:: ELITE RACE SCHEDULE :: < back to the top >

The RACE SCHEDULE for POWERMAN MALAYSIA is as follows:

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2008 12pm - 5pm Dewan Tertutup, MPM Mini Sports Complex

RACE KIT COLLECTION
All participants need to collect their race kit. Please check that names and details are correct on the list. Please bring your IC or passport along for identification. You will also need to bring RM50 along for the race timing chip. Please note that this is refundable. Upon completion of race, please head to race secretariat to return chip and collect your deposit.

5.00pm
ELITE RACE BRIEFING (COMPULSORY)
All participants need to attend the Race Briefing by our Race Director.

MEET THE MEDIA SESSION
A chance for the Media to meet the Elite Athletes.

7.15am
CALL TO START LINE for all INDIVIDUAL LONG DISTANCE participants
All INDIVIDUAL LONG DISTANCE participants will be called to the start line.

7.30am
SHARP OFFICIAL RACE START
All INDIVIDUAL LONG DISTANCE participants will start the race at 7.30am sharp.

12.30pm
RACE CUT OFF

12.30pm
AWARDS LUNCH
There will be an awards lunch for all participants.

:: RACE MAP :: < back to the top >

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:: ELITE PRIZE MONEY ::< back to the top >

PLEASE NOTE: Prize money will be paid via Bank Transfer after the race. Winners will be required to fill in a Bank Transfer details sheet just after prize giving and return to race organisers to process payment of prize money.

POWERMAN ELITE (Men's & Women's)

PLACING	PRIZE MONEY
1st	USD 5000
2nd	USD 3000
3rd	USD 1200
4th	USD 500
5th	USD 300

:: RACE SITE TOUR ::< back to the top >

Pro athlete's will have race site tour's scheduled prior to race day for a practice session. Scheduling of race site tour will depend on arrival dates of each athlete.

Please speak to our competitors relations to arrange your race site tour upon arrival in Malaysia. Thank you.

:: ATHLETES TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2008 ::< back to the top >

To find out more about the ELITE Athletes (Men and Women) coming out to race in Powerman Malaysia this year, click on the links below to see their updated resume. *Please note that some resume are in the midst of being updated.

ELITE MEN
Andy Sutz, SWITZERLAND The current No.1 In Powerman World Duathlon Rankings, Andy recently came in 1st in the Elite Powerman Zofingen, Switzerland. It will be his first time to Malaysia, so it will be exciting to watch how he will fair in the Malaysian heat.
Aksel Nielsen, DENMARK It will be Aksel's first Powerman Malaysia, though he is no stranger to duathlon's, having been racing competitively for over 4 years now in duathlons. Aksel has been known in Denmark as a short and long distance champion.
Anthony Le Duey, FRANCE 4 time french champion in duathlon (2002 - 2006), Anthony will bring some 'french flair' to Powerman Malaysia, with his first race in Malaysia. Anthony recently came in 4th in the Belgium long distance world championships.
August Benedicto, PHILIPPINES Currently being updated.
Bryce Viegas, SOUTH AFRICA Bryce will be racing Powerman Malaysia for the first time and aims to finish in the Top 10. With one of the biggest fields so far in the Elite category, it will be a good challenge for Bryce. Bryce also aims to have top 10 ranking in the Powerman Duathlon Series in 2009.
Crispine Omondi Onyango, KENYA This will be Crispine's 5th time racing in Powerman Malaysia (since 2004) and he hopes to repeat his 2004 performance of coming in 1st. Crispine is now an International Powerman Association Ambassador to Kenya.
Dani Andres , AUSTRALIA Currently being updated.
Elmar Schuberth , AUSTRIA Elmar will be another ahtlete to watch in the Elite category, having had first hand experience with Malaysia - coming in 1st and 3rd this year respectively in the Miri Triathlon and Ironman Langkawi.
Erich Felbabel, FRANCE Erich is a french national residing in Hong Kong and is no stranger to the hot and humid asian weather, having raced not only in Hong Kong, Singapore and also Indonesia. This edge, may be all that he needs to stay ahead on the pack.
Heidilee Mohamad , MALAYSIA Heidilee is proof that champions run in the blood. Younger brother to Mariana Mohamad, Heidilee has been actively racing triathlons and duathlons.
Jason Spong , SOUTH AFRICA From the beautiful country of South Africa, this is Jason's 3rd time back to Malaysia. In 2005, Jason was the Powerman champion and in 2006 Jason came in 7th in the Elite category.
Joerie Vansteelant , BELGIUM Defending champion for Powerman Malaysia 2007. Joerie recently came in tops at Powerman Weyer, Austria and is looking to take home a Malaysian vistory in his thurd time at Powerman Malaysia. He is currently ranked 2nd in Powerman World Duathlon Rankings and ITU World Duathlon Rankings
Muhammad Hafiz Wong Abdullah, MALAYSIA Also another known name in the multi-sport racing scene in Malaysia, Haifz Wong a.k.a. Ah Thiam like Shahrom, has been racing almost every Powerman Malaysia since it's inceptino in 2002.
Neil Catiil, PHILIPPINES Currently being updated.
Sebastian Retzlaff, GERMANY An experienced duathlete, Sebastian has been racing duathlons since 2000. It will also be Sebastians first time to Malaysia, racing Powerman Malaysia.
Shahrom Abdullah, MALAYSIA Our very own Malaysian duathlete, Shahrom has raced quite a number of Powerman races on the Powerman circuit. Shahrom has also been racing Powerman Malaysia since it's inception in 2002. Look out for this 'blue-eyed' boy.

