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Race Information
This hugely popular annual event held in and around the Sydney Olympic Park is back for the 3rd time. Be an Olympian for one night, feel the excitement of the Olympic village.
Starting and finishing at the Homebush Bay Brewery, there are plenty of excuses to join the after party and cheer on the teams still coming in. And you can always make use of the special accommodation deals at the Novotel and Ibis - right above the pub. See the details below.
The aquatic challenge is back - but re-arranged so there will be no queues!
First teams are expected to finish in 2.5 hours and everyone else should finish within 3 -4 hours. There is a cut off at 4.5 hours. For this event there is a bonus leg for the top teams finishing within a certain time.
Remember there are lots of different legs so there is never too long at any one discipline. If you add up the different legs the total distances will be between 4-6km kayaking, around 15-20km on the bike and between 7-10km on foot.
Disciplines include kayaking (kayaks, paddles and PFDs provided), mountain biking and running/walking and some surprises. You will be given maps and instructions at registration and it is up to you to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint. Remember the whole team travels together.
Entry confirmation and any further event information not contained on the web site will be emailed to the Team Captain. It is the Team Captains responsibility to pass this information on to their team members.
Entry / Registration
Early bird entry is $240 per team of 3 persons. Early Bird entries close 27 January 2007. Entries received after this date incur a late fee of $10 per person ($30 per team).
Late entries accepted up until Wednesday 7 February 2007.
Race Schedule (Updated Monday 5 January)
4:15PM |
Bike Drop Open |
4:45– 5:15PM |
Novice / Navigation Training (not compulsory) |
4:30– 5:00PM |
Registration* |
5:45PM |
Race Briefing - come ready to start |
6:00PM |
Race Start |
9:00 - 11:00PM |
Post Race BBQ |
11:00PM |
Presentation |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form. Maps will be given out at registration.
Registration
We recommend that you get to the registration early to make sure you have
time to look over the course and prepare your maps. You will need to come
to the pre-race briefing ready to start.
Only one team member needs to come to register for the team. That person must however have with them an indemnity form signed by the whole team and all the team and personal mandatory equipment. Print out the indemnity form and have it signed before you come to registration. Note that your whole team can sign one form. If you are under 18 years of age you will need to print off your own form and have this form signed by your parent or guardian.
At registration you will need to:
• Hand in your signed indemnity form
• Check your team details and make changes if necessary
You will receive:
• Maps
• List of control descriptions
• Control Card
• Course instructions
• 1 Sport Ident timing stick (must be returned after the event)
• 3 race bibs (these must be returned after the event)
Personal Mandatory Equipment
All competitors will need to supply their own mountain bike and helmet, food and water. Each competitor must carry with them at all times during the event:
On any bike sections
Team Mandatory Equipment
Each team must carry at all times during the event the following team mandatory equipment:
There may be random mandatory equipment checks during the event. There is a 15 minute penalty for any one item that you are not carrying.
Although not compulsory we STRONGLY RECOMMEND a 'Sea to Summit' brand A4 size waterproof map case to protect your maps. Nothing else will keep your maps dry. If you need to purchase any of these go to www.arocshop.com.au. There will also be some available for sale at registration prior to the event.
AROC Sport will provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, maps and instructions.
Race rules
Please read the race rules. Race Rules can be found under the heading "INFO" >"Rules" – or you can click here.
Event Hub / Race Start
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The Event Hub which also serves as the start and finish area is at the Homebush Bay Brewery, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay. Bring your friends and family and join in the post race celebrations. <click here> for the map of the area |
Bike Drop
You will need to drop your bikes off before you go to the Event Hub and register your team. The Bike Drop is at Wentworth Common, off Marjorie Jackson Avenue within Sydney Olympic Park. The bike Drop is opened from 4:30pm. Bikes will be manned from this time. <click here> for the map of the area.
Accommodation
The Novotel and Ibis Hotel at Sydney Olympic Park are offering special deals for AROC participants. Hotel Ibis Sydney Olympic Park $99* The Novotel and Ibis Hotel are right at the finish of the event so you can just crawl from the presentation into bed! Telephone (61 2) 8762 1111 to make a booking |
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Volunteers
If you are not participating in this event but would like to find out what it is all about why not volunteer for the day. Or if you are competing but you have family of friends that are keen to get into the action we would love their help. It is a big day (or night in this case!) but heaps of fun. In addition you get an AROC T-shirt, Power Bars, lunch and a $60 voucher which you can use towards entry to any AROC event.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event email Alina or call 0401 564 462.
