Athlete

Information Guide
23 January 2011

INTRODUCTION:
What makes the Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3
South Africa Buffalo City unique is the three day
experience it offers:

• Exclusive 3 day Expo

• Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa
• Awards Ceremony
Paul Wolff - Race Director
We recommend that you try and plan your stay for
On behalf of the Event Organizers and residents of
the duration of the three day program and feel the
the region I would like to welcome all athletes and
Spirit, which is IRONMAN 70.3.
guests to the fourth Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3
South Africa to be held in Buffalo City, East
We hope that you enjoy your stay and that this
London. We hope you will experience the beauty
event is memorable.
and friendliness that this region has to offer.

We trust that the Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 SA

IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa RACE OFFICE:
event will follow the legacy of all the other races
Phone Number - 082 476 6626
on the circuit: to uphold a standard of excellence.
11 First Avenue | Walmer | Port Elizabeth | 6070
The IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa is part of a series
Tel: +27 (0) 41 581 7990 | Fax: +27 (0) 41 581 4553
of worldwide races and we trust you will enjoy
Email: office@IRONMAN703.co.za
one of the other events in the series
Web: www.triangle.cc

Race Week:
We’d like to wish you a great Race Day!
Garden Court East London
Moore Street, Quigney Good luck, be safe and enjoy the race.

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 REGISTRATION
THURSDAY - 20 January: 09h00 - 17h30
FRIDAY - 21 January: 09h00 - 17h30
SATURDAY - 22 January: 08h00 - 13h00
Registration will take place in the Garden Court Conference rooms. You may pick up your registration
packs during the above-mentioned times. Please bring your ID photo. At Registration, please provide us with
the name, room number and phone number of your accommodation while staying in East London. These details
MUST also be written on the back of your race number – these details could save your life!

RACE BRIEFING
Attendance at one of the following Race Briefings is compulsory. Athletes who do not attend Race Briefing can be
disqualified from the race. ALL Race Briefings will take place at the Orient Theatre.
FRIDAY - 21 January: 18h00 (all athletes are welcome)
SATURDAY - 22 January: 15h30 (athletes with race numbers from 61 - 1200)
18h15 (athletes with race numbers from 1201)

BIKE / HELMET CHECK-IN

SATURDAY - 22 January: 13h30 - 18h00
Race Number Check-In Time
Overnight security is provided in the transition area. You have the option of
1 - 60 13h30 - 18h00
covering your bike computer or removing it. Full bike covers are not permitted
and will be removed. Bike check-in will close at 18h00. 61 - 1200 13h30 - 15h20
1201 - 2100 15h20 - 18h00
Transition Bags MUST also be checked in with your bike & helmet - You will
receive your Run & Bike Transition bags inside your Registration Pack. All Transition Bags must be checked in
before 18h00.

Athletes will have access to their Transition Bags on Sunday morning from 05h00.

RACE DAY TIMING CHECK-IN

SUNDAY - 23 January: FROM 05h00
At registration, race Athletes will receive an official swim cap, timing chip and chip belt inside registration packs.
Race day check-in time will begin at 05h00 at the Orient Beach parking lot. You must bring your swim cap with
you and have your timing chip secured to your LEFT leg in order to enter the transition area on Sunday 23 January.
You must complete the check-in and warm up prior to entering the swim area. You will be required to walk across
a timing mat upon completing the check-in process as you enter the swim start area.

PLEASE hand in your SWIM BAG (in Registration Pack) at the Swim Bag Tent prior to entering the SWIM AREA.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ORGANISERS DO not accept

responsibility for any valuable items put into your transition bags.

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 SWIM: 1.9km / 1.2 Miles
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Swim: 1.9km

The 1.9km / 1.2 mile swim is an ocean swim. The water temperature should be between 17 and 25 °C, therefore
wetsuits are legal. The course will be swum in an anti-clockwise direction. The first leg will be 300m long – the
buoy must be rounded on the right hand side (buoy must be on your left). After turning left around this buoy the
next leg is 700m, this buoy must also be rounded on the right hand side. The following leg is 200m long and again
you must round the buoy on the right. The final leg before the exit to the beach is 500m long and you need to round
this last buoy on the LEFT. The exit to the beach is 200m away. Ensure you are aware of your start times and when
to enter the swim start area.

1) 1st Wave: 4) 4th wave

Who: PRO Men and PRO Women Who: All Age Group Ladies
Start time: 07h00 Start time: 07h35
Enter swim start area: 06h45 Enter swim start area: 07h25

2) 2nd Wave: 5) 5th wave

Who: Age Group men from 18 - 44 years of age Who: Teams
Start time: 07h15 Start time: 07h45
Enter swim start area: 07h00 Enter swim start area: 07h35

3) 3rd Wave:
Who: Age Group men from 45 - 80 years of age
Start time: 07h25
Enter swim start area: 07h15

No athlete can enter the water from the swim area - not even to wet your goggles. You MUST stay behind
the start line prior to the start. If you disobey this rule, you will be given a time penalty. Use the warm-up
area to get ready to race (to the left of the swim area).

