GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
This community event is conducted by the West
Australian Marathon Club in conjunction with The
Rottnest Island Authority. Proceeds are donated to
Channel Seven’s Telethon.
Race Director:
Bob Braid
0419 004 935
Enquiries:
WA Marathon Club
9472 4833
26th
Starting Time:
Sunday
October, 2014
Marathon
6.00am
Fun Run (5 & 10km)
10.30am
Start:
HERITAGE COMMON (Adjacent to Shops)
HOW TO ENTER
TIMING and RULES
All registered participants in the event will be recorded by the electronic
timing system on crossing the finish line. A disposable timing chip is
attached to the back of the race bib. Do not remove or peel the plastic
timing device from the race bib. Attach the race bib to the front of the body
only, by pinning the bib in the holes at the four corners. Please make sure
that the race bib is kept flat and not folded or crumpled. The race bib is
allocated to the person nominated on the entry form and is nontransferable to another person.
LOSS OF THE RACE BIB OR LEFT HOME ON THE DAY, WILL RESULT IN A
$5.00 SURCHARGE TO HAVE ANOTHER RACE BIB ISSUED.
WAMC events are generally conducted under IAAF rules and due to some
recent incidents two rules in particular need to be highlighted. First,
participants must only take drinks from the nominated drink station
locations. Second, participants must not be paced (or accompanied) by
non-participants either on foot or on bicycles. Breaches of any of these
rules may lead to disqualification.
• ONLINE REGISTRATIONS
Click on to www.wamc.org.au and follow the prompts. Enter online before
5.00pm Friday 12th Sept and receive a $5.00 discount on your entry fee.
Normal online entries close 11.59pm Friday 24th Oct. Race bibs will be
available for collection on Rottnest from 2pm to 5pm Sat 25th Oct and on
Sunday 26th Oct from 7.30am to the start of the Fun Run. Ferry bookings
not available from the above website.
HBF members who enter online will receive a
15% discount on their entry fee.
DO NOT LITTER….wildlife on Rottnest Island, particularly quokkas, are
very vulnerable to health problems from discarded energy gel sachets.
These must be deposited in the bins provided near the water stations or at
the very least dropped on the road for collection rather than thrown into the
vegetation.
• IN PERSON – WAMC OFFICE
Entry forms may be lodged in person at the WAMC office at the Burswood
Water Sports Centre, 1 Camfield Drive, Burswood Monday to Friday from
9.30am to 2.30pm. Entries will also be taken on the Rottnest Heritage
Common from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday 25th Oct and from 7.30am on the
morning of the event for the Fun Run.
The awards ceremony for the marathon and fun run will be held on the
HERITAGE COMMON (adjacent to Settlement Shops) at 12 noon.
• BY MAIL
Fill in the form and mail it to: WAMC, PO Box 104, Burswood WA, 6100.
Don’t forget to include your entry fee (cheque or credit card, no cash) and
please don’t post after 19th October. One entrant per entry form. Race
bibs will be available for collection on Rottnest from 2pm to 5pm Sat 25th
Oct and on Sunday 26th Oct from 7.30am to the start of the Fun Run.
Entries will only be accepted on the official entry form (Photocopies are
acceptable).
• Late entries will be accepted on the day, however, no discount for on
the day entries by WAMC members.
• The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry at any
time. The entrant must sign the waiver. Entrants must turn 18 years of
age by 31st December, 2014 for the marathon. The entry fee is nonrefundable once your entry has been processed.
• FAMILY entry for the Fun Run only comprises parent(s) or
guardian(s) and their immediate children (under 16 or attending secondary
school) living at a common address. STUDENT concession is for bona
fide secondary school students only.
Accommodation must be booked through the Rottnest Island Authority
9432 9111 or online at www.rottnestisland.com/accommodation.
RACE AWARDS CEREMONY
PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON HERITAGE
COMMON & STREET DRINKING IS ILLEGAL.
Great draw prizes will be drawn after the presentations. Entrants need to
be present (i.e. not have someone holding your race number on your
behalf) to be eligible to win the draw prizes that include BROOKS running
shoes.
ROTTNEST MARATHON AWARDS
First five males and females
First male and female in each 10 year age category
All marathon finishers will receive
a medallion and certificate (with,
where possible, a finishing photo).
ROTTNEST FUN RUN AWARDS
10 km Event
First five males and females
First male & female under 16
5 km Event
First five males and females
First male and female under 12
All Fun Run finishers will be able to
download a certificate to
commemorate their achievement.
2014 ROTTNEST MARATHON & FUN RUN
WAIVER - Participant Disclaimer (Must sign)
Participants must be 18 years old by 31st December, 2014 for the marathon.
ONE ENTRANT PER FORM - COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM
1. I have read the conditions of entry for this event and understand the demanding physical
nature of the event. I have trained for this event and I am not aware of any medical condition or
impairment that will be detrimental to my health if I participate in this event. In the event that I
become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to
the event, I will withdraw from the event.
