A Fundraising Event for Tainui "T"Kaihau
This year, ALL profits raised will be provided to Tainui “T” Kaihau and his family to help T with his battle against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We will also ask that ALL competitors engage in fundrasing via your friends, family and work colleagues to assist in the fundraising effort. We will be providing tools for you to do this.
How You Can Help Raise Funds for Tainui
As a competitor, you can share and request support for donations. Click HERE for support material.
To donate directly to Tainui, click on this LINK
To print out a poster to promote charity at your work, club or local shopping centres, click HERE
Commemorative Individual Race Top
A special race top will be made available to all individual Hydrothon competitors who enter by 30th June 2016. With a RRP of $60.00 this will not only look great on the day but is great value too.
Competitors entering after 30th June will receive a Pink Hydrothon Rashvest
Race Formats
Hydrothon (16yrs+): Individuals and Teams competitors will race over 18km made up of a 1km Swim, 9km Ski Paddle & 8km Run.
H2K: An introductory event for kids aged 9-10 year. Swim 250mtrs, paddle 500mtrs and run 1.25km.
H4K: A fun event for kids aged 11-15 to compete in. There are 2 categories for H4K
Category Swim Prone Paddle Run
Short Board 500mtrs 1km 2.5km
Long Board 500mtrs 1km 2.5km
NB: Ages are calculated based on day of event
Fees
Hydrothon
Individuals – $80. Includes: Finishers Medal, Race Tattoos, Swim Cap and Hydrothon Gift (Run Belt & Hydrovest)
Teams – $120/team. Incudes: Swim Cap & Trucker Hat (Swimmer), Pink HydroVest (Paddler) & Run Belt (Runner). Plus Race Tattoos and Craft Labels
H2K: $15. (includes free silicon swim cap (BYO Fluro Rash Vest)
H4K $40. Includes free Pink HydroVest
*Categories
Hydrothon Individuals: (M/F) <20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
Hydrothon Teams: Male, Female & Mixed
H2K Short Board (Foamie or Fibreglass accepted)
H4K (M/F) Short Board, Long Board
*Prize Packs for Top 3 offered for Hydrothon and H4K only in each category where 6 or more entered. If less than 6 per category, prize categories may be amended at organisors discretion. Certificates of completion provided to H2K entrants.
General Information
Entries close Jul 14, 2016
Registration from 6:30am
Race Briefing at 7:45am (H2K & H4K), 9:45am (Hydrothon)
Race start: H2K, 8:00am, H4K 8:30am, Hydrothon, 10:00am
Presentation: 30min after last finisher (H4K & Hydrothon)
Wetsuits are permitted but not compulsory (when water temp is <23degs)
Competitors may rest on stationary paddle boards as required and not be DQ’d
Race officials reserve the right to remove a competitor from the race for competitor’s safety
Type 2 PFD’s are compulsory (ski leg only)
No Handlers allowed in transition zones
No outside assistance in Run leg
Drafting permitted on Ski Leg
Hi Viz tops required during Ski leg only. Alternate top for run leg if desired- (BYO tops, personal sponsors are permitted).
H4K kids must wear Hi Viz Rashie as provided by Organisors
Official Hi Viz Swim cap must be worn in Swim leg
Run leg will be share with the public. Caution required
Refund Policy
A full refund (ex admin fees) will be paid if withdrawing from the event 14days from race day. Zero refund will be offered if you withdraw less than 14days prior to race start
Should the event be not run due to adverse conditions, 50% of entry fee will be refunded (ex admin fees) or you can elect to transfer your registration to another event of your choice.
Hi H2K & H4K competitors,
We have arranged for you to hang out with Ali Day on Saturday 16th July at Noosa Beach from 4pm-5pm. This will just be a fun paddle and some simple drills.
Ali is really looking forward to hanging out with you so please come on down. IT’S FREE TOO!!
And, don’t forget we will have a carbo dinner at the clubhouse from around 6pm. No need to book as it is just a casual dinner where you can meet other athletes (tables are not reserved)
Lastly, we will be sending out some information to you before Sunday to give you a heads up on how the day will run and what you need to do at registration etc.
See you soon!!
Regards,
Steve
