Name: 2008 Ishigaki BG Triathlon World Cup
Start: 2008-04-13
End: 2008-04-13
Location: Ishigaki

2008 Ishigaki BG Triathlon World Cup

13 Apr, 2008 • Ishigaki, Japan

Start Lists

Results

Start mechanism: 　Pontoon Start
Race conditions: 　2 laps, Ocean, Inner harbor
Water temperature: 　Wetsuits Unlikely
Cycle course: 　7 laps, Technical corners, One large bridge,
Run Course: 　3 laps,

The course layout and locations will be the same as last year. 2 laps
Swim, 7 laps Bike and 3 laps Run. The run turnaorund is to be set at the end
of the descent on the south side of the Southern Gate Bridge. Instead, the
bike turn will be 300 m away from the run turn.

Run course turnaround is the same for all three laps.

Wheel stops will be located at two places. One is in front of the head
quarters at the transition area. The other is at the “730” intersection.

Four (4) aid stations per lap planned on the run course.

Race day tide level: It will be high tide and almost completely flat
during the women’s race. For the men’s race, the tide will be gradually
going out. It is likely to swim with the current from the start and swim
against after the turnaround. Though the tidal current will be slow, 10cm
per 30 minutes, unexpected current may take place on the entire course.

Tide level on 11th (Fri) and 12th (Sat) will see no big change. Important
notice is that athletes will be allowed to swim at the official swim
training times only. This is due to fishing boats on their jobs.

You may be encouraged to observe the the current conditions on the top of
the Southern gate bridge.

Athletes Briefing:

Fri.11,April
16:00~16:30 Registration
16:30~17:30 Race Briefing
2F.Room DEIGO (Hotel MIYAHIRA)

Entry Fee:

Free

Media notes:

Name of Media Contact: Shin OTSUKA, JTU Secretary General
Email : [email protected] (copy to [email protected])
Address for Media Credentials request: King Bldg, 2-9-10, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002, JAPAN
Location of Media Centre and hours of operation: Ohama Memorial Hall / Near transition area
Open 9:00-17:00(Sat / Sun )

Event Schedule

as of 9th Februaly
Thu.10,Ａｐｒ
09:00 - 20:00 ITU Room Open(Hotel Miyahira/2F.Room West Deigo)
Fri.11,Apr
09:00 - 20:00 ITU Room Open(Hotel Miyahira/2F.Room West Deigo)
09:00 - 12:00 Swim Training(Central Athletic Park/Open Swimming Pool)
09:00 - 17:00 Mechanic Service(TBA)12:00 - 13:00 Media Conference(Ohama Memorial hall/2F.Media Room)
13:00 - 17:00　Media Registration(Ohama Memorial hall/2F.Media Room)
16:00 - 17:00 Registration(Hotel MIYAHIRA/ 2F.Room DEIGO)
17:00 - 18:00 Race Briefing(Hotel MIYAHIRA/2F.Room DEIGO)
18:30 -20:00WelcomeParty(TBA)
Sat.12,Apr
09:00 - 20:00 ITU Room Open(Hotel Miyahira/2F.Room West Deigo)
09:00 - 12:00 Swim Training(Central Athletic Park/Open Swimming Pool)
09:00 - 17:00 Mechanic Service(TBA)
09:00 - 17:00 Media Registration(Ohama Memorial hall/2F.Media Room)
15:00 - 15:45 Swim Official Training(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Swim Course)
16:00 - 17:00 Media Bｒｉｅｆｉｎｇ(Ohama Memorial hall/2F.Media Room)
Sun.13,Apr
09:00 - 20:00 ITU Room Open(Hotel Miyahira/2F.Room West Deigo)
09:00 - 13:00 Media Registration(Ohama Memorial hall/2F.Media Room)
11:00 - 16:00 Mechanic Service(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Athlete Lounge)
11:30 - 12:30 Athletes Check In(Ｗｏｍeｎ)(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Athlete Lounge)
12:50 - 12:55 Start Ｃｅｒｅｍｏｎｙ(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Start Site)
13:00 - 15:15 Ｃｏｍｐｅｔｉｔｉｏｎ(Women)(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Race Course)
14:15 - 15:15 Athletes Check In(Meｎ)(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Athlete Lounge)
15:45 - 17:45 Competition（Men)(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Race Course)
17:45 - 18:00 Medal Ceremony(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Stage)
18:00 - 18:30 Media Conference(Tonoshiro Fishing Port/Stage)
19:00 - 21:00 Award Banquet(Maezato Park)

Closest Airport

Ishigaki Airport(ISG)

Local Transportation

It takes only ten minutes from Ishigaki airport to race site. Of course we will pick you up. Please book your accommodation first.
Please email Matt Topping with your arrival and departure information so that we can arrange for airport transfers.
Matt Topping
Email: [email protected] (copy to [email protected])
Tel: +81-(0)980-82—1243
+81-(0)90-1940-9856 (cell)
For more information about Ishigaki and the Yaeyama Islands, please click on the link below:
http://www.city.ishigaki.okinawa.jp/International/home.html

Host Hotel

Contact to
Kiriyo SUZUKI, ITU women’s committee member
Email : [email protected] (copy to [email protected])

Homestay

Available but very few. First-come first-served basis
Please contact :Matt Topping
Email: [email protected] (copy to [email protected])
Tel: +81-(0)980-82—1243
+81-(0)90-1940-9856 (cell)