ELITE WOMEN
	Mariana Mohamad , MALAYSIA The Malaysian hope for Malaysian women in duathlon - Super Mom Mariana looks to better her 4th placing in Powerman Malaysia last year.
	Monica Tores, PHILIPPINES Currently being updated
	Sarah Roy, AUSTRALIA Currently being updated
	Rebecca Preston , AUSTRALIA An Ironman winner a few times over in Switzerland and Austria, Rebecca seems like a force to be reckoned with this Powerman, as she races here for the first time in her professional career.
	Victoria Beck , NEW ZEALAND Victoria has been running competitively for 13 years and competing in duathlons for the last 10 years. She recently came in 1st in the Powerman Weyer Austria World Series.

:: POWERMAN MALAYSIA HALL OF FAME ::<back to the top>

Powerman Malaysia's ELITE HALL OF FAME.

Check out some of the pro Athletes who have come out here for Powerman Malaysia in the past 6 years.

PRO MEN

	Adam Conquest, Australia > Powerman 2004
	Armand van der Smissen, Netherlands > Powerman 2007
	Ben Pulham, New Zealand > Powerman 2002
	<the late> Benny Vansteelant, Belgium > Powerman 2006 (champion)
	Craig Constantino, Canada > Powerman 2002
	Crispine Omondi Onyango, Kenya > Powerman 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
	Glenn Mcnamara, South Africa > Powerman 2002, 2005
	Henrik Svarre, Denmark > Powerman 2002
	Huub Maas, Netherlands > Powerman 2003
	Florian Wagner, Switzerland > Powerman 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
	Harrison Kariukki Hungura, Kenya > Powerman 2004
	Heidilee Mohamad, Malaysia > Powerman 2006
	Jarrad Adams, Australia > Powerman 2003, 2004
	Jason Spong, South Africa > Powerman 2005 (champion), 2006
	Jefferson Valdez, Phillippines > Powerman 2003, 2004, 2006
	Joerie Vansteelant, Belgium > Powerman 2006, 2007 (champion)
	Luc Morin, Canada > Powerman 2005
	Luke Dragstra, Canada > Powerman 2007
	Muhammad Razani, Malaysia > Powerman 2002, 2003, 2004
	Norbert Huber, Germany > Powerman 2005
	Oliver Mott, United Kingdom > Powerman 2007
	Rafael Baugh, Australia > Powerman 2006
	Richard Graemiger, Switzerland > Powerman 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
	Rob Woestenborghs, Belgium > Powerman 2006, 2007
	Ryan Mendoza, Phiilippines > Powerman 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007
	Shahrom Abdullah, Malaysia > Powerman 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
	Takashi Nakata, Japan > Powerman 2006
	Wong Ah Thiam, Malaysia > Powerman 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