2. I acknowledge that participating in this event may involve a real risk of serious injury or
even death from various causes including; over-exertion, dehydration, and accidents with other
participants, spectators or road users.
3. I acknowledge that it is a condition of participating in this event that I do so at my own risk.
I accept all risks and release the event organiser, its agents, affiliates, employees, members,
sponsors, promoters, volunteers, and any person or body, directly or indirectly associated with
the event, from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of or connected with my
participation in this event and I indemnify them against all liability for all injury, loss or damage
arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release continues forever
and binds my heirs, successors, executors, personal representatives and assigns.
4. The race director’s decision will be final and no correspondence or disputes entertained.
All entrants must sign.
5. I consent to receive medical treatment, which may be advisable in the event of illness or
injuries suffered by me during this event.
6. I give permission for the free use of my name, voice or picture in any broadcast, telecast,
advertising promotion or other account of this event.
7. Should the event be cancelled for any reason whatsoever I understand that entry fees will
not be refunded and that no liability of any kind will attach to any person, corporation or body
involved or otherwise engaged in promoting or staging of the event.
8. I agree to abide by the conditions of the event as stated in the waiver above and upon
literature and other material distributed in connection with the event.
9. I declare that I am over the age of 18 years on the day of the event.
10. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable.
11. I understand that my email address will be sent to Marathon Photos so that they can send
me information about photo availability after the event.
ENTRY FORM (TAX INVOICE)
RACE No.
RACE FEES
*See General
Information for
clarification of
family & student
entries.
ADULT
Under 16 or
FAMILY
U/18 student*
MARATHON
WAMC Member
$55
N/A
N/A
Non-member
$60
N/A
N/A
FUN RUN
WAMC Member
$35
$15
$70
Non-member
$40
$20
$80
$
$
Donation to Telethon
$
Donations over $2 are tax deductible - tick if receipt req’d.
W
A
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TOTAL
CLOTHING (from below)
$
TOTAL
EVENT
ENTERED:
MARATHON
FUN RUN
10k
5k
$
CHEQUES to be payable to ‘WA MARATHON CLUB’
Please note that the entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE once entry is processed.
All prices are GST inclusive (WAMC ABN 69 519 274 762)
SURNAME
FIRST NAME
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
DATE OF BIRTH
GENDER
(M or F)
AGE
TELEPHONE - HOME
WAIVER FOR MINORS
Your parent or guardian must sign this waiver if you are under the age of 18 years on the day of
the race and wish to compete in the Relay Marathon.
TELEPHONE - WORK / MOBILE
EMAIL
ADDRESS:
(By providing your email address you are agreeing to receive emails from the WAMC)
TOTAL NUMBER OF MARATHONS YOU HAVE COMPLETED
BEST MARATHON
TIME
HOURS
MINS
XS
CLOTHING
MALE
YEAR
S
M
L
TOTAL
Brooks run T-shirt @ $40.00
PRIVACY DECLARATION
Brooks run Singlet @ $35.00
FEMALE Brooks run Singlet @ $35.00
(Write required number under size) ADD TO ENTRY FEES ABOVE
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
Visa
MasterCard
EXPIRY DATE
Cardholder’s
Signature
I certify that I am the parent/guardian of __________________________________________
who will be _____ years of age on the day of this event and that he/she has trained for and has
my consent to compete in the Fun Run. I testify that I have read the above and acknowledge
acceptance of the stated conditions on behalf of the minor specified above.
SIGNATURE
OF PARENT/GUARDIAN ____________________________________ DATE _________________
XL XXL
FEMALE Brooks run T-shirt @ $40.00
MALE
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________ DATE __________________
The personal information collected from this entry form will be used for
administration purposes to communicate with and identify participants and
record results. It will not be divulged to a third party but may be used to inform
you of future WAMC events. Name, gender and age group only may be
published in the event results list available for public distribution and on the
WAMC website. The only exception is that your name, race number and email
address will be sent to Marathon Photos so that they can send you information
about photo availability after the event.
Failure to provide the full details may result in you not being recorded correctly
in the event results.
DISCOUNT FERRY TICKETS
ROTTNEST FAST FERRIES and ROTTNEST EXPRESS are both major
sponsors of this event and are offering discount ferry tickets to participants
and those accompanying them.
FROM PERTH &
FREMANTLE:
ROTTNEST MARATHON
VENI VIDI VICI – “I came, I saw, I conquered”
The inaugural Rottnest Marathon was run in October 1994. In that year 72
runners completed the scenic undulating island course and a plaque with
the names of those finishers has been placed in the Rottnest Hotel. Ray
Brown took out the men’s race in a time of 2.35.50 and visiting New
Zealand runner Nyla Carroll took the women’s title in 2.52.20.
