MAITLAND TRIATHLON CLUB
www.mtc.org.au
PO BOX 475
Maitland 2320
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MANUAL
Table of Contents
MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................................................................... 3
RACE / AGE CATEGORIES .................................................................................................. 4
CLUB RACE RULES (Compulsory Reading) ......................................................................... 5
DRAFTING /BLOCKING POLICY .......................................................................................... 7
STOP SIGN POLICY ............................................................................................................. 8
APPEALS FORM................................................................................................................... 9
GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITORS AND MARSHALS....................................................... 10
VOLUNTEERING TO MARSHAL/PROXY MARSHAL ......................................................... 11
MARSHALL LOTTERY ........................................................................................................ 12
POINT SCORE – AGE CATEGORIES ................................................................................ 12
TIMING................................................................................................................................ 13
SUB JUNIOR/JUNIOR RACE BRIEFING ............................................................................ 14
SUB JUNIOR/ JUNIOR RACE COURSE ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR RACE BRIEFING ..................................................................... 15
TRANSITION MAP ................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
TRANSITION AREA MAP ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
SENIOR/ INTERMEDIATE BIKE COURSE ........................................................................ 16
SENIOR/INTERMEDIATE RUN COURSE........................................................................... 17
REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ..................................................................... 18
APPLICATION FORM ......................................................................................................... 19
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING .............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE ALSO AVAILABLE .................................................................. 20
Contact for Enquiries and Proposed Changes ..................................................................... 20
Appendix A .......................................................................................................................... 22
Club Information .................................................................................................................. 22
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MISSION STATEMENT
To promote fitness, fun and friendship for club members and
families by way of providing triathlon races that are safe and
enjoyable.
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RACE / AGE CATEGORIES
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Age for all categories is determined by competitor’s age on DEC 31 in that season.
Any person may race down their age category but will be ineligible for points in that race
towards end of year trophies.
We do have a SPLASH N DASH event for children under 7yrs, which consists of a swim
across the width of the pool and a run around transition concluding through the finish chute.
Note: According to TA race distances a 14 year old may race the Senior distance. Please be
aware that racing up in these circumstances the competitor will be competing against the
older age groupers. Juniors wishing to race need to seek and gain approval by the Junior
Development Officer a minimum of 7 days prior to the event being contested (points cannot
be transferred between categories).
RACE
AGE
DISTANCE
Sub Junior
7,8,9,
100m
Swim
2km
Bike
500m Run
Junior
10,11,12
150m
Swim
6km
Bike
1km Run
Intermediate
13,14
250m
Swim
12km Bike
2km Run
Seniors
15y +
450m
Swim
18km Bike
4km Run
Race Day Registration
Registration Starts at 6.15am
Sub Junior/Junior Cut off 6.45am
Intermediate/Seniors Cut off 7.00am
Race Times
Sub Junior
7.00 am
Junior
7.15 am
Splash n Dash
7.30 am
Intermediate/Seniors
7.45 am
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CLUB RACE RULES (Compulsory Reading)
These rules have been set for the improved safety and enjoyment of all participants in club
events. Please adhere to all rules as outlined in Triathlon Australia race competition rules.
Participants who breach race rules could be subject to penalties or disqualification.
Only financial members of the Maitland Triathlon Club Inc. are eligible to compete in club
events and receive points. All members must register prior to the race and check in on race
day. Members should note that club insurance does not cover them for personal injury. Only
Triathlon Australia members have personal injury insurance.
GENERAL
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All competitors must attend the compulsory race briefing prior to the pool swim start.
The information provided at this briefing will be important for your safety on race
day.
If you any questions about the race, please discuss with one of our Race Directors
Responsibility to understand the course and all rules rests with the competitor.
Our club race is conducted under the rules and regulations set out by Triathlon
Australia’s “Race Competition Rules & Policies”
Our course map is available from our Chief Marshal and also on the club website in
our club manual.
You must be body marked with your competitor number prior to race briefing.
All bags are to be placed in the designated bag area for safety reasons
MTC promotes good sportsmanship and encouragement at all times.
If at any point throughout the day you are feeling unwell, marshals are on course
with mobile phones if you need assistance, we ask that you withdraw from the race
and report your race number to the timekeeper at transition.