PRO WOMEN

Angela Milne, Australia Powerman 2003 <
Brigitte Niedeberger, Switzerland Powerman 2005, 2003, 2002<
Danielle Florens, Mauritius Powerman 2004<
Erika Csomor, Hungary Powerman 2006 (champion), 2007 (champion)<
Jane Fardell, Australia Powerman 2002, 2003 <
Kelly Mouttet, Australia Powerman 2004, 2005 <
Kimbeley Yap, Malaysia Powerman 2004, 2005, 2007 <
Lea Elizabeth Yeo, Malaysia Powerman 2002, 2003 <
Mariana Mohamad, Malaysia Powerman 2006, 2007 <
Michele Parsons, United Kingdom Powerman 2006, 2007 <
Sally O'Dea, Australia Powerman 2006, 2007 <
Sonja Heuback, Germany Powerman 2005 <
Reka Brassay, Hungary Powerman 2006, 2007 <

:: ABOUT MALAYSIA ::<back to the top>

Malaysia is located in South East Asia, and shares Singapore and Thailand as neighbours. Although predominantly Muslim, Malaysians live in harmony, practising freedom of religion. The centuries-long fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and other ethnic groups presents rich cultures, architecture, languages and most importantly: food!. Kuala Lumpur city is the Economic hub while Putrajaya, where the race has been held the past 4 years (2002 - 2006), holds the Administrative fort.
	Seri Manjung, Perak - where the race will be held, is about 3 and a half hours up north on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. About 8kms away from Lumut, the port before entering Pangkor Island, Seri Manjung is buzzing with activity throughout the year and has a lot of friendly locals and yummy seafood to offer.
MALAYSIAN FACTS Religion : 52% Muslim, 17% Buddhist, 12% Taoist, 8% Christian, 8% Hindu, 2% Tribal People : 50% Malay, 33% Chinese, 9% Indian, Sikh, also indigenous tribes such as Orang Asli and Iban Language : Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English (language of instruction in tertiary education), Chinese dialects (Hokkein, Hakka, Cantonese), Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, indigenous dialects Currency - RINGGIT MALAYSIA or also known as RM is the currency used in Malaysia and currently stands at RM3.29* to USD1.00. and RM4.87* to Euro 1.00 (buying rate as of 20/08/2008 - *subject to change) The temperature in Malaysia ranges from highs of 33 degrees celcius (90 degrees fahrenheit) to lows of 24 degrees celcius (75 degrees fahrenheit). The humidity levels in Malaysia ranges from about 90% to 95%. Time: GMT/UTC plus eight hours Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean time (GMT) and 16 hours ahead of United States Pacific Standard Time. Electricity: 220-240V, 50 Hz Weights & Measures: Metric

:: RULES & REGULATIONS ::< back to the top >

RULES & REGULATIONS of the POWERMAN Malaysia are as follows:

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*Click on the quick links below to go to specific areas of the rules & regulations

GENERAL
Anyone may enter the Powerman Malaysia.
The following basic entry requirements apply:
1. 18 years and above (persons above the age of 16 may enter with signed parental and/or legal guardian consent on a case to case basis)
2. Able bodied and found to be healthy. (We recommend that you inform your general practitioner on your new hobby)

CATEGORIES
1. Elite Category (male and female) – Province, State, and/or National athletes (esp. middle and long distance runners, road cyclists, triathletes, duathletes)

a. No age classification. (18 years and above)

b. This category is for any athlete/competitor/participant who has represented their province, state, and/or national squads at local, regional or international competitions in the last 18 months (calculated from date of last competition/event) or
top level amateur athlete who feels they would like to compete in the Elite category. This category will also be, where selection of national duathletes, to represent the country at local, regional, or international events will be made from.

