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The final event of the season is fast approaching and plans are set to make this an exciting 2007/2008 series finale - one of Australia's favourite courses, a band, series awards, end of season celebrations, merchandise sale and much more!
As this the the last major race of the season we expect the field limit to be reached well before the event weekend, so don't miss out!
Please note the amended start times for each race:
- Brooks Fun Tri (300m/10km/3km) - 7.30am
- Gatorade Triathlon (750m/20km/5km) - 8.30am
We look forward to seeing you at Race 6! Goodluck!
In This Issue
Race 6 St Kilda - Sunday 30th March
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Race Kit CollectionSaturday 29th March
Sunday 30th March
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Tri-Alliance ClinicSaturday 29th March
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2007/2008 Gatorade Series Points and Awards
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The 2007/2008 Gatorade Series Points scores are certainly close in many age categories and several will come down to this last race! Winners of the Gatorade Series will take away a great collection of prizes from Series sponsors, Brooks, PowerBar, Engine and CBD Cycles, with a commemorative plaque going to first place winners! Series presentations will be made following the Race 6 St Kilda awards! |
SuperSprint Schools Cup
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Only one race remains in the 2007/08 Series, with the SuperSprint Schools Cup to be awarded at Race 6 presentations! SuperSprint Schools Cup progressive scores after 5 races - Top 5:
Haileybury again took out the School Spirit Award at Elwood for Race 5 and scored themselves 10 bonus points. Get out there in your school colours at the final Race in St Kilda give your school's points tally a boost! The winning school will be awarded a Tri-alliance 8 week school program valued at $2000! This program will offer students further coaching and training tips to strengthen their fitness and triathlon technique. All students participating in either the Gatorade Triathlon Series or the Brooks Fun Tri Series will gain a point for their school each time they race. Those who finish in the top 5 in their category will be awarded additional points to go towards their school’s tally. To ensure that you are eligible to gain points for your school please enter your school name in the ‘company name’ field when creating a profile. If you have an existing profile or entry, simply click ‘edit profile’ and update this information. For queries or more information, please contact SuperSprint on (03) 9596 2340 or info@supersprint.com.au |
Race 5 Wrap Up
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Race 5 at Elwood proved a stellar event with a record field of 2,500 competitors over the three events - from first time corporate's, to series regulars! Kristian McCartney and Jo King showed their class to record impressive individual victories. McCartney was simply too quick for a field that included three time world champion Peter Robertson and former World Duathlon Champion Leon Griffin. King was made to work hard for her victory, running through the field to signal her emphatic return to racing at a very high level. |
Engine "Face in the Crowd" Competition - Is This You?
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Is this you in Elwood streaming towards the finish line with a smile on your face? If so, contact the SuperSprint office to win a fantastic Engine prize pack including a sports bag, silicone swim cap and Engine tee! Our "Face in the Crowd" photographer will snap one lucky participant or spectator at each race this season, whose photo will be posted on the SuperSprint website and in the following newsletter. If you spot yourself, just contact the SuperSprint office to claim your prize! So, practice your most camera friendly poses and look out for any roving cameras on the day-- it might win you some great Engine gear!
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Merchandise Sale
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Race 6 St Kilda will feature the annual Merchandise clearance sale - available at the registration tent on both days over the event weekend - Series Hoodies, Olympic Distance T-shirts, 07/08 2XU race tops and much more! |
What Happens on Race Day?
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To ensure that your final preparation for the race is hassle free, please take note of the following information. SuperSprint has put together a step by step guide to event day, including all aspects from parking to exiting the bike compound after presentations. Most of the information required for the day including wave starts can be found on the Race Day Information Sheet which is available to download from the SuperSprint homepage by 6pm on the WEDNESDAY prior to each race. |
" Pro For a Day" Winners
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Race 5 Pro for a Day winner Luke Crozier finished 16th in his age group - a huge 57 places ahead of his Sandringham race, with the help of his Pro for a Day accessories and Olympic bike rack! Graham Angliss is the final Race 6 winner and is looking forward to a great end of season race in St Kilda! Throughout the season, Series entrants (Gatorade Series and Brooks Fun Tri) were eligible to win this fantastic competition, with winners being decked out with the latest and best triathlon equipment and nutritional products on the market, valued at over $1200! Competitors were measured and fitted by our sponsors prior to their event and received:
Winners will also be given the star treatment with their own Olympic bike rack and post race interview. |
On Course Mechanical Support
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Courtesy of CBD Cycles and SRAM, mechanical support will be available on the cycle leg at all races in the Gatorade Triathlon Series, including a pit stop to assist all riders with mechanical difficulties. This service will be provided to assist all participants to fulfil their objectives if completing the course and enjoying the race. Please note that under the rules of triathlon if participants receive outside assistance they will not be eligible for category awards. The Race 6 SRAM pitstop will be located at Pier Road South (near St Kilda Sea Baths) |
Post Series Survey
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We have already commenced plans for the 08/09 Series and greatly value the feedback we receive from our competitors. The survey you will receive following Race 6 St Kilda will include a section about the entire Series. It would be appreciated if you could complete this and the competitor who comes up with the best suggestions will WIN a free series entry for the next season. To participate, click on the link in the email that you will receive with your results after the event! |
Channel Deepening Project
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SuperSprint has been in regular contact with the Port of Melbourne Corporation to address the concerns and queries regarding the impacts of the channel dredging in Port Phillip Bay on triathlons. Please find below a statement issued by the Port of Melbourne Corporation which highlights that there are no likely health risk concerns. |
XTERRA comes to Australia!
