Frequently asked question about Ironman Western Australia in Busselton
For details regarding the 2010 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon, please contact
westernaustralia@ironman.com
Drinks on Course
Drinks on course will be provided by High5 and the flavor will be Berry flavour for the both the bike and run in standard
energy source supercarbs as per last year.
Bars on Course
Powerbar Performance will once again be providing bars on course in the Chocolate & Vanilla flavour.
PowerBar Gels will be available on the run leg in the following flavours - Blackcurrant, Green Apple, Tropical, Vanilla.
PowerBar Ride Bar will be distributed in the Recovery Area after the race.
For details of what you can and can't bring into Australia, please click on the links below:
http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/travel/entering-australia/cant-take
http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/travel/entering-australia/didymo
http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_casecontent.asp?intNodeId=8752559&intCommodityId=22867&Types=
none&WhichQuery=Go+to+full+text&intSearch=1&LogSessionID=0
Can I use my Ipod/MP3 Player on course?
No - IPODS and MP3 players are banned from the Event Can I hire a bike for the event?
IMWA does not currently have any deals with any Bike Shops in regards to hiring a bike. If a competitor wishes to hire a bike, they will need to source this from their place of choice.
If you need to have your bike shipped/delivered to Busselton, you can send it to Busselton Cycles Avanti Plus , D13, 151 Strelley St, Busselton Western Australia 6280 and they will put the bike together for you and also repack the bike to send back after the event. Please contact Robert on robert@westozbikes.com.au Withdrawing
To withdraw, please email admin@ironmanoz.com and confirm that you are withdrawing and that you are aware of the cancellation fees.
Refund is only available if the refund request is put in writing to the above email address prior to 5pm on Thursday 3 December 2009. The cancellation fee is $200 for both Individual and Team competitors. The refund will go back onto the credit card with which you used to pay your entry fee. No refund will be issued if the request is received after 5.00pm on Thursday 3 December 2009.
Transfer of Entries if withdrawal
Entries/fees cannot be transferred from one year to the next or across to Ironman Australia under any circumstances
Field Limit
There is no field limit for Ironman Western Australia. We do encourage competitors to enter as early as possible. If the entry rate becomes excessive then the Race Director may impose a limit. This will be known closer to the entry cut off date and if a limit is then imposed this it will be communicated via www.ironmanwa.com
Age qualification for Kona Hawaii
WTC policy dictates that the IMWA age division qualifying slots for Kona will be determined as age as at 31 December 2009. It is likely that some competitors whose birthdays fall after 31 December 2009 will qualify in a younger division but will race at Kona as age at 31 December 2010 the date for all age division competitors at Kona 2010.
Bike Hire
If you are seeking to hire a bike to race rather than bringing your own you should email the bike shop owners Mark or Rob at Avanti Plus Busselton on robert@westozbikes.com.au and they will advise on what may be available.
Water temperature
It is an Ocean swim with minor tidal influence but is subject to some temperature variance. You can expect average temperatures in the range 19c to 22C Wetsuits
The wearing of wetsuits being optional is based on water temperature and if above 24C then they may be banned but this can depend on variables such as ambient air temperature. The temperature is taken on Friday morning at 6.00am and advice given at race briefing. It is again taken at 5.00am on race morning for final determination. It is in all likelihood that wetsuits will be optional as they have been for the last 5 years.
Minimum Age
The minimum age to race Ironman as an individual is 18 years on race day with no exceptions . Only Team swimmers may be considered for a variation to this rule.
Condition of Entry
The only requirement is the minimum age as above and there is no upper limit. Completion of a triathlon of any distance is desirable.
When?
Saturday December 5, 2009
Who?
Approximately 1500 competitors, ages 18 - 70+, will compete from every state in Australia as well as countries from around the world.
Do I need to qualify
No qualifying is required - anybody who has completed a sprint distance triathlon (500m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run) can enter.
Where?
Busselton , Western Australia . Busselton is the State's premier seaside resort town located in the beautiful Margaret River region only 2.5 hours drive south of Perth . Sheltered from most prevailing winds, it has 30 kilometres of white sandy beaches and is an aquatic playground remarkable for the variety it offers in the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay .
Cut Off Times
Following in the tradition of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona , Hawaii , competitors have 17 hours to complete the event. Cut off times apply to each segment of the race. Please see the Competitor Information Booklet for more information
Qualifying Spots
There will be 40 Qualifying spots on offer for the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona , Hawaii .
When can I enter?
From January 30, 2009 - just follow the links from the 'HOW TO ENTER' drop down box in the main menu.
How much does it cost to enter?
Click here to view the entry fees
"Not sure which entry fee to pay?"
Are you an Australian Resident and a paid up member of Triathlon Australia (must have a current membership on Race Day)?
If so, please select: Australian Resident - (Member of Triathlon Australia (TA)) - cost $AUD605 (early bird price)
Are you an Australian Resident, a competitor in the 2009 Ironman Australia and paid up member of Triathlon Australia (must have a current membership on Race Day)?
If so, please select: Australian Resident - (Member of (TA) who paid full entry fee for the 2009 Ironman Australia - cost $AUD505 (early bird price)
Are you an Australian Resident but not a paid up member of Triathlon Australia?
If so, please select: Australian Resident - (Non-Member of TA; includes One Day Race Membership of TA) - cost $AUD635 (early bird price)
Are you an Australian Resident, a competitor in the 2009 Ironman Australia but not a paid up member of Triathlon Australia?
If so, please select: Australian Resident - (Non-Member of TA; includes One Day Race Membership of TA) who paid full entry fee for the 2009 Ironman Australia - cost $AUD535 (early bird price)
Are you an International Resident who did not compete in the 2009 Ironman Australia ?
If so, please select: International Resident - (includes One Day Race Membership of Triathlon Australia ) - cost $AUD635 (early bird price)
Are you an International Resident who did compete in the 2009 Ironman Australia?
If so, please select: International Resident who paid full entry fee for 2009 Ironman Australia (includes One Day Race Membership of Triathlon Australia ) - cost $AUD535 (early bird price)
ENTRIES CLOSED ON FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2009
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