Rottnest Express is
offering 25% off same day
return and extended return ferry fare (excluding the Government landing
fee) and $10.00 bike hire for online bookings only. To obtain this exclusive
discount, please visit www.rottnestexpress.com.au and enter promotion
code “BROOKS2014”.
For further Rottnest Express ferry details, please call 1300 467 688.
The race has established its own bit of mythology. The legend has it that
Harry McFordyce, an immigrant prisoner on Rottnest Island some 70 years
ago escaped the hands of justice and attempted to run off the island. On
the fourth leg around the island McFordyce succumbed to dehydration and
died. If you run the marathon you will see and hear the ghost of Harry
playing his bagpipes throughout the race. On the last lap at the foot of
Harry’s Hill you will be given a gold coin, which you must carry up the hill
and deposit, in Harry’s bag. Legend says failure to do this will result in
cramps, dehydration and a possible DNF imposed on you by the ghost of
Harry.
FROM HILLARYS:
The marathon is symbolized by its motto “Veni Vidi Vici” and its logo, a
quokka (a rat like animal native to the island). The quokka that has
survived throughout time reflects that this marathon will also survive
because it is a marathon designed to meet the needs of all runners,
regardless of talent, speed or size.
Rottnest Fast Ferries is offering 25% off same
day and extended return ferry transfers for
adult fares (excluding the Government landing
fee). To obtain this discount please visit
www.rottnestfastferries.com.au to book online,
or call us on 08 9246 1039 and quote
“BROOKS2014”. $10 bike hire can also be
added to your booking over the phone or on the
day.
DRINK STATIONS
Five drink stations on the course, located at approx 2km intervals, will be
manned by volunteer army cadets, who will issue you with water. For the
marathon, electrolyte drink will be available at approx 5k intervals.
For the marathon:
Drink Stn. No.1 (approx 6k, 15k, 25k, 34k)
Drink Stn. No.2 (approx 7k, 17k, 26k, 36k)
Drink Stn. No.3 (approx 9k, 19k, 28k, 38k)
Drink Stn. No.4 (approx 11k, 21k, 30k, 40k)
Drink Stn. No.5 (approx 13k, 23k, 32k)
Special drinks must be handed into Unit 349 (adjacent to Heritage
Common) by 6.00pm on SATURDAY. Drinks must clearly identify your Bib
No. and the drink station it is to be placed at. These drinks will be placed
on a separate table and it will be up to the participants to retrieve their own
drink. Alternatively, participants may have their supporters hand them
special drinks at the drink station locations so long as there is no
interference with the operation of the drink station or with other participants
trying to get their own special drinks.
Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid replacement needs, drink regularly and
before you become thirsty. Even if the day is cool, the wind can dehydrate
you by as much as 25%. Continue to drink after the run to replace the fluid
loss.
HEALTH ADVICE
∗ The race organisers recommend that the marathon be attempted only
after a period of regular running, culminated by about three months of
training directed towards the marathon. This should include some long
distances and perhaps some shorter races.
∗ Prior to the day ensure you are adequately hydrated (your urine should
by clear). On the day of the race, continue to take on fluids before, during
and after the race. Weigh yourself before a long training run and then
again after, the difference in weight is the amount of fluid you have lost
(1kg = 1 litre). This helps to determine how much you need to drink during
the event.
∗ Do not wear new shoes or clothes, as they will tend to cause blisters
and chaffing.
∗ If you have been unwell in the 48 hours prior to the event or if you are
recovering from a viral infection, do not attempt to run. You must retire if
you feel distressed, disorientated, or are asked to do so by an official.
∗ The race organisers recommend you seek medical advice to ensure
that you are fit to compete in any such event and that this advice is
obtained regularly and with the specific demands of the event in mind. If
you answer YES to any of the following questions we strongly suggest that
you seek medical approval prior to running the marathon:
1. Do you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes or asthma?
2. Do you smoke?
3. Are you 15% over your ideal weight for height?
4. Have you been running for less than 1 year and are aged 35
years or over?
The race organisers can provide a list of doctors who are able to confirm
the participant's fitness to compete in the event.
Drink Stations
.
The Fun Run has an initial 0.5km lap between the Lodge and Hotel and then the 10k event follows a lap of the marathon course
(9.5km). The 5km event has a turn point at the 2.75km mark to return to the finish on the Heritage Common.
The Rottnest Marathon consists of four (4) laps. The first lap is 13.7km and includes a loop out past Kingstown Barracks with
the following three (3) laps, excluding the Kingstown loop, being approx. 9.5km each, with the finish on Heritage Common.
BROOKS ROTTNEST MARATHON
& FUN RUN COURSE MAP
42.195km, 5km & 10km
26th October, 2014
Marathon Start
Fun Run (5 & 10km)
6.00am
10.30am
ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN
ON-THE-DAY FOR THIS EVENT
Presented by:
Proceeds to:
Sponsored by: