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Welcome to Challenge St Andrews

Beautiful St Andrews By the Sea, New Brunswick.

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3rd Annual Challenge St Andrews – Sunday July 10 2016 On behalf of our community here in St Andrews, New Brunswick we would like to welcome everyone to Challenge St Andrews. As you will see from the race schedule we have a wide range of activities set up for the race weekend but we recommend that you take some time away from the race to explore the local community of St Andrews where you can enjoy Whale Watching, visit the world famous Kingsbrae Garden, play golf at the Algonquin Golf Course, shop with our local vendors on Water Street or enjoy a meal and a beer in one of our numerous restaurants throughout the town. In our 3rd year of Challenge St Andrews we are thrilled to welcome athletes from 8 Canadian Provinces as well as 13 U.S. States and athletes from France and Australia and good luck to everyone racing to qualify for ITU Worlds in Penticton 2017. In addition to the Challenge race we are excited to offer a whole range of races for the whole family, from our Sprint Triathlon, 10k & 5k Run St Andrews and our great Kids Splash & Dash and Kids Fun Run as well as Yoga – truly a family weekend of racing. The beauty of our race is that everything is so compact. From any of our accommodations in town you have easy access to the host Hotel, The Marriott Autograph Collection, Algonquin Hotel, Transition, Swim Start and our spectacular run course around the Passamaquoddy Bay in the Bay of Fundy, home of the World’s highest tides. Embrace the local community and please thank all the volunteers who are giving up their time to help us produce this amazing event and thank you for registering for the 2016 Challenge St Andrews Triathlon weekend. Your Challenge St Andrews Team - Tressa, Scott, Garth & Helena

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Challenge St Andrews Race Week Schedule Thursday, July 7, 2016 6:00pm Volunteer information. Come and ask any questions you might have while picking up your volunteer shirt. Located in the beautiful Kingsbrae Gardens

Friday July 8, 2016 8:30am-3:30pm – Drop off at 8am Marine Biology Day Camp - Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium - $40.00 plus tax. Explore. Learn. Discover. Youth aged 7 – 12 will have fun while enjoying hands-on learning, interactive activities and educational games at the Huntsman Fundy Discovery Aquarium Marine Biology Day Camp. Learn about the Fish, Marine Mammals and Invertebrates (animals without backbones) that all live right here in the Bay of Fundy. Bring your rubber boots and a jacket because this Marine Biology Camp will include field trips exploring a muddy, sandy beach and finding habitats on the intertidal zone (where do these creatures live when the tide goes out?). Please register in advance, bring appropriate outside attire and a bagged lunch. Phone: 506-529-1200 Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.huntsmanmarine.ca

9:00am - Yoga for Triathletes. The Verandah Algonquin Hotel, sponsored by FELT. Free to all participants. Yoga is an essential element for Triathletes who train for 3 physically demanding sports. Over time this training can create imbalances in the body. In this session we will combine attention to strength, flexibility and concentration to prepare you for the big event. 10.00am - 5:00pm – Free Race Expo/ Registration for all events at Kingsbrae Garden There will be something for everyone in this expo with local Flair and the best products from the industry! Challenge St. Andrews merchandise will be for sale as well. Be sure to buy early! Pre-orders will be accepted for the clothing to be picked up during race weekend. If you are interested in being in the expo, please email [email protected] 10:00am-5:00pm - The Ganong Chocolate Museums "Walk down Candy Lane" - Come and visit their booth to discover the history behind some of Ganongs original candy creations. Visit the Chocolate Museum in St

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Stephen between 9.00am – 6.00pm in July from Monday through Saturday. The Chocolate Museum 73 Milltown Blvd. St. Stephen, NB E3L 1G5 "Canada's Chocolate Town"

6:00pm - Pasta Party for Challenge St. Andrews in the Shaughnessy Ballroom - Gluten Free and Vegetarian option will be available 7:30pm - Race Briefing for Challenge St. Andrews following Pasta Party Live Music at the Red Herring, Kennedy Inn and Lobster Bay Eatery - Downtown St. Andrews

Saturday, July 9, 2016 9:00am – Free Swim Clinic and Warm up Swim with 2015 Challenge St. Andrews Winner Melanie McQuaid – Katy’s Cove.

9:30am - Kids Splash and Dash Registration Opens ages 6 – 14 – by indoor pool 10:00am - 5:00pm – Free Expo/ Registration for all events – Kingsbrae Garden. 10.30am – Kids Splash and Dash Start – Algonquin Indoor Pool – Free Registration 12.00am - Kids Race in Kingsbrae Garden for ages 0-6 – Free Registration 3:00pm-6:00pm - Mandatory Bike Racking for Challenge St Andrews Various Start times- Live Music at the Red Herring, Kennedy Inn and Lobster Bay Eatery - Downtown St. Andrews

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Sunday 10 July – Challenge St Andrews / TRI St. Andrews Sprint / Run St Andrews 5:00am - Transition Opens & Bodymarking for Challenge Only 6:00am - Transition Closes
 6:15am - Final Race Instructions at Katy’s Cove
 6.45am - Head count into Water 7:00 am - Challenge Race start - Age-Group Men 
 7:03am - Age Group Women 
 7:06am – Relays & Aquabikers 
 9.00am - Run St. Andrews 5K/10K Start – Algonquin Hotel 10.30am – Run St Andrews Awards Ceremony - Algonquin Front lawn 10.00am – 11.15 - Transition open for Tri St Andrews 11.30am – Race Briefing at Katy’s Cove for Tri St Andrews 12:00pm - TRI St. Andrews Sprint 3:30pm - Course Closes for all events 4:00pm - Bike must be removed from transition (only with designated bracelet) 3:30pm –TRI St. Andrews Award Ceremony – Algonquin Front lawn 5:00pm-5:30pm – Challenge Post Race Party Reception – Algonquin Resort 5:30pm – Doors Open -Challenge Awards Party Banquet – Algonquin Resort Gluten Free and Vegetarian Option will be available

Monday, July 11 2016 9:00am - Yoga for Recovery – The Verandah, Algonquin Hotel. In this session we will focus on recovery of the physical and mental energies depleted during the triathlon. After the tri your body will be tight and tired.

