AusTriathlon License
All Full Distance Athletes are required to have an AusTriathlon license. YES! Since the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship event is sanctioned by Triathlon Western Australia (the governing triathlon federation for WA), athletes racing triathlon (Full Distance, Sprint, and Super Sprint/Kids) need a triathlon license from AusTriathlon to race. If you are already a member of AusTriathlon, please enter your triathlon license number when you register. If not, you must purchase a One Day License (ODL) in your registration by going to MyEvents > Add Purchases.
Wave Start Swims
Note the following about the wave starts:
Competitors will voluntarily divide yourselves into either wave start:
The 'racer start' is for those who are here to race and who are more confident swimmers and MTBers
The 'recreational start' is for more novice competitors who may be nervous about a mass swim start or who are less experienced swimmers and MTBers
The start line will be at least 60m wide so will allow plenty of space for swimmers spread out.
The start will be in deep water so there is no running into the water, minimising any swim start turmoil.
The first turn buoy is a significant distance away so there is time to spread out before the first turn buoy.
Race Rules
The organisers Rapid Ascent have sole discretion to alter or amend the event format or the rules in order to increase the safety to participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.
The rules of the event are as follows:
(all participants) must read and sign the Participant Indemnity.
(juniors only - i.e. under 18 on race day)
must have their parent or guardian advise the organisers, Rapid Ascent, of their intention to enter
parent or guardian must read and sign an authorisation and indemnity
(swimmers) must be able to swim 1,500m unassisted in open water.
Wetsuits are OPTIONAL for ALL events and age categories. The expected water temp is approx 21 degrees
Participants must wear competitor identification number plates/tattoos as outlined in the event program
Competitors must use the same bike frame and wheels for the entire bike leg. You may receive assistance from other competitors to repair your bike. Penalty for using someone elseâs bike frame or wheels and for lending your own bike frame or wheels to another competitor is 60 minutes for the borrower and 60 minutes for the lender.
Assistance provided by other competitors is permitted, but is limited to the provision of, drinks, nutrition, pumps, tires, inner tubes, puncture repair kits, and the repair of equipment for safety. Athletes may provide to other athletes competing in the same competition items of equipment, provided that the donor is able to continue with their own competition.
No riding is permitted in the TA and helmets must be fastened before exiting the TA.
Any competitor who withdraws from the race MUST notify an official. This is an essential requirement to avoid unnecessary searches being conducted and emergency services being engaged.
All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment for each leg â failure to carry any listed item will result in a 30-minute penalty per item found to be missing.
Failure to abide by rules may result in time penalty or disqualification.
All entrants are permitted to lodge protests against results or decisions enforced during the event. A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent Directors will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.
Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race format or the rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.
All age categories are according to your age on December 31st, 2026.
