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TWO DAY EVENT INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2013 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. All competitors register at Kumara
Racecourse, Kumara. There are no exceptions. Competitors will be issued
with their race-packs containing pre-event banquet and prizegiving brunch
tickets, bibs, shirts, stickers and timing transponders at registration.
Timing transponders must be checked. Stickers must be applied to equipment.
Spot checks of compulsory mountain equipment, reflective ankle bands and
cycle lights/helmet. Campsites are available at the Kumara Racecourse. FRIDAY 8th FEBRUARY 2013 - The Two Day event begins. 5:45 A.M. All Two Day competitors cycle from the Kumara
Racecourse to the bike stands (4.2 km) at Kumara Junction and place their
cycles in numerical order in the cycle stands on Highway 73. They cannot
be driven by car. All competitors must have front and rear lights attached
to their cycles. Competitors must wear the timing transponder, reflective
ankle bands (competitors must supply their own) and cycling helmet for
the 3 km walk to the beach and the run to the cycles. Competitors must
not wear dark clothing or rubbish bags - you can't be seen. Do not walk
on the road, use the right hand shoulder. Please go to the toilet before
leaving your campsite. Assistants must not walk to the cycle stands from
Kumara Racecourse or be in the cycle stands area when the race starts.
The road is closed to traffic including pedestrians. STAGE ONE: RUNNING 3KMS AND CYCLING 55KMS 7:00 A.M. After a mass start from the beach competitors
run 3km along a track then up the road to their cycles on State Highway
73. They then cycle 55km along Highway 73 to Aickens Corner. Competitors
may carry warm up clothing on the ride to Aickens. STAGE TWO: THE MINGHA DECEPTION ROUTE MOUNTAIN RUNNING 33KMS Competitors finish cycling, hand their cycle to their assistant, exchange
bibs and timing transponder if they are a team member, pick up their daypacks
and run through the Aickens transition. Times for the first cycling stage
will be taken at the Aickens transition. Officials will make spot checks
of competitors' compulsory mountain safety equipment at the timekeeping
checkpoint, Deception footbridge and Klondyke Corner. Do not discard any
equipment, you could be spot checked at any time. The bib may be worn
under the day pack but the bib number must be visible from the front.
Mesh style packs that cover the bib number are not permitted. Any
competitor who drops rubbish on the mountain running stage will have time
penalties of one hour imposed. 5:00 A.M. Assistants must leave Klondyke Corner and
drive to Mt White Bridge. All vehicles must be parked across the Waimakariri
River on the north bank. No parking on the road side. Do not delay! Leave
early! Springfield School will sell breakfast and lunch at Mt White Bridge.
These meals are not included in the entry fee.
Competitors finish kayaking under the Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge
on the south bank of the Waimakariri River, exit their kayak and leave
it with their assistant. Competitors cross over the timing mat, run up
the gravel road and collect their cycles from the cycle stands near the
main road. Team members tag and exchange their bib and timing transponder
after the team kayaker has crossed the timing mat. The team cyclist runs
up the gravel road.Team members are not allowed warm-up rides on the
road. Assistants are not allowed to assist their competitor run up the
gravel road, help them on their cycle or push them up the road. The SPEIGHT’S World Multisport Championship
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| 10:00 A.M. | Prizegiving brunch (venue to be advised) |
| 12 Midday | Prizegiving will commence. |
| 2:00 P.M. | Provisional results available. |
| 2:30 P.M. | Party (Speight's Ale House, Bealey Ave, Christchurch). |
RULES [back to top]
Age Limit
The minimum age of competitors must be 18 years at 8th February 2013 except
that the minimum age of school team members must be 16 years at 8th February
2013. Competitors aged less than 18 years must have parents consent to
participate in the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast.
Sections
You can compete in only one event and one section. Veteran’s may
enter the Open section.
Teams (of two competitors)
One team member does the 3km run and the 55km cycle on day one, followed
by the 15km cycle, 800m run and the 67km paddle on day two while the other
team member does the 33km mountain run on day one and the 70km cycle on
day two. Team members must not run down the finish chutes together at
Klondyke Corner or Sumner. All school team members must be current school
pupils when they enter and must have their school name/s in their team
name. School team members may have left school by 10th February 2013.
The Mountain Running Stage
It is the competitor's responsibility to have adequate skills to negotiate
and avoid the hazards on the mountain running stage. The Otira, Deception,
Mingha and Bealey Rivers are steep and bouldery and can change condition
rapidly. Competitors must acquire adequate river crossing skills before
they compete in the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. It is absolutely forbidden
for any competitor to run on railway lines (except when directly crossing
them) or to run on the Bealey River railway bridge.
