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The Series Finale of the NISSAN/BRW Corporate Triathlon National Series 2009 will end in style on the Gold Coast next Sunday 26th April.

Two weeks ago, the Sydney event, a sea of corporate uniforms and enthusiastic competitors, made the day a fabulous event against the spectacular backdrop of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Key Reminders for Gold Coast Participants:

• Saturday registration only (if you did not select courier option) 12pm to 3pm, Doug Jennings Reserve, The Spit.
• Teams who've selected the Courier Option will have their Race Kits arrive to the Team Captains nominated address by 5pm Thursday 23rd April. It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to distribute race kit items to team members.
• Bikes must be checked into the bike compound between 5:15am and 6:50am on Sunday 26th April (race day). Compound closes 7:00am sharp!
• No BYO tents, umbrella/sun shelters or BBQ's for safety reasons.
• Bring along your old Corporate Series t-shirts to presentations on Race Day and you could WIN a Giro Monza Helmet worth $245!

Keep an eye out for the May edition of BRW magazine which will include a double page spread featuring all state winners and a selection of Series photos.

Goodluck to our Gold Coast competitors and we hope to see all other states' competitors again next year!

Gold Coast - Sunday 26th April

 

Event Details

Location: Doug Jennings Reserve. The Spit

Distance: 400m swim / 10km ride / 4km run

Course: Click Here for Course Map

Click Here for Electronic Race Day Information Booklet

Venue Access and Car Parking - arrive early

It is essential that all teams arrive early on race day, between 5:15am and 6:00am. Sea World Drive, the only access to the venue, will be closed at 6:30am (or when car park is full) and there is a 2.5km walk to the venue.

Parking is not permitted on Sea World Drive as it is part of the bike course and there is no vehicle access allowed onto the grassed area of Doug Jennings Reserve. Sea World Drive will be closed for the event; you cannot get your vehicles out until approximately 12noon.

Gold Coast Traffic Management

SuperSprint have finalised details with the Gold Coast City Council and Queensland Transport regarding the implementation of a traffic management plan that will alleviate the traffic congestion experienced by some competitors when leaving the 2008 event.

SuperSprint have arranged for the traffic lights sequence to be extended at the Gold Coast Hwy to permit a greater flow of traffic off The Spit.

What Happens on Event Weekend

What Happens on Event Weekend

Click Here for step by step details for participants regarding what happens on race weekend and key reminders.

For your safety and enjoyment, please make yourself aware of the event Rules and Regulations Click Here

Registration (Race Kit Collection) & Courier Details

Race Kit Collection

Race Kit Collection (for teams who did not select the Courier Option) will be on the Saturday prior to race day only! (Race Kits are NOT able to be collected on race day!)

Where: Doug Jennings Reserve, The Spit

When: Saturday 25th April 12noon to 3pm

E-Rego Card Information:

It is important that the e-rego card for each team is PRINTED and brought to registration (this was emailed to Team Captains on Wednesday 15th April).

The team captain or a team member can register for their team, or a number of teams from the same company - provided they know the race number. It is then your responsibility to pass the race kit contents on to your team mates so they can rack their bike in the bike compound! No race kit, No compound entry!

(only applicable to teams that have not had race kits couriered)

Courier Details

For those teams that selected to have their race kit couriered, you will receive these THE WEEK prior to the event. Therefore you just need to turn up on Race Day (not the Saturday).

Please contact SuperSprint (0418 538 503) if your team captain has not received the couriered race kit by 5pm Thursday 23rd April

Race Day Timetable

Bike Compound Times: 5:15am - 6:50am. The bike compound cleared of all competitors at 7:00am sharp!

Pre Race Briefing: 7:15am (at the stage)

Race Start: 7:30am (first wave)

Presentations: 10:45am (approximately)

Wave Starts

When you receive your race kit at registration, you will receive your team's race numbers and swim cap colour which indicates your wave start time!

Bike Compound and Bike Serving

For the safety of competitors still on course, the bike compound will not be open to competitors until the last competitor in the event has left the compound to start the run. This will be around 11.15am and will be announced over the PA.

NOTE: Any competitors removing their bike from the compound prior to reopening will render their team disqualified and will have their company banned from future NISSAN/BRW Corporate Triathlon events.

Bike Servicing

It is important to have your bike serviced prior to the event to ensure yours and the safety of all participants.

