3 SEPTEMBER 2005, SATURDAY | 11AM | SILOSO BEACH, SENTOSA
Attention all Triathletes, Swimmers & Runners!
Recovering from the OSIM Singapore Asian Triathlon Championship or have you been training hard and you've been waiting to race or you want to give aquathlon a try... here's your chance! Come and take part in the upcoming New Balance Aquathlon Challenge 2005. It promises to be a fun-filled yet a challenging race for many.
For those taking part in the race, you'll stand a chance to win New Balance apparels & accessories, OSIM products and other fantastic prizes in our lucky draw. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Start spreading the news! Last but not least, get your family and friends involve.
See you at Siloso Beach, Sentosa on 3rd September. Be there or be square!
Race registration is officially closed.
We thank you for your overwhelming response & support!
Latest
Update: Race course map is now available. Click here
to download. It is the responsibility of each participant to take
note of the race route and accountable for all laps required. Course marshals
are not responsible to advise on the route details.Additional race category added for both Sprint & Long Distance Aquathlon: Senior Men Veteran for those aged 50 yrs old & above and Men Veteran for 40-49yrs old.
RACE DAY GUIDELINES
Arrive at least 1.5 hours before your check-in time to allow more time to prepare yourself for the race. Familarise yourself with course route and site layout!
Step 1 - Registration
Report at the On-Site Registration Tent with the confirmation email to collect your Goodie Bag, Event T-shirt & Race Kit that contains your race essential items like the ChampionChip, Swim Cap, Race Bib, Wrist Tag. Check your Race Start Time, to ensure that you start with the right wave.
Step 2 – Put on your wrist tag
Wrist tag must be worn for access to the Transition Area. Please DO NOT remove the Security Tags.
Step 3– Proceed to leave your race equipment and belongings at the Transition Area. You will have an assigned space marked by your Race Number.
Step 4 – Secure your Championchip
ChampionChip must be tightly secured to your left ankle. Athletes who fail to wear the ChampionChip during the proceeding of the race will not have their time recorded and will be disqualified.
NOTE: ChampionChip has to be returned after the race. A penalty of $40.00 will be imposed for athletes who do not return their ChampionChip.
Step 5 – Proceed to the Swim Start Area 15 minutes before your start time if you have done all of the above to get ready for your race! Remember to relax and enjoy the race!
Website: www.triathlonsingapore.org
Date: 3 September 2005, Saturday
Time: 11am
Tentative wave start time:
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1:Kids (7-8) Wave 2:Kids (9-10) Wave 3: Kids (11-12) Wave 4: Teen/Women Veteran/ Men Veteran/ Senior Men Veteran Sprint Wave 5: Women Open & Relay Sprint Wave 6: Men Open Sprint Wave 7: Women Open/ Women Veteran/ Relay Long Distance Wave 8: Men Veteran/ Senior Men Veteran/ Men Open 1 Long Distance Wave 9: Men Open 2 Long Distance |
1100hrs 1105hrs 1115hrs 1130hrs 1145hrs 1200hrs 1215hrs 1230hrs 1300hrs |
Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Reporting Time:
Participants are to report at least 1½ hours before their respective race start times.
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must be 7 years old and above on race day to register for the event.
Participants under 21 on race must seek parental/guardian’s consent to register for the event. |
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| Relay
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| Note: Registration fees are on a per person basis and do not include entry into Sentosa. Participants are to purchase entry tickets separately. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Registration for the race can only be made online. Click
here to register. - For more enquiries on the event, please email to events@triathlonsingapore.org - Due to safety reasons, there are only limited spaces available for the race. |
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Race Kit that contains an Event Handbook, Race Bib and a Swim cap.
