race Breakfast

Hand in your race number to receive a Champagne Breakfast, compliments of Crowne Plaza Canberra:

Post-Race Awards and Barrel Draw

Trophies will be awarded to the first three places and teams in all categories. All participants have an equal chance for barrel draw prizes. Major prizes:

Road Bike - from Canberra Cycles

Wetsuit - from Lane 4 Speedsuits

Course Details

400m Swim

The swim will be from the eastern end of Yarralumla Bay around a buoy, situated approximately 50m out from the roped swim area, to the exit near the poplars just down from the toilet block.

17km Cycle

The ride will exit from the eastern end of the transition area, situated on the road plus on-street parking area where Alexandrina Dr and Hopetoun Cct meet, then:

• travel east along Alexandrina Dr to the roundabout,
• turn left onto Flynn Dr, travel around under Commonwealth Ave to the lights,
• turn left onto King Edward Terrace,
• turn left onto Kings Ave,
• turn left onto Parkes Way, continue under Commonwealth Ave and through the tunnel
• turn left onto the exit ramp from Parkes Way,
• turn right onto Clunies Ross St,
• turn immediately right onto Parkes Way , through the tunnel continue under Commonwealth Ave,
• turn left onto the ramp to Commonwealth Ave,
• turn left onto the exit ramp from Commonwealth Ave,
• turn immediately left back onto Flynn Dr,
• turn right at the roundabout onto Alexandrina Dr,
• return safely to the transition area at Yarralumla Bay.

Scenic flat and fun!!! (See maps 10 and 11 yellow pages).

4km Run

The run will be a single out and back course, exit at the western end from the transition area at Yarralumla Bay to be directed east through the treed area and out onto the bike track near where it crosses Alexandrina Dr at Hopetoun Cct. Travel along the bike track to the 2km turn around point, back into the treed area and through the finish chute.

Hope you have a great day !!

Rae Wells

Race Director