Do not litter out on course. Rubbish vessels are available at transition.
No MP3 players of any description are to be used during any leg of the race.
Obey all directions from marshals, and remember they are giving up their time to
enable you to race.
Have a safe race and Good Luck.
THE SWIM LEG
1. You must be ready to enter the water when your wave is called
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Wetsuits are prohibited
We ask that competitors only start in your allocated wave.
Do not drag the turning buoys.
Swimming caps may be worn, but are not compulsory.
Competitors may stop and hold the side of the pool or stand, HOWEVER, you must
not walk or use the pool edge to make forward progress.
Competitors in difficulty should raise their arm and call for assistance.
Any artificial propulsion devices eg. Fins, gloves, paddles etc. will only be permitted
with the approval of the race director.
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THE CYCLE LEG
1. Helmets must be securely fastened on the head before the bike is removed from the
rack, and must remain fastened at all times on the course until the bike is replaced on
the rack at the completion of the bike course.
2. All competitors must have their torso covered before removing your bike from the
transition rack and must remain on until the end of the race.
3. Competitors must mount and dismount at the designated area.
4. Our course is open to local traffic, you must obey all NSW traffic laws
5. Ensure that you do not short cut any intersections on course.
6. Obey all directions of marshals and police.
7. Competitors MUST STOP, and unclip if necessary, at the Louth Park STOP sign in
BOTH directions. Failure to do so may result in disqualification
8. It is the responsibility of the competitor to check to see if it safe to proceed at the
stop sign, not the marshal.
9. Competitors must have their torso covered at all times.
10. Be aware of the NARROW bridge that you arrive to shortly after the stop sign at
Louth Park. This is a one way “GIVE WAY”, and you are required to obey the road
rules.
11. We ask that you rack your bike at the same place as you unracked and that it does
not impede any other competitors.
12. You must always pass on the right hand side of fellow competitors and vehicles;
illegal passing is a very dangerous practice, and cause for disqualification.
13. Keep in mind whilst on the bike course that DRAFTING * IS CHEATING and places
yourself and your fellow competitor in a potentially unsafe position on the road.
14. It is the responsibility of an overtaken competitor to fall back 7 metres before
attempting a new passing manoeuvre. Please refer to TA Race Competition Rules
(on MTC web site) for details
(*Travelling behind a forward competitor to gain a slipstream advantage).
THE RUN LEG
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Always obey marshals’ directions and signage. Keep traffic cones to your left.
Competitors may run or walk, but may not crawl.
Competitors may not run with a bare torso or without shoes.
A drink station will be available at the start – water only
PENALTIES / APPEALS
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Any rule or instruction breach by competitors will be reported to the race director at
the time of race completion. If proven, the race director will penalise, or disqualify
that competitor.
The competitor in question has 30mins to lodge an appeal.
The club executive committee will then dismiss, or uphold the appeal.
All penalties/ appeals shall be finalised on the day of the race, and all parties
informed of the outcome.
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DRAFTING /BLOCKING POLICY
DRAFTING
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A bicycle draft zone is a rectangle, 7 metres by 3 metres wide that
surrounds every bicycle. The front edge of the bicycle front wheel defines
the centre of the leading 3 metre edge of that rectangle.
To avoid drafting, a competitor must remain at least 7 metres behind and 3
metres to the side of a leading competitor on the bicycle course. Once this
distance is reduced, the draft zones overlap and the passing competitor has
15 seconds to move past the leading competitor and must be moving forward
at all times.
A competitor is deemed to have been overtaken once the leading edge of
the front wheel of the overtaking bicycle has moved in front of the leading
edge of the front wheel of the bicycle being overtaken. Once overtaken, a
competitor must, immediately move to the rear (i.e. 7 metres behind)
…before attempting to re-overtake.”
BLOCKING
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All competitors must keep as far to the left of the lane as practicable unless
passing another bicycle. Any competitor who has established the right of
way may not block others by riding in the centre or right side of the lane.
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Drafting and blocking is not permitted in any of the Maitland Triathlon
Club Races.
Any competitor found to be engaging in drafting or blocking during the race
will be penalised.
