Capricorn Capers #2 - 2009

A DYNAMIC DUO, PLUS ONE:

As many of you know, the Capricorn Resort Half Ironman remains a validation race for Ironman Australia at Port Macquarie, and the Queensland Long Distance Championship, plus the Ultimate Aussie Team Challenge. You have to finish within 7h30m of your start time to validate your race for the Ironman entry.

COMPETITORS INFORMATION BOOKET

The latest version of the 2009 Competitors Information Bookletis now available here; note that this is version two and updates some earlier information. This booklet contains vital information for a great race at Yeppoon but note it does not replace the pre-event briefing.

10th ANNIVERSARY

As many of you are aware this is the 10th anniversary Capricorn Resort Half Ironman. There are special functions (with some great surprises and their own lucky door prizes!), a special commemorative hoodie for ALL competitors, and special commemorative merchandise including a one-time only bike jersey you can purchase as a long time momento of this special race.

The logo for the 10th Anniversary is unveiled below!

  "The Hoody",

There are some deadlines involved in the sale of our special merchandise, to allow us to make delivery of these items at the event:

All Commemorative clothing (visors, hats, polos, tech-tees) merchandise orders close - 29th July 2009 @ 5:00pm (orders after that time cannot be guaranteed for delivery at the event and must have postage applied as per the "The Store" prices)

Commemorative Cycle Jersey orders close - 27th July 2009 @ 5:00pm (orders after that time cannot be guaranteed for delivery at the event and must have postage applied as per the "The Store" prices)

We will close all Commemorative clothing sales on August 5th.

Tickets for 10th Anniversary Welcome Function (limited to 400) and 10th Anniversary Presentation Dinner (limited to 350) - Close August 5th @ 5:00pm (Please note there are NO SALES at the venue; tickets are by pre-order only so please don't count on us being able to fit you in) Pricing is highlycompetitive and the functions will be FUN.

Note that the Presentation function will be opened to non-ticketed people for the actual event presentations. - approximately 15 minutes before the start of these.

CLUBS AND SQUADS; THE BIG WINNERS:

To all the clubs whose members make up so much of the colour of this event we say thank you, and well done to our worthy winners, the East Coast Cycos well done! We also recognise the very special effort of Frenchville and Mackay tri clubs too!

CLUBS! Bring your tents – Add some colour, do some recruiting and cheer on your own members - we’d love to assist you set up a club avenue – just email Nick at nick@x-tri.com.au

GETTING YOUR BIKE TO YEPPOON & OTHER 'SPECIALS':

Can we also take this opportunity to introduce you to Velosure (no relation to Velotrans) for you bike insurance! We have negotiated some great rates with Velosure through their website from this link; or the link at www.capricornhalf.com.

If you need a hire car, call Avis and use the following code fore super rates! AWDP185012

ACCOMMODATION UPDATE:

Stillo looking for accommodation? The good news is that Tri Travel has rooms at the Capricorn Resort – Yeppoon, and at the Melaleuca Motel (part of the resort)

The bests news is that despite some rooms selling out, there is a variety remaining.

Ring 1 800 22 50 22 and talk to the specialists at Tri Travel or for local accommodation, go directly to www.capricorncoast.com.au, where all the CCTO accommodation members are listed with direct contact details etc.

TA/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP:

Did you enter the Capricorn Resort Half Ironman as an association member?  If so and you have not yet renewed your association membership, you may face an ORM (One Race Membership) plus admin fee before being allowed to compete at the Capricorn Half.

NOTE: All state association memberships expired on June 30 and so you now need to renew membership before the date of registration OR pay an admin fee containing a one race membership fee and insurance benefits at registration before being allowed to race.

We will be checking with the STTAs, and TA on the status of all competitors and you will not be permitted to race unless licensed or having purchased the admin package containing the one day license.

Remember to print your e-Ticket, and bring your license of receipt of membership to registration - the e-ticket will also contain details of merchanside ordered.

TEAM MEMBERS WANTED:

If any teams have some late cancellations there are a few good people looking to join teams still - so don't face a late withdrawal (from August 1st), contact nick@x-tri.com.au now)

10^th ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE:

We’ve a range of event merchandise, bike boxes and a growing range of gear on the Store; at www.capricornhalf.com or you can also access more products at the Store at www.x-tri.com.au

We’ve also released two new products in time for Yeppoon. The first is an exclusive 10^th Anniversary Bike jersey, pictured, available on pre-order only for the month of July (Sales close July 27^th) . This is an exclusive one time only premium jersey and is priced at just $94.50 rrp.

