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Hi there,
Welcome to everyone as competitors in the 9th annual Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman Triathlon.
We hope for you the race is a great day out; some serious competition mixed with some old fashioned camaraderie that can make our sport so much fun to compete in.
This newsletter covers off various aspects you need to remember to maximise your weekend away in Yeppoon and to ensure your race is as good as it can be!
We also cover some issues now that we sincerely hope will NOT surface come race weekend and race day!
HOUSEKEEPING:
MEMBERSHIP/LICENSES:
If you have entered this event then please note that a total license check is being made, in conjunction with Triathlon Australia, on all participants who have entered the event as TA members.
The 2007/2008 license year finished on June 30th 2008. If you have not renewed your membership or registered with TA as a member since the ability to do so was opening on June 1st you WILL need to renew membership before the date of registration, or pay the non-member fee at registration, before being able to race.
WE ARE AWARE THAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE ENTERED AS MEMBERS, BUT HAVE NOT QUOTED A LICENSE NUMBER, WHILST OTHERS HAVE, BUT THAT LICENSE IS NOT CURRENT, OR IN SOME CASES DOESN’T EXIST! However, a big thank you to those who have contacted us and updated their information.
If you have received an email questioning the details of your entry and have not responded at this time you will need to see Ali at Registration (see the “Please see Ali list” on the notice boards at registration!)
Whilst is not necessary to have a license to compete in this race, it is necessary to have completed the correct entry pertaining to your status. Our insurance premiums are high enough without allowing un-insured competitors onto the course!
NOTE: You will need to be a financial licensed member of TriQLD to compete for awards in the QLD State LD Championship.
AND if you are seeking selection to the Australian team to the World LD Championship in Perth next year, you need to be a financial Triathlon Australia member AND for your selection points to count towards selection, you need to be a TA member by midnight on the Thursday preceding the event in which you are competing – that’s midnight on Thursday 14th August for those competing in the Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman.
You can renew your membership or join a Triathlon Association right now and online - and remember to PRINT out your renewal or joining receipt to present at registration as your license will not arrive in time.
PLEASE NOTE: NO receipt means you will need to pay the one race permit regardless of your status - DO NOT LEAVE IT AT HOME!
FUNCTIONS:
FRIDAY:
The Welcome Party – see the Dinner / Merchandise order form under the Competitor Information tab at the official website at www.capricornhalf.com – entertainment, meet the pros and a darn good meal as well! Tickets only and all orders needed no later than Wednesday August 13th – NOTE: We cannot sell tickets on the night!
SATURDAY:
Rydges Capricorn Resort will again feature a great Saturday night initiative especially for hungry competitors. If you are feeling hungry and thirsty after a day at registration, cruising the Expo and lazing around the pool, enjoying your taper then this is fast and easy.
An Italian style buffet will be served in the Palms Event Centre (after the compulsory briefing) and will feature vegetarian lasagne, fettuccine Napolitano, gourmet pizzas and a great selection of seasonal salads and breads.
The great news about this night is that eating here will avoid the any possible delays in room service, whilst giving you a chance to 'have a chat' to likeminded fellow competitors before the big day out Sunday!
SUNDAY:
A continental breakfast will be served in the Billabong Restaurant from 5:30am for the early birds, with hot breakfast available from 6:00am, but don't forget that you need to be in Transition no later than 7:00am... after that it's too late and it will be closed...
The Presentation Dinner – see the Dinner / Merchandise order form under the Competitor Information tab at the official website at www.capricornhalf.com – entertainment, meet the pros and a darn good meal as well! Tickets only and all orders needed no later than Wednesday August 13th – NOTE: We cannot sell tickets on the night!
And of course the annual Karaoke will be on once again Sunday night after the presentation - it's not to be missed and a serious chance to enjoy one of the sport’s great after parties!
If you are a vegetarian, or need a 'special meal', contact us through info@x-tri.com.au and please outline your requirements before Monday August 11th, and we'll notify the Resort chefs who will be able to cater for most.
DINNER TICKETS:
The Welcome Dinner will be by sign in – see Ali and the rego team on the desk... please follows the signs in the resort...
Prepaid Presentation tickets will be available at Registration – please remember to ask... NOTE: there are no tickets available on the night... the resort needs time to prepare these meals and can’t react to you last minute change of mind!
IN HOUSE
NOTE: Please ask, as the Resort will supply cleaning cloths for those competitors staying in house.
MERCHANDISE:
Don't forget to pick up your pre ordered merchandise and Presentation Dinner tickets at Registration - See Tom in the merchandise tent! And check for any bargains whilst there!
