116 Desaru International Triathlon 2012

Race Information

last updated on 24 August 2012
 
Date  22 September 2012 (Sat)

Venue   Lotus Desaru Beach Resort, Desaru, Johor, Malaysia

116 Desaru International Triathlon 2012

Starting Times
7.30am - Long Distance Triathlon
3.30pm - Sprint Triathlon

Distances
Long Distance Triathlon - 2km Swim - 92km Cycle - 22km Run
Sprint Triathlon - 750m Swim - 20km Cycle - 5km Run


LIMIT to 400 Individual Long Distance participants, 40 Relay Teams and 150 Sprint participants only or closing date at 1 Sept 2012 whichever comes first. 
Please register early to avoid disappointment.


Race Entry Fees
Long Distance Triathlon
Individual - RM190.00 per person
Relay Team - RM330.00 per team

Sprint Triathlon
Individual - RM100.00 per person


Participants Entitlements

Individual Participants
- Exclusive Event Tee
- Swim Cap
- Race Number
- Bike Number
- Timing Chip
- Award Dinner Party

Relay Team Participants
- Exclusive Event Tee (3 pcs)
- Swim Cap (for swimmer only)
- Race Number (for cyclist and runner)
- Bike Number (for cyclist only)
- Timing Chip
- Award Dinner Party (for 3 person)

Finishers
- Finisher Medal [for all Long Distance & Sprint Triathlon finishers]
- Special Edition Finisher Tee [for Long Distance Triathlon Individual participant ONLY]


IMPORTANT NOTES FOR LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON PARTICIPANTS
1. Cut-off time :
- Swim - 1 hour 15 mins
- Swim & Cycle - 6 hours (total time when reach transition area)
- Participant who is disqualified for not meeting the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue the next leg. Timing chip and race bib number will be removed.

2. Non-drafting race.

3. Water bottles will be served at the cycle turning point. Cyclist may fill up water in their own bottles or take new bottles from the water station. There will be refreshment like banana, Powerbar and Powerbar Endurance drink at the station.

4. There will be 7 drinking water stations and 2 shower points on the run course. Participants are not allowed to use drinking water to shower. 


T-Shirt Size Chart
Unisex

How to enter the Race
1.  Online registration - login at the login panel and select the event desired. Key in all details and make payment accordingly, by credit card or bank-in. 

2.  For those who select bank-in payment, please bank-in cash/cheque or online transfer (via Online Banking) to the following bank account:

Account Name : TriSportz Event Management Sdn. Bhd. 
Company Registration No. : 622198-K
Bank : CIMB Bank Berhad
A/C No. : 14590000666-05-7
Swift Code : CIBBMYKL

3. Please email bank-in slip or online transfer receipt to info {a} triathlonmalaysia {dot} com or fax to +603-89442892 with the following information:

Name :
Contact no. :
Event : 116 Desaru International Triathlon 2012

*the above information is important for us to trace your record accurately. Failure to do so may result in delaying your confirmation.

4. Once payment is made (by credit card or bank-in), we will send you a race confirmation by email within 3-5 working days (or earlier). To check your registration status, please login and go to Registered Event. 

5. Those who did not make payment within 7 days after registration, your entry will be cancelled automatically without any notice.

6. "On that day" registration is NOT accepted.

7. Closing date for entry is 1 September 2012. Please ensure FULL PAYMENT is made before the closing date. Registration received after the closing date will NOT be accepted.

8. Please note that the Credit Card payment is made via our payment portal Mobile88.com. Your credit card statement will indicate Mobile88.com and not TriSportz Event Management. If there is any dispute in the charge, your entry will be cancelled automatically.

9. For GROUP ENTRY of more than 10, you may submit the name list via email. Download the form here. 

10. No changes of names, category or event will be entertained "On that day".


CLOSING DATE : 1 September 2012


Race Pack Collection

Date : 21 September 2012 (Fri)
Time : 12.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue : Lotus Desaru Beach Resort

Kindly present your ID/Passport for identification purposes. You are NOT required to bring along your confirmation slip to collect your Race Entry Pack. 

A RM50 deposit is required for the timing chip and strap. The money will be refunded at the finish line upon returning the chip and strap.

For participants who are not able to collect the Race Entry Pack personally, you may authorise someone to collect on your behalf. Please pass your Confirmation Slip with a written note to your representative to collect the Race Pack.


Prizes Presentation

Award Presentation
22 September 2012 (Sat), 7.30pm, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort

Long Distance Triathlon
Award : 
Cash Prizes will be awarded to Top 5 of each category
Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 of each category
Men 16 - 29 years
Men 30 - 39 years
Men 40 - 49 years
Men 50 years & above
Women 16 - 34 years
Women 35 years & above

Award : Cash Prizes & Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 teams
Men Relay
Mixed Relay

Sprint Triathlon
Award : Trophies will be awarded to Top 3 of each category
Men 16 - 39 years
Men 40 years & above
Women 16 - 34 years
Women 35 years & above