(All race kit are to be collected during on-site registration on 3 Sep 2005 at Siloso Beach Sentosa) • A loaned ChampionChip for an accurate timing. • Finisher Medal for every finisher. • Finisher’s Race Certificate. • Event T-shirt. • Goodie bags (Only first 800 participants will be entitled) |
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Participants who drive are advised to park their vehicles at public
carparks in the vicinity of Habourfront Centre and take the transfer
services provided at the Harbourfront Bus Terminal or at the bus-stop
just before entering Sentosa Gateway. - Participants will arrive at the Visitor Arrival Centre where they are required to purchase Admission & Sentosa Shuttle bus ticket and board the BLUE bus line shuttle service to Underwater World. Upon alighting at Underwater World, walk towards Siloso Beach. - For participants who drive, other carparks available for parking within Sentosa are as follows: Gateway Carpark, Dolphin Lagoon Carpark or New carpark between Palawan & Siloso Beach (charges for this new carpark: $1 per entry). |
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Participants are advised against the consumption of alcohol or stimulants
or any kind of drugs within 24 hours of their race. - Participants are to ensure that they are well-rested and well-hydrated on race day. - Participants are advised to dress lightly. - Should any participant feel unwell in the course of race, he/she should stop and seek medical attention at designated medical posts. |
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Fortnight Training Session Worried about your first aquathlon or looking for a group to train with? The training session will get you ready. Coaches will be on hand to guide you and provide the valuable answers to your concerns. A nominal fee of $3(TAS member) or $5(Public) will be charged to cover refreshment/materials provided. Fee does not include entry fee into Sentosa. Dates: 13 & 20 August Time: 3.30 to 5.30pm Venue: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa |
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| IF YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING... GET INVOLVED! BE A TAS VOLUNTEER TODAY. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| You don't have to be a biathlete/triathlete to participate in aquathlon races! If you are not taking part in this race and would like to support the aquathlon/triathlon community (who may include your friends & family members) or simply want to be part of a fun sporting event and catch all the thrills and spills first-hand, here is your chance to do so! To register as a volunteer, download the softcopy of the form here or email: yati.daud@triathlonsingapore.org for more information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RULES & REGULATIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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read carefully through the Rules & Regulations below before you
register for any of the races in the New Balance Aquathlon Challenge
2005. You must accept the conditions in order to register for the
event. Participants under 21 on race day must seek parental/guardian’s
consent to register for the event. |
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Completion of the online form evidences the Participants’ agreement
to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of TAS. These rules
apply at the material time and to all and any ruling of the Organisers,
TAS and Singapore Sports Council (SSC). - Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken by the Organisers to ensure the participant’s safety, participants partake in this event at their own risk and the Organisers shall not be liable for any loss and/or damage to any property or any bodily injuries, whether personal or otherwise, and howsoever arising. - Once the registration form has been duly processed, there will be NO fee refund if the Event is cancelled for whatever reason. All fee refunds will only be considered on a special case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the Organising Committee. All requests for fee refund have to be made in formal writing to the Race Organisers. - The Organisers reserve the right to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this race and its participants for any legitimate purpose, including commercial advertising. - The Organisers reserve the right to limit or refuse entries. - Participants are advised to report at the On-Site Registration Booth at least 90 minutes prior to your Flag-Off time. - On-site reporting and body-marking will start at least an hour before the commencement of the race. All participants shall be ready 15 minutes prior to the start of the Run. - A grace period of 15 minutes after the commencement of the race will be given for latecomers. Anyone who reports later than this grace period will not be allowed to participate in the race. Latecomers should be aware that their timings would have commenced when the race begins. - A participant who protests against another competitor or notifies of violation by a contestant must do so in writing to the Organisers within 30 minutes of his/her finish time. A deposit of S$50 must accompany the appropriate protest and will be refunded if the protest is successful. - The Organisers reserve the right to remove any participant deemed physically incapable (i.e. severe physical harm) of continuing the race. - The Organisers reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations without prior notification. - Please note that there will be no storage facilities available at the event. - Participants racing in the Adult Individual & Relay category for both the Sprint or Long Distance must be 15 years and above on race day to compete in the race. - Participants racing in the Kids category must be 7 years and above on the race day to compete in the race. - Race category is non-interchangeable. - Relay disciplines are non-transferable among the team members. - Relay team must have 2 members, one for each discipline - As the ChampionChip is a loaned item, all participants are responsible to return the issued chip to the race organisers immediately after the race. A S$40 penalty applies for any loss of chip. - The ChampionChip is the sole means of race timing measurement… NO CHIP NO TIME. - No transition time will be provided to all participants. Only the following timings will be provided: Swim Time <The difference between Swim Gun Start Time and time detected at Swim End> Run Time <The difference between the time detected at Swim End and Finish Point. This is inclusive of the transition time from Swim-to-Run>. Total Completion Time <The difference Swim Gun Start Time and time detected at Finish Point> |
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be worn. - The Championchip must be securely strapped to the left ankles of all swimmers before the race. - All swimmers must wear the swim caps provided by the Organisers. - Swim goggles may be worn. - Fins, paddles, pool buoys, snorkels or any other swimming aids are not allowed. - Wet suits & support crews are not allowed. - Any assistance, other than medical aid, received during the swim will result in immediate disqualification. - No one other than the participants and officials are permitted in the swimming area. - Swimmers in difficulty shall signal to the escorting boats/canoes for assistance. -The swimming course will be closed 30 minutes for the Kids/Sprint category or 50 minutes for the Long Distance category after the start of the race. Contestants still in the water after this will be withdrawn and not be allowed to continue in the race. |
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All runners in relay teams must ensure that their ChampionChips are
securely strapped to their left ankles before running. - Runners must wear their race numbers at all times. - Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed. - Runners must run on the designated path for the entire route. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. - No running with bare torso. |
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In the event of inclement weather, the Organisers reserve the right
to delay the commencement of the race. - Should the inclement weather persist after delay, the Organisers reserve the right to cancel the race without any refund of registration fees already paid. |
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Support the
Event
Even if you do not intend to take part or volunteer for the event, you
can still come down to Siloso Beach Sentosa and support your family, friends
and colleagues. A mini-carnival will be held, where you can enjoy friendly
interactions, shop and be entertained at the same time! We promise you
a ball of a time so come to our NEW BALANCE AQUATHLON CHALLENGE 2005!
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