CUT-OFF Times per WAVE:

Wave 1: 08h10 | Wave 2: 08h25 | Wave 3: 08h35 | Wave 4: 08h45 | Wave 5: 08h55

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 SWIM RULES & REGULATIONS
The 1.9km / 1.2 mile swim is an ocean swim, and each athlete is expected to have the ability and conditioning to
complete the swim. If an athlete does not make swim cut-off, he will not be allowed to continue on the cycle
leg. IRONMAN provides a brightly coloured official swim cap for each athlete. This cap is provided for safety and
MUST be worn throughout the swim. Prior to the start, optional swim bags will be available for each athlete’s sweats,
slippers, etc. No valuables and no bicycle pumps, PLEASE. These bags must be placed in the Swim Bag Tent and
should be retrieved immediately after you finish the run section or withdraw from the race. Please Note: NO
valuables must be put into your Transition Bag/Swim Bag - the Organisers do not take responsibility for loss or
damage to personal belongings.

RACE DAY: Pre-race final check-in will begin at 05h00 (approx. 2 hours before race start). Athletes will be required to
cross over the mats at the swim start to ensure that we have an accurate count going into the water. Failure to cross
these mats could result in disqualification. For those who wear glasses or hearing aids, please label them with your
name and race number. Tables will be provided at the exit from the swim, where these can be handed in. These can
be picked up here after the swim. There will be showers at the end of the beach run. You will cross a timing mat at
the exit from the beach, which will record your swim time. This is the point you need to have crossed in order to make
the swim cut-off. It is required for our athlete count that you pick up your transition bag. You may not change in the
bag rack area or block another athlete’s progress. Wetsuits may be fully removed in the changing tents only. Public
nudity is prohibited. Please take your bag to the bag drop-off zone outside the changing tent. (NB: It is the athletes’
responsibility to ensure ALL their equipment is placed in the bag and securely closed - please CLEARLY mark your
wetsuit with your name.

Please pick up your swim bag, which you placed in the Athlete Tent area, after the race or if you withdraw from the
race. This needs to be picked up before 17h00.

RULES:
1. Each swimmer must wear a swim cap provided by the race organisers. Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is
recommended, but optional. Wetsuits are permitted.
2. No fins, paddles, snorkels, or flotation devices of any kind are allowed.
3. Please be sure your timing chip is properly fixed on your left ankle.
4. No individual paddlers or escorts will be allowed. The Swim Course will be adequately patrolled by surfboards,
kayaks and patrol boats.
5. Time penalties will be imposed on athletes not behind the official start line 5 minutes prior to each wave start. The
Warm-up Area is to the left of the Start Area. Once you cross the timing mats to the Start Area, you cannot exit
this area for any reason.
6. Swimmers are required to stay on course, swim anti-clockwise and keep course markers to the left, except for the
last buoy, which will be on your RIGHT. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
7. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance MUST raise an arm overhead, pump it up and down,
and call or seek assistance. A swimmer who has received assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must
retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making
forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the par-
ticipant withdraws from the race or receive medical assistance.
8. The swim course will be CLOSED 1 hour and 10 minutes after the start of each wave. Athletes who have not
crossed the timing mat that records the end of the swim will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue
the event.
9. After the swim, athletes must collect their Cycle Bag. This is a security measure designed to maintain an
accurate count of swimmers in and out of the water.
10. After the swim, athletes must dress for the cycle leg of the race in designated changing tents only. Wetsuits may
be stripped to the waist only and completely removed in the changing tent only. No dressing will be allowed in
the bike holding area as it impedes traffic through the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited. Athletes who do not
follow this rule will be given a 4 minute penalty in the Penalty Box.
11. After changing, drop off Cycle Bag in designated “bag drop-off zone”, outside changing tent.

The cut-off time for the swim is 1 hour 10min.

If you do not make the cut-off, you will be stopped before the Cycle Leg.

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 CYCLE: 90km / 56 Miles

The cycle is a single 90km lap course. The first portion is along the Esplanade (beach front) were-after the route
follows the R72 motorway towards the Nahoon River. The route then turns left and follows the N2 highway
towards King Williams Town. It is a continuous gentle climb with a few flat sections to the turn-around point at
Berlin just outside East London (45km). The return route is on the opposite side of the N2 highway back to
Transition. There will be full road closure.

