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WTS AD Kids Athlete Guide 2016 v7

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THE COMPETITION | 6<br />

7 | THE COMPETITION<br />

RACE DAY PROGRAM<br />

06:30 Registration Opens And Body Marking<br />

06:30 Bike Racking Open For The Junior Triathletes<br />

09:30 Registration Closes For All Participants<br />

09:50 Junior Triathlon Super Sprint Race Briefing on the Beach<br />

09:50 Road Closure<br />

10:00 Junior Triathlon Super Sprint Race Start<br />

10:30 Junior Aquathlon Race Briefing on the Beach<br />

10:40 Junior Aquathlon Race Start<br />

10:50 Tiny Triathlon Race Briefing on the Beach<br />

11:00 Tiny Triathlon Race Start<br />

11:30 Prize Giving and Presentation<br />

11:30 Road Reopens<br />

DIRECTIONS<br />

GPS CO-ORDINATES 24.472997, 54.326126<br />

FROM DUBAI<br />

• On the highway from Dubai to Abu Dhabi take the exit to Saadiyat and Abu Dhabi<br />

going past Yas Island.<br />

• Follow the signs to the Corniche, taking a right turn after the port.<br />

• Take the Corniche to the end and turn right towards Marina Mall.<br />

• Park in the Marina Mall car park and head over to the Abu Dhabi Sailing<br />

and Yacht Club.<br />

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE IF IN ABU DHABI<br />

• Take either 30th St, Airport Rd or Salaam St to the Corniche.<br />

• Turn left toward Emirates Palace.<br />

• Take the Corniche to the end and turn right towards Marina Mall.<br />

• Park in the Marina Mall car park and head over to the Abu Dhabi Sailing<br />

and Yacht Club.<br />

EVENT RULES (Junior event specific)<br />

1. Any person who participates in any portion of the event without properly<br />

registering will be disqualified.<br />

2. Race numbers will be body marked on the morning of the race at Registration.<br />

<strong>Athlete</strong>s will also wear a race number attached to the race belt, provided in<br />

your race pack, on the run and cycle course.<br />

3. Races will start as per the schedule.<br />

4. All athletes completing the race will receive a finishers’ medal.<br />

5. Medical staff will be on stand-by and in the event of any medical issues.<br />

If you require any assistance please inform the nearest marshal (on the cycle/<br />

run) or lifeguard (on the swim).<br />

6. Final and split times will be taken when crossing the timing mats.<br />

7. Participants must cover the prescribed course in its entirety to obtain a race<br />

result.<br />

8. It is the participant’s responsibility to know the course, regardless of the<br />

actions of race staff or volunteers.<br />

9. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct, including the<br />

improper use of language or conduct directed toward an official or other<br />

another participant. Any such violation shall result in a variable time penalty<br />

or disqualification at the discretion of the race director.<br />

10. No participant shall accept from any person (other than a race official) physical<br />

assistance in any form.<br />

11. No participant shall leave any equipment or personal gear on the race course.<br />

12. No person shall participate in the Junior Aquathlon/Triathlon unless they have<br />

trained adequately for that specific event and age category.<br />

SWIM RULES<br />

• The swim is anti-clock-wise, out-and-back direction starting and finishing on the<br />

beach.<br />

• The event swim cap must be worn throughout the swim.<br />

• Any swimmer wearing any artificial propulsion device, including fins, gloves,<br />

paddles, or floating devices of any kind shall be disqualified.

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