Gold Coast Outrigger Canoe Club and Tweed Coast Outriggers are proud to host

2016 National Change Over Championships Categories include Senior & Junior OC6 OC1, 0C2, V1 & V3

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2016

The Gold Coast… From one of the most popular beachfronts in the world to some of the laziest secluded coves, nowhere is the variety of Australia’s iconic beach culture celebrated like it is on the Gold Coast. The city boasts 42 golden beaches each with their own personality. Each is pristine, perfect in its own way, with a natural energy to revitalise the senses. Deservedly known around the world for crystal clear waters, 300 days of sunshine each year and guaranteed waves, the Gold Coast’s 57km of sun-drenched beaches are the perfect playground to swim, snorkel, surf or simply splash. Beaches on the Gold Coast provide a very welcoming, village feel. Whether immersed in the action of lively Surfers Paradise, lazy secluded coves in Tallebudgera or at laid-back Burleigh, each beach is pristine, perfect in its own way. Wide expanses of sand are ideal for walking, while the more secluded enclaves feature an exclusively intimate, private feel. What many people don’t know about the Gold Coast is that it has nine times more waterways than Venice with over 260 kilometres of navigable waterways within the City. The Gold Coast is home to a spectacular network of waterways which are made up of five main rivers, numerous creeks, lakes, canals and the magnificent Broadwater, culminating to create a haven of fun-filled pursuits.

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Program of Events Friday 24th June 2016 Date / Approx. Time

Details

Location

Friday 24th June 6pm

Safety Boat & Support Boat Briefing & Sign in Mandatory for all boat drivers in Saturdays race

Friday 24th June 5pm – 7pm

Paddler Registration As this is a national titles event all paddlers are required to sign in with photo ID

Under the Gold Coast Tent at the Aquatic Centre Under the Gold Coast Tent at the Aquatic Centre

Saturday 25th June 2016 OC6 42KM NATIONAL CHANGEOVER CHAMPIONSHIPS Mens/Womens/Mixed Open/Master/Senior Master /Golden Master/Platinum Saturday 25th June 7am – 9am

Saturday 25th June 9:00 am 9:30 am 10 am 1:00pm – 3:00pm 3:30pm

Paddler/Crew Registration As this is a national titles event all paddlers are required to sign in individually with photo ID + crew sign in by steerer Race Briefing Compulsory for steerers Canoe Scrutineering Race Start Crews Complete the race Safety Boat & Support Boat Briefing & Sign in Mandatory for all boat drivers in Sundays race

6pm

Prize Presentations & After Party

Kingscliff

Kingscliff Kingscliff Kingscliff Under the Gold Coast Tent at the Aquatic Centre TBC

Sunday 26th June 2016 OC1/OC2/V1/V3 32KM NATIONAL CHANGEOVER CHAMPIONSHIPS OC6 32KM IRON (NON-CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT) Mens/Womens/Mixed Open/Master/Senior Master /Golden Master OC6 32KM JUNIOR NATIONAL CHANGEOVER CHAMPIONSHIPS Mixed 19U Sunday 26th June 7am – 9am

Sunday 26th June 9:00 am 9:30 am 10 am 1:00pm – 3:00pm 4pm

Paddler/Crew Registration As this is a national titles event all paddlers are required to sign in individually with photo ID + crew sign in by steerer Race Briefing Compulsory for all competitors Canoe Scrutineering Race Start Crews Complete the race Prize Presentations

Coolangatta

Coolangatta Coolangatta Coolangatta Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

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Maps Saturday 25th June OC6 42km National Change Over Championships Start: Kingscliff Beach (Faulks Park, Marine Parade, Kingscliff) Finish: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport (Gold Coast Aquatic Centre)

Note: Course may be reversed (Southport to Kingscliff) at Race Directors discretion based on weather conditions.

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Sunday 26th June 32km National Junior OC6 Change Over and 32km OC1, OC2, V1, V3 National Changeover Championships and 32 km OC6 Iron Start: Greenmount Beach, Marine Parade, Coolangatta Finish: Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport (Gold Coast Aquatic Centre)

Note: Course may be reversed (Southport to Kingscliff) at Race Directors discretion based on weather conditions.

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Alternate Courses for Saturday 25th June and Sunday 26th June

Note: Course may be altered at Race Directors discretion based on weather conditions.

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Race Information: Nominations Close Friday 10th June

Late Registrations: Late registrations after advertised cut off day incur a $50 late fee per paddler. RACE DIRECTOR has the discretion to disallow late registrations if he or she has concerns about the paddler/support boat ratio.