The gearing that is recommended is 52/38 in the front and 12/25 at the back. Deep sections, discs and bladed
wheels will be suitable, but if the wind blows you might battle with a solid. The route will be closed to civilian
vehicles. Aid Stations will be available, at 18km, 45km and 72km. The cut-off time for the cycle is 4 hours 5mins.
If you did not achieve the 4 hours 5mins cut-off, you will not be allowed to start the run leg. Cut-off times will be
applied at the entrance of the Transition area.

The cut-off time for the cycle leg is 4 hours 5mins from start of cycle leg.ave 1: 12:15pm | Wave 2: 12:20pm |
Wave 3: 12:30pm | Wave 4: 12

CUT-OFF Times per WAVE:

Wave 1: 12h15 | Wave 2: 12h30 | Wave 3: 12h40 | Wave 4: 12h50 | Wave 5: 13h00

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 CYCLE RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Bike and Helmet numbers will be supplied in your Registration Packs. All bikes must have the supplied
identification sticker affixed to their seat post or on the RIGHT rear portion of the bike frame that leads from
the seat post to the wheel. Helmet numbers must be attached to the front of the helmet.

2. All Athletes are required to ride road/racing bikes. For Individuals - Mountain bikes, beach cruisers and bikes
with coaster-type brakes are prohibited. For Teams - mountain bikes will be allowed.

3. No tandems, recumbents and fairings or any add-on devices designed exclusively to reduce
resistance are allowed. Solid disc wheels are allowed. Any new, “unusual” or prototype
equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the Bike Director and/or the Chief Race Referee.

4. All bikes and helmets will be checked in on the Saturday prior to race day. Race officials
reserve the right to reject any bike / helmet not meeting safety standards. If the bike does not meet safety
standards, the Athlete will be required to correct the problem before participating in the race. There will be
an Official Bike Shop (Cycle HQ / Triangle Sports) gazebo at the entrance to Transition where bikes can be
adjusted or repaired. Once your bike is checked into the holding area, only small covers on the bike
computer will be allowed. Large plastic bags that cover the entire bike will not be permitted.

5. Shoes must be in the Bike Transition Bags or secured to bike pedals. Shoes may NOT be beside the bike.
Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.

6. Each Athlete must wear the IRONMAN issued race number at all times while on the course. Race number
must be placed low on BACK of rider’s jersey or on the race belt where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting
race number or intentional alteration of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

7. No MP3 players or cell phones are permitted during the cycle leg. Athletes will be disqualified if caught us-
ing one.

8. Individual support will be not be allowed. There are no Special Needs stations in an IRONMAN 70.3 race.

9. Athletes must be individually responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own bike. Assistance by
anyone, other than IRONMAN technical support officials will be grounds for disqualification. Each cyclist
should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Technical support DOES NOT include
the normal changing of flat tyres. You may not receive a spare wheel if yours breaks. You can carry your bike
to finish the cycle portion of the race, as long as you finish in the allotted time for the cycle.

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 CYCLE RULES & REGULATIONS

10. Athletes are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities

11. Athletes may walk with their bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course
unaccompanied by their bicycle.

12. After completing the cycle leg, athletes must pick up their Run Transition Bags. This is a security measure
designed to maintain an accurate count of bikers still on the course.

13. All Athletes must mount and dismount in the marked zones at the transition area. Under no circumstances
should a participant ride his/her bike inside the Transition area.

14. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. The 10-meter Draft Zone rule will
apply. Athletes must ride single file on the far left side of the road except when passing another rider. All
passing is to the right.

15. Athletes MUST move to the RIGHT upon entering the 10-metre Draft Zone. In other words, no slipstreaming of
the Athlete ahead is allowed when passing. Failing to move right when passing will result in a drafting viola-
tion.

16. You have to ride directly behind the athlete in front of you. You can only move out when you want to pass. If
you stay out it is called “BLOCKING” and you will be penalised. You have 25 seconds to get your front wheel
in front of the front wheel of the athlete that you are overtaking. He/she then has 25 seconds to get back 10
metres.

17. Referees will whistle and firstly call your number and warn you that you are in violation of a rule. If you don’t
respond they will then whistle and show you a Yellow Card (any other penalty) or Red card (Drafting). This
means you have to stop at the next penalty tent on the course. A yellow card is for any rule violation besides
drafting and requires you to sign into the tent and then you can leave. If you don’t report to the tent, 4 minutes
will be added to your finish time. A red card is for drafting. If you don’t report at all, you will be disqualified.
If you report a yellow card but received a red card, you will also be disqualified. The referee in charge of
the penalty tent will cross your race number. You NEED TO INFORM STAFF OF WHICH CARD YOU RECEIVED.
There will be 2 penalty tents – 1 on the course at the 45km turn point and 1 in transition. Any combination of 3
cards and you will be disqualified.

18. The draft zone, with respect to a motor vehicle, is a rectangular area extending 3 meters to each side of the
vehicle and 30 meters behind the vehicle. It is the Athlete’s responsibility to continually communicate to the
vehicle to move away.

