2016 GOTO NAGASAKI INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLONRULE and INFORMATION

2016 BARAMON KING RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

Registration (Mandatory)
JUN
17
Fri

Exercising Room,3rd floor,Fukue Culture HallEXPO Lobby, Fukue Culture Hall

Fukue Culture Hall
Un-registered participants can not take part in the race
Show your JTU registration card if you are JTU member
Purchase carbo or award party tickets for non-participants (limited number of tickets), participant’s those party tickets are included in entry fee.

Registration (Mandatory)
EXPO Lobby, Fukue Culture Hall

JUN
18
Sat

For participants who request us to transport
their bike to Start Point by our truck

For participants who take their bike directly T1, start area, 16km fromdowntown Fukue.

After you finish at finish area
Final Race day registration for ＡandＲelay（7：40 for B type、8：20 for Elite）

Receive finisher’s shirts and medal
Return timig-chip
Receive pre-swim bag and bike bag

Tomie Port Swim Venue

JUN
19
Sun
Pick up Bike and Race gears
T2, Sotobori park

Pick up Bike and Race gears T2, Sotobori park

JUN
20

Results and Finisher Certificate, Lobby, Fukue Culture HallEXPO Lobby, Fukue Culture Hall

Award Party, Fukue Culture HallEXPO VAUCHER : 1000JPY OFF for one items at EXPO
3 Award Party Tickets : sigle ticket can change to one food2016 Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon
Table of Contents
I. Main Rules and Local Rules
G e n e r a l …… … … …… … … …… … … …… … …… … … …… … … …… … … …… … … …… …
Important notices for safety during the race …………………………………………………
Race numbers and ID Wrist Band…………………………………………………………………
Use of Cellular Phone…………………………………………………………………………………
SWIM LEG …………………………………………………………………………………………………
1st transition Swim to Bike (T1) ………………………………………………………………
BIKE LEG …………………………………………………………………………………………………
2nd transition Bike to Run (T2) ……………………………………………………………………
RUN LEG ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Safe Priority of a Race ………………………………………………………………………………
Competitors Standards and Expectations ………………………………………………………

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ll. Race Schedule and Information
1.Registration……………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting …………………………………………………………………… 3
3.Checking Your Race Gears ………………………………………………………………………… 3
4.Race (Final) Registration ………………………………………………………………………… 4
5.Swim Check-in (Timing chip check-in)…………………………………………………………… 4
6.Transition Area ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
7.Bike Mechanics …………………………………………………………………………………… 4
8.Penalty ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
9.Aid Station ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
10.Finish Area ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
11.Withdrawing from Race……………………………………………………………………………… 5
12.Medical Information …………………………………………………………………………… 6
13.Bike and Gear Bags Return ……………………………………………………………………… 6
14.Race Results/ITU Long Champs Qualifiers ……………………………………………… 6
15.Awards …………………………………………………………………………………………………6
lll. Fukue Island Information
・ Approach and Accommodation of Fukue Island ……………………………………………… 7
・ Public Transportations in Fukue Island …………………………………………………… 7・ Competitorʼs Transportation during Race Week …………………………………………… 7
・ Parking Lots………………………………………………………………………………… 7
・ Parcel Delivery Services…………………………………………………………………… 7
・ Banks and Credit Cards……………………………………………………………………… 7
・ Convenience Stores ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
・ Lunch (on the race day) for your family ………………………………………………… 7・ Rental Car…………………………………………………………………………………… 8・ Attractive Sightseeing Plans ………………………………………………………………… 8
Bus Schedule Operate by Race Office…………………………………………………………… 9
SWIM Course Information………………………………………………………………………… 10
BIKE Course Information……………………………………………………………………… 11
RUN Course Information……………………………………………………………………………12
Welcome to Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon from Race Director .............13

l. Main Rules and Local Rules
General- Rules of 2016 Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon are based on the Japan
Triathlon Union Competition rules (referred as JTU rule) and 2016 Goto
Nagasaki International Triathlon rules (referred as this rule). Should any ruleor direction not be in this rule book, then they will apply with reference to an
JTU rule.
- Time limitation (so called cut-off time) at the end of swim, bike and run legs
are set for the safety of the race. When competitors are not able to passthrough each cut-off point within the time specified below, or when it is judged
by Race Officials that passage is difficult, competitors can continue the race
skiping the part, however they will not considered to be a race finisher andoutside of awards.
The time limits (cut-off time) in each finish point are as follows;● Swim Finish:
9:20 a.m.
● Bike Start:
9:25 a.m.
● Bike Finish:
5:00 p.m.
● Run Start:
5:10 p.m.
● Run Finish:
10:00 p.m.
● Team relay athletes can start their part, whenever former athletes aredrop-off his/her part.

cone and then go into the second lap.
- Swim warm-up is allowed after swim check-in from 06:30. Before 6:50 allcompetitor must be behind the official start line.
- Race will start 7AM sharp- 2.0km of single lap for Age groups of the B type. Race will start 8:10AM
sharp and before 0750a.m. All age group competitors must be check theirtiming tip at the Swim Gate.
- 2.0km of single lap for ELITE(pro) of the B type. Race will start 8:35AM
sharp and before 0820a.m. All elite competitors must be check their timing
tip at the Swim Gate.
- It is a simultaneous start, start area is specified according to a category andswim ability.
Any false start will result in a penalty of five minutes for those athletes whoin the sole opinion of the officials caused the false start.
- Wetsuit allowed. Do not forget to bring your wetsuit because watercondition may vary and will be cool. (Estimated water temperature is 19 to
22 degrees Centigrade on race day).

