WELCOME
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KARRI VALLEY
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
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RACE DAY CHECKLIST
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RACE COURSE
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KIDS TRIATHLON
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SPONSORS
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SUPPORTS OF KVT
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CONTACT
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM HON DR KIM HAMES MLA,
MINISTER FOR TOURISM
AND HON TERRY REDMAN MLA,
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon
Welcome to Pemberton for the 2015 SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon.
Held at the picturesque Karri Valley Resort, this popular event showcases the natural beauty of this part of the South
West region.
Competitors will navigate their way through the fresh waters of Lake Beedelup before cycling under the canopy of the
Karri forest. In the run to the finish line they will be treated to majestic valley views, capping off what is truly a
memorable triathlon experience for all.
The SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon is proudly supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional
Events Scheme, which is jointly funded by Royalties for Regions.
Tourism is a vital industry for regional Western Australia. In 2013-14, total visitor spend in the State was $8.3 billion,
$3.5 billion of which was spent in regional WA. In addition to this huge economic impact, tourism delivers social and
cultural benefits for many regional communities.
The State Government’s goal is to see the contribution of regional tourism increase to $4.75 billion by 2020.
Regional events, such as the SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon, play an important role in achieving that goal because
they attract visitors, help promote a region through media exposure and add vibrancy to regional towns, making them
exciting places to visit, as well as great places to live.
We hope you enjoy the event and we wish all competitors in both the Long and Short Course races the best of luck.
Hon Dr Kim Hames MLA
MINISTER FOR TOURISM
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Hon Terry Redman MLA
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL
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FROM SHIRE OF MANJIMUP
On behalf of the Shire of Manjimup, I welcome you all to our region for the 2015 Karri Valley Triathlon. We are excited
to be involved in this event, which serves to showcase our spectacular Pemberton region to all participating athletes,
their families and friends, support crews and spectators.
Council is proud to support events that promote healthy, active living and provide for accessible social engagement.
I would like to wish all the athletes the best of luck for the event and trust you will enjoy the wonderful scenery,
produce, attractions and hospitality that Pemberton has to offer.
Wade DeCampo
Shire President
FROM STC PRESIDENT
FROM STC PRESIDENT
As the President of the Stadium Triathlon Club (STC), I am pleased to welcome you all to the 2015 SunSmart Karri
Valley Triathlon (KVT). This is the 12th year of the KVT and it continues to grow as an important event on the Triathlon
Western Australia (TWA) calendar.
STC is proud of the enduring relationship it shares with the Shire of Manjimup and we look forward every year to
bringing this prestigious event to the region.
Once again we will run a long and short course race for ages 14-70+ years and the children’s race for those 7-13
years. We will host over 400 triathletes as part of the State Series for Western Australia. We welcome also a
prestigious field of professional and open athletes most of whom are from Western Australia.
We would like to thank the Race Director, Event Manager, Supporters and in particular our valued volunteer club
members who forego racing the event to bring you a challenging and safe event. It really is a culmination of planning,
resources, people and passion coming together to make the event a success.
On behalf of STC, welcome to our event, good luck and have a fantastic weekend of racing and fun surrounded by the
beautiful Karri Valley Forest and Lake Beedleup.
Janine Wilson
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Welcome to the 12th SunSmart Karri Valley Triathlon to be held on Saturday 21 March 2015.
Held at the picturesque Karri Valley Resort, this event showcases the beauty of WA’s Southwest, while providing
triathletes with a unique racing experience.
Commencing in the clean, fresh waters of Lake Beedelup, you won’t have better swim conditions in a triathlon! You will
then be challenged by the undulating bike course under the canopy of the Karri Forest, and then be able to soak up
the majestic views and natural charm of the Karri Valley Resort during the run.
Karri Valley Resort provides the perfect setting for everyone to enjoy.
Swim, cycle, run...and leap right into an invigorating Southwest Holiday. Take time out after the Karri Valley Triathlon
to explore more from the Southwest—you won’t be disappointed. Whether it’s relaxing at the resort, swimming at the
beaches, walking through the natural forests or just visiting the country towns, you will find a place where you can
relax, enjoy and be taken away with its beauty.
