Sydney World Champs Series Triathlon - London Selection
This weekend sees the first ITU World Champs Series event for 2012 (please note however that Yokohama points from 2011 count towards 2012 rankings due to the postponement of that event until after the Beijing Grand Final) held in Sydney, Australia.
This race will also be the final chance for New Zealand triathletes to earn automatic nominations to the NZOC for a place in London 2012.
A full preview of both men’s and women’s races will follow tomorrow, however please note the following information for the weekend:
Live Coverage
Both men’s and women’s elite races will be covered live on SKY SPORT 2 on Saturday 14th April.
Elite Women 9.36am NZT
Elite Men 12.26pm NZT
Post Race Interviews
Greg Fraine and selected athletes will be available on teleconference at 5pm NZT
For media in New Zealand, please dial 083033 and use the pin: 756345
Please note Greg Fraine and the athletes will not be available other than through local sources (ITU and USM) and this teleconference.
Results and other event information
Go to the ITU website, www.triathlon.org
Selection criteria
In order to earn an automatic nomination to the NZOC for inclusion on the triathlon team for London, New Zealand athletes must finish first Kiwi and inside the top 8 overall. Click here for selection criteria.
New Zealand will have at least 4 starters in London (2 men, 2 women), however should New Zealand finish in the top 8 nations according to ITU Olympic rankings as at 8th June 2012 for either men or women, New Zealand will earn a further spot on the start line. These potential third athlete nominations will also be subject to approval from the NZOC.
Selection announcement
Post the elite men’s and women’s races in Sydney on Saturday, the Tri NZ selection panel will meet in Sydney to consider key performances against the criteria and nominate athletes to the NZOC for inclusion in the London Olympic Games team. Andrea Hewitt is the only athlete thus far to have earned an automatic nomination. This team will be made public at a function on Wednesday 18th April, venue and timing of this announcement will be confirmed on Monday 16th April.
Start lists
See spreadsheets attached or visit www.triathlon.org
Sydney Media information and contacts:
Forwarded on behalf of Lisa Pringle:
Please find enclosed some further information about the 2012 Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Sydney on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April, 2012.
All media accreditations must be collected from the Official Media Centre during the opening hours listed below. You will not be permitted to cover the events until your accreditation has been collected.
Media Centre Details
· Location:
o Hyde Park North & Cathedral Square, College Street - Sydney
· Operation Hours:
o Friday 13 April: 9am to 5pm
o Saturday 14 April: 6am to 5pm
o Sunday 15 April: 5:30am to 4pm
You are free to come and go from the Media Centre as you please. There will be power, Wi-Fi internet access, live streaming on TV (Saturday only), along with refreshments.
Official Media Guide
Please ensure you have read the Official Media Guide (attached) – which includes key event times, press conference details, photo hot-spots, course maps plus more!
Official Press Conference - Media Call will be sent Tuesday, 10 April (attached)
The Official Press Conference will offer all media access to our top 6 (3 male/3 female) athletes before the Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney on Saturday. This World Championship event is one of the final chances for athletes to secure their spot to the London Olympic Games.
Athletes will be available for interviews and photo’s following the press conference.
· When: Thursday 12 April, 2012
· Time: 12noon
· Location: Sheraton On the Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney – Level 5, The Macquarie Room.
· Women:
o Emma Moffatt (AUS)
o Emma Snowsill (AUS)
o Helen Jenkins (GBR)
· Men:
o Brendan Sexton (AUS)
o Bevan Docherty (NZ)
o Simon Whitefield (CAN)
Media Briefing
A compulsory media briefing will also be held in conjunction with the press conference. Details listed above.
Starting Lists
Numbered start lists are attached and any withdrawals will be advised.
Shuttle Service – Saturday
A media shuttle bus has been assigned for transportation between the venue, start & finish lines, for both the men’s and women’s races on Saturday.
· Shuttle Bus Stop: Hyde Park – corner of Elizabeth St and Park St
· Women’s Event (Race Start 7:36am)
1. Leaves Hyde Park for Start Line (Sydney Opera House) at 6:45am
2. Leaves Sydney Opera House for Finish Line (Hyde Park North) at 8:15am
· Men’s Event (Race Start 10:36am)
1. Leaves Hyde Park for Start Line (Sydney Opera House) at 9:45am
2. Leaves Sydney Opera House for Finish Line (Hyde Park North) at 11:15am
Alternatively, there is a 1km walk between the Start Venue and Finish Line (approx 15mins).
Website
Detailed information on the 2012 Dextro Energy Triathlon Sydney can be found here – http://sydney.triathlon.org
Social Media
· Twitter: twitter.com/USMEVENTS
· You Tube: youtube.com/user/USMONLINE
· FaceBook: facebook.com/USMEVENTS
Key Contacts
· Lisa Pringle - Media Manager - 0417 005 743
· Adele Ormando – Media Communications – 0402 064 078
· Courtney Akrigg – Media Communications 0411 167 975
· Dawn Justice – Media Centre Supervisor – 0414 397 969