We’ve also released two new ‘generic’ triathlon tee-shirts in a variety of sizes, just so you can have some fun with your sport... the back is pictured above (the front has a pocket print motif of stylised S,B,R and the motto, and these shirts are priced at $27.50 rrp - these will be on sale at the venue togehter with a VERY VERY limited range of hats, visors, polos and tees.

Ordered now on-line for delivery at the event. (Check the postage part of your "Store" order for event delivery!

10^th ANNIVERSARY FUNCTIONS:

There are two very special functions to be conducted in conjunction with the tenth anniversary Capricorn Resort Half Ironman. The first is the 10^th Anniversary Welcome Dinner, Friday night with the 10^th Anniversary Presentation Dinner following the event Sunday evening. Both functions are optional for all competitors but limited tickets are still available through www.capricornhalf.com > THE STORE, together with some great event merchandise.

Please note each function has maximum numbers. The 10^th Anniversary Presentation is open only to the first 350 people, and that’s already 50% sold out! SO get your tickets early as these WILL NOT be on sale at the resort. All function planning requires a week’s warning, so ticket sales will cease once the maximum numbers have been sold, or on August 1^st.

Please note adult and child pricing differs, and the maximum number for the welcome dinner is 400.

Each function will have lucky door prizes, lucky draws, and some great memories of the past decade, PLUS some surprise guests and the official event presentation will conclude the Sunday night, and is accessible to ALL competitors after the major part of the dinner.

PRIZES AND AWARDS:

For those competing in the open category there’s $5.000 in prize money, split five deep and equally between male and female triathletes. We'll also have cash awards for the Aqua Shop swim prime, Capricorn Resort bike and X-Tri run primes for the first open male and female in each category. There are some unique trophies and product prizes for all age group categories including Tully Bike Jerseys for all category winners.

WHAT ELSE?

There's Crèche facilities open to competitors and guest’s families, for both functions and on race day but note we need a minimum numbers for these crèches to function – you can contact the Resort directly to note your requirements in this area.

You want golf?? A growing number of people are looking at a round of golf Monday (or late in the week) on either of the top notch golf courses at Capricorn Resort - Yeppoon. You can sign up at the front desk at the resort, and just let them know you are with the triathlon to gain excellent discount pricing!

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS:

Each year a wonderful team of volunteers helps make the race at Yeppoon just as good as it gets!

We welcome everyone who isn’t competing to join our band of merry ‘vollies’ and enjoy a great day out close to the action. Some great “schwagg” and a barbie as well!  If you'd like to join the Volunteer Team simply sign on via the dedicated volunteer form in the web site at www.capricornhalf.com and check the FaceBook Capricorn Volunteer group set up by our hard working Volunteer Coordinator, Cindy Lee Hooker.  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197914200458

A THANKS IN ADVANCE:

We enjoy incredible supporter for this event each and every year and a huge early huge thanks to Capricorn Resort - Yeppoon, Enervit, Aqua Shop, Tri Travel, Triathlon Photos, Aeromax Coaching, Tropical Auto Group, Wurth Motorcycles and Tuckers Cycles for their unswerving support over many years of the event. The Resort, TAG and Tuckers have been with us every inch of the way and many others for over 75% of the events at Yeppoon! So when you get the chance please support those who support your sport!

Also veterans of a decade in assisting us are the incredible SES people, our medical team, the students and staff of CQU and the other local schools and the local Police, Council and Tourism offices.

NEXT TIME:

We'll update up you on the latest happenings for the event; breaking news, info on some special guests and we’ll look at the stars of the race.

Remember you can support & sponsor our RD, Nick Munting this month as he looks to raise money for Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation and the Dreams 2 Live 4 foundation by enduring a ‘Dry’ July (including his birthday celebrations). “Dry”’ that’s no beer, no booze, no alcohol – thank goodness for coffee!

Meantime - Train safe, race hard and we'll see those of you who enter in Yeppoon

Regards
Nick Munting & Graeme Hannan for the X-Tri Team.

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