Any changes to the regulation and contents of the race, announcement, andathlete disqualifications will be indicated on the "Official Bulletin Board" atswim place (Tomie Port), Bike to Run transition and Finish Area (Goto Minato
Park) .

- Timing chip (it winds around an ankle) will be received at the swim
registration of the race day morning.
A and R type: from 05:15 to 06:30a.m. B type: from 07:40 to 08:00, Elite
8:20 to 8:425.

Important notices for safety during the race

- Competitor who is not feeling well on race morning will need to consult withthe medical staff at the Swim area.
- When Swim conditions are bad competitors who have finished the first lapof swim can skip the second lap and progress to the bike upon his/herrequest (so called “SKIP”. Note, any competitor who continues on after
skipping the second swim lap will not be considered as an race finisher).
1st transition, Swim to Bike (T1)

- All JTU (Japan Triathlon Union) members MUST show the 2016 license cardon REGISTRATION- At any time of the bicycle ride during the race, as well as training andtransportation rides whilst on the island, all athletes must obey rules "Usebike helmet" and “Observe traffic laws".
It is necessary to understand that any traffic accident as the result of a breachof the law is the sole responsibility of the competitor, and also causes trouble
for the race management. Especially the fundamental rules such as "Observe
traffic signal", "Do not ride side by side", "Careful of the front" and "Left-handtraffic (keeping left)" are compulsory for all athletes.
- All competitors must maintain and have responsibility for their race gear
including bike.

- All competitors must start with at least one full bike bottle . The use of a
PET bottle is not allowed as these are not held securely in the bike bottle
cages. And are therefore strictly prohibited.
- Bike helmet must be put into the bike gear bag.
- Putting bike shoes on pedals is allowed. These may be placed on thepedals race morning.

Race numbers and ID Wrist Band

- Fasten helmet strap firmly before handling and removing a bike from arack. No riding of the bike in transition area.

- Competitors are required to wear their ID wristband all the time during therace week. It is your identification; don't remove it until race week is ended. It
becomes the ID for any events including carbo and award parties andentrance into the transition areas etc.
- Race number card must be attached on front during Run, and on backduring Bike. It is encouraged that the number be sewed or pinned at the four
corners in the required position for easy visibility. Competitors can use a race
number belt.
- Race numbers must always be clearly visible during the race, especially at
the finish line.
- Body number TATOO will be included in the race pack. Each athlete mustput both left and right side, ether upper arm, thigh, or out of the shin, to wellvisible location. If paste failed or lost, during the final registration of the race
day, we will numbering staff in magic pen.

- "Bike Start Line": Competitors can get on their bike after the front wheel
crosses the bike start line.
- Competitors are allowed to take the bike-bag from rack, and must proceed
to change at change tent.

Use of Cellular Phone- Competitors are permitted to carry a cellular phone on the bike and run legs
for use in the case of an accident and emergency contacts. However, it mustnot be used whilst riding on the bike or for receiving the direct support fromother than race staff.

SWIM LEG- 3.8km of 2 laps for A and R types. Color of swim cap provide are BLUE for
A-type, Yellow for B-type, GREEN for team relay, Orange for physicalchallenge, and PINK for Elites.
-After the first lap, competitors run up the beach to the 1st lap check and turn

BIKE LEG
A and R type:180.2 km 2 laps in a part. B type 124km- Color of bib card provide are BLUE for A-type, Yellow for B-type, GREEN
for team relay, and PINK for Elites.
- The penalty of five minutes is applied for drafting. The second violation isassumed to be a disqualification.
- Although non race traffic is regulated, competitors must obey general
traffic rules and laws, and follow the directions of the police officers and race
staff. In addition, always be careful and prepared for an unexpected
situation, since the official (including media) vehicles and the emergency
vehicles are always on the race course. Road may be temporary closed for
emergency or accident.
- Competitors must ride as close to the LEFT SIDE of the road as possible(about 1 meter from left shoulder). Centerline violations are prohibited.

Drafting zone, 10meters
five bicycls

- Traffic is not regulated completely. General traffic rule must be observed,
and obey directions of the race staff.

Riders must not cross the centerline at any time.
- No Drafting permitted. Drafting zone is 10 meters long and 3 meters
wide from the edge of the front wheel to the edge of your front wheel. A
competitor may enter this zone of another competitor but must be seen to
be progressing through that zone. Maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed
to be through the zone of another competitor.
- For competitors who had penalty from race marshals, a Stop & Go rule isapplied on that spot, and FIVE minutes penalty is applied at T2 . Second
drafting violation is taken as disqualification from the race.
- Competitors entering the draft zone of other competitors must pass or try
to pass other competitors. If it not seen, it is regarded as drafting.
- In case of puncture (flat tire) and any problems of the bike, official
mechanical assistance can be received.
- Be careful(SLOW DOWN) in the sections of the bike course described
below:
Facing traffic zone: 0.9km and 13.2km from bike start (corner of Tomie
down town)- Always keeps LEFT of the road (left-hand traffic). When passing on the
narrow road, you must call out to the runners then passes on theright-hand side.
- Competitors must receive the wrist band (Yellow ) for loop check after
finishing 21km of the first loop.
- After receiving the wrist band, passes through the gate running, athletes
will head to round the second loop.
-Special Needs Bag (A and R type only) for running: runners of all types
can receive at the end of the first lap (21km).

