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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.