POLICY:
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PROCEDURE:
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Race Director to inform competitors that the Maitland Triathlon Club Race
is a no-drafting/blocking event during the race briefing at each monthly
club race.
All club members have a responsibility for upholding the above policy.
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Any breaches should be reported to the race director within 30 minutes of
race finish. The race director will discuss the issue with those parties
concerned and decide if a penalty is applicable.
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If a penalty is to be applied, the race director will inform:
a) the competitor in question and make an appeal form available to them
b) the results official
The competitor being penalised has the right to appeal the decision and
must do so on the day of the race by submitting an appeal form.
Any competitor found to be drafting or blocking would incur a 2
minute penalty (i.e. 3 minutes to be added to the offending
competitor’s final race time)
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If any competitor is found to be, and penalised for drafting or blocking on
more than one occasion, during a season, that competitor shall be
disqualified from racing at the Maitland Triathlon Club until they have
completed marshalling duties for one race. (With no marshalling points
being allocated).
STOP SIGN POLICY
For the purpose of the policy, the stop sign in question is located at the junction of Louth
Park and Trappaud Rd, Louth Park. It is approached on both sides of the cycle course
(i.e. when commencing and finishing the bicycle course)
POLICY:
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All competitors must stop at the stop sign when approaching from both
directions on the cycle course (i.e. 2 stops per race)
Any competitor found to be breaching this rule during the race will be
penalised.
PROCEDURE:
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Competitors must follow road rules at all times
Race Director to inform competitors that they must stop at the stop sign on
the bicycle course during race briefing at each monthly club race.
Club marshals located at the stop sign on the bike course to be responsible for
enforcing this policy. This will be done by observation of cyclists at this point.
Marshals are to wave the red flag and alert competitors of the stop sign.
Competitors may proceed when they have followed the road rules (i.e. once a
stop has been completed and they have given way to oncoming traffic. It is not
the responsibility of the marshal to indicate when it is safe to proceed. Vehicular
traffic has the right of way at all times).
Marshals are to report any competitor who does not stop to the race director
within 30 minutes of race finish. The race director will discuss the issue with
those parties concerned and decide if a penalty is applicable. If a penalty is to be
applied, the race director will inform:
a) The competitor in question and make an appeal form available to them
b) The results official
The competitor being penalised has the right to appeal the decision and must do
so by contacting the race director within 30 minutes of the competitor crossing
the finish line on the day of the race.
Any competitor found to be infringing this policy will be disqualified from that
race.
If any competitor is found to be, and penalised for not stopping on more than
one occasion, during a season, that competitor shall be disqualified from racing
at the Maitland Triathlon Club meet until they have completed marshalling duties
for one race. (With no marshalling points being allocated). Further actions may
be enforced at the discretion of the MTC Committee.
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APPEALS FORM
OFFENCE : Blocking / Drafting / Stop Sign Breach / Other
(Circle applicable breach)
Competitors Name: ________________________
Race No:_______
Officials Name: __________________________
Date___________
Description of Breach:
Race Directors Decision:
Race Director: ___________________ Signature:____________________
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GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITORS AND MARSHALS
Role of Race Marshals
Maitland Tri Club takes all possible precautions to provide a safe course on race days. This
includes the provision of race marshals along the course. Safety however also depends to a
large degree on the actions of individual competitors.
In order to ensure all competitors understand the situation with respect to race marshals,
as well as their own responsibilities, outlined below is an explanation of the role of race
marshals during our club races.
At our Club races, marshals are responsible to maintaining the flow of the race,
providing guidance and directions to competitors, monitoring compliance with race rules
and supervising safety.
Although we supply marshals on all three legs, in terms of safety, our principal area of risk is
where competitors travel along public roads, particularly the cycle course. As we are unable to
provide a “sterile” or traffic free course, all normal road rules apply to competitors on public
roads. It is very important for competitors to realise this and act accordingly. Race marshals do
not have the authority to stop traffic. In an emergency situation they may have to, but such
situations are exactly what we are endeavouring to avoid.
During the cycle leg we station marshals at locations that we have assessed as locations of
potential risk. The main role of the marshal is to alert competitors of danger and direct them
to slow down, or stop when required (for example the stop sign). It is the responsibility of the
marshal to keep competitors on the course and alert the race director of any issues or
breaches of road rules by competitors. At the stop sign, it is compulsory to stop. On public
roads, normal road rules apply and must be adhered to. In addition, they also need to
comply with any directions given by a race marshal.