BIKE CUT‑OFF TIME AND POINTS
POINTS

Distance Distance Cutt-off
A and RTime
B

Discription

Seto, Fukue

Outward

Nihongusu

Outward

Nihongusu

1st loop for A and R

Taiho (AS)

2nd loop for A and R
1st loop for B

Arakawa (AS)

2nd loop for A and R
1st loop for B

Miiraku (AS)

2nd loop for A and R
1st loop for B

Kusuhara (AS)

2nd loop for A and R
1st loop for B

Nihongusu

2nd loop for A and R
1st loop for B

Kokuzo (AS)ReturnRUN CUT‑OFF TIME AND POINTS
POINTS

Distance Distance Cutt-off
A and RTime
B

RUN GATE(1st LAP)

21km

1 9: 30

Dozaki Church
turn around(2nd LAP)

32km

2 0: 40

SanshinConcrete
yard

38km

2 1: 25

Discription

Note: NO “SKIP” during Run Leg
Note: NO “SKIP” during Bike Leg- BIKE SPECIAL NEEDS:
81km and 136km for A and R type, 81km for B type, just before Kusuhara
AS. Any competitor who needs to pick up own special needs bag, go to
special needs aid station located on the left of the bike course.
- After finishing the large loop twice for A and R type, single toop for B type,
turn left at Nihongusu for bike finish.
- Penalties, such as drafting, are carried out with the penalty box in the 2ndtransition area.
2nd transition Bike to Run (T2)
­ At “Bike Finish Line", competitor must get off the bike before the edge of afront wheel crosses the line, then pass your bike to bike catchers. Competitor must not remove a helmet strap until bike catcher holds the bike..
- Receive your run bag from staff then go into change tent. Please put theremoved bike gear into your bag, and put it in the place indicated.

RUN LEG- 42.2 km 2-lap for A and R type, 21.1km 1-lap for B type.
- Color of bib card provide are BLUE for A-type, Yellow for B-type, GREEN
for team relay, and PINK for Elites.
- Reflecting tapes must be put run clothing. Put tapes toe and heel of run
shoes and back and front of running shirt and shorts. Prepare reflecting
tapes by yourself.

- Competitors who skiped the swim leg must passes through the finish
gate for safety measures. However, finishers medal is not received.
- Finish with other persons (family members, e.g.) is permitted only at thefinish zone.
- Competitors who cross the line together will be allocated a finishingposition by the finish marshalls. There are no equal finish places.
Safety is a Priority- "Safety First" is a motto of the race. We hope all competitors will have agood race.

LOCAL BUSES- Your competitor wrist band will gain you free travel on regular route buses
during race week.
- Be sure to check the time and bus stop for the race day morning.

Competitor Standards and Expectations
1) Please dress accordingly
Please attend ceremonies with suitable clothing as the sportcompetitors. Sandals, cap are good for relax time but notsuitable for the ceremonies including award banquet.
2) Punctual
Smooth race management begins from your actions ofbeing on time for all brieﬁngs and functions.
3) Do not pass your ID wristband
Do not pass or lend your ID wristband to a family members
and friends. Entrance of family members or friends in transi‑tion area will make confusion of safety control. You have
responsible for your own race gear.

4) Keep the Course Clean
Because the race course is settled around rice paddies andfarms PLEASE do not litter. Paper cups or bottles in the
paddy ﬁelds on the bike and run course could damage theagricultural work, and this will make it diﬃcult for thecontinuation of the next race. Please dump in a bottle
catcher or a garbage box, or discard after asking of the race
staﬀ, when no boxes are found.
5) Race Suggestions
There may be unfamiliar crews or volunteers. All race staﬀ
and volunteers will try every eﬀort to make this race good.
Your opinions for an improvement to the race are welcome.

ll. Race Schedule and Information
1. Registration
Time: June 17 (Friday)
June 18 (Saturday)

13:00 - 19:00
09:00 - 13:00* Be sure to finish registration within the times above.
Location: 3rd Floor, Athletic room of Fukue Lyceum
・Bring personal photo ID (a driver's license, passport, etc.) for confirmation.
For all JTU members must show license card. Elite/Professional competitors
must present a PRO CARD or other proof of Professional Status.
・Bring one passport size PHOTO if you entry via online. Print name clearlyon back.
・ID wristband will be affixed to your wrist. This will permit you to enter to all
authorized areas and Award and Carbo parties. It must not be removed
before the Award Banquet on Monday.
・Bring details of your hotel name and telephone number.
・ As soon as receiving race pack. Check contents according to the list
enclosed.
・The timing chip for measurement is received on race day morning.
・If you find that your name or race number is marked in front of registration
room please see the race office.
・ NO REGISTRATION, NO RACE!

2. Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting
Time: June 17(Friday) 17:30 - Japanese and English
June 18(Saturday)13:15 - Japanese only
Location: 1st Floor, Fukue Lyceum・ Be sure to be attend. It is your responsibility to know all details of thecourse and any rule changes that may be announced at the briefing.

3. Checking in Your Race Gear

within the time above without prior arrangement with the Race
Office, will not be able to start the race.
・Both bike and helmet must be inspected. Race staff will keep
your bike after check-in.
* Use a bike as a road racer and specification follows JTU rule.
* A helmet also follows JTU rule and they are passed ANSI,SNELL, Swedish Consumer Standards, and JCF approved orother than approved by JTU. Dented and clacked helmet will not
pass the inspection.
・Attach a race number sticker on your helmet in advance. It is
rechecked when bike and helmet do no pass the inspection after
an improvement (e.g. mechanic maintenance). Mechanical
REPAIRS will be charged to you. After the bike check-in, athletes
can not enter the T1 area without approval of the staff.
・Bikes checked at Fukue Culture Hall are transported by race
office using trucks. Although it is carefully dealt with in conveyance, no responsibility will be taken for damage such as scratch
and breakage.
Race office and transportation person or organization in charge
will not take any responsibility for the claims. Therefore, allcompetitors who check-in the bike at Fukue city need to submit
written oath. Competitors who cannot submit a written oath mustcarry or ride his/hers bike to Tomie for check-in. A written oathpaper is distributed at the time of bike check-in.
・Please deposit a run gear bag only after checking contents.
* Please be sure to put your bike bag on the rack yourself on race
day morning.
* Bike shoes are allowed to be put on your bike on race day
morning.
Put following gears on your bags;

Bike check-in will occur in two places. It is your choice.
1) Fukue Check-in
Bikes are transported to T1 area by trucks. Bikes are protected byblankets during transportation.
Time:
June 18(Saturday) 10:00-15:00
Location:
Front of Fukue Culture Hall
2) Tomie Swim-Bike Transition Check-in (Tomie is 16km from
center of Fukue city)Time:
June 18 (Saturday) 13:00 - 15:00
Location:
T1 (Swim Area at Tomie Port)
・Competitors must attend to check-in. Any competitors who does
not finish bike inspection and check in, bike and run gear check-in

BIKE BAG
RUN BAG

1. Bike clothing (Bib card attached)
2. Inspected Bike helmet (with inspection sticker)
1.Running clothing(Bib card and reflection tapes attached)
2. Running shoes (Reflection tapes attached)*Race number belt may be used during bike and run<Note>
1. Sunglasses and sun visor can be put in the bag. Remind that
Race office will take no responsibility for breakage of the goodsin the bags. Bike bag is accessible on race day morning.

4. Race (Final) Registration
Time:
June 19 (Sunday) 05:15 to 06:30 a.m.
Location: T1 Swim Start Gate (Swim-Bike Transition, Tomie Port)・ By presenting an ID wristband, you will receive a timing‑chipankle band. For A‑type, recieve from 05:15 to 06:30
The timing chip for B type will receive from 7:40 in the swim gateside (from 08:20 for Elite category)・NO timimg-chip, No race.

・ Be careful not to loose your timing chip before cutting the finishline. If you lost it, you will be charged the cost.

・ After final Registration put your BIKE BAG on your rack by・Pick up your run bag and go into the change tent. Even if only
putting run shoes, all competitors must go into the change tent.
・Put your removed bike gear into your run bag.

7. Bike Mechanics
・ Fixed Bike mechanic Services;June

17(FRI): Fukue Culture Center

13:00 to 18:00

June

18(SAT): Fukue Culture Center

09:00 to 15:00

Tomie transition area(T1) 13:00 to 15:00

June

19（SUN): Tomie transition area(T1) 06:00 to 09:00
Nihongusu(Hotcorner)

10:00 to 16:00

During the bike leg, three mechanic vehicles will service thecourse.

yourself.

・ Check the contents, and deposit special needs bag (Optional)
before 06:50.

・ Repairing flat tires (puncture) by yourself

5. Swim Check-in (Timing chip check-in)
Location:

Bring your necessary goods such as tire or rim-cements by
yourself, because there are no triathlon shops in the island.

Swim gate (Tomie Port)A and R type

June 19 (Sunday) 06:30 to 06:50 a.m.

B type/Age

June 19 (Sunday) 07:40 ‑B type/Elite only

June 19 (Sunday) 08:20 ‑・ For the safety control and measurement, when competitors go
into swim area, timing bands must be checked to ensure it works.
In coming out from swim area for some reasons after you haveentered the area, please be sure to check with the race staff.
・ Wetsuit allowed. However, competitors must bring their wetsuit
because “Wetsuit mandatory rule” may apply for the case of roughwaters or low water temperature.
・ Special needs bags not picked up during the race will bediscarded. Do not put valuables.
・ Pre-swim bags will be returned to the finish area so competitors
can change after the race. Please be reminded that race office has
no responsibility for the contents of the pre-swim bag.
・Glasses table will be set near the swim gate.