Official Bike Shop: Mikes Bikes

www.mikesbikesmiami.com 07 5535 8799

Team Training and Warm Up Event

Gold Coast: Best Practice Living @ the Valley Pool (Brisbane)

Website: www.bestpracticept.com.au
Email: anthony@bestpracticept.com.au
Phone: (07) 3854 0386 or 0416 116 682

Warm Up Event - Gold Coast

19 April: Queensland Gatorade Tri Series Race 6

400m/15km/4km - Click Here for more information

 

Sydney Wrap Up

The Sydney venue for the NISSAN/BRW Corporate Triathlon National Series is quite simply amazing - a ‘must do’ for thousands of Sydney corporates, set against the Sydney Harbour backdrop.

Teams battled to cover themselves (and of course their company) in workplace sporting glory! 4,000 participants turned out for the 2009 event, some vying for that illustrious podium position, others there to just to have fun, represent their company and hopefully, beat the boss!

Morning cloud did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the competitors as they completed the 400m swim, 8km cycle and 4km run in some surprisingly fast times, Olympic superstar Courtney Atkinson leading the way impressively. Winning teams are noted below, with Pelikan Artline also doing very well taking out the Corporate Colours for 2009.

Results

Main Race Winning Male Team: McGrathNicol A-team

Main Race Winning Female Team: CBA

Main Race Winning Mixed Team: Team RBS

Main Race Winning Informal Team: Red Bull

+ Click Here for Full Results

+ Click Here for Gallery

Bike Insurance

Competitors are advised to be covered by own Bike Insurance

Whilst SuperSprint will endeavor to protect your property, it is strongly recommended that competitors, especially those who own expensive bikes, seek insurance that covers their bike for damage and theft, including travel, and in training and competition. SuperSprint will do their upmost to provide the best possible security for all competitors however we recommend CycleSmart bicycle insurance.

CycleSmart is a bike specific insurance policy designed to cover you against accidental damage, theft and fire as well as providing $1,000,000 in Third Party protection.  With a range of different options available, there is a cover for everyone from the casual rider to the dedicated racer.  For details on how to purchase CycleSmart either online or from one their agents, log onto the Cyclesmart website via the logo above..

Important Team Information

3 Competitors Per Team

Teams competing in any of the corporate categories must comprise 3 bona-fide full-time employees of the corporate group or organisation being represented.

If this is not the case, your team must swap to informal. Please see the Queries queue at Event Information on Saturday 25th April between 12noon & 3pm.

Marquees and Catering

Council restrictions and safety concerns do not allow private tents, marquees, sun shelters, BBQ's or BYO alcohol.

No vehicle access to site!

 

 

Official Caterers - Gold Coast

Fred and Ginger Catering are the exclusive caterers for the 2009 Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast events.

Contact:
Fred and Ginger Catering Pty Ltd
Caitlin Marshall or Emma Musgrove
Ph: (03) 9329 7765
Fax: (03) 9329 2371
Email: info@fredandgingercatering.com.au

+ Click Here for Official Marquee Suppliers

+ Click Here for More Details on Catering

Degani Kinglake Ride 2009

SuperSprint is excited to launch the 2009 Degani Kinglake Ride – " Ride, Rebuild, Revive", as we join together to raise funds for the local CFA’s.

 

 

This years ride will once again offer the stylish event jersey by Nalini. The event will provide SuperSprint’s highest standard of organisation, including traffic management, medical support, refreshment stops and mechanical support!

The course winds its way through the transformation of townships as they continue to rebuild after the bushfires, and features the remarkable Kinglake National Park and the challenging Kinglake climb. A major course improvement has been implemented on the final descent leading into the finish line!

+ Click Here for More Information

+ Click Here to Enter

Team Up and Take On The World...

9 – 13th September 2009

There is more than one way to take part in the 2009 Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships – and with no qualification required.

Teams have the opportunity to enter in the following two corporate feature events taking on teams from around Australia and the globe;  

ITU Corporate Teams Triathlon World Championships - “ALL FOR ONE”

Saturday 12th September 2009

Your selected team of three challengers concurrently complete an ‘enticer distance’ (300m swim /10km cycle /3km run) triathlon. All members complete the whole triathlon and compete against each other as well as other teams.

