INFORMATION ON TRAVELLING TO NEW ZEALAND
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Entry fee for Age Group: 120 NZD;

Age Group race will be a selection race for the NZ team for the Grand Final in Auckland in 2012.
All races will be on same courses as in 2012 Grand Final

Distances: Swim: 1,5 km; Bike: 40 km; Run: 10 km;

Start Mechanism:

Pontoon start

Swim course:
Water temperature: 15deg Number of laps: 2
Sheltered Harbour, between 2 wharves

Elite Bike Course:
Number of laps:8
Hilly and technical, 3 climbs, longest 500m, 8 laps

Run Course:
Number of laps: 4 laps,
flat with one hill

Pool Training Facilities
There is an outdoor pool training facility available at the Parnell Baths, located at Judges Bay Rd, Parnell. Phone 09-373 3561. Complimentary access is available for Elite Athletes from Saturday 12 November to Sunday 20 November, with 2 exclusive lanes allocated between 9am and 3pm each day and use of general public lanes outside of these times. Please provide proof of ID.

Prize money distribution. Elite men and women:
1st. 6,250 USD
2nd. 5,000 USD
3rd. 3,750 USD
4th. 2,500 USD
5th. 2,000 USD
6th. 1,750 USD
7th. 1,500 USD
8th. 1,000 USD
9th. 750 USD
10th. 500 USD

2011 Auckland ITU Triathlon World Cup