RACE INFORMATION
01.   When will the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup be held?
02.   Where is the venue of the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup located?
03.   What are the different categories and distances for the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
04.   What are the start times for categories and distance of the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
05.   How does the relay event work?

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REGISTRATION
06.   How can I register?
07.   How much is the entry fee? What do the entry fees include?
08.   Will I receive a full refund of entry fees if I withdrawal?
09.   Can I transfer my entry to my friend if I'm injured or not available to participate?
10.   Can I enter both the Individual race and Relay race?
11.   How will I know if my entry has been accepted?
12.   What information will I receive if my entry is accepted?

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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Swim Course
13.   Is a wet suit allowed for the swim?
14.   What does the swim course look like?
15.   What is the starting mechanism?
16.   Are there any special rules about the swim suit?
17.   How and where will the Relay Team Handover take place?

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Transition Area
18.   Where do I put my cycling and running kits?
19.   Any there any special rules related to the Transition Area?

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Bike Course
20.   What does the bike course look like?
21.   Will there be a bike inspection before the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
22.   Is it compulsory to wear a helmet during the bike section?
23.   If I don't have a bike, is there any bike hire service available?
24.   What is drafting?
25.   Is drafting allowed in the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
26.   How do I avoid Drafting?
27.   What if I wish to overtake the cyclist in front of me?
28.   What if another cyclist passes me?
29.   How do the draft marshals enforce the rules?
30.   Is there any drink station on the bike course?
31.   What sort of bike should I use?
32.   Are there any special rules and information relating to the bike course?

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Run Course
33.   What does the run course look like?
34.   How often will I reach a drink station?
35.   How many drink / sports drink stations are there at the run course?
36.   May I race with a bare torso?

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OTHER INFORMATION
37.   What prizes will be available at the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
38.   How do I get to the race venue?
39.   Is transport to and from the race venue be provided and how much does it cost?
40.   Is parking space available at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Area and how much does it cost?
41.   What kind of timing system will be used?
42.   If I have my own Champion Chip, can I use it?
43.   How to use the Champion Chip?
44.   What happen if I lose my Champ Chip during the race?
45.   How can I obtain the official race result?
46.   When will the official race result be available?
47.   Where can I leave my luggage during the race?
48.   Will there be on-site race briefing?

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RACE INFORMATION

  1. When will the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup be held?
    The OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup will be held on 15-16 November 2008.
    Day One: Saturday, 15 November 2008
    Day Two: Sunday, 16 November 2008
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  2. Where is the venue of the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup located?
    The OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup will be held at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort area, Lantau Island.
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  3. What are the different categories and distances for the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
    Please click here find out more.
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  4. What are the start times for categories and distance of the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
    Please click here to find out more.
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  5. How does the relay event work?
    Each relay team features 2 or 3 participants with each participant completing one or two Triathlon discipline - Swim, Cycle or Run.
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REGISTRATION

  1. How can I register?
    Register online at www.triathlonhk.com through our secure system online registration and payment system.
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  2. How much is the entry fee? What do the entry fees include?
    Please click here to find out more.
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  3. Will I receive a full refund of entry fees if I withdrawal?
    No. An entry fee is non-refundable once entry has been accepted.
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  4. Can I transfer my entry to my friend if I'm injured or not available to participate?
    No. An entry fee is non-transferable once entry has been accepted.
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  5. Can I enter both the Individual race and Relay race?
    No. You can only enter either Individual race or Relay race.
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  6. How will I know if my entry has been accepted?
    For both online and offline registration, an e-mail will be sent to you once your entry has been accepted.
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  7. What information will I receive if my entry is accepted?
    All update event information and start list will be posted on the web site: www.triathlonhk.com
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Swim Course

  1. Is a wet suit allowed for the swim?
    The water should be warm enough, and no wetsuit is allowed.
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  2. What does the swim course look like?
    The swim courses are in rectangle, starting at the sea outside Disneyland Resort Pier (Western Concourse). You may refer to the course map for detail.
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  3. What is the starting mechanism?
    All categories are deep water start.
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  4. Are there any special rules about the swim suit?
    Swim suits covering any part of your arms or extending below the knee is not be allowed.
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  5. How and where will the Relay Team Handover take place?
    The relay handover zone will be situated at the Transition Area. The Hand Over will be done by the transfer of the Champion Chip from the swimmer to the cyclist and cyclist to runner.
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Transition Area

  1. Where do I put my cycling and running kits?
    There is a designated area known as the 'Transition Area' where each competitor will have an area to rack one's bike and put other gear such as helmet, cycling shoes, clothing, etc. Upon completing the swim/bike, you will run to this area to collect your bicycle.
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  2. Any there any special rules related to the Transition Area?
    Yes. Athletes have to put on and fix the helmet before taking the bike and have to rack the bike after the leg before removing helmet. No photo taking or video shooting is allowed.
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Bike Course