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Race Week Safety St Andrews is a small friendly community located in rural New Brunswick and safety is paramount in the build up to and during our race weekend so please follow the tips below so that everyone has a memorable and enjoyable race week. Swim- please do not swim on your own in Katy’s Cove as we cannot provide water safety outside of our race schedule. Wear a bright swim cap and partner up with a buddy & tell friends and family where you are going. There may be a $1.00 fee to swim in the Cove. Cycling – all roads are open to traffic and downtown St Andrews (Water Street) can be busy with vehicles in the summer. Please obey the rules of the road and do not ride double or triple file. We rely on the support of our wonderful community to host this race and we know that Triathletes will express their thanks to the town’s people by cycling with consideration for others.

Race Venue Welcome to our Host Hotel and venue for Transition.

Algonquin Resort, 184 Adolphus Street, St Andrews By The Sea, New Brunswick. E5B 1T7

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Mandatory Race Briefing In addition to this information there will be a mandatory race briefing which will be conducted by the Race Director and the Triathlon NB Race Officials at the conclusion of the Pasta Party on Friday 08 July. Final race instructions will be given at 6.15am on race morning at the swim start at Katy’s Cove.

Head Race Official - Technical Delegate – Linda McLeod ITU Competition Rules - http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competitionrules_november2015.pdf Important Note regarding Disc Brakes - Following discussions with Triathlon Canada, it has been decided that athletes with bikes that have disc brakes will be permitted at Challenge St. Andrews. These athletes will be included in the race results but will NOT qualify or be eligible for the World Qualifying Spots. Please familiarize yourself with the rules of Triathlon as it is your responsibility to comply with the ITU competition rules.

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Athlete Check-In Procedures Check-in for Challenge St Andrews will take place in Kingsbrae Garden adjacent to our race Expo – Kingsbrae Garden, 220 King St, Saint Andrews, NB E5B 1Y8 Packet Pick-up will be available between the following hours – Friday 08 July between 10.00am to 5.00pm and on Saturday 09 July between 10.00am to 5.00pm. You must produce Photo ID to collect your Race Packet – No Photo ID – No Packet Pick-up - Sorry No Athlete Check-in for Challenge will be available on Race Morning or outside the hours posted above. If you do not collect your race pack during the designated hours you will not be able to race. If you absolutely cannot make it to packet pick up you must give us at least 2 weeks notice and provide full details of the designated person collecting on your behalf. E-mail to – [email protected] Below is the flow of Athlete Check-in: 1. Sign Race Waiver & Medical Waiver. 3. Pick up registration envelope that contains the following items: A - Race Numbers - bike frame numbers, helmet stickers, bib numbers, Morning Bag. B - Athlete(s) Wristband** - It is mandatory that athletes wear this wristband at all times. A volunteer will assist you with putting your wristband on. This is your pass to get into all race areas not open to anyone except athletes including Pasta Party on Friday and Awards on Sunday. C – Swim Cap Age-Group Men = Yellow Caps Age-Group Women = Orange Caps Teams & Aquabikers – Pink Caps 4. Collect your T-Shirt 5. Information Desk - Registration issues and questions. Timing Chips – Will be distributed on race morning at the entrance to Transition - No Chip = No Race Time – The timing chip is to be worn on your ankle throughout the entire race and can be attached using the Velcro band. While swimming, the chip must be worn under the wetsuit.

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Athlete Wristband** A wristband will be affixed to your wrist at athlete check-in. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn during the entire weekend. The wristband allows you access to the banquets, transition area and post-race athlete recovery area. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and gear from the transition area (following the race) without your wristband affixed to your wrist**. Please do not remove your wristband until after the awards banquet.

Bike Racking & Transition Mandatory Bike check-in is only on Saturday 09 July from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at the Transition area located in the Algonquin Hotel Parking Lot. All bicycles must be checked into the transition area and left overnight. Bicycles will not be permitted to enter or leave the transition area on race morning. Full bike covers are not permitted. Only registered athletes with ID bands may enter the transition zone. There is no bike inspection, so please ensure that your bike is in safe and full working condition. Place your bike in the appropriate-allocated spot within the bike racks. You will have access to your bicycle beginning at 5:00 a.m. on race morning through to 6.00am when transition closes. All equipment required for your race must be located beside your bike. Race boxes and bags will not be permitted beside bikes as they impede space for your fellow competitors and they will be removed by the race Officials. You must not mark your spot in transition in any way that gives you an advantage over a fellow competitor.

Parking Parts of Downtown St Andrews and the surrounding streets will be closed to traffic during the race weekend as we will be racing on the streets of the town. We will have designated parking areas listed below. Access around town may be limited due to road closures. Do not park in areas designated for No Parking or Road Closed as your vehicle may be towed. Please arrive early for your event as parking is limited There will be 5 main parking areas: Parking Lot 1: As you drive into town you will see the only Tim Horton’s Coffee Shop in town. On the opposite side of the road is the parking lot for the Old Clubhouse of the Algonquin Golf Club and you may park in here on race morning

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Parking Lot 2: at the end of Reed Street at the junction of Harriett Street there is a grass area on the right side of the street which will be used as a parking lot. Parking Lot 3 : located at the town Ballfield which is accessed by driving down Mowatt Drive (127 East Chamcook), turn left into Barr Road, turn right onto Champlain, turn left onto Cemetery Road and parking lot is on the left. Please park here if your car will not be moving during the race. Parking Lot 4: The NB Community College located within the town at Parr Street & Augustus, roughly 1.5k from the Algonquin Hotel. There will be on the street parking available around the town during the race weekend but please be aware that Prince of Wales, Water Street, Carleton, Harriet Street and other streets may be closed during the race so access will be limited. Parking Lot 5: WC O'Neill Arena Complex just off Reed Street Parking at the Algonquin Hotel will be limited to hotel guests only as this area also acts as Transition. Absolutely no parking in Katy’s Cove (swim Venue) during race weekend as this area must remain free of vehicles for pedestrian access & emergency vehicles. Unauthorized vehicles in this area on Saturday and Sunday will be towed at owner’s expense.