Hiking poles are not permitted on the mountain stage as they will obstruct
other runners.
Guided training runs are only permitted with guides who have a concession
from the Department of Conservation.
Compulsory Mountain Equipment
Competitors must carry a daypack (not a bum bag) with the following equipment:
thermal gloves, thermal balaclava or hat, waterproof (seam sealed and constructed of a durable material) jacket and pants, food, drink, first aid kit (which must contain a 1.5m long (un-stretched)
roll of 5cm wide crepe bandage, a 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape,
10 band aid strips, a triangular bandage and small scissors), survival
bag and map of the area if they have not been through the running stage
before. In addition to the above, you must also carry correctly sized
clothing including thermal full-length top and bottom and a long sleeved
thermal top (mid-layer garment with insulation properties, approx. 220-280
gsm.) This clothing is in addition to what is being worn by the competitor
during the mountain stage. The daypack must be large enough to carry all
the compulsory clothing, food, drink and first aid kit.
Department of Conservation
The SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast operates under a Department of Conservation
concession. It is an activity that complies with relevant management plans
and strategies.
Practice running is allowed on the Mingha Deception route in the Arthur's
Pass National Park. You are not allowed to practice the 2km
run from Aickens to Deception footbridge. This is private land.
Stick to the formed/marked track. Shortcuts are not allowed. There are
huts, without facilities, in the Upper Deception, at Goat Pass and Mingha
Biv. Take all the compulsory equipment and be prepared for an overnight
stay. Check the weather before you go.
No open fires or solid fuel barbeques. Dogs are not allowed in the National
Park. Do not bring them to the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. Do not
drop rubbish. Bring rubbish bags and take all rubbish away with you.
Do not park in long grass, as hot exhausts can start fires. Park vehicles
in the designated mown areas.
Giardia is present in the Bealey River. Don't drink water from the Bealey
River.
Helicopter protocol
Should a helicopter approach, competitors are to follow the directions
indicated by the crew. Do not approach the helicopter until told or signalled.
If the helicopter approaches, do not move away from it. Never, under any
circumstances go to the rear of the helicopter - remain in full view of
the pilot and crew.
Trains
There are railway line crossings on the cycle and run stages. You must
stop for trains. If alarm bells are sounding or the official requests
that you stop, you must stop. If a competitor does not stop they will
be disqualified from the race immediately.
Didymo Control
I support Biosecurity New Zealand in their attempt to stop the spread
of Didymo throughout New Zealand's streams, rivers, canals and lakes.
All kayak equipment and mountain shoes must be cleaned to biosecurity
standards before and after the Speight's Coast to Coast. Check out www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo
for procedures.
Didymo cells have been found in the Waimakariri River. Anybody sighting
Didymo biomass should report it to the Department of Conservation at Arthur's
Pass. It is essential that all precautions are taken to prevent further
spread of the Didymo in the Waimakariri River.
Maps
Competitors are responsible for their own navigation over the course,
and should familiarise themselves with the terrain. Competitors who have
not been across the course must carry maps during the SPEIGHT’S
Coast to Coast. Get a topographical map of the mountain run stage (Topo50
Map BV20-Otira) and topographical maps covering the Waimakariri River
Gorge kayak stage (Topo50 Map BV21-Cass, BW21-Springfield and BW22-Oxford).
The Kayaking Stage
It is the competitor's responsibility to have adequate skills to negotiate
and avoid the hazards on a grade 2 river. Any competitor that has more
than 5 swims on the day may be withdrawn from the SPEIGHT’S Coast
to Coast. Competitors must put training time in on a grade 2 river and
ensure their choice of kayak is matched to their ability.
Competitors may use any type of kayak but not waveriders or surf skis.
Inflatable or ride on kayaks are not permitted. Pods are not allowed on
kayaks. Sea kayaks must have sealed compartments.
Kayaks must have pillars and two flotation/air bags or extensive water-tight
sealed compartments that are drainable. The minimum requirement is two
rear flotation/air bags of 20 litres each - correctly inflated and secured
in the kayak. Wine bladders are not acceptable!
Competitors who withdraw from the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast must
not leave the river bank. They must wait for the tail end charlie kayakers
to arrive.