6. Transition Area
・ The transitions from swim to bike and bike to run are different
places.
・In transition area, only authorized competitors and the race crews
can be entered.
・Gear bags left in transition area will return to competitors at finish
area. Race office has no responsibility for the contents of the bags.

・ Basically any troubles during the bike leg are the responsibilityof each competitor and repairs are to be carried out by thecompetitor. If you can not manage call mechanic van. The
number of tires and wheels are limited and will be charged to thecompetitors.

8. Penalty
・ Cyclists who receive drafting or other penalties by race
marshals, 5 minutes stop (SIN-BIN) penalties are applied at T2.

・Two time penalties lead to disqualification from the race.

9. Aid Station
・The aid stations are located at appropriate intervals on the race
course for food-and-drink supply.
・ The bottle of water and nutritional drinks are prepared for thebike aid stations.
・ Prepare two bike bottles at the time of bike start (put your ownbike). Water can be filled in before a race start. Dumped bottles
are recycled.
1) Location of Aid Stations- Swim area (also swim turnaround on beach)- Bike course (12 aid stations for A and R type, 7 aid stations for
B type from AS 1 to 6 and 12)
AS:1.Kurozo 20km, 2.Nakao bus stop 34km, 3.Taiho 46km,
4.Aragawa 57km, 5.Bigwave 69km, 6.Kusuhara church 81km,
7.Nakao busstop 90km, 8.Taiho 102km, 9.Aragawa 113km,
10.Bigwave 125km, 11.Kusuhara church 137km, 12.Kurozo
157km(101km for B type)1) T1 -The 1st transition (Swim to Bike)- T2, Bike to Run Transition

・Swim time is measured at swim finish gate.

- Run course (8 stations per circle: every 1.5 km)

・Pick up your bike bag before go into the change tent. All competitors must enter the change tent regardless of changing clothing ornot.
・ Put swim gear and wetsuit into your bike bag before coming out
of a change tent. Pass the bag to race crew.

2) T2 -The 2nd transition (Bike to Run)・Arriving at Bike Finish, get off the bike behind the Bike Finish Line.
Pass your bike to the bike catchers. They receive and put your bikeon the rack.
・Bike helmet must not be removed before you get off the bike.

- Finish area

2) Bottle catcher (Bottle dump)- A bottle catcher (dump) will be placed about 100 meters in frontof each aid stations on bike leg.
Dump empty bottles into it before arriving at aid station.
* Competitors who throw their bottle away intentionally in places
other than dump areas or aid stations will be subject to disqualification.
* Aid station volunteers will help your easy pick-up but you must
be prepared to slow down or stop, otherwise you will possibly
miss what you need.

3) Preparation of an aid stationmust be prepared to fully drop speed or to stop and collect theirown bag. If area is busy, collect and remove quickly for othercompetitors.
- No items (shoes, air pump, etc.) other than foods and drinks
are allowed in the bags.

* Run Special Needs Location(only for A and R types in 21 km)- Since temperature on run course after dark expected to be
low, it is allowed to put T-shirt or warm jacket in it. However, forconfirmation, race number card must be seen (on front) at all
times.. Using number belt or clear warm jacket is good idea.
- Picking up your special needs bag is only once.

- The order of arrangement of the foods and drinks in each aid
station is as follows.
- Call out your requirements to the crews before the aid station.

Bike: Aid Station
Water

SportsDrink

Bananas Cookies

Water

SportsDrink

Run: Aid Station
Water

SportsDrink
Soda

Bananas Cookies
Oranges Rice Cakes

Water

SportsDrink
Soda

10. Finish Area
­ After you finish, receive finishers’ items. Foods, drinks andmassage will be provided in finish area.
- Only competitors and the family ID holders can enter
massage and medical area. Once you leave the area, a checkwith a wristband/ID is needed in the case of re-entrance.
- Massage service will be 10 minutes for each competitor.
Follow instruction of volunteers or staff.

4) Special needs bags
- Special needs bags are optional -not mandatory- and any
foods and drinks you want can be put into the bag. Theseshould be deposited at the special needs bags table at swim
area on race day morning. Please confirm the contents and tellcrews bike or run clearly.
- Special needs bags which are not picked-up by competitors
during the race will be disposed, without notice. Do not put invaluables.
- Avoid putting foods which tend to rot in the bags. The race
office is not responsible for the content or quality of any special
needs bags.

* Bike Special Needs Location ( A and R type Either in- Do not dump garbage in finish area. Write your name and race
number on bag. Lost and found will be held at race office until
June 21 then all items left will be discarded.

11. Withdrawing from RaceIf you are withdrawing from the race, please report to race staff
and return timing chip to timing clerk.
● Withdraw on SWIM
- Wait until the swim leg finished (2:15 from race start) at race
headquarter or medical tent of swim area
- Return timing band to timing clerk.
● Withdraw on Bike and Run

81km or 136km, B type 81km )- Notify to drop-out to marshal or race staff- Picking up your special needs bag is only once. Choose 1st
lap or 2nd lap by yourself.

- Return timing band, race number card, bike number plate(Bike only) to timing clerk.