Online Entries All competitors must register online at www.aocra.com.au before 10th June. It is not possible to register on the day. Paddlers must sign-in to confirm their registration and canoe number for each race. If you are having trouble with the online registration through AOCRA please email [email protected].

Race Fees: EVENT

FEE’S

OC1

$75 per person (team of 2)

OC2

$75 per person (team of 4)

V1

$75 per person (team of 2)

V3

$50 per person (team of 6)

OC6 Iron

$50 per person (team of 6)

OC6 Senior Change (Women/Mixed)

$50 per person (team of 10)

OC6 Senior Change (Men)

$50 per person (team of 9)

OC6 Junior Change (Mixed)

$50 per person (team of 10)

Cancellation Policy In the very unlikely event of a total abandonment Gold Coast OCC and Tweed Coast Outriggers will not be in a position to refund race fees.

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Finish Location / Friday night registrations / Support Boat & Safety Boat Briefings Gold Coast Broadwater Parklands Marine Parade, Southport. (behind the Aquatic Centre)

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Drop Zone & Parking: OC6 Trailer Parking Trailer parking will be at the new Southport boat ramp (due to open in January 2016) adjacent to the Smith Street turnoff on Marine Parade, Southport. (500m North of the Finish line at Broadwater Parklands). Note: No trailer parking is available at Kingscliff or Coolangatta (start locations). Further information will be available closer to the event.

Vehicle Parking Broadwater Parklands Best Location. Will be very busy – get in early. $2.00 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm

$2.00 per hour Sunday 9am-5pm

Carey Park Best Value – only a short 10min walk. $1.60 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am-7pm - 7pm $1.60 per hour Sunday 9am - 5pm

$5.00 per day Monday to Saturday 9am

Marine Parade $1.70 per hour Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm Free on Sundays Australia Fair First 3 Hours Free

Broadwater Parklands has plenty of parking, but it costs $2/hr

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Accommodation: The following options are located within walking distance of the finish line: 

The Meriton – Southport www.mertionapartments.com.au PH 07 5519 0400

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Crystal Bay Resort – Southport 07 5561 2200

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Habourside Resort – Southport 07 5591 6666

 Brighton on Broadwater Shores – Southport 07 5503 0841  Gold Coast Tourist Parks Broadwater – Southport 07 5667 2730

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Safety All paddlers must sign-in at the registration tent prior to the event. Photo ID will be required. Canoe/craft numbers for each race will be required.  OC1/OC2/V1 Leg ropes (one per canoe)  PFDs (one per paddler) mandatory all craft  All craft (oc1/oc2/v1/v3/oc6) are required to carry a spare blade  Tow rope is mandatory on V3 and OC6  V1/V3/OC6 mandatory to carry bailers In accordance with MSQ’s Aquatic Permit, there is a Safety Management Plan for all volunteers and support boats. Please email Helen [email protected] for a copy, or if you have any support boats coming with you.

National Title Rulings This event will be run in accordance with the AOCRA National regatta rules as detailed on www.aocra.com.au updated January 2015. With regards to the current AOCRA ruling C.1.2 Number of entries to constitute an event the following will replace the current ruling for this event:  A minimum of 2 crews must be nominated in an event for national medals to be awarded.  National title status and medals will be awarded where there are 2 or more teams competing in a given category. Clarification of Mixed Crew rulings for this event:  V3 – maximum of 3 men per team. 1 female paddler in the canoe at all times.  OC2 –maximum of 2 men per team. 1 female paddler on the craft at all times. Clarification Junior OC6 Changeover:  Eligible age - must be between the ages of 16 (turning 16 in the calendar year of the event) and under 19 (turning 19 in the calendar year of the event)  Mixed crew with a maximum of 10 paddlers.  Maximum of 5 males per team.  Maximum of 3 male paddlers in the canoe at any one time.  Parent permission form must be completed and submitted at time of registration for all 16 under juniors paddlers (must be signed by club coach)  It is mandatory for every junior crew to have a team Manager/Coach (current AOCRA member) who will be required to sign in at registration and be present on support boat.

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First Aid There will be a designated first aid officer available at the registration area for the duration of the weekend, and some support boats.

Refreshments Food and beverage tent will be available at the finish line.

Contact Information: Race Director

0429 093 662

Leigh Paine [email protected]

GCOCC Club President

Helen James

0405 490 285

[email protected] TCO Club President

Ken McAllum

0400 410 500

[email protected] GCOCC Club Secretary

Tonia Cruz

0411 411 611

[email protected] TCO Club Secretary

Karen Jennings

0429 111 202

[email protected]

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