c. Athletes already competing in Elite categories (Powerman) may opt to compete in age group competition ONLY in the following manner
- Proof of injury and having rested from active and competitive
competition in the last 12 months.
(Active and competitive competition will constitute placing higher than 5th place in any running, cycling, triathlon or multi-sport event in Malaysia)
or
- Above the age of 40 years.(Upon appeal to event organiser, organizers decision is final)
or All of the above.

d. Athletes who compete in elite or open level racing for other duathlon or triathlon series will be deemed competing in Powerman Malaysia in the elite category.

e. The organizers reserve the right to request top amateur athletes to race in this category, upon knowledge of past race results.

f. The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to any competitor deemed a top athlete in their own field of sporting excellence.

g. The Race Directors and organizers decision is final

*All appeals are to be made to the organizers no later than 48 hours BEFORE commencement of the event.

2. Age group Category (male and female) – Weekend warriors, newcomers.
Age categories in 10-year intervals (18 years and above) with exception of the 40 - 44, 45 - 49 and 60 & above category.

Age definition is referred to as : age as of 31 Dec of the competing year. You may be required to show proof of age i.e.: passport, identification card, driving license.

a. Athletes/competitors/participants racing in age group categories may upgrade to Elite category, at any time during the year.

b. Age group athletes who opt for Elite category racing and having raced in a minimum of 1 leg of the Malaysian Duathlon series or Powerman Malaysia in the Elite category, may return to age group racing, only by observing the Elite category rulings above. [Please see rulings for Elite (c)]


3. Sprint category – Absolute beginners, youth and juniors
Under 16.
2 categories male and female 16-60 years

Open to all ages and abilities.
(Youths and Juniors are encouraged to give this category a “do-athlon”. 16 years and below will need to be under immediate parental supervision and guidance).

Discretion and due consideration will be exercised on a case to case basis

Event organizer reserves the right to refuse entry to any competitor found to be acting or conducting themselves in an un-sportsmanlike manner.

Competitors placing top 5 regularly (2 out of 3) in this category will need to upgrade to the full event for the following year.
(Except for competitors 16 years and below)

Entry restricted to the following :-
a. All professional, semi-professional, district, state and national runners, mountain bikers, track cyclists, road cyclists, duathletes and triathletes.

b. All past individual competitors of the Malaysian Duathlon Series who have ranked within the top 10 of their categories.
(Please enquire with the event organizer on eligibility)

4. Team Relay (Mixed and male) -
No age classification (18 years and above)
Women relay teams will have to compete in the mixed category, for the moment.

Other RULES and REGULATIONS
A. OFFICIAL FINISHER/PRIZE MONEY
All finishing participants will get a “Certificate of Participation”

Prize money will only go to the Top 4 athletes in the open categories and Top 5 in the age group categories, provided they finish within the stipulated cut off time. (Each race cut off time may differ, please countercheck which race you registered in).

In the instance of only one person in an age group category, the person will have to finish within the stipulated cut off time to be recognized as the Top athlete in his/her age group.

To earn an “OFFICIAL FINISHER” medal or where applicable “FINISHER” t-shirt, participants will need to finish within the officially stipulated cut off time.

“FINISHER” medals are ONLY given to all individual long distance competitors.

“FINISHER” t-shirts (where applicable) are ONLY given out to long distance individual duathletes finishing within the stipulated cut-off time.

B. TRANSITION AREA
All changeover of equipment must be done within the stipulated transition area
Run 1- T1 – Bike – T2 - Run 2 (T1 and T2 are in the same area)

All competitors must have their helmet buckles fastened and helmets secured on the top of their heads, from the time they remove their bicycle from the rack, at the start of the bicycle leg until after they have finished and placed their bicycle on the rack at the end of the bicycle leg.

Competitors may only use their designated bike bays / racks. Please adhere to all instructions, by race marshals pertaining to the transition area.