19. Your bike will be checked out using your TIMING CHIP and Chip Belt. If you are unable to fetch your own
bike for any reason, a family member or friend may collect it for you as long as they have the Bike Check-Out
card + your timing chip and chip belt present at check out. Your Bike Check-Out Card will be included in your
Registration packs.

PLEASE NOTE: NO bike will leave transition without the exchange of your timing chip & chip belt!

Cut-off Times per WAVE:

Wave 1: 12h15 | Wave 2: 12h30 | Wave 3: 12h40 | Wave 4: 12h50 | Wave 5: 13h00
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ORIENT BEACH - Start / Finish

The run route of 21.1km / 13 miles will consist of two laps of 10.55km each.
Athletes will leave the Transition Area after the cycle and run down past the Orient Theatre, turning RIGHT
towards the pier. Run along the pier and turn around the lighthouse at the end of the pier. Return along the pier
and pass the Finish Line chute before heading out along the Esplanade. Continue along the Eastern Esplanade,
up into John Bailie Road. At the Aid Station in John Bailie Road, turn right into Turnberry Avenue. Follow the road,
which becomes Gleneagles Road once you have passed the entrance to the East London Golf Club, and turn right
into Galway Road. The Turn-Around Point will be at the Schenker Aid Station, which is situated at the corner of
Galway Road and Epsom Road (opposite the Nutting Badminton Hall).

On your return, you will run past the Finish Line chute and once again continue out onto the pier before repeating
the loop. There are 4 Aid Stations on the run and you will complete 2 loops before finally making your way to the
Finish Line. The cut-off time for the run is 3hours 15mins from the start of the wave.

RULES:
1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.
2. Runners must wear the Official IRONMAN race numbers at all times on the course. Race numbers issued by
IRONMAN identify the official Athletes in the race. Folding or cutting race numbers or intentional alteration of
any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Run number must be placed on FRONT of runner and securely attached.
Race belts may be worn. Shoes and shirts are required on the run leg.
3. This is an INDIVIDUAL event. No individual support vehicles or non-Athlete escort runners are allowed.
Teamwork as a result of outside assistance that provides an advantage over single competitors is not allowed.
Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Individual support vehicles or non-Athlete escort runners will
result in disqualification. A non-Athlete escort runner includes Athletes who have withdrawn from the race,
have been disqualified or have finished the race. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type
may not bike, drive or run alongside Athlete, may not pass food or other items to Athlete and should be warned
to stay completely clear of all Athletes to avoid disqualification. It is incumbent upon each
Athlete to reject immediately any attempt to assist, follow or escort.
4. There are no Special Needs Aid Stations in an IRONMAN 70.3 race.
5. Follow the directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
6. No MP3 players or cell phones are allowed on the course. If caught, you will be disqualified.
7. Keep right on the course - especially up Bunkers Hill and when running along the Pier.
8. You need to collect 2 bands to come down the Finishline - you will receive these at the Schenker Turn-Around
Aid Station.
Cut-off Times per WAVE:
Wave 1: 15h30 | Wave 2: 15h45 | Wave 3: 15h55 | Wave 4: 16h05 | Wave 5: 16h15

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 GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
1. WTC rules state that once an athlete competes as a professional / elite in an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon
qualifying race, the athlete cannot compete as an age grouper in that respective year’s IRONMAN 70.3
Triathlon World Championship or any other 70.3 qualifying race.
2. Athletes are expected to heed directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
3. Course referees shall have authority to disqualify any Athlete and this disqualification cannot be appealed.
4. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove a Athlete from the race if the
Athlete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death.
Medical transport of any Athlete will result in disqualification.
5. No Athlete may use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or dangerous drugs, stimulants, depressants or other
substances or procedures with the intent to improve performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any
other purpose. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate disqualification and will result in suspension
as determined by the Race Organisers and the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). Offenders will be banned
from all future IRONMAN licensed events.
6. The Medical Control Rules set forth by Drug Free Sport, in harmony with the international WTC regulations
and policies on banned substances, will be binding on all Athletes. In addition, other rules and
regulations, even if not yet recognized by the WTC may be instituted which, if such occurs, you agree to abide
by. Athletes may be requested to undergo drug testing procedures before and after the events. If you are
requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures.
7. Should any Athlete test positive for any substance banned by the WTC regulations and policies and is not
vindicated by the administrative appeal process, or tests positive for any other item as mentioned above, the
Athlete, at the judgment of IRONMAN officials, will be banned from participation for a period as
determined by the Race Organisers and the World Triathlon Corporation.
8. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers or others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for
immediate disqualification and will result in the Athlete being suspended from competing in any IRONMAN
event in the future.
9. If a Athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the athlete to report to
the Info Tent at the Finish Line. It is essential that race officials know where athletes are on the course at
all times. Failure to comply after withdrawing from the race may result in the athlete being prevented from
competing in any IRONMAN event in the future.
10. The IRONMAN reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified in writing
and/or at the mandatory pre-race Race Briefing.
11. Communication devices of any type are strictly prohibited during competition. Use of such devices will result
in disqualification.
12. IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa does not allow the transfer of an athlete’s registration – no exceptions will be
made to this rule. Any attempt to transfer registration will result in disqualification and suspension from
future participation in any IRONMAN event.
13. If weather conditions are such, the format of the race can be changed at the discretion of the RACE
DIRECTOR. This will be done at least 30 mins before the start of the race.
14. All images, persons’ names, video and audio recordings in broadcasts, telecasts, the press, internet and in all
types of printed material, including advertisements for this or other similar events, if the images etc, pertain to
the Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Event may be used for free by the race organisers.
15. Those athletes without medical insurance / medical aid, will be admitted only to a governmental hospital if
hospilization is required.
16. International athletes need to provide the race organizers with credit card details at Registration as these are
needed for hospital administration. You claim back from your medical insurance.