- Picking-up the special needs bags at the area on bike
becomes a competitor’s individual responsibility. Competitors12. Medical Information- There will be medical staff throughout the race course. If you
need any medical assistance during the race, please ask to our
medical or race office staff.
- Although the medical staff does their best so as you to finish therace, please agree they must protect your safety. In case ofwithdrawing form the race is recommended from the medical staff,
please accept obediently.
- Medical facilities will not serve TAPING or unnecessary intravenous drip is not performed.
- Medical treatment outside of race course (i.e. hospitals), all costs
will be the responsibility of the athlete.

13. Bike and Gear Bags Return
Time: June 19 day (Sunday) 17:30-22:30 andJune 20 (Monday) 07:00 - 12:00
Location: T2, Bike to Run transition area, at Sotobori
Park- ID wristband is necessary for bike and a gear bags pick up.

- Only competitors are allowed their gear pick-up, as log as there
is no special permission from race staff.
- Race office is not responsible for the bike and bags which are
not collected by noon on Monday, June 20.

14. Race Results / ITU Long Champs Qualifiers
Official results and finish certificate are distributed at lobby,
Fukue Cultural Center from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20.
- Distribution of the first qualifying slot for the 2017 ITU LongChamps at Pentiction, Canada (Japanese nation or resident
more than 3-year in Japan) will regard as JTU regulation for Elite
and Age group athletes.

15. Awards- A-type: Men and Women: TOP 5 and TOP 3 for each age-group- B-type: Men and Women: TOP 5 and TOP 3 for each age-group- Team Relay: winner- Elite: TOP 3 Men and Women

lll. Fukue Island Information
Approach and Accommodation of Fukue Island
Please ask about approach to and accommodation of the Fukue
island, to the Kinki Nippon Tourist, Event convention branch ).
Jet Foil of Kyushu Shosen (vessel operation) and ORG
announced that they cannot carry the bike (or bike case) withpassengers. Japanese residents must send bike using delivery
service.
Airplanes bound for Goto Fukue may be small in size and theircargo capacity has limitation. Although race office will propose
to ANA (Air Nippon) for carrying the luggage including bike caseonly for overseas competitors, please manage at your own
responsibility.
If to load a bike is refused, please send using parcel delivery
service (it will take two days) or use Nagaski to Goto Ferry.
Please understand that we announced to all competitors living
in Japan to send bike using delivery services, and this transportation support is exceptional for overseas competitors. (So allathletes living in Japan regardless the nationality must send thebike by delivery services.)
From this reason and emergency contact while you stay in
Fukue Island, Race office needs to know your flight number andaccommodation plan.

Contact Telephone
1. Ferry from Nagasaki Harbor, Kyushu Shosen Ferry andHigh-speed Ship (Jet Foil)- Nagasaki office 095-822-9153- Fukue office0959-72-2191
2. From Hakata Harbor, Nomo Shosen Ferry- Fukuoka office 092-291-0510- Fukue office0959-72-4224
3. Air Nippon (ANA) / Fukuoka Airport to Goto, Fukue
Airport- Toll Free
0120-029-222- Fukue office0959-72-5151
4. Oriental Air Bridge (ORG) /Fukuoka or Nagasaki to Goto
Fukue Airport- Toll Free
0120-848-909

Public Transportations in Fukue Island- From Goto Fukue airport to down town Goto city: Shuttle
buses are available for every arrivals and departures. (Normal
charge of 300 yen/one way)

- From Goto downtown to Tomie, swim place, Kishiku, Miiraku,
and Tamanoura (Arakawa hot spring).
Local regular route buses are operated. Since the bus on aregular route from Fukue airport to Tomie, Kishiku, Miiraku, andTamanoura (Arakawa hot spring) does not operate, all visitors
must go Fukue city then transfer for your destination.
(Normal one way charge: 750JPY to Tomie, 660JPY to Kishiku,
920JPY to Arakawa, Tamanoura and 1030JPY to Miiraku from
Fukue city.)- Ask GOTO BUS 0959-72-2173/5191 for detail.
a) Bus for swim leg spectators will operate from side of Fukue
Castle Park at 6:00AM, on race day morning.
b) Bus and taxi for race course inspection, see page 12.

Competitor's
Week

Transportation

duringRace

Race office will charter buses for competitors to Tomie, swim
start, race day morning.
Race office will also provide the chartered buses for family andspectators. See bus time table pages 14 to 16 for details. If you
have question, ask race information desk in the registrationroom.

Parking Lots
All the race relation area of the Fukue Culture Halls (the race
headquarters, registration, pre-race meeting, EXPO, andofficial information board) and the Ishida Castle / Goto highschool (finish area) serves as NO PARKING. In Fukue city, use
the following parking lots.
(1) The parking lot in front of a Champana hotel (Charge).
(2) Hon-cho parking lot (Charge).
(3) City Hall Parking Lot (No Charge)
Tomie, Swim venue: use parking zone. Follow instruction ofrace staff.

