Race Information - Austrian 1/2 Iron Triathlon
ORGANISATION
Organiser: MSC Graz, Multisport Austria Event Management
Host: Schwarzl-Freizeit-Zentrum
Partners: Steirischer Triathlonverband
minimum 2.000 Euro prize money
100 Euro vouchers from Gigasport for every winner of each AGe category (main race)
EVENT/DISTANCES
Austrian ½ Iron-Triathlon (Saturday May 8, 2010)
2150m swim 1 lap
80km bike 2 laps
20 km run 4 laps
· international open race (annual license 2010 or daily licence necessary)
· Styrian Championships Juniors, U23, Elite, Masters 40-65 / women and men
· Relay race (for 2 or 3 competitors), ranking for male, female and mixed teams
Kids/Youth AQUATHLON (Saturday, Mai 8, 2010)
50m swim // 500m run for kids born 1999 and before (awards in the specific year category)
100m swim // 1000m run for "Schüler B" (born 97 - 98) and A (born 95 - 96)
200m swim // 2000m run for youth (born 93 - 94) and juniors (born 91 - 92)
Race courses - see maps. NO entry fee!
RACE COURSES 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON
Transition area = northern parking area (also parking area!)
Swim course
1 big lap starting from the northern part of the lake, passing the bridge to the southern part (Steiermarkhalle) and back.
Total length: 2150m
Wetsuits are allowed
Bike course
2 laps of 40km each, demanding. There are 5 hills in each lap.
Total length: 80km
Total difference in altitude: 1200m
Drafting forbidden!
Tri-bars are allowed!
Running course
4 laps: of 5km
almost flat
Total length: 20km
Finish
On the northern parking lot.
TIME KEEPING
Official timekeeping: Pentek Timing with champion chip systemPreliminary PROGRAM
Friday, May 7
10.00 race numbers pick-up 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLONGigasport Triathlon fair, wet-suit test swimming
18.00 race briefing 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON in german language
18.30 race briefing 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON in english language
Saturday, May 8
from 06.30 race office open
06.30 - 8.00 race numbers pick-up: 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON
07.00 - 8.30 Check in: 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON
09.00 START: 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON mens race
09.05 START: 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON womens race and relay race (M/F/Mixed)
10:00 Aquathlon
from on 13.00 finish, goulash party
16.30 Uhr Victory Ceremony 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON
CATEGORIES
1/2 Iron Triathlon - individual raceJUNIORS 1991/1992
U23 1990-1987
Main category 1986-1981
MW 30 1980-1976
MW 35 1975-1971
MW 40 1970-1966
MW 45 1965-1961
MW 50 1960-1956
MW 55 1955-1951
MW 60 1950-1946
MW 65 1945-1941
MW 70 1940 and older
separate ranking for men and women
1/2 Iron Triathlon - relays
separate ranking for male and female and mixed teams - relays of 2 or 3 competitors are possible
PRIZES
Trophies for the first 3 of each category, medals for the first 3 of each category
Prize money (min 2000 Euro), 100 Euro vouchers from Gigasport for each winner of a category and material prizes according to dedication.
REGISTRATION
A written registration for all triathlon races is necessary. This can be done:· via mail: MULTISPORT AUSTRIA, A-8020 GRAZ, Lendkai 89/8
· via FAX: MULTISPORT AUSTRIA +43 316 913336
· via email: office@multisportaustria.at
· online: www.multisportaustria.at
The registration is only valid when the registration fee has been paid!
REGISTRATION FEE
Aquathlon: no entry fee
1/2-Iron-Triathlon until 31.12.2009 (early booking): € 55,-from 01.01.2010 until 01.05.2010: € 69,- (May 1 is the deadline for entries for the individual race!)
1/2-Iron-Triathlon relay € 110,-
The registration fee contains:
· Free entrance to "Schwarzl-Freizeit-Zentrum competitions)
· Champion-chip timing
· drinks on the bike section (2 in each lap)
· drinks on the running section (2 in each lap)
· drinks and refreshment after finishline
. 2 water stations at km 1 and 3
· souvenir
· Pasta Party and drinks at the victory ceremony
· Material prizes are either dedicated to a place or given away in a raffle
Cancellation of registration (in written!) until April 20, 2010 50% cancellation fee
after that date 100% cancellation fee
It is possible to pass on one's slot to another athlete without the payment of a cancellation fee until May 1, 2010 It is possible to transfer one's slot to the AUSTRIAN 1/2-IRON-TRIATHLON GRAZ 2011 without the payment of a cancellation fee until May 6, 2010 A waiting list will be operable from May 1 on. Athletes from the waiting list eligible to compete in the 2010 event will be notified immediately
PAYMENT OF THE REGISTRATION FEE
There are 2 possibilities to pay the registration fee:1. Payment with credit card (VISA or MASTER CARD)
Please indicate your wish to pay with your credit card on the inscription form. You will then be contacted seperately.
2. Transfer to the organisers account
Multisport Austria, Sparkasse Bad Waltersdorf, BIC: SPHVAT21, IBAN: AT982081800600611008
ACCOMMODATION
DRESSING ROOM
Dressing rooms and showers are available.IMPORTANT
The organiser does not accept any liability for damages of any kind. The program is subject to changes.The rules and regulations of the Austrian Triathlon Federation and the International Triathlon Federation fully apply.
Wearing of a helmet during the bike section is compulsory
INFORMATION
Erika König-Zenz, TEL: +43 664 4155499 office@multisportaustria.atMichael König, TEL: +43 664 2523527 office@multisportaustria.at
Homepage: www.multisportaustria.at