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Event
Registration
Long Course
1.5km Swim | 60km Bike | 12km Run
You must register at the tent between 7:45 am to 8:30
am where you will be provided with your race number,
swim cap and timing chip.
Athletes to complete two laps of the bike course and
three laps of the run course.
There will be a Race Briefing at 9:15 am near the
transition area.
Short Course
TWA recommends that for the Long Course
competitors seriously consider wearing a wet suit as
an extra safety measure over the distance. The water
in the lake is very dark. Organiser's of the race will
issue each competitor with a fluorescent swimming
cap which will be worn for the swim leg.
0.5km Swim | 20km Bike | 4km Run
Athletes to complete one lap of the shorter bike
course and one lap of the run course.
Event Schedule
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Racing Rules
We are racing under the Triathlon Australia (TA) Race
Competition Rules.
Short Course Drafting
The draft distance for the short course is 7 metres with
a 3 minute time penalty.
Long Course Drafting
The draft distance of the long course is 12 metres with
a 5 minute time penalty.
Triathlon is an individual sport and it is your
responsibility to fully understand the rules.
Technical Official’s will be monitoring the cycle course.
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, supports
and officials with courtesy and consideration.
Race Number Bib
Athletes are required to wear their race number bib
clearly on their front for the Run Course and back for
the Bike Course.
Timing Chip Return
Timing chips will be removed at the completion of your
race by the volunteers at the finish line. Loss of timing
chip will incur a $26 fee to the athlete.
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Short Course Athletes and Spectators
Manjimup Senior High School will be running a sausage
sizzle at the finish line from approximately 11:00 am to
1:30 pm (or longer if food is still available).
All profits will be to support the school’s aim to purchase
a shed and tools for the boys.
Pedalling Beans
Pedalling Beans will be present on the day to provide
you with all your coffee needs.
Gear Tent
The gear tent will be located near transition. Please
make sure your gear is clearly identified. It is also
advisable to place some form of identification on all
your personal property, this enables easy identification
if it is misplaced and returned to officials.
Lost Property
Any personal items that are lost or misplaced , and
handed into race officials will be available for
collection at the Registration Tent post event.
PRESENTATION DINNER MENU
(available from 5:30 pm – CASH ONLY)
$15.00 per person
Your choice of Beef, Lamb, Pork or Sausage WITH
Bread Roll, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Coleslaw,
Garden Salad.
Beverages Available
Wines by Glass
Glass of House Red
Glass of House White
Willowglen Sparkling
$6.00
$6.00
$8.00
Beer
Hahn Premium Light
Carlton Dry
James Boags Premium
Carlton Midstrength
$6.50
$7.50
$8.50
$7.00
Soft Drinks
Mt Franklin Water
Mt Franklin Sparkling
Assorted Soft Drink Cans
$3.00
$4.00
$2.00
KIDS MENU
First Aid
A First Aid post will be set up adjacent to the Bike
Mount | Dismount Area. An ambulance will also be
posted at the intersection of Vasse Hwy and
Channybearup Road.
$5.00 per person
Sausage in a Bun
Mini Beef Burger
Athlete Nutrition
Will be supplied by 32Gi. For some further details on
32Gi, please see information provided.
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Parking
Parking is available in the paddock closest to the
transition located on the left hand side of the Karri
Valley Resort entrance road. Please follow the signs
and parking marshals.
Please note that there will be no entry or exit from this
area between 8:45 am to 2:30pm or when the last
competitor finishes the race. The only exception will
be St Johns Ambulance.
Results
Results will be online via the Karri Valley website by
Sunday evening at www.karrivalleytriathlon.com.
Accommodation
Please note that camping on the resort property is
strictly forbidden and it reflects badly on our event.
If anyone is still chasing accommodation, please
contact the Pemberton Tourist Bureau.
(www.pembertontourist.com.au)
Presentations
Short Course Presentations will be held at the finish
area immediately following the conclusion of the short
-course event (approximately 12:30 pm).