Parcel Delivery Services
Delivery services are available in the island. Please ask fordetails at front of your hotel.
Transportation of a bike case, for all competitors living in Japan
regardless of nationality because cargo capacities of airplanes
are limited, should use parcel delivery service. It is announced
that bike cases cannot load into an airplane and a jet foil withpassengers.
The standard charge is found in the booklet of the official toursent the other day.

Banks and Credit Cards
Although there are some branch offices of the following banks inFukue, regular office hour is 9 am to 3pm on week day. Cashdispensers on Jyuhachi Bank, Shinwa Bank and Kyushu LaborBank can only operate public holiday and Sunday.
(1) Jyuhachi Bank Fukue Branch (0959-72-2131)(2) Shinwa Bank Fukue Branch(0959-72-2151)(3) Kyushu Labor Bank Fukue Branch(0959-72-2181)(4) Fukue Credit Union(0959-72-4181)
Race office confirmed that (1) Jyuhachi Bank and (2) Shinwa Bank
can handle and exchange U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen within theoffice hours (9 am to 3 pm, on Monday to Friday).
Handling other currencies and exchange from Japanese Yen to US
Dollar are not confirmed. (5) Post Office Cash Dispenser (ATM) will
manage cashing from credit cards including Visa, Amex, andCiticorp Diners Club. Any hotels and shops in Fukue Island can notaccept foreign currencies.
Considering cashing problem in the island, WE STRONGLY
RECCOMEND you to exchange immediately after you arrive at theinternational airports (e.g. Fukuoka or Tokyo) in Japan before
arriving Fukue island.
Postal-savings user can use cash dispensers of the post office inFukue city and each town. Postal CD available day and time willvary with the offices.
Moreover, please remind that in Fukue, few hotels, restaurants,
and stores can accept the credit.

Convenience (DRUG) Stores
In Fukue Island there are two convenience stores (Drug) available
for water, food, and daily goods.
- RIC Fukue Hori-mae (in front of Goto high school, 24hours)- RIC Tomie 06am to mid night

Lunch (on the race day) for your family
Outside of Fukue city, the number restaurants for your lunch are
limited. Confirm Ironmates’ (family and friends) lunchtime oravailability on your lodge/hotel or prepare lunch beforehand.
Please be remind that traffic will be controlled or closed for about 5
to 6 hours in some areas during bike leg.

Rental Car
The following rent-a-car companies are in Fukue.
- Fukue rental car
0959-72-3066- Chance rental car
0959-72-2415- Ikeda rental car
0959-74-1133- Kanko rental car
0959-72-8788- Ebisu rental car
0959-72-6100- Goto rental car
0959-72-5015- SmallRental car Tsubaki 0959-74-1800- Itsumo rental car
0959-75-0797- Irie rental car
0959-72-7535- Toyota rental car
0959-72-7048- NISSAN rental car
0959-72-7535- NIPPON rental car
0120-510-947 tall free
- Happy rental car
0959-88-9500- Line rental car
0959-88-9795- Easy Rental Goto
0959-88-9218

Attractive Sightseeing Plans- Inquiry of a sight-seeing ship and a beach line bus :Goto Bus, call 0959-72-2173- Taxi (also sight seeing tour of the island)
The charge of the usual taxi from downtown Fukue to the main
points are as follows.
Kishiku of 2,920 yen, Miiraku of 6,040 yen, Tamanoura (Arakawa)of 4,680 yen, and Tomie of 4,280 yen, The airport of 1,160 yen.
<Taxi at Fukue City >- Ohhato taxi
- Kanko taxi
- The Goto bus taxi
- Saikai taxi
- Fukue tax<Taxi at Tomie>- Kanko taxi
<Taxi at Miiraku>- Miiraku taxi
< Taxi at Kishiku>- Baramon taxi

0959-72-2854
0959-72-4151
0959-72-2171
0959-72-5131
0959-72-2185
0959-72-4151
0959-84-3136
0959-82-0032- Inquiry concerning the sightseeing in Fukue, contact The Gotosightseeing league secretariat (the Fukue sightseeing association
0959-72-2963 )Information Desks in Race Term
Temporary secretariat information desk will be provided in thefollowing place during a race term, if you have question for thetravel or stay in Fukue island, please use it freely.
(1) Inside of Fukue Culture Center(2) Inside of Fukue Harbor Terminal Building (Fukue Sight-seeing
Association Desk)(3) Inside of Fukue Airport Terminal Building

Cleanup activity to hold exchange concurrently
with athletes by local population
Monday, 20 13:00 Departure point; Front of Fukue Cultural Center.
Bring with work gloves and your smile.