Inclement Weather In the event that the weather Gods are not shining we will have several contingency plans in place, including: Light to Moderate Rain – race will proceed as planned as scheduled once we determine the course is safe. Lightning – in the event of lightning the race will be placed on hold until we determine that it has passed over and the course is safe. The Race Organizers and the Race Officials reserve the right to cancel or change any component of the race for safety reasons. This could be canceling the swim and replacing it with an extra run or any other combination thereof that we deem safe and fair. In the unlikely event that the event must be cancelled or postponed due to weather there will be no refunds or deferrals. A large proportion of your race fee will already have been allocated to resources by the time race days comes around.

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Race Number System At registration you will be given a strip of numbers which must be used as follows: All numbers MUST be used as follows: Bike Number – to be wrapped around your seatpost so that bike number is clearly visible, in the direction from the bike seat post backwards beyond the bike seat. Helmet Number – to be stuck to the front of your helmet Bibs for run course only – please complete the section on the reverse of the bib with medical info, emergency contact details. Numbers must be worn on the front. For Teams only the runner will wear the Bib number. Wrist band number – to help us identify you as an athlete and must be worn throughout race weekend as only people with wristbands will be allowed to enter transition, medical area, Pasta Party & Awards evening.

Body Marking Body marking will take place on Race morning at the entrance to transition. Aquabikers – with a letter “A” on right calf plus Race Number on left calf & left arm Teams – all team members will have a “T” on the right calf plus Race Number on left calf & left arm Age-Groupers - Sex and Age on right calf (M25 or F45 for example) plus Race Number on left calf & left arm

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Wave Start Times Our first wave will start at 7.00am and the course will close at 3.30pm on Sunday 10 July. Your race will be continuously timed from your designated start time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race. The following cut off times apply for each leg of the race: Swim: 1 hour and 20 minutes after your start time. Any athlete still in the water after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race. Bike: all bikes should be back in transition by 12.30pm. Any athlete still on the bike after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race at the discretion of the Race Director & TriNB Officials. Relay teams will not be able to continue. Run: Race must be completed by 3.30pm. Any athlete still on the run course after this time will be not be permitted to continue. Runners must be at the final run turn-around by 2.30pm in order to proceed.

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Challenge St Andrews Course It is competitor’s responsibility to know the course although the routes will be well sign posted with lots of volunteers throughout the course. Please arrive in St Andrews with plenty of time to drive the bike and run routes in advance of the race. Challenge St Andrews reserve the right to change, alter or cancel any section of the course / race as deemed necessary by the Race Directors / Organizers – no refunds or deferrals will be permitted. Anyone wearing Headphones during any section of the race will be disqualified.

Aquabike Our Aquabike will follow exactly the same course as the triathlon for the swim and bikes elements. Aquabikers will start at 7.06am with Relay and Team athletes and all Aquabikers will have a special identifier on their race number to indicate that they are competing in the AB division. At the conclusion of the bike section of the AB your time will stop when you cross the timing mat on the entrance to T2. Please continue to your bike rack and rack in the normal manner and then proceed (Jog/Walk) toward and cross the Finish Line to celebrate your race. Once you cross the timing mat to indicate the end of your race there is to be no passing other AB athletes on the way to the Finish Line. Important Note – we want you to enjoy the full experience of crossing the Finish Line of our Challenge Event but in the event that you are finishing with one of our Race Leaders we will ask you to wait a few moments in our holding zone until the athlete clears the finishing chute and then you will be able to proceed and cross the Challenge St Andrews Finish Line – this will not affect your finishing time in any way. Please remember your timing Chip – NO CHIP - NO TIME

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Challenge St Andrews Swim Course Please ensure that you leave enough time to walk from Transition to the swim start in Katy's Cove as they are roughly 400m apart. Challenge St Andrews will not be providing lifeguard coverage at the swim venue except during the race timings. Swimmers in Katy's Cove prior to the race do so at their own risk.

Sneakers Place your sneakers in the designated area nearby the swim exit if you want to use them for the run from swim exit up to T1. If you leave your running shoes here you must take them with you otherwise you will awarded a penalty. You must carry all your swim equipment with you from Swim exit to Transition, including, wetsuit, goggles, swim caps and any other equipment you may use for the swim. No equipment must be discarded on the field of play or handed off to spectators. If you leave sneakers behind you may be awarded a penalty. A penalty (to be served in the Penalty Box) will be incurred by any athlete leaving equipment behind on the field of play. Wetsuit – a final decision on wetsuit usage will be made 1 hour prior to race start by the Technical Delegate based on the ITU and TriCanada Competition Rules.

Swim Cut Off Times Swimmers remaining in the water for the Long Course Tri after 1hr 20minutes will be withdrawn from the race. There will be no refunds if it becomes necessary to cancel the swim due to extreme temperature. Swim security for athletes will be maintained at the highest level from morning entry to race transition until the return from the swim. ANY ATHLETES ELECTING NOT TO RACE MUST NOTIFY A RACE OFFICIAL IMMEDIATELY & RETURN YOUR TIMING CHIP. The safety of each swimmer is our prime concern. A full sweep of the course will be made directly behind the last swimmer. Visual aid will be provided by volunteers on paddle boards, kayaks, and motorized vessels. Clearly marked swim buoys will mark the swim course.