Compulsory Kayaking Equipment
Competitors must carry the following equipment: A sprayskirt, kayaking
helmet (designed for paddle sports – a cycle helmet is not acceptable),
buoyancy vest (securely fitted, free of defects and of 55N minimum buoyancy),
paddle, repair/duct tape (at least 10m), thermal gloves, thermal balaclava
or hat, waterproof (seam sealed and constructed of a durable material) long sleeved paddle jacket (to be either worn or in
a dry bag), waterproof (seam sealed and constructed of a durable material) pants, food, drink, first aid kit (which must contain
a 1.5m long (un-stretched) roll of 5cm wide crepe bandage, a 5m long roll
of 2cm wide strapping tape, 10 band aid strips, a triangular bandage and
small scissors) and survival bag. In addition to the above, you must also
carry correctly sized clothing including thermal full-length top and bottom
and a long sleeved thermal top (mid-layer garment with insulation properties,
approx. 220-280 gsm.) This clothing is in addition to what is being worn
by the competitor during the kayaking stage.
Buoyancy testing of any vests that appear inadequate may occur at scrutineering. Competitors must check that their buoyancy vest meets the required standard before the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast.
Kayaking Certificates
All new competitors must submit a copy (not the original) of a completed
Grade 2 Kayak Certificate. Kayak certificates can be obtained from a kayak
instructor anywhere in the world. New competitors have until November
30th 2012 to complete their certificate. A blank kayak certificate, to
be completed by the kayak instructor can be downloaded from the website.
Competitors from previous years need only state on the entry form the
year(s) they have competed in the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. They
do not have to send in another kayaking certificate.
Grade 2 Kayak requirements
General knowledge: In discussion with the kayak instructor
the candidate should show good knowledge of the following: Personal kayaking
and safety equipment, river dynamics at grade 2 level, hazards associated
with kayaking including broaching, strainers and foot entrapment and the
actions taken to avoid or minimise these hazards, river signals, tying
kayaks onto roof racks and trailers, and the symptoms and treatment of
hypothermia.
Moving water skills: Candidates must demonstrate competence
in the following skills in their event boat or boat of similar stability
and performance in grade 2 water: Capsize in a grade 2 rapid and self
rescue by actively swimming with all equipment to an eddy, forward paddling,
forward and reverse sweep strokes, low brace, break in / break out of
eddies, ferry glide, identifying a safe line and manoeuvring down grade
2 rapids.
Participate in Rescue Skills: The candidate must be able to competently
participate in the following rescues: Receive a throw bag, be carried
on the stern of a boat and deep water rescue.
While the ability to perform an eskimo roll is not a compulsory kayak
requirement, we strongly encourage competitors to attain this skill.
The Cycling Stages
Helmets must be of a standard recognised by New Zealand Transport Agency
and must remain on your head, securely fastened at all times while the
cycle is in motion. Cycles ridden by competitors in the two day event
must have either standard drop style or flat mountain bike style handlebars.
No aero bars, clip-ons, bar-ends or bullhorn style bars are permitted
in the Two Day event. Competitors in the One Day event can use any handlebar
configuration. Each competitor must carry at least one water bottle and
spare tubes or tubulars for their cycles. There are no drink stations.
Competitors must effect repairs to their own cycles. Spare
cycles will not be given to competitors who puncture.
Draughting is allowed in all cycling stages of the Two Day event. Draughting
is allowed in only the first cycling stage of the One Day event. No draughting
is allowed in the second or third cycling stages of the One Day event.
No draughting off cyclists not in the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast.
No draughting off vehicles.
Competitors must have front and rear lights attached to their cycles of
a standard recognised by New Zealand Transport Agency and wear reflective
bands on each ankle, before 7:00am and after 6:00pm. LED style front and
rear lights must have a minimum of 5 LEDs.
Helmet mounted lights may be used in addition to the cycle mounted lights.
No i-pod, cell phones or similar devices are to be used by competitors.
The competitor must be able to hear other riders in the bunches and safety
instructions from officials.
Any competitor departing Waimakariri River Gorge bridge after 6:00pm must
wear reflective bands on each ankle, have LED style front and rear lights
attached to their cycle with a minimum of 5 LED's, and wear an approved
reflective high visibility safety vest over the top of their bib.
Recumbents, uni-cycles, tri-cycles, tandems and row-bikes can only be
used with prior approval of the Race Director. No pods or fairing are
allowed. All cycling stages are on sealed roads. Obtain some bunch riding
experience. Please contact a local cycle club or shop for details of bunch
rides and cycle setup. Please have your cycle, lights and helmet checked
at a cycle shop prior to the event. Keep to the left, don't
cross the centre line and obey the road code.