Long Course Presentations and official speeches will
be adjacent to the Lake from 6:30pm (NB: In the
event of bad weather, these presentations may be
moved to Hopegarden Lodge on Vasse Hwy adjacent
to the entry to the resort). Dinner and bar will be
available from 5:30 pm (cash only) and conclude at
approximately 10:30 pm.
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Cost: FREE
Where: Resort Function Area (Adjacent to
Restaurant), Karri Valley Resort
When: 5:30-6:30 pm | Friday 20 March
Details: Competitors are invited to a Q&A session
with the Professional Triathletes racing at SunSmart
Karri Valley Triathlon. This will be an opportunity for
athletes to engage with the pros in a personal
environment.
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SWIM
CYCLE
Course Summary
Course Summary
The swim will commence with a beach start
and will compose of a one lap circuit (short
course) and a two lap circuit for long course
athletes. The swim finishes with a run up the
and along Karri Drive (approximately 600m)
to where the transition is located.
The cycle comprises of:
WETSUITS – TWA recommends that for the
long course competitors seriously consider
wearing a wetsuit as an extra safety measure
over the distance. The water in the lake is very
dark. Organisers of the race will issue each
competitor with a fluorescent swimming cap
which will be worn for the swim leg.
Short Course: one lap (20 km lap)
Long Course: two laps (30kms each lap)
After exiting from the transition, located on the main
oval at Karri Valley Resort, the cycle exists the resort
along Karri Drive before turning left and heading
towards Pemberton on the Vasse Highway.
Following a 4.5km, mainly uphill, athletes will turn left
onto Channybearup Road. Please take care at this
intersection as it is slightly downhill, off Camber
(slopes away) and there may be gravel on the road
surface. While every effort will be made to ensure a
safe turning area, it is your responsibility to exercise
due caution.
Continue along Channybearup Road for approximately
5kms (short course) or 9kms (long course). Note the
turnaround point for the long course will be just prior to
Stirling Road.
After completing a 180 degree turn (Turnaround 1),
return back along Channybearup Road, right onto
Vasse Highway and back towards the entrance to the
Karri Valley Resort.
Short course athletes will turn right and enter the
resort.
Long course athletes will enter the Bidon Exchange
Area (see details below) or continue past the resort
entrance for approximately 1.25km to complete a 180
degree turnaround (turnaround 2/4 on the map) and
return to the resort entrance.
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Upon reaching the resort, Long course
athletes will continue along Vasse Hwy to
complete a second lap. On the second lap
Long course athletes (after completing the
1.25km section to turnaround 2/4) will enter
the resort and return to transition along Karri
Valley Drive.
Bike Cut-off
Due to Traffic Management Restrictions, you will
need to have started Lap 2 (Long Course Athletes
only) 2 hours after race start. If you have not
commenced Lap 2, you WILL BE REQUIRED TO
LEAVE THE COURSE and return to transition.
Bidon Exchange (long course only). Please
note: this is your one and only opportunity to
exchange your bidon. To exchange a bidon,
you must enter the bidon exchange area
located opposite the entry/exit to the resort.
This will be self-serve and will be water only.
See diagram of this exchange area.
If you do not wish to exchange a bidon, you
may continue straight on Vasse Hwy without
entering the exchange area.
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RUN
Course Summary
After exiting transition and completing the run back
toward Lake Beedelup on Karri Drive, athletes turn left
and run along the dam wall and continue along this
track complete an out an back section which returns
them along the dam wall and back onto Karri Drive.
Short course athletes then proceed a short
distance back up Karri Drive and turn left onto the
grass paddock and towards the finish.
Long course athletes continue straight to
complete a second lap.
Athletes turn left back onto the bitumen (Karri Drive)
and continue past Karri Valley Resort reception and out
onto another bush track next to Lake Beedelup.
The finish is located on the oval, requiring
athletes to make their way down a steep hill
before running down the finishing chute.