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Swim Safety There are a number of things we will be doing as Race Directors to ensure a safe and fair race but there are also several thing that you can do to ensure a safe and enjoyable swim. 1. Ensure that you are sufficiently fit enough to swim further than your race distance. 2. Do not race in a new or borrowed wetsuit – make sure you have swum in open water with it several times so that you are familiar with how it feels and that its not too tight. 3. Do not stand around on a hot day with your wetsuit fully zipped up – this will cause dehydration. 4. Adrenaline will be coursing through your veins on race morning, do not get carried away and start at the front of the pack if you are a mid-pack swimmer. 5. Start slowly, a race is not won in the first 50 metres, start easily and build into your swim. 6. Look for clear water away from the crowd. 7. Learn how to site the swim buoys, practice siting in open water training – you do not want to swim any further than you have to. 8. Swim & Train with a group in open water, get used to being kicked, pushed & punched. 9. Ensure you have a proper warm up, do not go from standing still on the beach to a maximum effort into the swim. 10. Be realistic about your ability level, if you need to take a break during the swim, hold onto a kayak before proceeding. 11. If you get into difficulty – stop, roll over on your back and raise your hand and a kayaker will come to you. 12. Volunteers in Kayaks or Boats will be allowed to remove you from the race if you appear to be a danger to yourself or others. 13. Make sure your timing chip is safely secured to your ankle once you put your wetsuit on. These comments are not meant to instill fear in anyone but we need you to be aware that the potential risk of injury or incident is highest in the swim and we are simply highlighting a few things we all can due to reduce that risk.

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Swim Rules Course Length: 1.9km – 1 lap Cut off time is 1 hours and 20 minutes after start of your respective wave 1. Each swimmer must wear the swim cap provided by Challenge St Andrews. You are not allowed to wear your own swim cap. In the event of allergies please advise us at least 2 weeks prior to race day. 2. No aids of any kind are permitted including but not limited to fins, aqua socks, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices. 3. No individual paddlers or escorts are allowed. 4. Wetsuits are forbidden for all athletes if the water is 24.6 degrees Celsius or above for age-group swimmers 5. Athletes are permitted to use kayaks and boats to rest, provided that no forward progress is made. If forward motion is provided is given during the swim this will result in disqualification. Course officials, volunteers and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the course if determined medically necessary or if they determine that the athlete poses a threat to themselves or another competitor. 6. Swimmers are allowed 1 hours and 20 minutes to complete the course. Athletes in the water after this time will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue in the event, if part of a team the Relay Team will not be permitted to continue. Relay Members will need to hand off their timing chip to their team member in the Relay Staging Area in Transition before they are permitted to move to the Bike Racks. Absolutely no public nudity

T1 – Transition There will not be designated racking except for Tri Clubs and you are free to choose your rack position amongst friends or family. Bikes must be returned to the exact same spot at the end of the bike section – failure to rack your bike in the correct slot may result in a penalty. Do not impede your fellow competitors with your equipment, ie, wetsuit, bike, clothing. Bikes must be racked in the opposite directions from the bike either side of you. If you are a member of a Tri Club please check out our designated club racks. Absolutely no public nudity

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Challenge St Andrews Bike Course Our spectacular bike course is a 90km ride following the 127 West out of St Andrews towards St Croix Island International Historic Site and features fast flowing roads with a few rolling and challenging hills along the way with spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy as you look across the river to the State of Maine in the US and then onto the brand new surface of Highway 1. The Eastbound carriageway of Highway 1 will be closed to all but official vehicles during the race. There will be 3 Aid Stations on the Long Course route, 2 of which will be covered twice for a total of 5 Aid Stations. The bike route will be open to cyclists between 7.15am to 12.30pm when we will be re-opening the roads, cyclists remaining on the course at 12.30pm may be asked to leave the course in our sweep vehicle based on discussions with the RCMP and the Race Organization. In the event of a mechanical issue or illness on the course please make your way to the nearest volunteer and make them aware that you have an issue. Our Bike Team from Radical Edge Bike Shop will be located at Aid Station 1 on Highway 1 to assist you with mechanical issues. If you need minor medical treatment on the bike course please proceed to the next Aid Station. For maps and elevation profiles please paste the URL’s below into your web browser. https://flow.polar.com/training/analysis/24153556 https://flow.polar.com/training/relive/24153556 Important Note regarding Disc Brakes - Following discussions with Triathlon Canada, it has been decided that athletes with bikes that have disc brakes will be permitted at Challenge St. Andrews. These athletes will be included in the race results but will NOT qualify or be eligible for the World Qualifying Spots. Please familiarize yourself with the rules of Triathlon as it is your responsibility to comply with the ITU competition rules

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Important Notes for the Bike Course 1) The Eastbound side of Highway 1 will be closed to traffic. 2) Keep to your correct lane of Highway 1 and do not move over into the path of oncoming bikes. 3) Be aware of the “Rumplestrip” dividing the Hard Shoulder from the inside lane of the Highway. Riding on this will increase the risk of incident. 4) All other roads will be closed to traffic except for local traffic, please follow directions provided by volunteers and RCMP. 5) You must obey the rules of the road and ride to the right of your lane at all times. 6) Absolutely No Underpassing or Blocking, you must pass on the left side only. 7) Radical Edge are offering mechanical assistance on the bike route. They will be located in a permanent location at Aid Station 1 on Highway 1. In the event of a mechanical issue please make your way to Aid Station 1. 8) Failure to comply to the rules above and the ITU rules may result in a penalty or DQ depending on the infraction judged by the race appointed officials. 9) Helmets must be securely fastened prior to moving your bike from the rack and your bike must be returned to a stationary position in the same rack before removing or undoing your helmet strap. 10) There will be ample aid stations on the bike course featuring Hammer Nutrition and as a result there will be no individual support allowed. It is forbidden to run, bike or ride alongside an athlete. Any outside assistance will result in disqualification. 11) Each athlete should be self-sufficient with tyre levers, tubes, gas canisters, allen keys etc 12) You are responsible to follow all instructions and directions of all race officials and RCMP - failure to do so may result in disqualification. 13) If you are served with a penalty you must report to the Penalty Tent in T2 back at the Algonquin Hotel - failure to do so may result in disqualification. 14) Competitors may walk their bike if necessary but your bike must be with you at all times. 15) There will not be a Bike inspection at bike check-in, although mechanics with Radical Edge will be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. If at the discretion of Radical Edge mechanics, and race officials they deem a bike to be unsafe they reserve the right to remove the bike from the event 16) Headsets or headphones are not allowed during any portion of the event. 17) Bottle Drop-Zone - There will be a designated dropzone before and after each Aid Station for you to toss your used bike bottles away, if you toss bottles away outside these designated areas you may be disqualified for littering. We will have Hockey Nets placed just before the aid stations. This is the only area where bottles can be thrown away on the course and please slow down and discard them carefully. Any bottles or equipment discarded anywhere else on the course will incur a penalty.

