EXSS Sprint Duathlon - WA State Championships

EXSS Sprint Duathlon kicks off the competitive racing season with the WA State Championship Titles up for grabs, along with points for both Senior and Junior State Series titles and also World Qualifying Event points for Multisport World Championships, 2023.

There is something for everyone, with three different distance duathlons, which is perfect for everyone looking to join the Multisport family. Simply choose the distance that you would like to compete in, then get training. A few age restrictions apply for the kids, so please ensure you select the right age group for your child. You can also get a mate together and enter as a team. Two times the fun!!

RACE DISTANCES 

LONG COURSE STATE CHAMPS

• 5km Run, 20km Bike, 2.5km Run
• Minimum age 15 years old
• Individual and Team Entry

BOLT COURSE

• 2.5km Run, 12 km Bike, 1.25 km Run
• Minimum age 12 years old
• Individual Entry only

NOVICE and TINLIDS DUATHLON

• 1 km, 6km, 1km
• Minimum age 10 years old
• Individual Entry only

CATEGORIES

LONG COURSE

# ALL CURRENT TWA MEMBERS ENTERED IN THE LONG COURSE ARE IN CONTENTION FOR STATE SERIES POINTS AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

• OPEN - Male & Female        
• 16/19 - Male & Female # JNR STATE SERIES
• 20/24 - Male & Female   
• 25/29 - Male & Female
• 30/34 - Male & Female
• 35/39 - Male & Female    
• 40/44 - Male & Female                     
• 45/49 - Male & Female                      
• 50/54 - Male & Female
• 55/59 - Male & Female
• 60/64 - Male & Female
• 65/69 - Male & Female
• 70/ 74 - Male & Female
• 75+ - Male & Female
• PARATRI - Male & Female
• Team

SENIOR STATE SERIES

The 2022/23 State Series Competition will allow for members to accumulate points towards the Triathlete of the Year Award (TOTY) across nine (9) races, based in both metro and regional WA. Points will be allocated across the 5 year age group from 20-24 up to 70+ to the top ten (10) members in each category. You must be a member at the time of competing and your best seven (7) results will count towards your tally for TOTY STATE SERIES RACE AND POINTS.

LONG COURSE - COURSE DESCRIPTION

The first run will consist of 2 x 2.5km laps heading out over the pedestrian bridge and onto the event path -( there is an aid station located 615m out ) before turning at the 1.25km turn heading back over the bridge to the run turn and heading back out on a 2nd lap.  Once the second lap is complete, athletes head into transition and out onto the 3 lap, bike 20km bike course. Athletes will head up the event road past the car bridge then left onto the event path a full lap then left, back onto the event road to transition once they have finished the 3rd lap, head back onto the island by turning left and back into transition to head out on the final 2.5km run before heading to the finish line.

COURSE MAPS

see below

BOLT COURSE

• 12/13 - Male & Female # Jnr State Series Race
• 14/15 - Male & Female  #Jnr State Series Race
• 16/29 - Male & Female 
• 30/39 - Male & Female
• 40/49 - Male & Female
• 50/59 - Male & Female
• 60+ - Male & Female

JUNIOR STATE SERIES

The 2022/23 Junior State Series Competition will allow for members to accumulate points towards the Triathlete of the Year Award (TOTY) across five (5) races, based in both metro and regional WA. Points will be allocated across the top ten (10) members in each category 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16-19 years. You must be a member at the time of competing and your best four (4) results will count towards your tally for TOTY.

BOLT COURSE - COURSE DESCRIPTION

The first run will consist of 1 x 2.5km laps heading out over the pedestrian bridge and onto the event path-( there is an aid station located 1.25 km run turn ) before turning at the 1.25km turn heading back over the bridge and heading  into transition and out onto the 2 laps bike 12km bike course. Athletes will head up the event road past the car bridge then left onto the event path a full lap then left, back onto the event road to transition once they have finished the 2nd lap head back onto the island by turning left and back into transition to head out on the final 1.25 km run before heading to the finish line.

NOVICE and TINLIDS RACE

The Novice and Tinlids Duathlon is a great way to get into the sport if you are not sure. You must be at least 10 years old and less than 100 ;) With a 1 km run to start with, then one full lap of the 6km bike leg, into transition and finish with a 1km run. You should be all done and dusted in about 30 mins. Parents are able to ride with their kids when safe to do so.

RACE DAY TIMES - #SUBJECT TO CHANGE

• 6:50 Registration & Transition Opens for all races
• 7:30 Access to Island Parking Closes
• 7:40 Transition Closes
• 7:45 Compulsory Race Briefing
• 7:50 Tin Lids and Novice Race Start
• 8:00 Long and Short Course Races Start

GENERAL RACE INFORMATION​ ​

• There will be an aid station on the run course.
• As with all  EXSS Events there will be post race refreshments...something that is very much looked forward to by all athletes.
• Medals from EXSS Events will also be awarded to the first three in each of the categories male and female of the Long Course and Short Course.
• State Championship medals in the Long Course will only be handed out to TWA current members.
• State Series Points will also be points up for grabs to current TA members in the Senior and Junior Categories.
• Prize money for Open athletes will be provided by Triathlon Western Australia and EXSS Events and will be paid to the top 5 open athletes male and female.

TIMING AND RESULTS

WASE Timing uses live results so they will be available at the conclusion of the race.  Splits for each leg will be available.

RACE DAY COMPETITION RULES   

• Cycle drafting is not permitted, a gap of 7 meters must be kept at all times.
• No Cycle passing on the left at all.
• No littering on the course.
• Sportsmanship needs to be practiced at all time.

Race Day competition rules as of 2021 - click link.

COVID- 19  RACE SAFE INFORMATION

# This information will change but will be updated when information available

We are working closely with Venues and Stakeholders to ensure a safe return to racing, as the situation is changing constantly, we will update information as it comes to hand.  COVID - 19 has changed race day procedures for the future, small adjustments will have to be made by athletes, volunteers, race organisers, spectators and race venues, but we are all working hard to put forward the best race experience possible. If the event is cancelled due to COVID 19 will postpone or refund all but $5 of your entry.

Triathlon Australia COVID SAFE GUIDELINE​

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