Protest Procedure – Any Athlete who wishes to lodge a protest regarding a decision of the race
administrator the conduct of another competitor(s) must file a written protest with the Rules
Enforcement Committee within 30 minutes of completing or withdrawing from the race.

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 TEAMS
Teams will be allowed to partake in the race, but will not be recognised as official finishers of the Spec-Savers
IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa. They will compete in their own division and receive a separate finisher T-shirt,
medal and certificate. There will be no slots to IRONMAN World Championships 70.3 in Clearwater for teams.

Teams need to have at least 2 members, but these can be substituted up until registration closes on Saturday 22
January at 13h00.

RULES SPECIFIC TO TEAMS:

• All athletes must be older than 16 yrs for the run & cycle and older then 14 yrs for the swim on race day.
• Teams need to have at least 2 members, but these can be substituted up until registration closes on Saturday
22 January at 13h00.
• All three members of the team have to sign an indemnity form at registration. Race packs WILL NOT be
handed out unless each of the three indemnities is signed by the respective member of each team. If a team
member is under 18 years, a parent/guardian must sign for them.
• Timing chip & chip belt are needed to check bikes out of transition - the cyclist must get this from their
runner.

ALL other RULES applying to the individual athlete will apply to teams.

The swimmer needs to hand over his/her timing chip to the cyclist who runs to his/her bike and then wheels it
to the mount/dismount line at the exit to transition. On re-entry the cyclist must run and hand over his/her tim-
ing chip to the runner. The cut-off times as stipulated for the Swim (08h55), Cycle (13h00) and the run (16h15) will
be enforced during the race. Those teams not making these times will be disqualified and will not be allowed to
continue. Cut-off Times:
SWIM: 08h55 | RUN: 13h00 | CYCLE: 16h15

Full Breakdown of Cut-off Times:

WAVE NO. START TIME CUT-OFF TIME LEG DESCRIPTION
1 07h00 08h10 Swim
08h10 12h15 Cycle
12h15 15h30 Run

2 07h15 08h25 Swim

08h25 12h30 Cycle
12h30 15h45 Run

3 07h25 08h35 Swim

08h35 12h40 Cycle
12h40 15h55 Run

4 07h35 08h45 Swim

08h45 12h50 Cycle
12h50 16h05 Run

5 07h45 08h55 Swim

08h55 13h00 Cycle
13h00 16h15 Run

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 PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DIVISION
ATHLETE RULES:

Supplemental rules and regulations pertaining to the Physically Challenged Division for the 2011 Ford IRONMAN
World Championship 70.3 are consistent with WTC Triathlon Rules.

SWIM

1. IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa reserves the right to seed Athletes at the swim start
2. Athlete may use a wetsuit during competition. Each athlete must notify IRONMAN South Africa in advance
of all swimwear and accessories to be used during the swim for prior approval. Any change thereafter will be
grounds for disqualification. The use of any flotation devices is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the
organisers.

BIKE

Cycling Conduct and specifications are consistent with WTC Triathlon rules.

1. Hand cycles are allowed. Race officials reserve the right to reject any bike not meeting safety standards.
2. Equipment must otherwise conform to all other general rules for bicycles as it pertains to the IRONMAN
Triathlon competition, including no add-on device(s) that reduce wind resistance or to enhance aerodynamics
of the bicycle/hand cycle, regardless of any secondary benefit.
3. Athlete is required to maintain control of his/her bicycle/hand cycle and to operate at a reasonable speed so
as not to endanger the safety and well being of Aid Station volunteers, dangerous or reckless manner will be
grounds for disqualification.
4. A CPSC approved helmet is required during the entire bike race including in and out of transition areas. Any
athlete riding without an approved helmet or chin strap unfastened will be disqualified.
5. DRAFTING IS PROHIBITED. Event drafting rules will apply to this division.
6. BLOCKING IS PROHIBITED.