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Bike Tips & Suggestions With some basic bike preparation you will enjoy a safer race in St Andrews, A few weeks prior to race day have your bike tuned up / serviced by your local bike shop. Prior to mandatory bike check-in on Saturday, be sure your bar-end plugs are in place and you have no loose spokes, brakes, headsets, stripped cables, etc. Adjust the hubs and position handlebars correctly. Ensure that cables and tires are in good condition and sew-up tires are glued properly onto the rims. Securely fasten all equipment you may carry with you on race day. On race morning inflate your tires to their proper air pressure. While there will be a limited number of pumps available in the transition area on race morning, we recommend you bring your own. You must give your pump to a family member or friend before the race start. On race day, bike tech will be available at Aid Station 1 on Highway 1 for emergency repairs. Challenge Bike Course Important Note – due to the fact that our bike course will be using both lanes of the Eastbound Carriageway of Highway 1, it will be impossible to follow or ride the course exactly as it will be on race day. When driving the course in advance please use the Westbound and Eastbound sides of the Highway. Bikes exit transition and ride down Harriet Street 0.2km – right onto slip road off Harriett in front of Arena 0.3km – right off slip road onto Reed Street 0.7km – Tim Hortons Junction, take a left through the traffic control onto Bayview Drive, the 127 Bayside. 16.7km - Bikes turn left off the 127 Bayside and onto the closed Highway 1 ramp going against the flow of normal traffic. 16.9k – at top of ramp bikes make a sharp right turn to join Highway riding Eastbound. Bikes ride 200m on Highway 1 before making a U-turn -180 degree turn in the center of the Highway to ride Westbound on the Highway Aid Station 1 with Porta Pottie – located 100m after 180 degree turn on Highway 1 & permanent location of Radical Edge Bike Shop. Bikes continue on Highway 1 riding West for roughly 14km on Highway until turnaround. 30km - U-turn (180 degrees) on Highway 1, St Stephen and athletes will ride all the way back to the turnaround on Highway 1 at 44.2k Aid Station 2 with Porta Pottie – 200m up from U-turn (St Stephen)

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44.2km - bikes will continue to start their 2nd lap straight on Highway 1 and pass by Aid Station 1 for a 2nd time. 56.5k - U-turn (180 degrees) on Highway 1, St Stephen and pass Aid Station 2 for a 2nd time and then athletes will ride all the way back to St Andrews exit of Highway 1 73.1km – Bikes turn right off exit ramp and back onto the 127 Bayside south towards St Andrews. Aid Station 3 with Porta Pottie - located adjacent to Campground on the right hand side of the 127 after leaving the Highway 89km – Tim Horton’s Junction bikes turn right onto Reed Street. 89.6km – left turn at Arena Slip Road toward Harriet 89.7km – left turn onto Harriett toward Transition 2 located back in the Algonquin Hotel Parking Lot. 90k – return to Algonquin Hotel Transition.

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Challenge St Andrews Run Course Our two lap run course (out / back – out / back) will rank as one of the most scenic courses in our sport. We will take you through all of the major historic sites in the Town of St Andrews and you will be surrounded by the Bay of Fundy on all sides. NEW for 2016 on each outward lap athletes will enter the grounds of our Title Sponsor, Kingsbrae Garden one of the finest gardens in the World for a short out and back section. Once leaving Kingsbrae ahletes will run down Prince of Wales and along the seashore towards the historic St. Andrews waterfront with its beautiful shops and iconic buildings. You will be guaranteed to meet some of our friendly volunteers and spectators who will be happy to show you our Maritime hospitality. Lastly, you will run past Pagan Point and its many island views before starting up the hill towards the transition area and the iconic archway of the hotel to begin your second lap. Here is our link to the new run course - https://flow.polar.com/training/relive/657377816

Run Route – 21k - 2 laps Run Course Rules 1. Only running or walking is allowed - Crawling is not a permitted form of forward motion. 2. Runners must wear their race number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Race numbers issued by Challenge identify the official athletes in the race. De-facing numbers in any way or failure to wear your race number is strictly prohibited and will result in a penalty. 3. Runners must follow directions and instructions from Race Officials, public authorities and RCMP. 4. All athletes remaining on the course at 3.30pm will not have a recorded finishing time and support will be removed from the aid stations. This will be 8 hours from the start of the last wave of the race. 5. This is an individual endurance event. Individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners will result in disqualification. Friends, family members, coaches, or supporters of any type may not bike, drive, or run alongside an athlete; may not pass them food or any other items and are warned to stay completely clear of all participants to avoid disqualification of an athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort. It IS permissible for an athlete who is still competing to run with other athletes who are also still competing. 6. Run Course Penalty Tent will be located roughly 500m from the Finish Line on Prince of Wales Street.

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Run Course

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Run Route – Street by Street Exit transition and run along Prince of Wales under the Algonquin Arch and take an immediate right turn down on the loop road in front of the hotel. Turn right onto Adolphus and immediate left onto Carleton. Aid Station 1 - located on Carleton Street Turn left on Elizabeth Turn right onto Prince of Wales and down the incline. Make a left turn onto King Street and follow the signs and volunteers into Memory Lane in Kingsbrae Garden for our out and back section through the Gardens before returning onto King Street and turning left back onto Prince of Wales. Follow the natural flow of the road around Indian Point past the Campground until it merges onto Water Street. Aid Station 2 – Campground around Indian point Continue to run along Water Street Aid Station 3 – Water Street / King Street opposite Scotiabank At junction of Water & Harriett go straight onto Joes Point Road Aid Station 4 – At Run turnaround beside Two Meadows Nature Trail on Joes Point Road

Re-trace your steps all the way back to Prince of Wales (do not re-enter Kingsbrae on the return leg) and turn left down Adolphus to start 2nd lap by turning left onto Carleton and passing Aid Station 1 again. At the end of your second lap you will run up Prince of Wales and turn left onto Adolphus and then right onto the loop road in front of hotel (where family can join you for the finish), followed by a right turn back onto Prince of Wales and onto the finish chute.

