FAQ
01. When will the Singapore Duathlon 2012 be held?
02. Where is the venue for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
03. What are the different competition categories for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
04. How does the relay event work?
05. Where will the race secretariat office be located?
06. Where and when will the Race Expo be held?
07. Where and when to return the ChampionChip?
01. How can I register for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
02. Will I receive a full refund on my participation fees if I withdraw from the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
03. Can I change my race category after I have registered?
04. Is the relay discipline interchangeable among team members?
05. What is the age limit for competing in the other categories apart from the Kids' Duathlon?
06. I am not able to register for my right age category. Why is that so?
07. Am I required to attend any briefings before participating in the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
08. Will the event still carry on in the event of inclement weather?
09. How will I know if my registration entry has been accepted?
10. I deleted my Race Confirmation Letter accidentally. How can I get another copy?
01. Are there any rules?
02. If I have protest against another competitor during the race, how do I file for a protest?
03. Is there a bike inspection before the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
04. What is drafting?
05. Is drafting allowed in Singapore Duathlon 2012?
06. Is it compulsory to wear a cycling helmet during the bicycle section of the race?
07. Can I cycle or run with a bare torso during the race?
08. Is aero-bar allowed in the race?
01. Will medical services be available on site?
02. What kind of safety measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the children participating in the Kids' Duathlon?
03. How do I contact the Organizers?
01. How physically fit do I need to be in order to complete the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
02. Do I get a chance to have a rest after each discipline?
03. Where do I put my cycling and running gear?
04. Are there any drink stations on the course?
05. What sort of bicycle should I use for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
06. If I do not have a bicycle, can I rent one for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
07. Are there any people or groups that I can train with for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
08. What sort of training routine should I follow in preparation for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
09. Where can I train?
10. Where can I find my race timing?
Race Information
1. When will the Singapore Duathlon 2012 be held?
Singapore Duathlon 2012 will be held on 25 February 2012, Saturday.
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2. Where is the venue for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
The race will be held at the East Coast Park near the East Coast Food Centre and Car Park E2.
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3. What are the different competition categories for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
Individual
Duathlon (20 yrs and above) Run 10km/ Cycle 40km / Run 5km
Sprint Duathlon (16 yrs and above) Run 5km/Cycle 20km / Run 2.5km
Mini Duathlon (13 yrs and above) Run 1km/ Cycle 10km / Run 1km
Kids Duathlon (7 to 12 yrs) Run 0.5km/ Cycle 5km / Run 0.5km
Relay
Open Relay (Sprint Duathlon) Run 5km/ Cycle 20km / Run 2.5km
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4. How does the relay event work?
Each relay team features two or three participants with each participant completing one or two discipline.
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5. Where will the race secretariat be located?
Triathlon Association of Singapore Office
c/o Triathlon Association of Singapore
Gold Pine Industrial Building
126 Joo Seng Road, #06-04
Singapore 368355
Tel: (65) 6227 7577
Fax: (65) 6224 7411
Opening Hours: 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm
(Mondays to Fridays)
By MRT: Nearest MRT station: Tai Seng (CC11)
By Bus: Bus Service 22, 24, 28, 43, 58, 62, 70, 70M, 76, 80, 93, 100, 135, 155, 158, 561
By Car: Car parks are available at Gold Pine Industrial Building.
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6. Where and when will the Race Expo be held?
TBC
Date: 18, 19 February 2012 ( Saturday & Sunday )
Time: 11.00 to 20:30
Venue: TBC
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7. Where and when to return the ChampionChip?
The ChampionChip is a loan item from Triathlon Association of Singapore. Participants are to return the Championchip once they cross the finishing line. A 50 dollars penalty will be charged if the Championchip is not returned to us by the 11th of March 2012.
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Registration
1. How can I register for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
All registration can only be done online including payment of race entry fee at http://www.singaporeduathlon.com
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2. Will I receive a full refund on my participation fees if I withdraw from the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
NO refunds will be available once the entry has been processed and confirmed.
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3. Can I change my race category after I have registered?
Upon receipt of your race confirmation letter, please ensure that you have been entered for the right event/category. Any change in your race event/category will only be accepted within 48 hours upon the above confirmation. Any difference in the entry fee is chargeable and No refunds of balance.
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4. Is the relay discipline interchangeable among team members?
No. Relay disciplines are NOT interchangeable among the team members.
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5. What is the age limit for competing in the other categories apart from the Kids' Duathlon?
The minimum age requirement for race categories (other than Kids' Category) is 16 years old.
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6. I am not able to register for my right age category. Why is that so?
Your age is calculated as on race day. Therefore, your race category will be brought forward or backward based on the correct calculation.
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7. Am I required to attend any briefings before participating in the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
No. We will not be conducting any Race Briefings prior to the event unlike previous years where participants had to attend a Race Briefing conducted before the event during the Race Expo.
Participants now enjoy the convenience of downloading the E-Briefing notes at www.singaporeduathlon.com to obtain essential race information and guides. It is important that participants download the notes and read the contents carefully so that they know what to expect before, during and after the race. Should you have any queries, please take note of them and check with the technical officers on duty during the Expo.
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8. Will the event still carry on in the event of inclement weather?
In the event of inclement weather on the day of race, the Organisers reserve the right to delay the commencement of the race. Should the bad weather persist, the Organisers reserve the right to cancel the race without any refund.