Marshals also play a major role in our emergency response procedure and need to have a
mobile phone with them. By phoning the numbers on the Marshal Instruction sheet they will
be able to ensure that the duty committee member is informed of any emergency and call an
ambulance if required.
A safety initiative encourages competitors to carry a mobile
phone in their bike bag. This will allow a quick response to any
accident that occurs somewhere between marshal locations
and increase our incident response capability to the whole
course.
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COMPULSORY MARSHALLING
Marshals are essential for the running of our club triathlons and in fact, races cannot
commence without the required number of marshals in place. It is compulsory for
members to marshal at least one race per season (or supply a proxy marshal). Points are
allocated for marshalling up to two senior/intermediate races. Marshals must be over 18
years old. Under 18s could assist at the drink station or possibly with time keeping.
Members wishing to marshal either the junior or senior/intermediate races need to report to
the Chief Marshal prior to 6.00am on race day. You can then discuss with them the various
locations available and decide on suitable position. For example, if you don’t have transport,
you can’t go to the far turn around point.
Once allocated a marshalling location, all race marshals need to note and comply with the
guidelines below:
 Make sure you know exactly where to go and then ensure your name is recorded
on the marshal list for the day, so that you can be allocated the race points.
 Ensure you collect the Marshalling Instruction Sheet and take it with you to the
marshalling location.
 Collect a safety vest and flag if required from the trailer. The vests need to be
worn once you take up your position.
 Please bring a mobile phone. Our course communication system is based on
mobile phones. The Marshalling Instruction Sheet will list phone numbers to ring
in various circumstances.
 At the conclusion of the race please report any incidents, near misses or
suggestions to the Race Directors/Chief Marshal.
Proxy Marshall
You are able to elect another person to marshal on your behalf. However, electing a Proxy Marshal
only fulfills your marshalling duties. The primary purpose for electing a proxy marshal is to enable a
member to compete in a club event. Competitors only receive their respective points for race
results, they do not receive additional points for marshalling. Proxy marshals will not incur any
points towards the member’s total point score.
(Any member required to perform a marshalling duty as a result of a penalty are not eligible to
appoint a proxy marshal for this penalty.)
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MARSHALL LOTTERY
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At times when marshal numbers are required, those racing will be placed in
a lottery draw to fill required positions.
The draw will be cumulative so that the more you race the more frequently
your number goes in the draw.
First race free of obligation.
Those that have already marshalled or registered to marshal in a future
race will be omitted from the draw.
This is for senior marshalling only and does not apply to junior events.
Please volunteer to marshal at your convenience so to avoid the
responsibility being allocated upon you.
POINT SCORE – AGE CATEGORIES
AGE CATEGORIES
DATE OF BIRTH
AT 31ST DEC OF TRI SEASON
Male
Female
Subjunior
7,8,9
C
D
Junior
10,11,12
E
F
Inter
13,14
G
H
Senior
15+ U18
I
J
18-34
K
L
35-44
M
N
45+
O
P
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Age for all categories is determined by competitor’s age on DEC 31 in that season.
The Maitland Triathlon Club point score system.
 Sub Juniors/Juniors/Intermediate must race a minimum of five races.
 Seniors must race and/or marshal a minimum of six races to be eligible for any
trophies in any category.
 Seniors must have completed 1 compulsory marshal in that season to be eligible for
trophies Competitors aged 15 – 18 who are racing in the senior category may
marshal non-technical points (drinks station, run turn) to complete the marshalling
requirement for award eligibility.
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PLACE POINTSCORE SYSTEM
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Points are awarded over eight (8) races as
follows: st
1 place = 30points
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2 place = 25 points
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3 place = 22 points
th
rd
4 place = 20 points / 19/18/etc. to 23 place.
th
24 place onwards = 1 point
30 points awarded for marshalling (Max
twice/season)
Competitors drop their worst result or 1 non
attended race.
Where points tie positions, DNFs will be awarded
1 point.
No points awarded for team entries.
The member with the maximum points at the end of the season is the winner.