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Saturday 5th AprilInterested in experiencing something a little more challenging when it comes to triathlons?! SuperSprint is pleased to bring the World's Most Popular Adventure Series to our shores next week on Saturday 5th April 2008! Course maps have been drafted and race distances finalised, offering some exciting and adventurous trails across rugged terrain; not to mention the picturesque Lake Daylesford! The weekend comprises some great support events:
The feature event being "XTERRA Australia" (1km Swim / 30km MTB / 11km Trail Run), with many internationals and Australian Ironman sensation LUKE BELL participating - with places in the Australian team at the XTERRA World Championships in Maui Hawaii, October 2008 on offer. Total prize money of USD$10,000 will also be offered. Entries are now open! + Click Here for XTERRA Course Maps |
Training
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The first clinics of the year included over 100 happy participants. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn from the best. The Race 6 clinic will feature 2 x Triathlon World Champion Emma Carney. Register now! Go to FREE TRI ALLIANCE CLINIC to register free for the main clinic at 1:00pm for 90 min covering all the tips and tricks you need to know plus a walk through the transition area and Q and A time. New FREE Triathlon Forum. Tri Alliance as an initiative has set up a fantastic new triathlon forum to help the new and old in triathlon. www.triathlon-forum.com or More Info |
Optional Race Cancellation Refund Levy
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SuperSprint provides competitors with the option of paying a levy to secure a refund of their entry fee in the unlikely situation of event cancellation. In the case of nearly all triathlon events around the world, if the event is cancelled on the race weekend, competitors are not entitled to a refund, as the event costs are similar regardless of whether the event goes ahead. To opt for the levy, select "Race Cancellation Refund Levy" in Step 4 of 6 in the registration process. You will then be prompted for your payment details. Participants can elect to pay the levy for events already entered as well as future events by logging into their competitor profile and selecting "Edit Entry" for the relevant event. This will take you through Steps 1 to 6 of the entry process without actually re-entering the race. Race cancellation refund levies for the Gatorade Triathlon Series and Brooks Fun Tri are available up to nine days before an event takes place, by 5pm on the Friday a week prior to the event. The cost is $10 for all Gatorade events and $6 for the Brooks Fun Tri. |
Australian Schools' Cycling Cup
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The inaugural Australian Schools' Cycling Cup - the schools' Tour de France is to be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. The ASCC is a cycling event designed to give secondary school students an avenue to compete in a professionally conducted, dedicated teams' race, incorporating the major elements of road cycling; time trialling, sprinting, hill climbing and teams time trialling - all on a closed circuit course in the heart of Melbourne. Each school needs just a minimum of 3 riders to compete. For more information go to www.schoolscyclingcup.com.au |
Series Sponsors
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Check out Brooks latest footwear range and try out the shoe advisor to select the right shoe for your foot type.
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Oakley is Making History again.....Athletes who exceed the limits of possibility know that Oakley earned its reputation by doing the same. |
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New summer 2XU range and colours in stores now! Visit www.2xu.com.au |
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Your carbohydrate requirements are influenced by training loads and the demands of competition. On high activity days, your carbohydrate intake needs to be increased to facilitate optimal exercise performance and promote recovery between exercise sessions. Conversely, on low activity days, your carbohydrate intake may need to be reduced to reflect a decreased training load. Visit www.powerbar.com.au for more detailed sports nutrition advice from the AIS. |
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Read about the luxurious Romance, Relaxation and Indulgence Packages available at the Parkview Hotel - St Kilda Road from $250. |
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Did you know active feet have opened a new store in Camberwell! For more information on active feet's stores and services, visit www.activefeet.com.au |
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Check out Engine’s new online store for some great Specials on Sports bags, tees, caps and goggles |
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Australian Triathlete magazine has heaps of ideas for improving your swim, bike and run in each issue as well as race results and reports on your favourite athletes as well. It’s all there at www.oztri.com.au
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Event Sponsors
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