Competitors must not adjust, obstruct, interfere or assist with another competitor’s equipment in the transition area.

You may run or walk within the transition area; we strongly recommend that you move swiftly without obstructing or endangering yourself or other competitors, within the transition area.

Cycling is STRICTLY PROHIBITED within the transition area.

Nudity or indecent exposure is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Non-competitors will NOT be allowed into the transition area, once the race begins.

You may only claim your bike and equipment from the competitors’ area by producing your race bib number.

The transition area will only OPEN approximately, 1.5 hours prior to the race start time.

The transition area will be CLOSED approximately 30 mins after the official cut of time.

C. RUN
Competitors may run or walk during the required run legs.

Competitors may not crawl. (competitors will be deemed to be injured and extracted from the race course)

Competitors are not allowed to run with a bare torso.

Competitors must wear their race numbers both on the front and back of their t-shirts or tops during running.

Support vehicles or pacers are strictly prohibited. (Please see ruling on drafting).

Glass containers, headsets, headphones are strictly prohibited.

The responsibility of keeping on the course rests with the competitor. Any competitor who appears to present a danger to themselves or others may be removed from the competition.


D. BIKE
A competitor is not allowed to block others.

A competitor is not allowed to make forward progress without a bicycle.

A competitor may run or walk with their bike.

A competitor must obey all traffic laws (governed by the Road Transport Ministry) unless otherwise directed by an official.

A bare torso will not be permitted while cycling.

Competitors must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible both on the front and lower back of their T-shirts or tops during cycling.

Cycling helmets are compulsory during the entire bike course. These must be in accordance with updated UCI helmet requirements with CE or ANSI or SNELL certification.

Any competitors seen riding without a helmet will be disqualified.
Note : Some time trial or aero helmets do not meet these requirements. Please see race secretariat for further clarification. Race Director’s decision is final.

Headphones, headsets and glass containers are strictly prohibited.
Individual support vehicle and support crews is/are strictly prohibited.

Aero bars and clip-ons may be used, all ends must be plugged.
No wheel may contain mechanisms, which are capable of accelerating it.

D.1. Drafting
This is a non-drafting race. The following rules will apply :-

a) Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is strictly forbidden. Competitors must reject attempts by others to draft.

b) A competitor is entitled to any position on the course, provided they get to that position first, without contacting others. When taking a position, a competitor must allow reasonable space for others to make normal movements without making contact. Adequate space must be available before passing.

c) A competitor who approaches from any position to take advantage of the draft bears responsibility for avoiding the draft.

D.1.2 Bicycle Draft Zone
The draft zone for all competitors will be a rectangle 10 meters long (5 bike lengths) by 3 meters wide.

The draft zone will be measured from the back edge of the back wheel of the bike in front to the front edge of the front wheel of the back bike.

(Please see accompanied Illustration 1 & 2)

A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. (30 second time limit)
A maximum of 30 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor.

The Draft Zone : Illustration 1

The Draft Zone : Illustration 2

D.1.3 Entry into bicycle draft zone
A competitor may enter a bicycle draft zone (subject to an official’s judgement) in the following circumstances:

a) If the competitors enters the draft zone, and progresses through it within 30 seconds
b) For safety reasons
c) At an aid station
d) At the exit or entrance of the transition area
e) At an acute turn
f) If race officials exclude a section of course because of narrow lanes, construction, detours, or for other safety reasons.

Drafting is defined as,
1. Riding directly behind another bike, within the draft zone.
2. Riding 2 or more abreast, within the draft zone.
3. Riding 2 or more diagonally next to each other, within the draft zone.
Please see diagrams below:-
*in diagrams below, the draft zone is signified by the dotted rectangle

drafting 1	drafting 2	drafting 3

D.1.4 Overtaking Definition

A competitor is passed or deemed to be overtaken when another competitor's front wheel is ahead of theirs.

Once overtaken, it is upon the onus of the overtaken competitor, who must immediately move out of the draft zone of the leading / overtaking competitor.