  1. What does the bike course look like?
    This is a flat and little bit hilly bike course along the scenery of Magic Road, Inspiration Lake ,Sunny Bay Road and Shum Shui Kok Drive.
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  2. Will there be a bike inspection before the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
    All participants are encouraged to have your bike inspected by professional bike shop. Its participants' responsibility to ensure your bike is in working condition. Please note that only the participants taking part in the Elite categories will have their bicycles inspected prior to the race briefing on Friday, 14 November 2008.
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  3. Is it compulsory to wear a helmet during the bike section?
    Yes. 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 before they remove their bicycle from the rack at the start of the cycle, to until they have racked their bicycle on the rack after finishing the bike leg.
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  4. If I don't have a bike, is there any bike hire service available?
    You can contact the following bike shops, or any bike shop you know.

    Shun Lee Bicycle Company
    Tel: 26957195

    Century Bicycle Shop
    Tel: 2630 5381
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  5. What is drafting?
    Drafting means deliberately taking advantage of the "Draft" created by a moving object (such as a cyclist or other vehicle) to race faster or with less effort.
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  6. Is drafting allowed in the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
    Drafting will only be allowed between competitors of the same sex in the Elite wave. All Age Groupers are not allowed to draft.
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  7. How do I avoid Drafting?
    You can avoid drafting by making sure that, other than passing another cyclist, your front wheel should remain at least 5 meters behind the back wheel of the cyclist in front of you. 5 meters is approximately 2 bicycles length.
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  8. What if I wish to overtake the cyclist in front of me?
    If you wish to overtake the cyclist in front of you, you have 15 seconds to go from 5 meters behind them, to your front wheel being in front of their front wheel.
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  9. What if another cyclist passes me?
    If another cyclist passes you, it is your responsibility to ensure that your front wheel remains at least 5 meters behind his rear wheel.
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  10. How do the draft marshals enforce the rules?
    Please refer to drafting rules.
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  11. Is there any drink station on the bike course?
    No. There will be no drink stations on the bike leg. We recommend that you to stock up enough water in your drinking bottle for the cycle leg.
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  12. What sort of bike should I use?
    There are no stringent requirements on the type of bike.
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  13. Are there any special rules and information relating to the bike course?
    - The bike course will be closed to all vehicles except emergency vehicles and local residential traffic.
    - Keep cycling on the left except when overtaking, so that other road users and cyclists can overtake.
    - Remain courteous to all other users at all time.
    - Do not cross the white line in the center of the road, offenders may be disqualified for dangerous riding.
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Run Course

  1. What does the run course look like?
    It is flat run course.
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  2. How often will I reach a drink station?
    Around 1.5km between each water station
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  3. How many drink / sports drink stations are there at the run course?
    There will be three drink stations throughout the run course where sports drink will also be provided.
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  4. May I race with a bare torso?
    No.
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OTHER INFORMATION

  1. What prizes will be available at the OSIM 2008 Hong Kong ITU Triathlon Asian Cup?
    Please click here to find out more.
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  2. How do I get to the race venue?
    We suggest you to take the official transport to the race site. As the race starts early, most public transport won't be in services.
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  3. Is transport to and from the race venue be provided and how much does it cost?
    Yes. The transportation cost is HK$130 including the transportation for the bike.
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  4. Is parking space available at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Area and how much does it cost?
    Yes. Parking spaces are available at Hong Kong Disneyland Carpark located at the Fantasy Road. The operating hours is 8:00am - 8:00pm, and it charges HK$120 for whole day parking. You are recommended to take the official transport to the race venue.
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  5. What kind of timing system will be used?
    We will use Champion Chip timing system.
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  6. If I have my own Champion Chip, can I use it?
    Yes. Please indicate your chip code when you register online.
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  7. How to use the Champion Chip?
    Chips are attached to an ankle with the strap provided. Do not attach it too firmly or else your ankle will swell up during the event. The central tube of the chip should be pointing downwards.
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  8. What happen if I lose my Champ Chip during the race?
    You have to pay a penalty of HK$100.
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  9. How can I obtain the official race result?
    Please visit the web site: http://www.hktriathlon.com
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  10. When will the official race result be available?
    The official result will be available on the website: http://www.triathlonhk.com the same afternoon of the race day.
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  11. Where can I leave my luggage during the race?
    Athletes are responsible for your own possessions.
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  12. Will there be on-site race briefing?
    No. There will be a pre- race briefing and race pack collection being held on 26 October (12:00 noon and 4:00pm) and 30 October (6:30pm to 10:00pm) at the Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay. Athletes are compulsory to attend the race briefing.
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