2015 Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup

Mooloolaba, Australia

Athletes Briefing:
http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/events/2015_Mooloolaba_ITU_World_Cup_briefing_elite_11Mar2015.pdf

Swim Course - One lap flag shaped course swimming in clockwise direction. Start and Finish in front of the Loo with a view on Mooloolaba Beach. In case of contingency the swim leg will relocate to Mooloolah River.

Bike Course - Number of laps: 4 laps at 5km per lap
Out and back clockwise ride along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade. Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplanade from transition to Buderim Avenue intersection before descent onto Alexandra Parade. Sharp turn point at the corner of Maroubra street before inbound journey along Alexandra Parade. Sharp technical dog leg turn before downhill descent onto Beach Terrace to transition.

Run Course - Number of laps: 4 Laps at approximately 1.25km per lap.
Out and back clockwise run along Mooloolaba Esplanade and Alexandra Parade. Gradual climb along Mooloolaba Esplanade from transition to Meta Street intersection avoiding the steep climb on Alexandra Parade. Water station is located approximately 30 meters after the run turn at approximately 800 meters from transition. Athletes will pass this location 4 times.

Maps available in ‘Docs’ Section.

Prize money distribution. Elite men and women:
1st. 7,500 USD
2nd. 6,000 USD
3rd. 4,500 USD
4th. 3,000 USD
5th. 2,100 USD
6th. 1,800 USD
7th. 1,500 USD
8th. 900 USD
9th. 675 USD
10th. 525 USD
11th. 450 USD
12th. 375 USD
13th. 300 USD
14th. 225 USD
15th. 150 USD

Prize Money:

60 000 USD

Documents:

Media notes:

Name of Media Contact:
Courtney – Marketing Manager | Media Centre Coordinator
Address for Media Credentials request:
http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/mooloolaba/contact/media-enquiries.aspx#axzz3PyNGkdF5

Event Schedule

Thursday 12th March
5.00pm - 6.00pm - Athlete Check In (The Mantra Room, Mantra Mooloolaba)
6.00pm - 7.00pm - Athlete Briefing (The Mantra Room, Mantra Mooloolaba)
7.30pm - Welcome Dinner (The Wharf Tavern, Mooloolaba)

Friday 13th March
2.00pm - 3.00pm - Swim Familiarisation (Main Beach, Mooloolaba)

Saturday 14th March

10.30am - 11.15am - Athlete Lounge Opens - Elite Women (Including Bike/Wheel Check) (Athlete Lounge, Beach Tce)
10.30am - 11.30am - Transition Opens – Elite Women (Elite Transition, Beach Tce)
11.00am - 11.30am - Swim Warm Up - Elite Women (Main Beach. Mooloolaba)
11.35am - Athlete Line Up & Introduction - Elite Women (Elite Transition, Beach Tce)
11.45am - Race Start - Elite Women (Main Beach, Mooloolaba)
12.00pm - 1.00pm - Athlete Lounge Opens - Elite Men (Including Bike/Wheel Check) (Athlete Lounge, Beach Tce)
12.30pm - 12.35pm - Remove Women Bikes From Transition (Elite Transition, beach Tce)
12.35pm - 1.15pm - Transition Opens – Elite Men (Elite Transition, Beach Tce)
12.45pm - 1.15pm - Swim Warm Up - Elite Men (Main Beach, Mooloolaba)
12.50pm - 1.00pm - Medal Ceremony - Elite Women (Main Stage, Mooloolaba Esplanade)
1.20pm - Athlete Line Up & Introduction - Elite Men (Elite Transition, Beach Tce)
1.30pm - Race Start - Elite Men (Main Beach, Mooloolaba)
2.35pm - 2.45pm - Medal Ceremony - Elite Men (Main Stage, Mooloolaba Esplanade)

Closest Airport

Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore) – 15km
Brisbane – 100km

Local Transportation

Airport transfers will be provided free of charge by the LOC for Elite athletes to and from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast Airports to Sunshine Coast hotels, including provision for bike transportation.
The free service will only operate between Monday 9 March 2015 and Wednesday 18 March 2015.
All airport transfers must be registered by Friday 6 March 2015. Unfortunately bookings cannot be accepted after this date.
All ITU Accredited Elite Athletes can book their airport transfers here- https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1675913
Any additional airport transfers can be booked directly with con-x-ion- http://www.con-x-ion.com/?AID=335

Host Hotel

Please check event website:
http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/mooloolaba/travel/accommodation.aspx#axzz2tqpCjjsn

If you require a Event Invitation Letter for Visa purposes, please forward the following details to lauren.hay@ironman.com
Full Name (as per Passport)
Date of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Accommodation Supplier
Arrival / Departure Date

Homestay

If you require a Homestay during your time in Mooloolaba, please contact the following local Triathlon Clubs:
Noosa Tri Club - clubsecretary@noosatriclub.com
Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club - president@sunshinecoasttriclub.com.au
Caloundra Tri Club - info@caloundratriclub.org.au