Technical Information
Swim (1km-2/3
mile) : In deep water parallel to shore. Supervised and
patrolled by BASRA (at least 3 boats). Water temperature will be
between 70 and 80. Wet suits may be worn. Start will be from
the beach (standing in water). Wave (staggered) start.
Finish will be onto beach (sand) and across road to transition
area.
Cycle (25km-15 miles) :
Will be on excellent, smooth tarmac road surface, though
attractive surroundings on roads free from traffic. We ride on
the left. No support vehicles will be permitted.
No support personnel will be permitted in transition area.
Helmets are recommended.
Run (5km
3.1 miles) : On a separate route from the cycle
ride. Water will be available at several points along the course. The
course will be in a quiet residential area, on good surfaces.
Rules & Regulations
The event consists of two types of races run simultaneously:
1. Individual
2. Relay.
* The swimmer on the relay team may also
complete as an individual.
Relay teams must consist
of two or three members each completing one of the disciplines. Complete
one Entry Form for each team or individual (where individual is
competing on a Relay Team, complete both sections.)
Each competitor is
required to sign and the Waiver of Liability.
All decisions of the Rules
Committee will be final.
No support vehicles will
be allowed on the course.
Runners and Cyclists are
to stay on the tarmac surfaces
All competitors are to
register with race organizers between 6:30am and 7:30am,
Saturday, November, 3rd, 2007 (for numbering and securing bicycles etc.) at
Taino Beach Car Park. Triathlon start time is 8:00am.
Calculate age as of day of
competition.
Competitors can enter one
relay only in each category.
Competitors are
responsible for the safety of their own equipment, although the
transition areas will be supervised throughout the race.
AGE GROUPS
--------------------- Male and Female -------------------
Individual Team
• 16 & Under • 12 & Under
• 17–29 • 16 & Under
• 30–39 • Open, Male Female & Mixed
• 40–49 • 135+ Combined Ages (Masters)
• 50–59 • Family
• 60 - 69 • Male
• 70 & over • Male
Overall winners will not place in age categories. Individuals may
participate as the swimmer on a relay team. Family teams consist
of parent(s) and sibling(s). Relay teams may consist of 2 or 3
members.
AWARDS (Male and Female)
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall
• First three in all categories (excluding over all
winners).
• Fastest Swimmer, Cyclist, Runner from individual race.
• Medals to all finishers.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2009 8:00 a.m. TAINO BEACH
GRAND BAHAMA
Including the Iron Kids Conchman Race at 12:00 Noon
In Co-operation with
Grand Bahama Islandmon Duathlon Committee
A COMMUNITY EVENT
Benefitting Grand Bahama Local Charities
Freeport Aquatics Club
Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association
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