ITU Teams Relay Triathlon World Championships - “ONE FOR ALL”

Sunday 13th September 2009

A relay style event. Each team member must complete ONE LEG of the Olympic Distance Triathlon (1.5kmm swim, 40km cycle, 10km run).

Teams will be able to enter either event within the following categories: Men's, Women's, Mixed.

Or, if you prefer to do it alone . . .

SprintMan Triathlon

Two distances providing something for everyone (no qualification required)

Sprint – 750m swim | 20km cycle | 5km run

Enticer – 300m swim | 10km cycle | 3km run

Online entries now open – www.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com or see us at the Gold Coast NISSAN / BRW Corporate Triathlon National Series event

Gala Event Dinner 25 years of Triathlon in Queensland

Event Information

The President and the Board of Triathlon Queensland have pleasure in inviting you and your
friends to a Gala Dinner to celebrate 25 years of Triathlon in Queensland. 

 

Date:           8th May, 2009
Venue:        Sofitel, Brisbane
Time:            6:45 for 7:00pm start
Dress:          Black Tie

 

Entertainment: MC - Peter Meares

To book online and for more Information

www.triathlonqld.com.au

Official Event Charity - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the official charity partner for this year’s series and you have the opportunity to support JDRF when you register for the event.

JDRF raises funds for medical research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes, a disease impacting over 140,000 people in Australia.

Over 2000 new cases are diagnosed every year; many of these are in young children. Whilst people with type 1 diabetes have to inject themselves with insulin up to 8 times a day, insulin is NOT a cure, merely a means of staying alive.

Even with insulin, people with type 1 diabetes face a lifelong risk of health complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and limb amputation.

Your support will help find the cure.  Thank you.

+ Click Here to Create your Fundraising Page on Everyday Hero

Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens Trust

Plants = Life

Not just a pretty face.

The land on which the Royal Botanic Gardens are sited were once a trove of food and medicines for the local Aboriginal people. To learn more about the first inhabitants, and see and taste original plant species of this cove, book for our Aboriginal Heritage Tours with Clarence Slockee on Fridays at 2pm. $25, discounts for groups. Phone 02 9231 813 or Click Here

Environmental Tip and What's On

Up at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden, the vistas are red and gold.

After the spectacle is over, fallen leaves will be used to enrich the garden whence they came. Don't miss the show at Mount Tomah and when you get back, make use of your garden's fallen leaves by adding them, along with chopped green plant clippings and blood and bone, to your compost heap. This will act as an extremely efficient nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden.

Click Here

 

Botanica 2009 art exhibition

'From the desert to the sea'. Works by Australia's leading botanical artists will be on show and on sale from 17 April to 26 April in the Lion Gate Lodge (which you pass every time you jog to Mrs Macquaries Chair). Entry is free. For first option on works, purchase opening night tickets from the Friends of The Gardens. Phone 02 9231 8182 or email: friends@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Sponsor Offers

Nissan

Swim, Bike, Run, Ski. Win the ultimate sports adventure. Visit the Nissan Sports Adventure Car Display on race day and complete an entry form for your chance to win a trip for six to Hotham. See the entry form or online for full terms and conditions. Permit numbers: NSW: LTPS/08/12304; VIC: LTPS/08/5710; SA: T08/4729. Draw date: May 7, 2009.

Visit www.nissan-sportsadventure.com.au for full terms and conditions.

+ Click Here for Nissan Sports Adventure Website

BRW

BRW magazine is Australia's leading weekly business magazine, examining the opportunities and insights shaping Australian business. Along with your weekly magazine, you will also receive full access to the new BRW.com.au, a daily newsletter update and the all new BRW TV! Log on to BRW.com.au to follow Olympian Erin Densham's eight week daily training schedule and benefit from top triathlon tips!

+ Click Here for BRW website

Space Multi-Vitamins

As a special offer for all Nissan/BRW participants, Space is offering an exclusive BUY ONE GET ONE FREE* on the full 30 and 60 tablet packs of the Space Men's & Women's Active Series II!  This offer is only available online and only until Friday 24 April, so go to www.spacevitamins.com.au, visit the ONLINE SHOP and when prompted, enter the promotional code 'launch'. Simply select the qty you would like to purchase and the no charge products will automatically be added to your order

Space Men's and Women's Active Series II multivitamins can add to your training, mental alertness, energy levels and vitality - so get a head start on next year's events and start training with Space now! 