Cut off times for the mountain stage and the river
stage
All Two day competitors must have departed Goat Pass by 4:00pm on Friday.
The Two day mountain stage will be closed at Klondyke Corner at 7:30pm
on Friday. Any competitor still on the mountain stage after 7:30pm will
be withdrawn from the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast, and may be removed
from the mountain stage.
All One day competitors must have departed Goat Pass by 1:00pm on Saturday.
All One day competitors must have departed Mt White Bridge checkpoint
in their kayak by 3:00pm and Woodstock checkpoint (15kms above Gorge Bridge)
by 7:00pm. An air horn will be used to signal the 3:00pm and 7:00pm cut-offs.
All competitors must have reached Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge by 8:15pm
on Saturday. Officials can remove competitors from the river after the
cut off times.
All Two day and One day competitors must have finished the SPEIGHT’S
Coast to Coast at Sumner Beach by midnight on Saturday 9th February 2013.
The Race Director reserves the right to close stages and alter official
cut off times for safety or other reasons.
Equipment
All competitors are responsible for the equipment they use in the SPEIGHT’S
Coast to Coast. They must ensure that it is safe and in as
new condition. Appropriate footwear must be worn on all
stages of the Speight’s Coast to Coast.
Competitor’s should experiment for themselves with what best suits
their needs for the activities and level of exercise they engage in.
Stickers
Helmet, kayak, cycle and assistants stickers will be provided and must
be applied to equipment. Competitors must remove all old stickers and
event numbers from their kayaks. All assistants vehicles must display
the assistants sticker. Additional stickers are available at Kumara registration.
Bibs
There is only one competitor bib per team. Bibs must not be altered in
any way and must be worn throughout the event and in the finish chutes.
The competitor bib must be worn over the top of bouyancy vests and all
items of clothing. The competitors bib may be worn under the day pack
on the mountain running stage but the bib number must be visible from
the front. The bib must be worn on top of the waterproof jacket during
the mountain stage. Mesh style bibs that cover the bib number are not
permitted.
Assistants
Assistants cannot follow their competitors or offer assistance on any
cycling stage of the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. This includes both
the One Day and Two Day competitors.
Assistants are not allowed to offer assistance or enter any part of the
running or kayaking stage except at transitions.
Competitor's assistants must be on hand at the end of Stage One, Two,
Three and Four to take charge of the competitors equipment. With 800 competitors
competing in the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast and limited areas to effect
the transitions it is critical that assistants remove the equipment immediately
from the transition areas.
No kayaking equipment may be removed from Mt White bridge after scrutineering
and before the competitors arrive. It must remain in the kayak.
Assistants must provide names, cell phone numbers, vehicle registration
and where they are staying during the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast.
This is a requirement from the NZ Police. A form will be mailed in January
which must be presented at registration in Kumara.
An Assistants handbook will be sent to all competitors with their confirmation
of entry.
Officials
Officials are an important part of the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast
safety system. Instructions by officials to competitors and assistants
must be followed. Failure to do so will result in heavy time penalties
or disqualification.
Prizes
The SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast and SPEIGHT’S World Multisport
Championship have prizes in each stage of trophies, travel, clothing,
cycling accessories, kayaking equipment, and of course, SPEIGHT’S.
The total value of prizes and race packs is approximately $240,000 including
$10,000 each for the first Open Man and first Open Woman in the SPEIGHT’S
World Multisport Championship.
Entries Limited
Entries for the 2013 SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast are limited to 800.
Entries are still open. Subject to availability, late entries will be
accepted up until 31st January 2013. No entries after 31st January 2013.
Photocopies and downloads from the website of the entry form may be used.
Anybody can enter the One Day event. No one has to pre-qualify. Avoid
disappointment get your entry in early! Entries received after 31st September
2012 are not guaranteed a shirt of the correct sizing.
Late fee for entries after 1st January 2013 is $100 per person.
Reserved Places
Places in the 2013 SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast will be reserved for
those who were on the waiting list for 2012 and failed to get in, the
2012 prizewinners and the 2012 competitors who withdrew before the event
provided they enter by June 30th 2012.
Photos
Competitors must email a passport style photograph in jpeg format clearly
labelled with their competitor number and name in the filename once confirmation
is received.
Confirmation of Entry
A confirmation of entry will be sent to each competitor.
