2012 Club Handbook - Kembla Joggers

Race Day Information
Parking
Parking is limited at many KJ race venues particularly at Mt
Kembla. The trick is to arrive early to secure the best spots.
Whatever the case, please ensure you park safely and always
lock your doors.
Please be careful parking at West Dapto races as some events
may be in progress on the entry road or XC trails which cross
the road into the park. When parking follow the directions of the
parking attendants.
Race Registration
The Golden Rule – arrive early. We recommend that you arrive AT
LEAST 45 mins before the scheduled race start times regardless
of whether the race is a handicapped or mass start event. That
way you have plenty of time to warm up and avoid long queues
at the race registration tables.
The cutoff time for race registrations is strictly 15 minutes before
race start time. Runners arriving after this time will be started from
the backmarkers position or given a time penalty. If you know
you are going to arrive late then it is fine to arrange for someone
else to collect your handicap start time for you. Otherwise let the
Handicapper know prior to the event.
Your handicap start time will be issued to you on an adhesive
label. Please keep this handy by sticking it to your running shorts
etc so that you always know what time you are due to start the
race.
Make sure you are fully familiar with the course before each race
by checking the course maps etc located on the Notice Boards
and elsewhere in the KJ Handbook.
Warming Up
Take care when warming up. The race may already be in progress
so please keep clear of other runners who have set off from earlier
handicap start times. As always watch out for vehicular traffic.
The same road rules apply for warming up as they do during the
race – see KJ Race Rules on page 8.
Race Start
A race briefing will commence 15 minutes before race start
time. It is important that you are present for this as information
regarding course condition, any late changes, hazards etc are
announced at this time.
A gun will usually be fired about 5 minutes before the clock is
started and the first runners head off. This should give you an idea
when you will be due on the start line. The gun will also be fired
prior to mass start events.
It is always your responsibility to be on the start line at your
allocated handicap start time. It is advisable to be at the start line
about 1 minute before you are scheduled to start.
Race Etiquette
Pacing other runners in trophy events is generally not
encouraged. Keep an eye out for your fellow runners and provide
encouragement where possible. Keep smiling and have fun.
See KJ Rules and Regulations on page 8 for information on race
conduct.
Clubhouse
The club now owns a fantastic new clubhouse which is there for
your benefit and enjoyment at the West Dapto venue. Showers,
toilets, change facilities, function hall and canteen will be in use at
all events. Please do your bit to keep the facilities clean and offer
to help clean and pack up etc whenever possible.
Toilets
Permanent toilet facilities are available at all venues with the
exception of Mt Kembla where a Portaloo will usually be
provided. The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) does not
allow us to use bushland for this purpose including any areas
along our race routes.
Feeling Unwell?
If you are feeling unwell the week prior to any event you are
best advised to get proper medical advice before deciding to
compete. There is always a chance that you might be able to fulfil
your marshalling duty commitments if you contact the marshal
organiser beforehand.
If you begin to feel unwell, dehydrated or become injured during
an event it is recommended that you stop and advise the next
available course marshal who will then call for assistance on the
2-way radio.
Extreme Weather
The club now has a policy of cancelling or reducing the distance
of club events if high temperatures or other extreme weather
conditions prevail. Please consult the KJ website for up to date
information prior to each event.
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