OFFICIAL BUS SCHEDULE opration by race oﬃce
JUNE 17, Friday
After Race Briefing
Bound forKishuku,Miiraku

Free for participants, 500JPY for others (free under 12 years)
Dep NoSotobori Park >> Kishiku >> Miiraku(Kentoshi museum >> Seiko Inn >> Miiraku Junior High >> Youth Hostel >> Kubo inn >> Miiraku Bus Terminal)

Tomie
Arakawa, Tanna

Sotobori Park >> Tomie Center >> Tomie Camp Village
Sotobori Park >> Aragawa >> Tanna

JUNE 19, RACE DAY
No

Indication

Indication

BusSize

No of

BusSize buses

No of
buses

Depature

Large
Departure 06:00

Indication
Tomie Port Park

Indication
via Zapon inn
Tomie Camp
Village

No of

Depature

No of

Depature

BusSize buses>> Dep 9:00 >> Dep 13:00 >>Arrival 14:00

Large

BusSize buses

Fukue Port Parking >> Zapon inn >> Tomie >> Cmap Village
Large

19：00
21：00
23：00

Shuttle buses

19：45
21：45
23：45

Fukue Port Parking >> Irie inn >> Abiru inn >> Miiraku (Kentoshi museum >> Miiraku Bus terminal>> Kubo inn >> YH >> Miiraku Junior High >> Seiko inn) >> Tanna >> Aragawa

Irie inn, Abiru inn
Miiraku, Arakawa

Mid

Irie inn, Aragawa
Tanna, Miiraku,
Kishiku

Mid

19：00
23：00

Shuttle buses

20：20
00：20

Fukue Port Parking >> Irie inn >> Aragawa >> Tanna >> Miiraku (Seiko inn > Miiraku Junior High >Youth Hostel > Kubo inn > Miiraku Bus Terminal > Kentoshi museum) >> Apiru inn >> Kishiku
21：00
22：30
Shuttle buses
23：00
00：30

It is not possible to put a bicycle

Course Description
The smooth and crystal clear water swim leg starts infront of the beach of "Tomie Port".
The swim course is so called "L" shape.
After the deep water start, the first cornser at 350m
followed by turn is at 200m and is an "obtuse angle"
corner.
The next turn is reached after about 540m, and is aright angle bend.
A and R TYPE:
After the first lap, swimmers must turn the cone on thebeach then go to the second lap.
After 2-loop swimmer will goes to the swim finish gate.
B TYPE (incl. Elite):
After the first lap wimmer will goes to the swim finish gate.
Water temperature is expected to 19 to 22C degrees in the middle of June.

Kishiku

Bike Special
Needs at Kushuhara

A type and Relay type

BIKE COURSE POINT TO POINT

B typeBIKE START at Tomie, T1
Soon Left and circle around Tomie town
No passing zone at Facing Traffic at Tomie

BIKE START at Tomie, T1
Soon Left and circle around Tomie town
No passing zone at Facing Traffic at Tomie

Left at Kokuzo 20km
Left at Seto intersection

Left at Kokuzo 20km
Left at Seto intersection

Left at Nihongusu (Hot Corner marked A)33km
U-turn at Daiho 46km
Arakawa AS, 57km
Hamanoko AS, Miiraku 69km
Right at Kishuku
Streight at Nihongusu (Hot Corner) 88km
U-turn at Daiho 102km
Arakawa AS, 113km
Hamanoko AS, Miiraku 125km
Right at Kishuku
Left at Nihongusu (Hot Corner), 144km
Right at Seto
Left at Kokuzo, 157km
Left at Nonokire
U-turn at Fukue Central Park
Left at Nonokire
BIKE FINISH at Goto Sotobori Park , 180km

Left at Nihongusu (Hot Corner marked A)33km
U-turn at Daiho 46km
Arakawa AS, 57km
Hamanoko AS, Miiraku 69km
Right at Kishuku
Left at Nihongusu (Hot Corner), 88km
Right at Seto
Left at Kokuzo, 101km
Left at Nonokire
U-turn at Fukue Central Park
Left at Nonokire
BIKE FINISH at Goto Sotobori Park , 124km

堂崎駐車場
Douzaki Parking Lot

Run Turn

奥浦郵便局三叉路

RACE FINISH
Goto Minato ParkRUN START

T2, Sotobori Park

RUN TURN A and R TypeBike

RUN COURSE DISCRIPTION
A and R type: 2-LAP out- and-back course
Run course starts from the bike finish at Sotobori park, shuttles between Sotobori Park and Paking lot of Douzaki church,
out-and-back layout.

B type: 1-LAP out- and-backRun course starts from the bike finish at Sotobori park, shuttles between Sotobori Park and Paking lot of Douzaki church,
out-and-back layout.

Welcom to the Goto International Triathlon.

Triathlon season that Goto citizens and athletes becomes one come around. I think every
participants in the 2016 Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon is training well for the race onJune 19.
I will word advice. As you know, triathlon is a spectacular sport that against nature.
In addition to the competition distance, Goto tournament has become a challenging course andhilly Nagasaki especially peculiar.
There is also a thing you do not know race condition high and low wind speed and weather,temperature, wave, such as the trend of the swim area when he does not have competitionday.
In order to have you participate safely, in addition to practice planned, to go well prepared torespond to various situations preparation at the time of the rainy weather, of course, such asheat measures and protection
against the cold, and Goto
entered We would like to receive
The charm of long distance race,is in the moment of finish that lies
ahead of the competition over along period of swim bike and run.
While the image of the excitement of the moment to finish
that, please come to Goto to go
to training and sufficient safetymeans.
Please prepare for the race so
as not to panic to read the rules
and information booklet before
you come.
Everyone of the athletes to beable to join the fun in Goto Nagasaki International Triathlon, we
are waiting for this place readyand firm.
See you in the Goto in June 19.
Mitsuhiro Yamamoto,
Race Director