+ Click Here for Space website

Balmain Commercial

So, you always wanted your own home?

With interest rates at an all time low and the average price for an entry level property on the decline, mortgage repayments have never been more manageable and your dream property never more attainable.
Over the last 30 years Balmain has helped more than 20,000 Australians secure property finance.
To learn more about Balmain’s range of property finance options and how to join the market talk to Balmain today.

+ Click Here for Balmain Commercial Website

Michael Page International

In the lead up to this year’s triathlon series Michael Page International, specialists in global recruitment, will be putting you through your paces – from the comfort of your own desk. So make the most of every opportunity to train and check out the full programme on the link below.

#8 The shoulder shrug

• Clamp arms to the side of your body

• Settle rear firmly in your seat

• Lift shoulders up, relax down, repeat

* be careful not to do this exercise during meetings

+ Click Here for Deskercise program

Hotham

Congratulations on competing in the NISSAN / BRW Triathlon! Make sure you take advantage of your 2-4-1 voucher in your race day show bag and log on to www.hotham.com.au/triathlon to register for your passes! For great Hotham package deals contact Hotham Holidays on 1800 hotham (468 426) or email holidays@hotham.com.au

For more information visit our website!

+ Click Here for Hotham Website

Brooks

Come on over and visit the Brooks event truck at the Gold Coast event for your chance to WIN a pair of Brooks Trance 8! For all the details and to check out the latest range before the big race visit www.brooksrunning.com.au

+ Click Here for Brooks Website

Terra Firma

Congratulations to all the teams who competed in the Sydney BRW. Sydney put on a great show with perfect weather, the bridge and opera house as a back drop and the added bonus of no sharks that were hungry. Outstanding results were posted by all competitors and the team spirit really sparkled.

Queensland is the last event on the calendar and the interstate rivalry is fierce.  It’s Melbourne (or as we are also known as the “Cold Coast”) versus the Gold Coast.

With the last event only two weeks away, our business consultants are now taking that ‘team spirit’ and ‘winning nature’ back to their roles in the Business Transformation, Business Analysis, Project Management and Learning and Development spaces.

Come and talk to us at the Gold Coast event, or in one of our state based offices, and we can discuss your needs and how Terra Firma’s experience can provide a solid ground to deliver sustainable business value.

+ Click Here for Terra Firma - Business Consulting Website

Oakley

The Oakley Custom Eyewear Program allows you to express your own personal style by choosing your own colour preferences and finishes. We’ll take care of the rest. Sign Up here, to receive more information about Oakley, and to receive special offers on new products!

+ Click Here to Join the Mailing List

PowerBar

NEW POWERBAR RIDE BAR

RIDE Bar has been scientifically designed with a special carbohydrate mix for long lasting energy release during sport, high in protein to help muscle recovery and contains important vitamins and minerals for energy metabolism.

Available in 2 great tasting flavours – Peanut Caramel and Chocolate Caramel.

Your FREE sample is available in your competitor show bag.
PowerBar, Premium Sports Nutrition.

GIRO

Giro is celebrating the launch of the new Giro Ionos helmet, the helmet worn by Lance Armstrong and many pro-tour cyclists. The Giro Ionos is the most technologically advanced and best-ventilated helmet ever created by Giro. Or anyone else. Come visit the Giro tent at the Nissan/BRW Triathlon to check it out and try one on.

+ Click Here for GIRO website

Preferred Supplier - SCODY

SCODY specialises in custom made team clothing for all sports. Promote your brand, enhance your staff morale and make sure that your team has the right clothing delivered on time. SCODY produces performance garments with distinctive and original designs so that you perform at your best and look your best.

+ Click Here for SCODY Website

Preferred Supplier - 2XU

Have you checked out 2XU's latest summer Run, Cycle, Tri and Swim collections? All 2XU high performance apparel is designed in consultation with World Champion athletes and leading industry bodies across the globe in numerous sporting niches. 2XU is also proud official apparel supplier to the likes of Tri Australia, Tri NZ and the Australian Institute of Sport. 2XU now also boasts two QLD Performance Centres; Southbank, Brisbane and Broadbeach, Gold Coast. Check out the 2XU website to find your nearest dealer!

+ Click Here for 2XU Website

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