Rules & Regulations

General

• Participants who completed the Online Registration agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the event (DIT2012) that has been signed up. 
• The Organizers reserves the right to accept or reject any entries without prior notice. 
• All participants are required to complete the Online Registration entry form with accurate and correct information. 
• Once the registration is being processed, there will be no refund for those who fail to show up for the race and/or withdraw from it.
• The race registration will only confirm when full payment of the race entry fee has been made.
• On-the-spot entries will NOT be entertained.
• Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken by the Organizers to ensure the participants' safety, participants partake in this event at their own risk and the Organizers shall not be liable for any bodily injuries, loss and/or damage to property, whether personal or otherwise, and howsoever arising.
• Any dispute or protest against another participant or any violation in the Event shall be made in writing to the Organizer within 30 minutes of her/his finish time. A deposit of RM200 must be accompanied with the appropriate protest form. The deposit will be refunded if the protest is successful.
• The Organizers reserves the right to use any photographs or recordings of the participants for any commercial or advertising purposes for any commercial advertising including legitimate purpose.
• The Race Director/Organizing Committee decision is final. 
• All participants should pick up their Race Packs and Goodie Bag on the On-Site Race Registration Day which has been designated. Those who are unable to collect their Race Packs on that day, have to inform the Organizer in advance. 
• Participants can appoint a friend to collect their Race Packs should they are not able to be present personally.
• There will be a Race Briefing conducted by the Organizer. All participants are encouraged to attend. 
• Participants are required to be body marked by the Race Officials. Kindly check the time schedule for body marking. Participants shall NOT apply any body lotion / oil / sun block before body marking. Participants also shall NOT do their warm up / wet their body before body marking. That will enable the body marking process to be smoothly 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 may be disqualified for the following reason(s):
• (a) Refusing to follow the rules and regulations and /or instructions given by the Organizer and/or Race Officials.
• (b) Consumption of alcohol, stimulants or any kind of prohibited drugs 24 hours before the race.
• Any participants decided to withdraw from the race should report to the Race Officials.
• The details on the reverse side of your RACE BIB must be filled in to enable us to contact your next-of-kin in case of emergency. 
• Minimum age to take part is 16 years of age on 31 Dec 2012 to compete in the race.

Swimming

• All swimmers must wear the swim caps provided by the Organizer.
• All swimmers are required to wear proper swimming attire during the entire swimming course.
• Fins, paddles, pool buoys, snorkels or any swimming aids are not allowed.
• Wetsuits are not allowed.
• Support crews are not allowed. Any assistance received during the swim will result in immediate disqualification (with the exception of medical aid).
• No one is permitted in the swim course other than the participants and officials.
• Swimmers in difficulty shall signal the safety boat/kayak for assistance.

Cycling

• All participants are required to use their own bicycles, helmet and all attires for the race. Organizer will NOT provide any of these items to the participants if they did not bring.
• All cyclists must wear a helmet during the entire cycling course. Any cyclist seen riding without a helmet will result in immediate disqualification.
• All cyclists must ensure that their helmets are securely fastened before leaving the transition area.
• All cyclist must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible at the back of their cycling attires at all times.
• Bare torso is not allowed at all times.
• Participant may walk or run with their bicycles.
• Support vehicles and crews are not permitted. Any assistance received during cycling will result in immediate disqualification (with exception of medical aid).
• All cyclist are to keep to the left side of the road and are reminded to observe traffic rules at all times.
• All participants will have to perform their own repairs if their bicycles should breakdown.
• All participants are required to place their bicycles at the designated bicycle rack with their race numbers.
• All participants are encouraged to have their bicycles checked before the race starts.

Running

• All runner must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible both in front of their running attires at all times.
• Bare torso is not allowed at all times.
• Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed.

Relay Team

• Each Relay team must consist of minimum 2 members and not more than 3.
• Relay disciplines are non-transferable among the team members and is not replaceable by another person.
• For the Mixed Relay Team, each team must consist of at least one member of the opposite sex. 
• All participants in relay teams are responsible for passing their Timing Chip band to their teammates at designated areas after completing their respective legs. Passing of Timing Chip band outside of the designated area would result in immediate disqualification.  In other words, the swimmer will have to hand over the Timing Chip band to the cyclist at the designated area before the cyclist collects his/her bike. The cyclist will have to rack his/her bike before handling over the Timing Band to the runner at the designated area.

Transition Area

• All bicycles racks are numbered according to the race numbers of every participants. 
• All participants are required to place their bicycles at the designated bicycle rack with their race numbers.
• A basket is provided by the Organizer to each participant to place their belongings tidily.
• Participants must not interfere with another participants belongings.
• Cycling is not permitted in the Transition Area. 

Inclement Weather

• In the event of inclement weather, the Organizer reserves the right to delay the commencement of the race.
• Should the inclement weather persist after the delay, the Organizer reserve the right to further delay or postpone the race without any refund of registration fees. 

Medical Advisory

• Triathlon is a physically demanding sport. Therefore, if you are unsure of your physical health condition, please seek medical advice from a medical professional before your register for the race.
• Participants are advised against the consumption of alcohol, stimulants or any kind of prohibited drugs 24-hours before the race.
• Participants are to ensure that they are physically prepared, well-rested and well-hydrated on the race day.
• Should a participant feels unwell in the course of the race, he/she should stop and seek immediate medical attention from the on-course ambulance or at the finishing area.
• If a participant is deemed to be physically incapable of continuing the race eg. severe dehydration, dizzyness, fainting; the Race Officials and/or Medical Practitioner has the rights to remove him/her from continuing the race. The Organizer's decision is final in determining the removal/disqualification of the participant(s). 

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