RUN

Running conduct and specifications are consistent with WTC Triathlon Rules. Athletes are required to comply
with the same equipment safety inspection for the run portion of the event as is required for the bicycle/hand
cycle portion. Standard racing chairs shall be used. A CPSC approved helmet is required during the entire
marathon race including in and out of transition areas. Any Athlete riding without an approved helmet or chin
strap unfastened will be disqualified. Handler’s conduct and specifications are consistent with WTC Triathlon
Rules.

1. Unauthorised outside aid/support or escorts are grounds for disqualification. Handlers will be approved prior
to the race and will work directly with the Physically Challenged Coordinator. Handler’s conduct is consistent
with WTC Triathlon Rules
2. Race organisation will select qualified individuals to assist athletes in transition areas. These individuals will
be allowed to assist the athlete in transition from the water to their hand cycles and from their hand cycles to
the racing chair. Likewise, they will also assist all physically challenged athletes with equipment needs etc. as
approved by WTC.
3. All athletes must attend a pre-race meeting. Failure to attend a scheduled meeting may result in forfeiture of
a start position. Check the Race Week Schedule for meeting time and location.
4. The Race Organisers and WTC reserves the right to modify the above rules as necessary, as long as such
changes are communicated to the Athletes in writing or at compulsory pre-race meetings.
5. Any decisions concerning any rule interpretation or enforcement by the Race Organisers or WTC shall be final.
The athletes partaking will start with their age groups and the same cut-off times will apply.
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 SLOT ALLOCATION: CLEARWATER
Sunday 23 January at 17h00 in the Orient Theatre

The Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Triathlon is offering 50 Slots for the Ford IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
World Championship, Clearwater 2011.

Attention: All athletes who are in contention for a Ford IRONMAN 70.3 Clearwater 2011 slot MUST be present at
the Slot Allocation in the Orient Theatre, Sunday 23rd at 17h00.

Please be sure to bring along the following to get qualification papers:

• US$ 325 (to be confirmed) (registration fee in cash – the equivalent money in Rand will be given to you at
the race office during registration) - No credit cards or cheques will be accepted! You may not mix
currencies. Either Rands / Euros / Dollars are allowed
The following is a preliminary slot allocation - the final allocation will be done once registration is closed.

AGE CATEGORY: SLOTS - MEN: SLOTS - LADIES:

18 - 24 1 1
25 - 29 1 1
30 - 34 1 1
35 - 39 1 1
40 - 44 1 1
45 - 49 1 1
50 - 54 1 1
55 - 59 1 1
60 - 64 1 1
65 - 69 1 1
70 - 74 1 1
75 - 79 1 1
80+ 1 1
13 13

24 extra slots will be allocated as described in the Slot Allocation Policy

PRO Athletes:
Pro athletes will not be allowed to qualify for a slot based on their finisher time. Details in the Pro Prize Money
& Qualification section - Page 15.

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 TIMING
Rest, stops, transitions etc. will be included in your time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race,
i.e. swim time, cycle time and run time. In addition to the 8 hour 30 minute overall cut-off time, there are cut-off
times for each segment of the race, as listed in the above document. The cut-off time for the swim segment is
1 hour 10 minutes after the start. The cut-off time for the bike segment is 4 hours 5 minutes. The cut-off time for
the marathon is 3 hours 15 minutes. It is of utmost importance that you be aware of, and adhere to, these timing
conditions, as they improve the quality of the race. The removal of disqualified Athletes is critical in that, among
other things, a disqualified Athlete’s continued participation in the race makes it extremely difficult to maintain
accurate times and places the results for the qualified Athletes in jeopardy.

1. If you drop out of the race at any time, you must notify the team in the Information Tent at the Finish Line.
Failure to do so may disqualify you from participating in future IRONMAN triathlons. It is essential that we know
where you are on the course at all times, for your safety and our peace of mind.

2. The chips are special active chips, not the run-of-the-mill timing chip + chip belt. These cost R750 each and if
lost/not returned, the athlete will be held liable for the replacement cost. Please ensure that when returning
the chip, that it is recorded. Chips + chip belts will be used to check out your bikes and transition bags - NO
BIKE will be allowed out of transition without the exchange of a timing chip / chip belt.

3. Please do not intentionally cross the finish line as part of a group. Our timing equipment does not record ties.

4. As soon as you pick up your race pack, it will have your timing chip + chip belt inside, please go to the timing
company, which will verify that your chip number correlates to your name.

5. If you do not start the race on Sunday, you will still need your timing chip to collect your bike and transition bag
from transition.