After once again completing an out and back section,
athletes return back along Karri Drive and towards the
transition/finish area. A turning point will be marked
adjacent to the Bike Mount | Dismount Area on Karri
Drive.
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Partnering with Healthway and Triathlon WA, STC brings to
you the Kids Triathlon at Karri Valley Resort.
This event invites kids between the ages of 7-12 who enjoy
swimming |cycling |running.
Registration
You must register between 8:00 am to 8:45 am.
Race Briefing
There will be a race briefing at 9:00 am.
Race Start
Then the fun begins with racing starting at 9:10 am.
All kids will participate in the swim of the lake, then a cycle on
their bikes, followed by a run. Courses will differ depending on
age group.
7-9 years – 100m swim | 2km cycle | 500m run
10 – 12 years – 200m swim | 4km cycle | 1km run
Teams (2 or 3 participants 7 – 12 years) – 200m swim | 4km
cycle | 1km run
All kids will receive a swim cap and medal for participating.
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Pemberton Discovery Centre
Pemberton Discovery Centre offers a range of adventures
through the magnificent Southern Forests region.
Experience the largest inland dune system in the
Southern Hemisphere, drive on an endless beach, visit
wild oceans and touch towering Karri trees with someone
special or a group of friends. Sit back, relax and be
amazed on a journey of discovery.
www.pembertonvisitor.com.au/
The Wine & Truffle Co.
The complimentary relationship between one of the
world’s rarest gourmet foods and fine Australian wines
was behind our drive to grow and produce great wines
that could sit comfortably alongside our gourmet truffles
in the best restaurants. In 1998, The Wine & Truffle Co
planted 30 acres of wine grapes and established
approximately 50 acres of truffiere with hazel and oak
trees in a magnificent valley of rich karri soils on the
Pemberton side of Manjimup. We also source grapes
from neighbouring and other selected Pemberton
vineyards and our wine making facility is that the Mt
Shadforth winery in Denmark. Respected winemaker
Mark Aitken developed our wine styles. Taking an ‘only
the best will do’ attitude he capitalised on the
characteristics of this unique West Australian wine
region. Our range of quality wines includes the Truffle
Hill Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Riesling, Chardonnay,
Shiraz, Merlot and Rose. Truffle Hill Wines are proud to
be selected as a 5 star winery in the 2011 edition of the
Australian Wine Companion.
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Bush Walks and Bibbulmun Track
There are numerous bush walks, ranging from 20 minute
strolls to 30km hikes. The Bibbulmun Track winds its way
through many of the beautiful areas of the forest. Enquire at
the Manjimup or Pemberton Visitor Centres for information on
these not to be missed walks.
www.manjimupwa.com/index.htm
www.pembertonvisitor.com.au/
Big Brook Dam
There are numerous bush walks, ranging from 20 minute strolls to
30km hikes. The Bibbulmun Track winds its way through many of
the beautiful areas of the forest. Enquire at the Manjimup or Pemberton Visitor Centres for information on these not to be missed
walks.
Climbing Trees
A series of fire lookouts were constructed in the top of a few
very tall Karri trees, mainly during the 1930s and 1940s.
These lookouts were a way of spotting fires in the tall Karri
forest. The first Karri fire lookout tower, called the Big Tree,
was constructed in 1938. By 1952, eight tree towers had been
constructed. Today you can still climb some of these lookout
trees and take in their view.
www.pembertonvisitor.com.au/pages/pembertons-climbing-trees
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EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Race Director:
Swim Director:
Cycle Course Director:
Run Course Director:
Shane Burnett
Matt Brittan
Michael Priest
Justine Bolton
Stadium Triathlon Club
PO Box 136, Wembley WA 6014
Phone: 0430 169 443 (Janine Wilson—President)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stadiumtriclub.com
Event website: www.karrivalleytriathlon.com
Stadium Triathlon Club wishes to thank you for your invaluable support for
the Karri Valley Triathlon event.
Our heartfelt thanks go to all our volunteers who participate at this event. Your involvement and contributions
are immeasurable and the key to the success of this event.
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