*The 15 second ruling will apply in this instance

D.2. Penalties for drafting.
D.2.1 : First Infringement : 1st warning
A verbal warning will be given by race officials in the following manners:
a) Sounding a whistle or horn.
b) Waving of a red flag
c) A noting down of competitors number

D.2.2 : Second infringement : 2nd warning
A 3 min. " stop and start" ruling will be immediately applied ON SITE with an indication of a "drafting penalty" in the officially published results
a) Sounding of a whistle or horn
b) Showing a yellow card
c) Calling the competitor's number or name and yelling "STOP" in English.
*Non adherence to any of the above will constitute an immediate disqualification (Please see D.2.3 for further action)
d) The alphabet "D" will be initialed on the competitor's number and a red diagonal line will be placed across the violating competitors number
e) This infringement will be subsequently reported back to race secretariat for the appropriate action to be taken

The 3 min time penalty will begin immediately after the competitor has stopped and fully dismounted from his/her bike.

Fully dismounted will constitute, both feet on the ground on the left hand side of the bike.

D.2.3 : Third infringement : 3rd warning
An immediate disqualification or "DQ"
a) Sounding of a whistle or horn or waving of a flag
b) Showing of a red card.
c) Calling the competitors number or name and yelling "STOP" in English
d) The alphabet "DQ" will be initialed on the competitor's number and a red cross will be placed across the violating competitors number
e) This infringement will be subsequently reported back to race secretariat for the appropriate action to be taken

E. GENERAL DISQUALIFICATION
Disqualification or a "DQ" is a penalty appropriate for a violation

A disqualification will be signaled in the following manners
a) Sounding of a whistle or horn or waving a flag
b) Showing of a red card.
c) Calling of the competitors name and yelling STOP in English.
d) The alphabets "DQ" will be initialed on the competitor's number and a red cross will be
e) This infringement will be subsequently reported back to race secretariat for the appropriate action to be taken
comm ittees' decision is final in determining removal / disqualification.

E.1. Reasons for disqualification
A competitor may be disqualified for the following :-
· Consumption of alcohol, or other drugs 24 hours before the race.
· Consumption of performance enhancing stimulants.
· Refusing to follow rules and/ or instructions of race officials
· Failing to follow the prescribed course.
· Using abusive language or behavior untoward / unbecoming towards any official or unsportsmanlike behaviour.
· Blocking, charging, obstructing, or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor.
· Unfair contact. The fact that contact occurs between competitors does not constitute a violation. When several competitors are moving in a limited area, contact may occur. This incidental contact between competitors in equally favorable positions is not a violation.
· Accepting assistance from any person other than a race official or accepting assistance from a race official which constitutes an unfair advantage.
· Refusing to follow the instructions of a race official.
· Departing the course for reasons of safety but failing to re-enter at the point of departure.
· Leaving equipment or discarding personal articles on the course. Tires, plastic bottles, and discarded items must be placed safely off the course.
· Wearing items deemed a hazard to self or others ie : a hard cast, obtrusive jewelry, headsets, headphones
· Using unauthorized equipment to provide an advantage or which will be dangerous to others.
· Violating traffic regulations

E.2. Procedure after Disqualification
A competitor may finish the race after an official calls for a penalty or disqualification, but will subsequently have to check with the race secretariat, for more information. A competitor may appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of this booklet and Section L of the ITU rulebook.

Protests and complaints

Complaints or protests of being fouled by other competitors or notices of violation or protest against that notice HAVE to be filed officially in writing with the organizing committee based at the Race Secretariat within 30 minutes of your completion of the event, accompanied with a RM150 non returnable deposit.

*If your protest is successful the deposit will be returned.

Verbal complaints, protests or any of the above will NOT be entertained.

The organizing committee reserves the right to apply due discretion on a case-to-case basis.

The Race Directors and organizing committees decision is final.

For more detailed explanation and expansion of rules and regulations, rule books from governing bodies UCI, IAAF and ITU will be used as a basis.

*Powerman Malaysia general rulebook Amendment 5 dated 15 August 2008.