6. If you are transported to the medical station and are unable to collect your own equipment, a family member
or friend will need your BIKE CHECK OUT card (you will receive this in your Registration Packs) as well as your
timing chip to collect your equipment. Timing Chip + Chip Belt MUST ACCOMPANY Bike Check Out Card when
checking out bikes and transition bags.

7. If you lose your timing chip during the event, it is your responsibility to get a replacement chip. These can be
found next to the penalty tent in transition.

8. If you lose your timing chip on the run course, you must notify an official immediately after crossing the finish.

PLEASE NOTE: Loss of a timing chip will result in a charge of R750 allocated to your specific
number. Failure to wear your chip on race day, return your chip after the event, or pay replacement costs,
will disqualify you from future IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa events.

NO CHIP = NO TIME.

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 MEDICAL
There will be medical staff and facilities throughout the IRONMAN race course. The medical tent will handle inju-
ries or medical problems that arise during the swim. Trained individuals will be stationed along the swim course
(in boats and on surfboards) to assist you in case of a medical emergency. Problems among past athletes include
nausea and vomiting from swallowing sea water and from motion sickness. Medications taken before the swim
may help, but you are strongly advised to try the medication several times before the race to avoid any adverse
reactions to it. Before taking medication, be sure it is not on the Banned Substance List from the World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

There will be medical Aid Stations in the transition area and at the bike turn-around, as well as mobile medical
vans roaming the course. Particular dangers in this section of the race include dehydration, hyponatremia,
sunburn, exhaustion and injuries sustained from accidents. Please ask for medical help if you have the slightest
hint you may need it. You will not be penalized for receiving medical evaluation. You will be withdrawn from the
race only if you require transportation, IV fluids or if medical personnel feel your continued participation is not in
your best health.

During events of extreme endurance, the body’s pain threshold is raised, and you may be in more trouble than you
realize. The medical personnel will do all they can to keep you in the race and asure a safe finish. Also, please be
attentive when passing through Aid Stations to avoid the possibility of accident or injury to yourself or another.

The medical tent will officially close at 17h00. All athletes seeking medical attention after that time will be
referred to local emergency room facilities. All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the
athlete. Failure to meet financial responsibility to local medical facilities will result in suspension of future
participation at IRONMAN events until accounts are settled.

If you are taking any medications, or have any medical problem that may influence your performance or your
treatment in the event of an injury, advise us of all necessary details well in advance of race day. You are required
to notify the IRONMAN 70.3 SA race office, in writing, if there is any change in your medical status / condition
after your application has been processed. Failure to do so will result in suspension of participation in future
IRONMAN 70.3 SA events.

You are solely responsible for avoiding medications that appear on the list of banned substances as determined
by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

The Medical Headquarters is located in the post-race area on the beach front. More than half of the visits occur
after athletes have finished the race. Please do not leave the finish area until your friends are certain you are
okay, until you can drink without vomiting and stand without dizziness.

Please Note: Full disclosure of medical conditions, general health and surgical procedures within the previous
12 months is required. Medical consultations/clearance may be necessary from an attending physician prior to
acceptance in the Ironman 70.3 South Africa. In all cases, the final decision of medical consideration is at the
discretion of the IRONMAN Head Doctor.

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 MASSAGE
A massage tent situated next to Registration will be available from Thursday - Saturday prior to the event for the
athlete’s own costs. On race day, a massage area will be located in the athletes finish area.

Aid Stations
On the Cycle Leg there will be Aid Stations, at approximately 18km, 45km and 72km.

The 1st and 3rd Aid Stations will supply the following:
• Water
• Powerade

The turnaournd Aid Station will have:
• Water
• Powerade
• PowerBar Bars
• PowerBar Gels

The bicycle Aid Stations on the Cycle Leg will close as the last athlete passes them or at 13h00.

On the Run Leg, Aid Stations - approximately every 2km will offer:
• Cold water
• Powerade
• Coca Cola
• PowerBar Gels
• PowerBar Bars
• Bananas
• Water sponges

The Aid Stations will close as the last athlete passes them, or at the 3:55pm cut-off time.

FINISHER T-SHIRTS & CERTIFICATES

MONDAY: 24 January: 08h00 - 11h00

Certificates and Finisher T-shirts will be available at Registration at Garden Court East London on
MONDAY, 24 January from 08h00 - 11h00. Finisher T-Shirts: athletes have to take the size ordered on their regis-
tration form. Sizes can be swopped out at 11h00.

PLEASE NOTE: Certificates and T-shirts WILL NOT BE posted to athletes.

Certificates will be available online for you to print and download yourself after the event.

LOST & FOUND

MONDAY: 24 January from 10h00
Lost and Found will be located in the Athlete’s Tent at the Transition Area from 10h00 on Monday morning. It is
recommended that you mark your race clothing and equipment with your name or race number, as IRONMAN nor
the event organiser will be responsible for your lost or damaged items. Items not claimed by 17h00 on Monday
will be given to a charity.

