TheFOOTSCRAY
MURRAY RIVER MARATHON
DRESS REHEARSAL
(Check points, practice drink drops, & relay teams - ground crews essential)
Date:Sunday 13 Dec 09Entry:Opens 9:00 am Closes 10.20 amBriefing: 10.30 am
Race Start: 11.00 am (Sub Juniors 10.30)
Venue:Maribyrnong RiverStart:Footscray Boat Club, Farnsworth Ave (cnr Maribyrnong Blvd) Melways 42D2
Classes: All kayak, canoe, ski and outrigger classes catered for including; K1, K2, TK1, TK2, TC1, TC2 and SKS1 relay teams. Age taken as age on 31 Dec 09).
Course:28 Km *- LO, MO, XO, MV40, XV40 and Relay Teams* With one Compulsory token
22 Km *- LV40, LV50, XV50, MV50 and all J18 (age 17 & 18) drop at last check point.
10 Km - all J16 (age 15 & 16) & J14 (age 13 & 14)
3 Km - all sub-juniors (under 13)
Check Points:The 28 and 22 Km events have manned check points at the top turn and at each time the race passes the start/finish line. At the checkpoint before the last leg, non-relay competitors in the 28 and 22 Km race must collect a token from their ground crew; competitors will be penalised 5 minutes if they do not have the token with them at the finish line. Checkpoint token drops must be made within 150 m of the start/finish line.Also check point token drops are not to be made from the bridge or other boats, and any ground crew swimming must wear a personal flotation device.
Relay Teams:Relay team classes will be categorised in the same classes as the other events, eg MO, XO, LO, MJ18, LJ16 etc. Relay team crews must change within 150 m of each manned checkpoint, (ie. at the top turn and at each time the start/finish line is passed). No crew or part crew can paddle consecutive legs. After each change, crews must check-in at that checkpoint.Relay teams will start with the MO classes. All team paddlers are to pay the full entry fee applicable to their age and class. Relay teams will be responsible for their own transport to and from the top turn checkpoint.
Life Jackets: Life jackets are to be worn by all paddlers 16 and under, and if not worn by otherpaddlers (as preferred by FACC), they are to be at least carried in the boat for the duration of the race. Scrutinising will be conducted to ensure compliance.
Conditions: Flat water, no snags, no eddies, but there is likely to be the odd motor boat or rowing boat so paddlers are advised to keep to the right hand side of the river at all times.
Facilities: There is ample parking at or near the Clubhouse. Food and Drinks will be available at reasonable prices. Showers and toilet facilities are available in the Footscray Boat Club premises for competitors and ground crews. There is a bike path along the river's edge for 2 Km downstream and 5 Km upstream, with an additional 3 Km below the top turn.
Registered Paddlers: Paddlers who are not registered with Australian Canoeing will be charged a higher entry fee to cover Australian Canoeing insurance requirements.
Contacts:Stew Nicol Ph 9742 6291 (), or Chris de Luis mobile:0412 890 399.
FACC PO Box 6040, West Footscray, 3012.
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Murray Marathon Entries/Scrutineering: In 2008 the Red Cross announced that they would not be running the Murray Marathon after 2008. On the assumption that the Murray Marathon will go ahead without the Red Cross, FACC will still be holding the Murray River Marathon Dress Rehearsal. However, at the time of producing this flyer,it was not known if the race will be conducted in 2009, or how race entries and scrutineering will be managed.So Murray Marathon paddlers will need to keep in touch with the 2009 Murray Marathon organisers for details on this matter. Regardless, the 2009 Dress Rehearsal will go ahead as planned.
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