Handicap Race
To be eligible for the Handicap trophy award, members must race FOUR senior club races
and marshal ONE race in the current season.
The handicap race is to be the last race on the season calendar.
TIMING
All MTC Race competitors have the option of receiving a “timed” race result which includes
transition/split times. To be eligible for end of season awards all competitors will need to wear a
“timing chip” which is worn around the lower left ankle. The timing chips are available from the
MTC Registrar at a non-refundable cost.
Prior to the race start the Timekeeper will ask all competitors to group in their respective categories
and wave starts. It is the competitor’s responsibility to remember their wave, as racing in the wrong
group could result in incorrect times or even disqualification.
It is also the responsibility of the competitor to treat their timing chip as they would any other racing
attire they use. The timing chip allocated at membership registration will be your identification in
the Membership Database for the entire season. If you forget or mix your chip with others
temporary timing chips will not be loaned, however, this is at the discretion of the Timekeeper and
Registrar. Loaned and mixed up chips can cause Membership Database errors. However, special
arrangements can be organized with the Timekeeper & Registrar for Sub-Juniors & Juniors prior to
the race commencing.
All competitors will be required to do an initial walk across the timing mat adjacent to the Finish
Line. This first mat walk enters each competitor’s number into the race timing data. It effectively
enters the competitor into the race. The mat walk is compulsory for all competitors whether they
are wearing a timing chip or not as important Race Briefing details are also carried out at this time.
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SUB JUNIOR/JUNIOR RACE BRIEFING
Swim
Sub Junior -100m 2 laps of the Maitland Pool.
Enter pool at deep end swim to shallow end turn around buoy and back to
deep end and exit past the witch’s hat.
Junior- 150m 3 laps of the Maitland Pool.
Enter pool at shallow end swim to deep end turn around buoy and swim to
shallow end turn around buoy and swim back to deep end and exit past
the witch’s hat.
Cycle
Sub Junior - 2 km (One anti-clockwise lap of Maitland Park.)
Junior - 6 km (Three anti-clockwise laps of Maitland Park.)
Upper torso must be covered (i.e. Singlet, shirt.)
Before removing bike from rack helmets must be on and clipped up.
Bikes must be pushed to the mounting area.
Ride towards the Walker St (Main gate) and turn left into Elgin St. Follow Elgin St
around into Park St ride along the back of the park and turn left into Gipps St to the
nd
end and then left into Blomfield St. and back past transition to start the 2 lap. On
rd
return of 3 lap finish at the dismount area.
Slow down for the dismount and push bike into transition.
Rack the bike before your helmet is removed.
Always ride on the left of the road.
Run
Sub Junior - 500m (first turnpoint on the path)
Junior – 1km (second turnpoint on the path)
Runners will run out of transition and run anti clockwise around the park
adjacent to the pool/ transition then head out to the concrete path next to the
Highway to their respective turnaround point then making their way back to
transition and through finish chute.
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Sub Junior turnpoint is located just behind the pool complex on the
path.
Junior turnpoint is located on the bend in the path near the western
entry to the park.
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INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR RACE BRIEFING
SWIM
Intermediate – 250m
Senior – 450m
Start at the shallow end, swim to deep end then swim (4 clockwise loops –
seniors, 2 clockwise loops – intermediates) keeping the 4 marker buoys on
your right exiting past the witch’s hat at the deep end.
CYCLE
Intermediate - 12 kms (1 Lap)
Senior – 18 kms (1 full lap, second lap is a repeat of the hill
section of the course))
Upper torso must be covered (i.e. Singlet, shirt.)
Helmets must be on and clipped up before removing bike from rack.
Bikes must be pushed to mounting zone.
Ride from transition into Devonshire St. turn right into Cross St. to the end the
turn right into Louth Park Rd. This is a major intersection and competitors are
not to cut the corner and must give way to vehicles.
Follow Louth Park Rd to the end of the showground to the first Stop sign.
WHERE ALL COMPETITORS MUST STOP, LOOK FOR ONCOMING
TRAFFIC AND ONLY PROCEED IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
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Continue straight ahead following Louth Park Rd to the 1 turnaround point at
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the top of the 2 hill.