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Aid Stations

Hammer Nutrition are the Official Nutrition Supplier for Challenge St Andrews Hammer will be offering the following flavors during the race: Heed – Lemon/Lime & Mandarin Orange Gels – Apple/Cinnamon & Chocolate Peanut Butter H eed

Swim Aid Stations- there will be a water table just after the swim exit at Katy's Cove and an area for Glasses. Bike Aid Stations - There will be 3 Aid Stations on the Long Course route, 2 of which will be covered twice for a total of 5 Aid Stations. Hammer Aid Station 1 – 17.5k – 500m after joining Highway 1 Hammer Aid Station 2 – 31k located after turnaround in St Stephen Hammer Aid Station 3 – same location as Aid Station 1 Hammer Aid Station 4 – same location as Aid Station 2 Hammer Aid Station 5 – located adjacent to Campground on the right hand side of the 127 after exiting the Highway on the ride back to St Andrews.

We strongly recommend that each competitor starts the bike course with 2 full bottles on their bike. Our aid stations will have Water and Hammer. Run Aid Stations Hammer Aid Station 1 – Carleton Street at start of run Hammer Aid Station 2 - opposite Campground Hammer Aid Station 3 – Water Street & King Street by Scotiabank- Sponges also available here Hammer Aid Station 4 – At Run turnaround beside Two Meadows Nature Trail on Joes Point Road?

This is a 2 lap out and back run route so aid stations are covered twice by each athlete.

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Littering Do not discard garbage or unwanted contents anywhere other than in designated areas at aid stations as littering the course may result in a penalty or DQ.

Run Cut Off Time and Race Closure Time All athletes remaining on the course at 3.30pm will not have a recorded finishing time and support will be removed from the aid stations. This will be 8 hours total race duration.

Finish Line Policy Friends and/or family members are permitted to cross the finish line with their participating athletes. Please assemble in the designated area to join your runner as they approach the Finish Line. This policy will allow each competitor the chance to celebrate their accomplishment with their greatest supporter or their inspiration. We also need to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and your greatest fans: your friend or family member will need to leave the finish chute via the designated path as soon as you have crossed the finish line.

Finish Line Flow Please remember that the Finish Chute is still part of the race course and athletes may be sprinting for the finish. Be aware of those athletes around you and do not impede their way. As you proceed through the Finish Line and are presented with your Finishers Medal you will be met by one of our Team Members who will either guide you through to the Finish Line Food area or toward the medical tent depending on your physical condition once you finish. Please note that friends and family will not be allowed into the Medical tent but there will be an Info Desk where they can seek information about your condition. There will also be a Massage area available for those tired muscles.

Race Timing Challenge St Andrews will be timed by Atlantic Chip timing. Timing Chips – Will be distributed on race morning at the entrance to Transition - No Chip = No Race Time – The timing chip is to be worn throughout the entire race and can be attached using the Velcro band. While swimming, the chip must be worn under the wetsuit. Fasten it to either ankle with the Velcro strap provided before the swim

start and leave it on until after you finish the run. You may apply Vaseline around your ankle. It will not affect the chip.

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Chips should be returned to the Finish Line or handed to any race official. Lost or unreturned chips will carry a charge back to the athlete. By picking up your race number and chip, you are guaranteeing that you will return the chip to race management, or you will be billed for its replacement. If you drop out or are pulled from the race at any time, turn your chip and strap in to a race official. Failure to do so may disqualify you from participating in future Challenge events. It is essential that we know where you are on the course at all times for your safety and our peace of mind. If you are transported to any medical station, the medical staff will take responsibility for your chip. You must wear your timing chip at all times while you are racing.

Relay Instructions- Team members must pass their timing chip to their team member at the end of their particular course leg. Every member of the relay team must go through the Registration process. All exchanges take place at the Relay Designated Exchange Zone, transferring timing chip to next athlete. Only the runner must wear the Bib number. Volunteers will help you remove the strap and chip at the finish line. If you do not start the race on Sunday, you are still responsible for returning the chip to race management. All Team Members may cross the Finish Line together as a Team.

No Timing Chip – No Finishing Time

Anti-Doping Policy

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Challenge St Andrews takes the issue of doping very seriously and we have been working hard to ensure that every competitor is racing on a level playing field. We follow the ITU rules of Triathlon as adopted by Triathlon Canada and Triathlon New Brunswick. All competitors accept these rules as a condition of participation and shall be bound by them. All Athletes participating at a Competition or Event shall be subject to In-Competition Testing by the ITU, the Athlete's National Federation, Anti-Doping Organizations or any other organization promoting Events in the sport of triathlon. Further review of the Anti-Doping Rules are at the following link: http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itu-anti-doping-rules-final-1jan11.pdf

Head Race Official - Technical Delegate – Linda McLeod The number one priority of the Technical Officials is to ensure your safety and to provide each athlete with a fair and equal field of play by following the rules as set out in the ITU Competition Rules. Challenge events are based on the ITU Competition Rules, so while the racing is the same there may be small but important variances in the rules that may have an impact on your race so it will be important for you attend the Mandatory Race Briefing.

You can find a link to the Competition Rules by clicking on this link http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competition-rules_november2015.pdf It is the athlete’s responsibility to know and understand the race rules and to know the race course but here are couple of key rules: Field of Play = any point on the course on which you are racing Drafting – Draft zone is 12m, 25 seconds to pass Blocking – Impeding another athlete from passing Littering – Stop and collect litter or penalty will be DQ, think of the communities you are racing in Bare Torso – You must have your Torso covered when leaving Transition (T1 / T2) – no bare torso Outside Assistance – No running / biking with or pacing, passing objects to, assisting in repairs from friends or family. Nudity or Indecent Exposure = DSQ, this applies to the entire Field of Play. . Bike Helmet / Chin Strap – Please wear your helmet whenever you are around the Field of Play with your Bike. Do not ride around town prior, during or after the race with no helmet. . Mount / Dismount Line –Obey the instructions given by volunteers and make sure you locate these lines prior to race day. Unaltered Race Number – Race numbers must not be altered in any way = DSQ

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Penalties - Appendix K from the ITU Rules is a great resource for infractions and penalties. Penalties assessed on the Swim portion will be served in T1. Penalties assessed on the Bike and/or Run portion will be served in the Penalty Tent located on the hill on Prince of Wales roughly 500m from the race finish line. Multiple penalties may result in a DQ. If you have been judged to have incurred a penalty your number will be displayed on a White Board and you must serve your penalty as per ITU Competition Rules. It is your responsibility to check the Penalty Box for your number. Failure to serve your penalty may result in disqualification. This year we are going to have Wave Starts, thus reducing the washing machine effect, to make the swim a more enjoyable leg of the event. Water temperature will be taken one hour before the Start.