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9. How will I know if my registration entry has been accepted?
You will be prompted to print out a Race Confirmation Letter at the end of the transaction. You may logon to www.singaporeduathlon.com to reprint your Race Confirmation Letter with your using your e-mail and password if you do not receive or have misplaced the Letter.
Kindly contact the race organizers if you have registered for the race and have not received any acknowledgement before the closing date.
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10. I deleted my Race Confirmation Letter accidentally. How can I get another copy?
You may click on the link in your Confirmation E-mail to retrieve your Confirmation Letter. Alternatively, logon to www.singaporeduathlon.com and reprint another Race Confirmation Letter by entering your e-mail and password.
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Rules & Regulations
1. Are there any rules?
Yes. You can check the rules and regulations from www.Singaporeduathlon.com.
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2. If I have protest against another competitor during the race, how do I file for a protest?
A participant who protests against another competitor or notifies of violation by a contestant must do so in writing to the Organisers within 30 minutes of his/her finish time. A deposit of SGD$80.00 must accompany the appropriate protest and will be refunded if the protest is successful.
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3. Is there a bike inspection before the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
All participants are encouraged to have their bicycle inspected by professional bicycle shops before their race. It is the participants' responsibility to ensure that their bicycles and bicycle brakes are in good working condition.
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4. What is drafting?
Drafting occurs when an athlete follows closely in the path of another athlete or vehicle on the course, so as to be physically assisted because of the letter steaming effect created by the person or vehicle in front. If you are riding within 4 metres of someone's back wheel or you are riding next to someone, within 2 metres, you are drafting.
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5. Is drafting allowed in Singapore Duathlon 2012?
No drafting is allowed. Drafting on the cycle leg is against the rules of the sport. Drafting in a non-drafting race is cheating. It provides an unfair advantage to the drafting athlete. It can be compared to taking a short cut, not completing the requisite number of laps, or starting before the start gun fires.
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6. Is it compulsory to wear a cycling helmet during the bicycle section of the race?
For your own safety, cycling helmets are compulsory during the cycle leg of the race. The helmet must be securely fastened at all times when the competitor is in possession of the bicycle, i.e., from the time they remove their bicycle from the rack at the start of the cycle, until after they have placed their bicycle on the rack at the finish of the cycle.
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7. Can I cycle or run with a bare torso during the race?
No.
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8. Is aero-bar allowed in the race?
Aero bars are allowed if they do not extent more than 15cm beyond the front wheel axel, and they are not longer than the brake levers foremost line.
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Race Services
1. Will medical services be available on site?
Yes. There will be a medical tent situated near the finishing area and other mobile medical team located along the race course.
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2. What kind of safety measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the children participating in the Kids' Duathlon?
The entire race course will be closed to pedestrians and traffic prior to the commencement of the event.
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3. How do I contact the Organisers?
You may contact us at
Triathlon Association of Singapore at contact@triathlonsingapore.org
or call +65 6472 0074 (Hotline)
Triathlon Association of Singapore Office
c/o Triathlon Association of Singapore
Goldpine Industrial Building,
126 Joo Seng Road, #06-04
Singapore 368355
Tel: (65) 6227 7577
Fax: (65) 6224 7411
Opening Hours: 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm
(Mondays to Fridays)
Miscellaneous
1. How physically fit do I need to be in order to complete the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
A general level of fitness is recommended but as long as you can complete the 3 distances separately you should be fine.
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2. Do I get a chance to have a rest after each discipline?
Duathlon is a race against the clock and is one continuous event from first run to cycling to the final run. It is entirely up to you if you decide to have a rest and change in the transition area. However, we will close off the Cycle route at permitted time from the authority organisation. Please read the E-Briefing for more details.
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3. Where do I put my cycling and running gear?
There is a designated area known as the `Transition Area' where each competitor will have an area to rack one's cycle and other gear such as helmet, cycling shoes, clothing, etc. Upon completing the first run, you will run to this area to collect your bicycle.
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4. Are there any drink stations on the course?
Yes, drink stations will be near to the Transition Area and also along the run course. There will be no drink stations on the cycle leg. Therefore, we recommend that you stock up enough water supplies in your water bottles for the cycle leg.
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5. What sort of bicycle should I use for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
There are no stringent requirements on the type of bicycle that may be used for the Singapore Duathlon 2012 although it is advised that you use a lightweight racing bike for the road course that is being utilized for the event.
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6. If I do not have a bicycle, can I rent one for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
Please call Family Corner situated at the E2 Carpark for more information on Bicycle rental on the race day.
Tel: 64433489
Note: Limited bicycles available for rental.
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7. Are there any people or groups that I can train with for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
Yes. Triathlon Association of Singapore will provide the event training clinic for all participants. For more details check the event website.
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8. What sort of training routine should I follow in preparation for the Singapore Duathlon 2012?
There is no set training routine to follow although it is advised that you begin training at least four months before the event if you are a first-time participant.
Begin your training with one activity at a time and try not to combine the events until you have gained enough confidence to do so. Try not increase your training distances and performance too quickly but gradually increase by up to 10% each time.
You may also refer to the training articles available on the website as a guide.
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9. Where can I train?
There is a running track along East Coast Park.
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10. Where can i find my race timing?
The race timing will be posted on the event website after the event. www.singaporeduathlon.com.
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