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Return along the same path to the 2 turnaround point at the end of the long
straight. (Intermediate competitors continue straight ahead) Senior
competitors make a U turn for one more lap of the same course.
nd
After the 2 lap ride back to the stop sign ONCE AGAIN STOPPING
Continue along Louth Park Rd and turn left into Park St. Ride around the back
of the park to the entrance at Walker St and back to transition.
Slow down for the dismount and push bike into transition.
Rack the bike before your helmet is removed.
RUN
Intermediate - 2 kms (1 Lap)
Senior – 4 kms (2 Laps)
Runners will run from transition turning left following the footpath towards the
Walker St entrance. Turn at the witches hat on the footpath near the overhead
foot bridge and follow the path back around the park in a clockwise direction,
crossing Blomfield and Devonshire Streets with care. Intermediate runners
utrn at the intermediate turn point adjacent to the netball courts. Senior
runners continue following the path to the turn around point adjacent to the
Walker St entrance gates.
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SENIOR/ INTERMEDIATE BIKE COURSE
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SENIOR/INTERMEDIATE RUN COURSE
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REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
POLICY:
Maitland Triathlon Club members may apply for various amounts of financial
assistance, when competing in triathlons covered by the three levels listed in the
policy. These three levels are as follows:
Junior Level: Junior club members may apply for reimbursement of entry fees
for one outside race per season eg, Weetbix, All schools. Application and
reimbursement anytime during the season up until April end, of season.
National Representative Level: Club members may apply for financial
assistance of up to $250 per season to cover expenses when competing at a
National representative level. National representative level means nomination or
selection by a State controlling body to represent the State in a particular event
at a National level, such as Australian all schools. Applications close by April
end, of season.
International Representative Level: Club members may apply for financial
assistance of up to $500 per season to cover expenses when competing at an
international representative level. International representative level means
representing Australia. Applications close by April end, of season .
PROCEDURE
Non junior’s requests for financial assistance must fill out the application form
attached and forwarded to the club secretary. All requests will involve the committee
reviewing all applications at the end of the season. Decisions will be based on the
criteria listed below and at the discretion of the committee. The club secretary will
make written responses to requests for funding.
CRITERIA
Each request will be considered on an individual basis and decisions on granting
requests will be made using the criteria below.
Requests will only be considered if applicants are current Maitland Triathlon Club
members who have nominated Maitland Triathlon Club as their principal club. The
nomination of Maitland Triathlon Club does not apply to juniors.
Other factors for consideration pertaining to the applicant will be:
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history of club membership,
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attendance at club races,
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clubpersonship of applicant or family (contribution to the operating and
promoting of the club).
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APPLICATION FORM
Application for Club Assistance
National Representative Level
International Representative Level
Name
Membership Years
Contribution to the Club
eg committee/race preparation bbq/drink station/pack up/social events.
Club Races
Dates Raced
Dates Marshalled
List outside Races (Indicate races attended in MTC uniform.)
Level of financial request.
Please attach any applicable receipts and or expenses incurred..
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE ALSO AVAILABLE
See Sponsors on the web &/or contact Sponsorship Coordinator.
Contact for Enquiries and Proposed Changes
If you have any questions regarding this document contact:
MTC President / Secretary
Name: President Ted Anderson
Secretary Geraldine Blake
E-mail : [email protected]
[email protected]
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Record of Issues
Issue No Issue Date
1
27/5/09
Nature of Amendment
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Draft
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2
1/6/09
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Change to Swim Diagram
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1/6/09
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Club Information moved to Appendix A
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3
26/8/10
13/8/13
4
27/10/15
5
6
7
5/7/16
10/9/16
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Course maps updated
Course maps and junior course description updated
Change to swim diagram (reverted back to original)
Membership pricing adjusted in Appendix A
Trophy eligibility
Minor changes to wording/grammar throughout
Changes to race rules in line with TA
Changes to marshalling rules
Change to course maps and briefing information
Adjustment to financial assistance request form
Minor changes to eligibility rules for
intermediate/senior racers.
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Insert eligibility rules for Handicap Trophy winner
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Appendix A
Club Information
Race Season
Race season is 8 races from September until April, usually on the fourth Sunday of
the Month
MTC MANUAL 2016 -2017
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