Name: 2018 Devonport ITU Paratriathlon World Cup
Start: 2018-02-17
End: 2018-02-17
Location: Devonport

2018 Devonport ITU Paratriathlon World Cup

17 Feb, 2018 • Devonport, Australia • Event Website

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Results

Welcome to the 33rd running of the Devonport Triathlon. We are very excited to be hosting the only World Cup level event in Australia. Welcome to our Interstate and Overseas visitors.

You must be entered/registered on the LOC registration system. Please go to http://www.devonporttriathlon.com.au/ for further detail.

COURSE DISTANCES
Para Triathlon – Sprint Distance
750m SWIM (1 x 750m laps) – Ocean Swim/Beach start
20km BIKE (6 x 3.4km laps) – 1 technical section & 2 x U turns per lap
5km RUN (2 x 2.5km laps) – Flat and fast
Para Triathlon Course Description
SWIM – 750m lap
Ocean swim with beach start
Water Temperature 15-21 degrees celsius

BIKE – 3.4km lap
Turn Right out of carpark and head West along Bluff Road to William St intersection (approx. 200m)
From William St intersection head West along Coles Beach Road
Turn LEFT at Coles Beach travel over train line and turn Right onto North Street.
Turn LEFT into Nixon Street at bottom of the hill
U turn just before Monash Crt intersection
Return to transition via Coles Beach Road and Bluff road to complete 3.4km lap

U Turn Points
· Monash Crt on Nixon st
· Hockey Centre Carpark on Bluff Rd/Victoria Parade

COMMENTS
· 2 x U turns per 3.4km lap

RUN – 2.5km lap
Head East to George Street and return along Bluff Road/Victoria Parade (staying on the road)

Please go to http://www.devonporttriathlon.com.au/ for further detail and maps

Athletes Briefing:

Friday 16th February
Briefing & Registration: Devonport Surf Life Saving Club

3.00pm Athlete Registration [subject to Coaches briefing being required and athlete numbers]

4.00pm Para Athlete / Handlers & Guides Briefing

Entry Fee:

$135 AUD

Documents:

Media notes:

For further details on media accreditation please contact Georgia Whelan [email protected]

Event Schedule

Event Schedule – Paratriathlon World Cup
Friday 16th February
Course familiarisation:
08:45 - 09.15am: Elite cycle course orientation. One lap of cycle course with Police escort, departing from Surf Club/transition area.

09.30 - 10.45am: Run Course one Lap with Police escort

11:00am – 11.45am: Swim course familiarisation with life guard support

Briefing & Registration: Devonport Surf Life Saving Club
3.00pm Athlete Registration [subject to Coaches briefing being required and athlete numbers]

4.00pm Para Athlete / Handlers & Guides Briefing

Paratriathlon World Cup:
Saturday 17th February Tides: 7.43 Low 13.25 High

10am Bike checks and pre-transition set up

11.30am Transition opens

12.30pm Transition closes

12.30pm Swim warm up

1pm Race start

3.15pm Medal Ceremony

Closest Airport

Devonport Airport
- only 11 km from the race venue (http://www.devonportairport.com.au)
- operates smaller planes (Qantas link) with restrictions on oversize luggage

Launceston Airport
- 108 km from the race venue (http://www.launcestonairport.com.au)
- operates larger planes and it is easier to check in oversize luggage (bikes and wheelchairs)

Local Transportation

Pleased visit http://www.devonporttriathlon.com.au/event-information/ or contact [email protected] on airport transfers.

Alternatively make your own arrangements as per below suggestions

Devonport Airport
- The following car hire providers are located at the Airport (Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar)
- or alternatively use taxi service

Launceston Airport
- The following car hire providers are located at the Airport (Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Redspot)
- order a private bus shuttle (http://www.tasredline.com.au/index.php/airport-shuttles/)

Host Hotel

Our event partner Goodstone Group have a number of properties across the coast. From Devonport all the way through to Smithton (http://www.goodstone.com.au/accommodation).

Sunrise Devonport is only 5 minutes walk to the Devonport Triathlon Village (http://www.sunrisedevonport.com.au)