Helmets Competitors who do not wear helmets while cycling at the race site (warming up, taking bike to transition, riding back to their car, etc.) may be disqualified from the competition.

Outside Assistance Competitors may not receive assistance at any time during the race, or in the transition zone. (This excludes medical or safety assistance by qualified race staff.) Outside assistance includes, among other things, any person running or riding alongside a competitor; fixing flat tires or replacing chains, passing to or taking from any competitor clothing, shoes, hats, or similar articles; a person, other than the competitor, removing gear from the transition area while the race is in progress; demonstrating or indicating by any means, visual or aural, the location in the transition area of a competitors bike and rack; other similar actions according to the judgement of the Head Official (and as such are not subject to protest or appeal). The assistance provided by event personnel or Technical Officials is allowed but is limited to drinks, nutrition, mechanical and medical assistance, upon the approval of the Technical Delegate or Race Referee

Toilets There will be ample toilets in the registration area, swim start area, transition and on the course.

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Volunteers If you have a partner or supporter who is coming to the event with you please ask them to help volunteer as we require a large number of volunteers to run this event. Please contact me on [email protected] if you know someone willing to volunteer at the race or you can register to Volunteer on-line through the following link - http://challenge-standrews.com/volunteer/

Spectators Once your car is parked please DO NOT try to follow your friends or family by car as many of the roads used for the bike course are closed to traffic and you will be turned around by RCMP or Volunteers. Below is a list of the road closures between 7.30am to 12.30pm -

St. Andrews toward Route 127 Bayside – Harriet & Reed Road Route 127 Bayside – Bayview Drive Highway 1 Eastbound Carriageway

The best spectator viewing areas are as follows: Swim at Katys Cove Transition area around Algonquin Hotel Bike – St Croix Car Park on the 127 West which is 8k from transition and will only be accessible by bike on race day for spectators. Do not spectate from the Highway U turn areas. These areas are designated for Emergency Vehicles Only and you may be ticketed by RCMP who are patrolling the course. Run – our run course is very accessible for spectators and much of the town is only a short walk from the Algonquin Hotel. We strongly suggest leaving your car behind and exploring by foot or bike to see the best of the run course

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Awards Banquet An opportunity to experience the best that the Algonquin Resort has to offer. We are sure that athletes will not have experienced a banquet like ours. Our weekend will conclude with our Maritime Kitchen Party and Banquet and Awards ceremony on Sunday evening. This event will feature the best that the award winning Algonquin Resort has to offer and will also feature live music, dancing and of course, awards. Dinner tickets are included for all Challenge competitors. You must be in attendance at any of our functions in order to be eligible for any draw prizes or awards issued on behalf of Challenge St Andrews or supporting events. If you are not in attendance and your name is drawn we will continue to draw names until we draw a name of someone in attendance. Individual Sponsors awarding prizes or draw prizes may develop their own policy in this regard which operates outside the guidelines established by Challenge St Andrews stated above.

Challenge St Andrews Prizes / Awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall Male & Female 1st place in Age-Group every 5 years Aquabike = 1st place only Male / Female 1st place Teams – Male / Female / Mixed All awards are based on dates of birth as of 31 Dec in the year of competition.

Club Awards We are excited to welcome so many Tri Clubs to our race competing for our 2016 Club Championship. Very simply the fastest club will be the club with the top 5 fastest finishers irrespective of whether they are male or female. Only individual Challenge competitors will be counted towards the Club Championships. Relay teams and Aquabikers will not be included and neither will Tri St Andrews. The times will be added together and the fastest club wins $500.00 at our Awards Ceremony. All awards are based on dates of birth as of 31 Dec in the year of competition.

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Post-Race Instructions Tear-down of the transition area must begin immediately following the finish of the last competitor. Please be considerate of race crew and remove your race gear and any litter in your transition area. Race organizers are not responsible for any items left unattended after the finish of the race at 4.00pm.

Medical Information Our aim as a local organizing committee is to provide our athletes with a safe field of play and to ensure the health and safety of the athletes competing in Challenge St Andrews. We have been working hard over the last year to plan and implement many procedures to ensure a safe race but you the athlete can also assist us with this by following the rules of our sport and making sure that you are trained sufficiently to undertake a race of this nature. The medical tent is for athletes only and family members are not allowed access. Overcrowding in the medical tent prevents the medical staff from doing their job. Please take advantage of the on-course Nutrition provided by Hammer and ensure that your bike is equipped with 2 full bottles before leaving transition. Important Note – We ran a trial event in 2013 called Tri St Andrews. Race Day temperature was 32 degrees celcius with a humidex of 40 degrees. This was an exception and we anticipate race day will be cooler but please prepare for extreme conditions. Dehydration – make use of the aid stations located at regular intervals throughout the course stocked with water and Hammer Nutrition. Dehydration may cause cramping, muscle ache or other performance deteriorating symptoms. Dehydration may worsen with fatigue and be more difficult to regulate temperature. Please practice your Nutrition in training and we highly recommend using Hammer products on long runs and bike rides. Bike Course – be aware that motorized vehicles will be on the course and obey the rules of the road including riding to the right of your lane and follow instructions provided by volunteers and officials. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions – you have a responsibility to provide the Race Organizers with any preexisting medical conditions that could impact your race. There will be a Medical tent at the Finish Line area and personnel will be on the course. If you feel unwell please go to the nearest aid station and they will assist you. If you have unique medical concerns (allergies, unusual or chronic medical problems), you must bring those to the attention of the race medical staff so we can be prepared if you need emergency medical care. Seeking medical care does not automatically result in disqualification. Decision of the Race Doctor is final.