Terms and Conditions
I agree to abide by the rules of the contest, to display the sponsor’s
stickers on my equipment, to wear the sponsor’s bib throughout the
event and to allow the sponsors to use images, photographs, video and
film footage taken during the event to advertise their products or to
promote the event, at no cost to the sponsors and to accept emails from
sponsors regarding their services. I also agree not to be sponsored by
any company in competition with Lion Nathan products in beer. I understand
that participation in this contest is at my own risk and I accept full
responsibility for my well being during the event.
Refunds
A 85% refund of entry fee will be given for competitors withdrawing before 30th September 2012. Refunds of 70% entry fee will be made for withdrawals after 30th September 2012 and before 15th December 2012. Withdrawals made after 15th December 2012 and before 31st January 2013 will receive either a 50% refund or 50% transfer of entry fees towards the 2014 SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast and that withdrawals after 31st January 2013 and before registration opens on 7th February 2013 will receive a 25% transfer of entry fee towards the 2014 Speight's Coast to Coast. Teams wishing to replace a team member are able to. They need to provide a completed entry form for the replacement team member. Should the Speight’s Coast to Coast have to be cancelled due to force majeure there will be no refund of entry fee. Right of entry reserved.
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Pre-event banquet and prizegiving lunch tickets.
A ticket to the Pre-Race Banquet and Prizegiving Brunch is included in
the entry-fee for each competitor. Extra tickets for assistants and friends
must be ordered by letter, with payment (cheque or credit card details),
by December 15th, 2012 and will be issued to the competitor in their race-pack
at registration.
Tickets must be purchased for children aged between 6 to 12 years. They
are half price. There is no charge for children aged 5 and under.
Plan B - Bad Weather Alternative Route
Should the SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast be held up by bad weather then
a running stage (31 kms) will be held on the farm track from Aickens to
Deception footbridge and then on the State Highway from Deception footbridge
to Klondyke Corner, followed by a cycling stage (86 kms) from Klondyke
Corner to Waddington (near Sheffield), a further cycling stage (54 kms)
from Waddington to Hagley Park, Christchurch, a kayaking stage (19 kms) down the Avon
River to Pleasant Point Yacht Club, South Brighton, Christchurch, followed by a cycling stage (10 kms)
to Sumner and then a run to the finish. The team member who would have
cycled from Waimakariri River Gorge Bridge to Sumner must do the cycling
stage from Klondyke Corner to Waddington.
Detailed Plan B notes will be provided on the SPEIGHT’S Coast to
Coast website www.coasttocoast.co.nz
Complaints
Any competitor or assistant who wishes to make a complaint about another
competitor must do so in writing to the timekeepers within an hour of
the complainant finishing. The Race Director's decision regarding the
complaint is final.
Withdrawals
Any competitor withdrawing from any stage must report to a timekeeping
official at the end of that stage, hand in their timing transponder and
bib and fill in a withdrawal form. This is critical as search
and rescue operations may be compromised! If you are evacuated
from any part of the course by helicopter or jet boat, you must report
to an official immediately on disembarking. Do not try to find your assistants,
team member or family until you have been checked off the course by our
officials. This is very important. Any competitor who does not complete
a stage (this includes failure to meet cut-off times) is automatically
disqualified, and cannot continue on the stage or subsequent stages. If
a team member does not complete a stage, his/her partner cannot continue
on subsequent stages.
Timekeeping
Timing transponders will be issued to all competitors in their race packs
at registration and must be returned at the Sumner finish line and exchanged
for a finishers medal. Failure to return a timing transponder will result
in a $50 replacement fee. Timing transponders are attached to the ankle
by a Velcro strap. The times and places announced on Sunday at the prizegiving
will be provisional. It takes several days to check times and places and
mistakes do occur.
Penalties
The Race Director reserves the right to disqualify or impose heavy time
penalties on any competitor for cheating or breaking the rules of the
SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast.
Responsibility
No responsibility is taken by the Race Director or sponsors for any loss
or damaged property of competitors, assistants, or friends during the
SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. By completion of the entry form the competitor
accepts full responsibility for the risks entailed in competing in the
SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast. Competitors and support crews must have
their own personal property insurance policies.
Enquiries
SPEIGHT’S Coast to Coast, PO Box 33330, Barrington, Christchurch
8244, New Zealand.
Ph +64-3-348 3282, Fax +64-3-348 3281, E-mail info@coasttocoast.co.nz,
website www.coasttocoast.co.nz