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COMPETITOR REGISTRATION KIT
Carrying these items on the appropriate leg is part of the race rules.
Individual Competitors
Individual competitors in any triathlon race (long / short / kids) will receive the following:
• 1 x Swimming cap. All swimmers must wear the swim cap provided during the swim leg. The colour of the cap will match the category and event you are racing in, as follows:
• Long Course - Solos: Black Cap. Teams: Red Cap
• Short Course - Solos: White Cap. Teams: Red Cap
• Kids’ Course - Solos: Silver Cap. Teams: Red Cap
• Aquathlon Course - Solos: Black Cap. Teams: Red Cap
• 1 x Run number plate. This is your identifier during the run leg and must be worn for the duration of the run. We recommend attaching it to an elastic triathlon / race belt and putting it on immediately after the swim. The number must face forwards at all times.
• COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: white, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green, Aquathlon: pink
• 1 x MTB number plate for your bike. Attach number plate firmly onto the handlebars of your bike using the zip ties provided. Do not modify, cut or change it.
• COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: white, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green.
• 1 x Timing band. Place around your ankle for the duration of the race and then hand back at the finish line. NOTE: After receiving the timing band at registration you are now responsible for wearing it during the race and then returning it to us at the end of the race. If you withdraw please return it to an event official ASAP. Failure to return the band will result in a fee to you of $100. Note: Timing band number may be different to your race number.
• 2 x Purple wristbands for Support Crew. This allows entry to transition areas and denotes you as a support crew member. Each entrant (individual or teams) will receive 2 wrist bands. Please give it to your support crew.
• XTERRA socks. The first 400 competitors (long and short course only) will receive these great socks.
• Branded XTERRA tattoo. For all athletes - please place on your arm so visible during the event.
Team Competitors
Registration kits for all team members will be together in the one envelope under your team captains name, containing:
• 2 x Purple wristbands for Support Crew. This allows entry to transition areas and denotes you as a support crew. Each team will receive 2 wrist bands. Please give it to your support crew / handlers.
• 1 x timing band - for the swimmer. This is your relay baton and must make its way around the entire course and can only be passed onto a team mate inside a transition area. individuals wear it for the duration. Make sure it is securely attached and then returned to Rapid Ascent at the finish. NOTE: After receiving the timing band at registration you are responsible for wearing it during the race and then returning it to us at the end of the race. If you withdraw from the race please return it to an event official ASAP. Failure to return the band will result in a fee to you of $100 (this is cost price to us for losing them!). Note: Timing band number may be different to your race number.
• 1 x swimming cap - for the swimmer. Swimmers must wear the red swim cap provided.
• 1 x run number plate - for the runner. This is your identifier during the run leg and must be worn for the duration of the run. The number must face forwards at all times.
• 1x MTB number plate - for the mountain biker. Please attach number plate firmly onto the handlebars of your bike using the zip ties provided. Do not modify, cut or change it.
• COLOURS: Long course: black, Short course: white, Kids course: silver, Groms course: green.