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Medical Tent Policy - the most critical athletes will receive immediate and efficient medical treatment on arrival at the Medical tent. Whenever possible, oral fluid replacement will be given as a preference to IV fluid replacement. Please abide by the decision of our triage team in this regard. Travel Insurance – If you are traveling to New Brunswick from out of Province or from another country please ensure that you have comprehensive Medical Coverage as hospital treatment is expensive. Do on race day what you do in training! – monitor your fluid and nutrition intake while training and replicate this during the race – do not try anything new on race day regarding nutrition and do not eat or drink in excess. NSAIDS – Non-Steroidial Anti-inflammatory Drugs – use of these during a race is not recommended and may contribute to hyponatremia by action on the kidney. Do not use within 48 hours of race day. Optimal Race Fitness – Challenge St Andrews is a serious endurance event, please ensure that your body is trained and conditioned for an event of this distance. Do not be embarrassed or concerned about visiting the medical tent, it is always better to prevent an incident and live to race another day. Know your body and know and accept your limitations If you feel ill… - if you feel ill, nauseas, vomit, have a headache, feel dizzy or become confused or disoriented please report to the medical tent for assessment.

Your Race Experience Below is a simple checklist to ensure that you have a wonderful and successful race weekend. 1) 2) 3) 4)

Arrive in St Andrews early in advance of the race to give yourself time to relax and unwind. Spend time familiarizing yourself with all aspects of the race course and location of the medical tent. Have your bike tuned / serviced before you leave home. Catch up on your sleep in the days leading up to the race as some people have trouble sleeping on race night. 5) Do not go nuts training when you arrive in town. Do not leave your best legs on the course on Thursday or Friday. 6) Attend our race expo and meet fellow athletes & exhibitors 7) Attend the Pasta party on Friday evening and soak in the atmosphere of a Challenge Family Race. 8) Attend the Mandatory Race Briefing. 9) If you are unsure of anything, please ask, we are here to help. 10) Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. 11) Check-out and reconfirm race timings. 12) Enjoy the Awards Party 13) HAVE FUN

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How to Qualify for the Canadian Age-Group ITU World Championship Team Please visit the Triathlon Canada webpage for more information on representing Canada at the 2017 World Championships in Penticton, BC, August 2017 http://www.triathloncanada.com/en/athletes/agegroup/itu_ag_team/worlds/ 1. Eligible athletes wishing to obtain a spot on any of the ITU Age-Group World Championship team must be: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

World Championship. Note that athletes may qualify for Long Distance Triathlons using a half distance triathlon or greater. The race must be completed in the qualification year (e.g., Complete a race in 2016 for the 2017 World Championship). 2. An athlete wishing to obtain a spot can race in any qualifying event across Canada granted they are an annual member of his/her Provincial Sport Organization for triathlon. For example, a Triathlon Ontario member can race in a qualifying event in British Columbia and obtain a spot. 3. Because athletes are qualifying for the 2017 World Championships, qualification will be determined by Age Adjusted Results – results with birthdays as of December 31st, 2017 and NOT race day results. If an athlete is 1st in the race day results, but is bumped to 2nd in the Age Adjusted results, that athlete does NOT automatically qualify for a spot if there is only 1 spot available at the qualifying event. 4. Athletes who have “automatically qualified” are those who have placed 1st (for example) at a qualifying event with 1 spot per age group category per gender in the Age Adjusted Results. He/she can register for a spot as soon as the official age adjusted race results are posted. Triathlon Canada will accept registration upon confirmation of the results. 5. It is the responsibility of the qualifying event’s organizing committee to forward a full copy of the age adjusted race results to Triathlon Canada within 24 hours of the event. A full copy is required in order to confirm acceptance or rejection of a spot on the World Championship Team by Triathlon Canada. 6. The selection of Canadian Age-Group World Championship teams is designed to identify and select the topperforming age-group athletes at qualification events. There are three (3) stages within which selection priorities are identified. Stage 1: Automatic Qualification - Registration is available immediately upon qualification The first selection stage is for athletes that compete and earn a spot at a designated Qualification Event.

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Stage 2: Roll-down Qualification - Registration is available October 15th, 0900PST - October 31, 1200PST February 10, 2016 Should there be any spots still available after Stage 1, Stage 2 will commence based on the priority level of the event and age-group placing. If spots are still available after priority 1 events, roll-down to priority 2 events will commence and so on. Event priority is established as: 1. Canadian Championship events; 2. Canadian hosted international events (e.g., ITU World Cup); and, 3. Provincial Qualification Event. If there is a tied placing in two separate same priority level events, the athlete with the closest percentage to the winner’s time will be selected. Triathlon Canada will confirm registrations and participation of Stage 2 applicants on the World Championship team only after October 31, 1200PST when Stage 2 is closed. No registrations for Stage 2: Roll-down qualifiers will be accepted after this deadline. All athletes are welcome to register in Stage 3: Open Registration. Stage 3: Open Registration - Registration available on November 15th Should there be any spots still available after Stages 1 and 2, all eligible athletes may apply for open registration. Selection of athletes to the team at this stage is on a first come first serve basis, as decided upon receipt on fully completed registration documents. Athletes deemed ineligible due to being unable to support a provincially sanctioned race in Canada can become eligible in Stage 3 registration for $500*. All Athletes are responsible for knowing in which Stage they qualified and the associated time-frame for application. Athletes will receive confirmation of their application as soon as possible following Selection Stages noted above. 7. Athletes must pay their team & uniform fee at the time of registration. A further $400 hold for their race entry fee is applied to their account. The Race Entry fee is NOT debited from their account at the time of registration as the exact amount is determined and released by the local organizing committee. For the full breakdown of fees visit www.triathloncanada.com, under Age Group Teams section. Garth Millar Race Director Challenge St Andrews E-mail contact - [email protected]

Website - http://challenge-standrews.com/

Challenge St. Andrews

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