News just in from the Capricorn Resort - Yeppoon has the Saturday night buffet, the annual Chef’s selection Pasta Buffet priced at $24-50 a head. AtAs previously announced it will open from 6.00pm, immediately after the race briefing. Due to the increase in numbers there may be a requirement for at least two or three sittings. If so a registration form will be available at the Info/Merchandise tent at Registration and you can then nominate yur preferred time to eat!
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Tickets for the 10th Anniversary Welcome Function (limited to 400) and 10th Anniversary Presentation Dinner (limited to 350) - can be ordered through the STORE at www.capricornhalf.com and note to check the deliver at venue box for the postage rates to save money!! No ticket sales after next Monday! No ticket sales at the venue!
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.
BIKE ASSISTANCE:
Tuckers Cycles will be on the venue rom Friday afternoon to provide assistance with bikes; if you have a problem see the Tucker Team at Anniversary House - they'll have a full range of bike gear and service equipment to help you get your bike ready for a fast ninety kay!
Note that bikes don't go into the compound until Sunday morning!
AQUA SHOP:
The team from the Aqua Shop will be on hand at the Capricorn Resort Half Ironman with all your needs for the swim, from goggles to Blue Seventy wetsuits so don't panic if you leave something behind. Nic and the team will be on deck from Friday onwards.
GETTING YOUR BIKE TO YEPPOON & OTHER 'SPECIALS':
Last year we had some dramas in getting bikes to Yeppoon, and we've worked hard to alleviate this stress for you, the airlines and our ground handlers this year.
The bad news is that the same airlines are still flying the same small planes to Rockhampton, and that bad news is further amplified by the fact there are some 200 more bikes heading to Yeppoon this year - IF YOU INTEND TO FLY YOUR BIKE WITH YOU - YOU NEED TO CALL YOUR AIRLINE NOW AND ADVISE THEM!as we are unable to guess what mode of transport competitors and their bikes are using!
Note: Only Tiger, out of Melbourne, has 737s flying into Rockhampton with good luggage space. Virgin has Embrauer jets; they aren't big and they have little freight space. Qantas has prop jet Dash 8s (ditto for size!) If your flight goes via Brisbane you'll be on a small plane up to Rockhampton; if you are direct from Sydney the same applies.
This is now a paid service by the airlines; we will not get the level of service from 2008 if the numbers are over the limits this year and note that Friday is also the main air freight day to Rockhampton, hence the problem is now further acerbated.
The good news is that X-Tri has discovered “Velotrans” and we've their information on line, in various newsletters and now once again being sent directly to you.
Velotrans is a dedicated bike freight company for triathletes and cyclists run by triathletesand cyclists - who know how to handle and look after YOUR bike.
We highly recommend talking to Velotrans for your bikes safe conduct to Yeppoon, and you can talk to them and/or book directly for this and all future X-Tri races through www.velotrans.com.au
If you need a hire car in Yeppoon, call Avis ahead of time and use the following code for super rates! AWDP185012
ACCOMMODATION UPDATE:
Still 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 small quantity remaining , but going fast!
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 merchandise ordered.
DID WE SAY WE NEED VOLUNTEERS? YES WE DID!:
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.
Meantime - Train safe, race hard and we'll see you in Yeppoon next weekend! Regards
Nick Munting & Graeme Hannan for the X-Tri Team.
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