FAQ'S for all events...The Straddie 1000 Ocean SwimHow do I enter this event? Entries for the Straddie 1000 are available through the How to Enter link on the Straddie Salute event page. You also have the option to enter both the Straddie Salute and Straddie 1000 through the same form - select the 'Swim / Tri Package' when completing the form. Are there any age restrictions on entry? Yes there are. There is no maximum age restriction, however competitors must be 13 years and over. How do I know my entry is confirmed? Once you have completed your online entry form you will receive an automatic confirmation email. Please keep this as proof of entry. If you do not receive this email please contact the Event Director at events@weekendwarriorevents.com.au Will I receive any other information before the event? Yes you will. A comprehensive Competitor Briefing will be emailed to all competitors in early October. The briefing will detail all the information you'll need to take part including the event schedule, information on the course and support services as well as local Straddie information and site maps. Can I enter this event on event day? Yes you can. On the day entries will be available at Saturday Registration from 1:00 - 2:30pm at the Straddie Beach Hotel. Are wetsuits permitted in this event? Yes they are, however only swimmers wearing swim suits that fall within the following guidelines will be eligible for the cash prize:
I haven't done a lot of swimming in the ocean - is this event achievable for less experienced swimmers? Most definitely. The Straddie 1000 course is located off Cylinder Beach, a very calm, clear stretch of water. Ocean swimming is obviously more challenging than a length in your local pool, but we have taken a number of measures and designed the course to be challenging but achievable for all abilities and fitness levels. Where & When do we register? Registration for the Straddie 1000 will take place from 1:00 - 2:30pm at the Straddie Beach Hotel. Is transport needed to get to the start? No it isn't. The Straddie 1000 start line is located on Cylinder Beach within walking distance of the Beach Hotel. Are wave starts used? No they aren't. A mass start will be used for the 2011 event.
The Straddie Salute Offroad Triathlon
I haven’t done a lot of open-water swimming but am reasonably swim-fit, will I manage 600m in the ocean? For sure. There’s no hiding the fact that an ocean swim is always going to be more challenging than the pool but we have designed the course to cater for all. The 600m counter-clockwise circuit will allow you to swim with the in-coming tide, rather than fight it and the distance is easily achievable for any fitness level.
I’ve only just started road cycling, will I be able to complete the mountain bike course with ease? Yes you will. We have avoided technical single track that only a skilled mountain biker will enjoy and have instead opted for a flowing combination of road, gravel and dirt trails that we’re sure all levels will enjoy but will still challenge the experienced rider. Most of my running has been on flat ground, does the Straddie run course have any terrain that only experienced athletes will handle? Not at all. The Straddie Salute run course couldn’t be better to accommodate all experience and fitness levels. The course has everything, from walking tracks and trails to beach sections, grass and 4WD tracks and is sure to keep you guessing until the end. How do I enter? To enter any event, simply follow the link from the 'How to Enter' page.
How do I know my entry is confirmed? Once you have completed your online entry form you will receive an automatic confirmation email. Please keep this as proof of entry. If you do not receive this email please contact the Event Director at events@weekendwarriorevents.com.au Will I receive any other information before the event? Yes you will. A comprehensive Competitor Briefing will be emailed to all competitors from mid September. The briefing will detail all the information you'll need to take part including the event schedule, information on the course and support services as well as local Straddie information and site maps. Can I still enter on the day? If entries are still available, yes you can. You can enter during registration on event day between 7:30am & 8:30am. The late entry fee will apply for all on the day entries. Please also remember to bring cash as there will be no eftpos or credit card facilities on the day. Do I still need to fill out an entry form if I am part of a team? Yes you do. Team captains must enter online and before competing, each team member must sign an entry to confirm that they have read and agree to the 'Participants Agreement' When & where do we register? Two options are available for registration, on Saturday 8th from 1pm - 2:30pm at the Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel and on event day from 7:30am - 8:30am at the Point Lookout Domain. The Saturday registration will be a great opportunity to be a part of the atmosphere of the Straddie Salute before event day. The Beach Hotel will also have some great meal specials and what better place to relax before you launch your attack! How do I get to North Stradbroke Island? North Stradbroke Island is accessible from Cleveland which is approximately 30 minutes south-east of Brisbane City CBD. Ferries run regularly, 7 days a week and you have the option of water taxi’s or car ferries. All ferries land at Dunwich (North Stradbroke) and from there, Point lookout is only 15 minutes by car. Visit our Travel & Accommodation page for more information - CLICK HERE Can I cross on the ferry on the morning of the race? Yes you can. Stradbroke Ferries run a 6:00am crossing on Sundays which arrives in Dunwich at 6:45am. This means you will arrive in Point Lookout in time for the registration opening at 7:30am. There are not any public transport services that can carry you and your bike so you will need to travel by car.Are there toilets located onsite? Yes there is. The event HQ is based at the Point Lookout Domain which has a men’s & womens public toilet facility. We will also have portable toilets onsite. Where should I stay and what options do I have? Stradbroke Island Holidays have a range of options for Straddie Salute competitors from premium resorts to holiday houses & backpackers. Contact Jess at Stradbroke Island Holidays on 1300 303 766 to discuss your options. Is it true entries are restricted to the first 500 received? Yes it is. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to enter through the website and confirm your entry well in advance, rather than missing out on the day. Are there any age restrictions for the Straddie Salute? Individual entries are restricted to those 15 years and older in accordance with Triathlon Queensland regulations. If I am younger than 15 years old, can I enter as part of a team? Yes you can. The following information outlines which age groups can complete an individual leg of the Straddie Salute: Swim: 13 years & older Mountain Bike: 13 years & older Run: 14 years & older What do I need to bring? Swimmers (Board shorts welcome!) Goggles Towel Mountain Bike Helmet Water bottle/Hydration pack Running / Cycling top Running shoes Cap Sunscreen Do I really need a MTB? YES!!! The cycle leg is a combination of off-road & road so you will need to have a mountain bike fitted with off-road tyres. Do I need ‘clip in’ shoes? You are welcome to wear whichever shoes you feel comfortable cycling in, so no, ‘clip in’ cycling shoes are not neccessary. Wearing the same shoes to cycle as you plan to run in means one less change! Where is the prize-giving? The Straddie Salute prize-giving will be held at the Straddie Beach Hotel from 12:30pm. This is only 400-500 meters from both the domain and Home Beach. How do I become a Triathlon Queensland member? Visit the Tri Qld website www.triathlonqld.com.au or contact the office on: (07) 3369 9600. The 8km Adventure Run / WalkHow do I enter? Entering the Adventure Run / Walk is exactly the same as the Straddie Salute, simply follow the links from the Straddie Salute web page and 'check' the Fun Run & Walk box instead of one of the triathlon options. Entries will also be taken at Saturday Registration at the Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel from 1:00pm - 2:30pm as well as on the day at the registration tent at Point Lookout domain from 7:30-8:30am. Please also remember to bring cash as there will be no EFTPOS or credit card facilities on the day. Where does it start? The Adventure Run / Walk will start on George Nothling Drive, a short walk (300m) from the Point Lookout Oval. Weekend Warrior Events staff will assist all competitors to the assembly point immediately after the Straddie Salute start on Home Beach. All Adventure Run / Walk competitors will have the opportunity to watch both the opening ceremony and start of the Straddie Salute. What do I need? Running shoes only! There will be drink stations situated along the course so water bottles or hydration packs are not required. What type of terrain does the course include? The course starts near the Point Lookout Domain and includes roads, paths, beaches and of course one of Queensland's most beautiful coastal trails. |
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