RACE DIRECTOR UPDATES
Welcome to IRONMAN Western Australia and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia and to the spectacular Busselton region, an outstanding event destination and a favorite of the IRONMAN Oceania team. We thank Tourism Western Australia and the City of Busselton for their continued support of this great event that allows us to return to this spectacular location each year. The 2019 edition of IRONMAN Western Australia is the 16 th year of the event, which debuted in 2004. The event will continue to include the half distance IRONMAN 70.3 on the same day. IRONMAN Western Australia offers a great opportunity for those Athletes looking to qualify for the 2020 IRONMAN World Championships, with an additional 25 allocated slots, bringing the total Age Group Qualifying Slots to 65, plus two slots for the Handcycle (HC) Division. With the successful introduction of The ROKA Swim Course in 2018, the Swim will remain in the 2 lap rolling Swim Start format along the Busselton Foreshore. This ensures greater water safety coverage, improved swimming conditions and reduce the congestion on the bike course, which will hopefully provide every opportunity to get your P.B here at IMWA. Please note that helmet checks will now take place on the morning of the event as you enter transition, please do not leave your helmet in your gear bag on Saturday. More information can be found on Page 16 of this Guide. We here at IRONMAN Oceania are taking the steps forward to be more sustainable. Working closely with the City of Busselton we hope to ensure the city and new Busselton Foreshore is kept in pristine condition post event. We ask all Athletes to assist us on this journey and ensure that you are discarding of rubbish in the appropriate manner and using the discard areas out on course at the Aid Stations. Furthermore, aligned to this objective, we are no longer providing single use Special Needs Bag within Race Kits. For further information, the new options are outlined in Pre Race section below.
Please ensure that you read the entire Athlete Information Guide before the race to ensure you have all the information you need for racing. The IRONMAN Oceania team work hard to make this event happen, and we are lucky to have the support of the Local Organizing Committee to put this event on each year. Their support does not only help in delivering the event but also providing over 1200 Rio Tinto Volunteers, which is an outstanding achievement. Please make sure you take the time to thank as many Rio Tinto Volunteers as you can throughout the event. We wish all participants the best of luck and hope that you enjoy your time in Busselton and the South West region.
I look forward to seeing you all cross the Iconic Finish Line.
Cheers,
Marty Mashford Race Director
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IRONMAN Western Australia
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