CALLING ALL TEAM MEMBERS
A record number of teams have entered this year and thank you so much for that...
The Team Awards will this year recognise the first three in each of Mixed Teams, All Female Teams and All Male teams in our efforts to sincerely recognise more team support of the event.
All team members will also receive a Commemorative ‘Hoodie’, and team members in each award grouping will receive a trophy each.
ALL COMPETITORS:
We do ask you to please try to be at the presentations in order to receive your trophies and of course, the accolades of your fellow event participants. PLEASE NOTE: We will not be posting trophies out following this event, unless pre-arranged with us, and the postage is pre-paid at $11-00 a trophy (that’s the current cost from Australia Post!).
REGISTRATION:
Please note the Race Week schedule has been updated in the website and this is what we will follow...
REGISTRATION will be from 1:00pm Saturday until 5:30pm – The Race Briefing will then follow at 6:00pm on the lawns outside of Anniversary House... and should take no more than 30 minutes... please note that the briefing is compulsory and all individual competitors and at least one member of a team must attend.
If you are unable to make registration at these times please contact the X-Tri office through info@x-tri.com.au and head your email LATE ARRIVAL... Please note that we are not equipped to handle more than a few genuine case of late arrival as we have a race to put on for those who can arrive on time.
You also need to check your electronic timing chit at registration before leaving...
And remember the compulsory event briefing Saturday afternoon - 1800hrs or 6:00pm
IRONMAN VALIDATION:
Nothing to worry about - if you complete this event under 7h30m, you will be auto validated for Ironman Australia at Port Macquarie.
Results will be sent to the Ironman Australia office within hours of us checking and confirming them and Ken Baggs will be at the Capricorn Half to answer any queries you may have.
Further pertinent information about the validation system can be found at www.capricornhalf.com
CHEATING:
Please don't even think about competing in this event if you intend to cut the course, forget to count our laps; or cheat in any way (and that includes Drafting...)
We are telling you now that there will be a NO TOLERANCE policy in force on this and subsequent to our 2005-2007 races we will be vigilant in our approach, and we’ll be working with a senior crew of Technical officials to do so!
We will do what we can as organisers, (and we have timing mats on course, marshals and a senior non-officiating technical official making some special checks and recommendations on the day!)
The Technical Officials will certainly do what they can within the full force of the rules of Triathlon Australia and we ask you as competitors to call it as you see it.
What we can’t do is race your race; you and solely you are ultimately responsible for our own actions on course!
TECHNICAL:
Triathlon Queensland will be conducting some regional education and training workshops at Yeppoon – a Level 1 Technical Officials course – Saturday 16 August, Rydges, 9am-12noon
Email names of interested members & contact phone and email to admin@triathlonqld.com.au, this course is free and has no minimum or maximum numbers.
VOLUNTEERS:
Each year we enjoy a wonderful crew of volunteers at Yeppoon and if you'd like to join them simply sign on via the dedicated volunteer form in the web site at www.capricornhalf.com
We can use all we can get as the local area is not densely populated – but as you know as competitors, the more volunteers the merrier the day!
We are looking for additional volunteers this year and we'll make sure you have a great day out and you'll up close to the triathlon action also!
If you know someone who may be able to volunteer, please ask them to sign on via the website at www.capricornhalf.com – And we have VERY special lucky draws for the Volunteers also!!
A THANKS IN ADVANCE:
We enjoy a marvellous team of supporters each and every year in Yeppoon and these include companies, Rydges, Enervit, Blue Seventy/ Aqua Shop, Erox Australia, Zoot/Conti Australia, Tri Travel, Triathlon Photos, Aeromax Coaching, Tropical Auto Group, Wurth's Motorcycles and Tuckers Cycles.
And then there's the incredible SES people, our medical team, the students and staff of CQU and the many other local schools plus local Police, Council and Tourism offices.
OTHER NEWS:
IT'S BACK AGAIN!!! Entries for the Canberra City Half Ironman on December 14th are now open and so are entries for Australia's most unique new challenge, the Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge - to find the fastest multisport team in the country.
Go to www.canberrahalf.com for more and growing details...
And did you know that race day at Yeppoon (August 17th) is also the last day you can enter the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore race! That’s right, no rest for your race crew as we complete Yeppoon and ready for Asia’s biggest Ironman 70.3 on September 7th!
LAST NEWS!
Please enjoy the coming race weekend and come prepared to have fun, enjoy your fellow athlete's company and to celebrate a fair and honest race, before settling down to party!
Meantime - Train safe, Travel Safer, and we'll see you in Yeppoon
"Escape Winter!"
Regards
Nick Munting
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