Wildcard Trials
The introduction of the ‘Wildcards’ is a new initiative designed to give competitors more opportunity than ever before to compete in the elite series.
Wildcard Trials will be held the Friday prior to rounds one and three, and the Saturday prior to round five. Three (3) male and three (3) female competitors will be selected to race across the respective weekends. This not only opens up the competition, but also allows more local competitors in the host regions the chance to take part in the Series.
Qualified Wildcard competitors are entitled to the same points and prize money as regular Series competitors.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
To compete in the Open Ironman and Open Ironwoman you must reach SLSA competition requirements to ski paddle (current proficient members of a Surf Life Saving Club, who are Bronze Medallion holders and at least 16 years of age).
All competitors must complete the online entry form (in full). The event coordinators reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry at any time. All entry forms must have parent/guardian approval if under the age of 18 and prove of club endorsement from either the Club President or Secretary must be provided if requested by SLSA.
An entry fee of $30.00 (includes GST) will be charged per competitor. Please see table below in regards to entry closing dates for each Wildcard Trial.
Wildcard Trial 1
Date: Friday 15/01/10
Start Time: 3:30pm
Venue: Kurrawa, QLD
Entries opening date: Mon 21 Dec at 9.00am
Entries closing date: Wed 13 Jan at 5.00pm
Entry link: http://events.surfchilli.biz/public/?id=21
Wildcard Trial 2
Date: Friday 5/02/10
Start Time: 3:30pm
Venue: Alexandra Headland, QLD
Entries opening date: Mon 18 Jan at 9.00am
Entries closing date: Wed 3 Feb at 5.00pm
Entry link: http://events.surfchilli.biz/public/?id=22
Wildcard Trial 3
Date: Saturday 20/02/10
Start Time: 3:30pm
Venue: North Cronulla, NSW
Entries opening date: Mon 8 Feb at 9.00am
Entries closing date: Thurs 18 Feb at 5.00pm
Entry link: http://events.surfchilli.biz/public/?id=23
Late Entries:
Late entries will be accepted on race day up until 12.00pm. To lodge your late entry please see an SLSA staff member at the host Surf Club and payment will need to be made in cash. Late entries will incur an additional fee of $20.00 per person, i.e. a total of $50.00 per entry.
All competitors must hold the appropriate award for an open competitor, be proficient and be a current financial member of their Surf Life Saving Club. All competitors must wear their club competition cap and swimwear while competing. The 33rd edition of the Surf Sports Manual will apply to all races except where stated in this and subsequent documents. All craft must meet SLSA surf craft specifications. SLSA reserves the right to alter or change the venue or course should conditions warrant.
Race singlets – Official Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain lycra event singlets must be worn by all competitors when requested. Non-compliance will result in disqualification. Lycras will be provided on the day.
All handlers must be financial members of the competitor’s surf life saving club (unless the Event Referee has granted permission of a member of another club to perform the duties of the handler). All handlers are required to wear the same competition cap and swimwear as that of the competitor.
Course Format will be Traditional Ironman / Ironwoman
Note 1: The number of heats is not guaranteed. They will be determined by the event Referee based on the number of competitors that marshal for the Trial. The referee reserves the right to run straight finals if entry numbers are too low to run heats.
Note 2: As per the 33rd edition of the Surf Sports Manual the Referee will determine any event conditions on the day due to surf conditions. Refer Section 1.3.3 of the 33rd edition of the Surf Sports Manual.
The first 3 female and first 3 male placings from their respective finals for each Wildcard Trial will qualify to then compete in the Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Ironman Rounds being held on the weekend following the Trial.
SLSA will reimburse the male and female first (1st) placegetters of each Trial for their flight and accommodation expenses.
MARSHALLING / BRIEFINGS:
Marshalling will begin at 2.30pm on the Friday prior to the commencement of the first race at 3:30pm sharp.
A race briefing for all competitors and handlers will take place during marshalling prior to the event.
Trial competitors are required to have their competitor number stamped on their upper left and right arm and upper left and right thigh. A list of competitor numbers will be available from the Administration Tent. Stamping of athletes will be done by the officials and will commence at 2.30pm for each Trial. Competitors are required to have their craft ready on the beach in the designated areas prior to the start of the first race.
Online entries for the Wildcard Trials are now open for Rounds 1 and Rounds 2 at Kurrawa QLD.