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AQUATHON 101
A step-by-step guide to participating in the
Illawarra Australia Day Aquathon
The Australia Day Aquathon Explained
The Australia Day Aquathon is a swim and run fitness event for all ages and abilities. You can choose from one of three distances, and either own your own (Individual) or as a two person tag team (One swims + One runs category) also listed. The event is very safety conscious and designed for all ages and abilities. Courses range from the entry level fun MINI event for KIDZ, to the fantastic Short course, and more challenging and spectacular longer course. Perfect for first timers, fitness fanatics, juniors, teams, mums and dads, corporate groups and all in between!!!!!!!!!
A detailed explanation of the event is provided below. You can also email the event director directly, to get some pre-event advice. The event is designed to be achievable for most ages and abilities, and with some prior preparation is a fantastic fitness event for all. With shorter and longer distances to chose from, flat and safe courses, great support crew, excellent services and a brilliant location, the Australia Day Aquathon is a true community fitness event.
Entering the Event
How to Enter?
ENTRIES AVAILABLE SOON
Entry is via:-
- ONLINE: (Available soon).
- Download entry form: (Available soon) and mail or fax with payment as per details on form.
- On Day: (late fee penalty applies) 7:30-8:30am Wollongong Harbour.
NOTE: Confirmation of entry is via ONLINE payment only. Mail entrant's will be notified only if an EMAIL address is provided.
Entry Fees
Click here for pre- and on day entry fees
What's Next?
- Entry confirmation is via electronic email.
- Your entry will be processed and allocated timing chip and category(s) entered.
- Pre Event Entry’s go in the draw for a special sponsors prizes.
- On the day allocate 60 minutes for event pack (chip, swim cap, sponsor giveaways) and preparation time.
- ALL Participants (pre and on day) are required to collect race pack on event morning at Belmore Basin Wollonong.
Note: Pre-entry's will be acknowledged via email only. If you wish to confirm entry and do not have email access, please contact event director for confirmation.
On the day
The event is easy to follow, remember these easy steps:
- Head to event start, Wollongong Harbour where the registration tents are highly visible
- Pre-Entry: go to pre-registered tents to collect your Velcro chip for timing, swim cap and entry confirmation. Tables display event type/category.
- Enter On Day: Complete on day form (onsite tables), check payment fees for on day. Then go to PAY TABLE whom process entry and directs you to complete registration process.
Timing Chip
- Timing chips will be handed out at registration tables.
- Chips are encoded with your name, event type and start time.
- Failure to enter in correct event/wave start results in disqualification.
- ALL participants must have a timing chip.
- Team swimmer to wear chip and hand to runner as a tag after swim exit.
- If you are entered as an individual and also so a team event, you must use two separate chips.
- Velcro strap is to be secured around your ankle.
- DO NOT WALK over timing mats prior to your event.
- At end of event ALL CHIPS MUST be removed and put in COLLECTION BINS (failure to hand back Velcro chip incurs replacement fee).
What happens if I forget to wear the Velcro chip or forget to hand to runner (teams)?
Unfortunately, whilst you still complete the course, your times are unofficial and no result is recorded. You are not eligible for any individual/team prizes, but can still receive barrel draw prize.
What happens if I fail to complete course?
The course is designed to be as safe as possible, with ample course marhals on hand to assist if for what ever reason you cannot continue. We ask that you please notify a course marshal if you pull out on route, whom records your name. If possible please hand your Velcro strip to marshal or head to finish area, notify timers and place Velcro in collection bin. This applies to non swim course finishers also.
Medical or Other Help
The Australia Day Illawarra Aquathon has an excellent safety record and one that we are keen to maintain. If you require medical assistance, a First Aid officer is present at the start/finish section, and another couple will roam the course. Also, marshals have two-way radios to enlist any medical assistance required.
In the water, qualified life guards patrol the swim and will be able to assist you if the need arise. For assistance, firstly, don't panic, move to the side, or if raise your arm for help.
Special Medical Needs
Please contact the event director to discuss any special medical requirements you may require.
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Remember!
Registration
From (6.30-8.30am, Wollongong Harbour Foreshore) - to avoid long queue times please pre enter. On day entry is accepted and although we are very efficient it is important to allow at least 60-90 minutes to register and prepare before your event start. On day fees are listed in general guide section.
Start Times
See 'Start Times' section.
Note: for exact wave starts see 'Start Time Board' at Registration on day.
The event is divided into categories, with each having a separate swim cap colour. Generally juniors, females and teams have separate wave starts to avoid large groups and for safety. Approx. 3 minute separation between wave starts. This will be identified on 'Swim Start' board at registration.
Transition Area
Allocate at least 20-30 minutes before your event start to set up your 'Transition' area. This is a section (closed to public) where you are to place any gear you will be needing after the swim (And to drop swim equipment after swim leg). Place your running shoes (socks if want, but easy to use elastic laces and no socks - powder in shoes help). A towel to wipe sand/water off, sunglasses, and any personal medical equipment as asthma puffer.
While the transition area is closed to general public, the organizer cannot guarantee and does not take responsibility for your personal items. Ensure you place only the gear you require for the event. A marshal will be placed at transition area.
Note: make this visible to you - with hundreds of others shoes around you, put a colour towel, flag or marker to help remember where your gear is. Out of the swim many people are a little disorientated.
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