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 PRO PRIZE MONEY & QUALIFICATION
Prize Money for Professional athletes will be paid through to 8th Place. The distribution will be done as follows:
The total prize money of USD$ 50 000, will be distributed as follows:
MALE PLACE FEMALE
8 500 1st 8 500
5 500 2nd 5 500
3 500 3rd 3 500
2 500 4th 2 500
2 000 5th 2 000
1 500 6th 1 500
1 000 7th 1 000
500 8th 500
The 8% Rule will no longer apply. Prize Money will be paid once Drug Testing Results have been received by WTC
SLOT ALLOCATION
The Slot Allocation Policy above does NOT apply to PRO Athletes. As of 1 September 2010, the
single-performance slot based system for pro athletes will be discontinued. All PRO Athletes will instead earn-
points correlating to their finish position to qualify for Kona. The top 50 male and top 30 female athletes in the
Point System at the end of each qualifying year will qualify to race in Kona.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.ironmanusa.com/pros/index.php

The points table for IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa will be as follows - Qualifying Points ALLOCATION: P-750

Position Points Position Points Position Points

1 750 7 390 13 210
2 660 8 360 14 180
3 585 9 330 15 150
4 525 10 300 16 - 20 38
5 450 11 270 21+ 15
6 420 12 240

AWARDS CEREMONY
The Awards Ceremony will take place at 19h00 in Merino Park situated in Merino Place, just off Fitzpatrick Rd. in
the Quigney Suburb. Extra tickets can be purchased at Registration or at the door to the complex that evening.
Seating will also be done on a first come, first served basis. A Shuttle Bus will be available from the Transition
Area to Merino Park, leaving Transition at 18h30 - 18h45.

Awards Procedure: Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa trophies will be awarded to the first three athletes
in each age group category for both male and female athlete.

Please Note:
- INDIVIDUALS - Athletes MUST be present at the Awards Ceremony to collect their trophy.
- TEAMS - At LEAST one athlete from the winning Team MUST be present at the Awards Ceremony to collect
their trophies.
AWARDS WILL NOT BE POSTED AFTER THE EVENT!

OFFICIAL CASTLE LITE AFTER-PARTY

will be held at Buccaneers Pub & Grill from 22h00 - Buses will leave Merino Park from 09h45

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 Race
RaceWeek Schedule:20
WeekSchedule: 17 Jan
14 - 24 Jan 2010
2011 RACE DAY
Thursday: 20 January Friday: 21 January Saturday: 22 January 23 January 2010 Monday: 24 January

8:00 - 10:00 8:00 - 10:00 7:00 8:00 - 11:00

Official Swim Official Swim Start of theSpec-Savers Expo / Registration
Course Training Course Training IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa Athletes can collect their
<Orient Beach> <Orient Beach> Certificates and Finisher T-Shirts
(Wave 1 - PRO Men + Women) from the Registration Venue.

IRONMAN 70.3 SOUTH AFRICA

9:00 - 17:30 9:00 - 17:30 7:00 - 11:00 <Garden Court East London>
7:05 - 7:45
Registration EXPO & Registration IronGirl Wave 2 - 5 Swim Starts
<Garden Court East London> <Garden Court East London> <Orient Beach>

9:00 - 17:30 9:00 - 17:30 8:00 - 13:00 7:20

Expo IronGirl Registration Registration First Male out the Water

CERTIFICATES:
<Garden Court East London> <Garden Court East London> <Garden Court East London>
11:00
9:00 - 17:30 12:30 8:00 - 16:00
IronGirl Registration First Male expected to Finish
Pro Press Conference Expo
<Garden Court East London> <Garden Court East London>
<Kennaway Hotel>
11:50
13:30 13:30 - 18:00 First Female expected to Finish
Pro Race Briefing Bike Check-In
<Kennaway Hotel> Breakdown of Check-In Times: 13:15 - 17:00
Pros: 13:30 - 18:00 Bike Check-Out
18:00 Race No. 61 - 1200: 13:30 - 15:20
Age Group Race Briefing Race No. 1201 - 2100: 15:20 - 18:00
<Orient Theatre> <Transition - Orient Beach> 16:15
End of the Spec-Savers
15:30 Ironman 70.3 South Africa
Race Briefing (Race No. 61 - 1200)
<Orient Theatre>
17:00
18:15 Slot Allocation
Race Briefing (Race No. 1201 - 2100) <Orient Theatre>
<Orient Theatre> TRIANGLE South Africa
19:00 - 22:00 RACE OFFICE
Awards Ceremony Garden Court East London
<Merino Park> Tel: 083 900 IRON
RACE SCHEDULE

Email: office@ironman703.co.za
22:00
Official CASTLE LITE After-Party
<Buccaneers>

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