Have you seen the new, detailed website? Now fully updated with schedule, maps, competition information, travel tickets and advice and much much more!

Follow this SCHEDULE link to review the most recent update or visit www.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com and stay up to date with additional information not included in the E-news!

Airport Transfers
As the official transport provider, COACHTRANS meets all flights from Domestic and International Airports, servicing direct to your accommodation and at fantastic rates

Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast Accommodation AUS$40.00 per person each way
Excess luggage – bike boxes etc AUS$10.00 per item each way

Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport – Gold Coast Accommodation $21.00 AUD per person each way
Excess luggage – bike boxes etc $10.00 AUD per item each way

Visit www.coachtrans.com.au or phone (07) 3238 4700 for more information.

Hire Car – Choose Thrifty Car Rental
Thrifty Car Rental is one of Australia's largest and most dynamic car providers with depots on the Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise , Coolangatta and Brisbane Airport. Thrifty is proud of its diverse and modern fleet ranging from small to large people movers, to suit everyone’s pocket. The Thrifty fleet is among the youngest in the car rental industry with passenger vehicles averaging only 6 months of age.

With Thrifty you will always be driving a recent model giving you peace of mind.
Thrifty is constantly working to bring you the best car hire deals and prices with drive packages starting from just $39 per day. Our service also includes courtesy pickup and delivery on request. Unique to the car rental industry, every 3 day car hire includes a FREE discount voucher booklet with over 30 fabulous offers to local attractions valued at $500.
At Thrifty we are passionate about what we do and try to make your car hire experience as simple and easy as possible. Thrifty offer all participants, family and friends discount rates on all class vehicles. Go to www.rentthrifty.com/usm. For all Brisbane Airport inquires email reservations@rentthrifty.com and quote USM for corporate rates.

Shuttle Bus information
USM EVENTS are providing a user pay bus service to transport athletes, coaches, team staff, friends and family during peak times across the Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships. Completing a 30 minute loop, the bus will service from the Southport Broadwater Parklands to Main Beach and Surfers Paradise. 

Regular Day Service (10am-5pm) - $10.00 AUD per day (Unlimited Travel)
Special Services – Operating outside of the ‘Regular Day Service’ times, this shuttle is created to service the  Thursday and Sunday night parties as well as early morning competition. Due to the odd operational hours, there will be an additional $2.00 AUD charge (per person) for each trip.

To pre-purchase shuttle bus tickets, visit https://gms.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com.au/registration/default.cfm

Shuttle Bus map Click map to enlarge

Spectate, Celebrate and PARTICIPATE in the Triathlon World Championships! With no qualification criteria required
there are still a few positions available in;

The ITU Teams Triathlon World Championships

And the Sprintman Competitions

The best part is, anyone can enter and be part of Australia’s largest Triathlon Festival! Entries now open online at www.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com.

Champion System is proud to be the Official Cycle Wear Sponsor and Official Corporate Teams Custom Clothing Supplier for the 2009 ITU World Championships on the Gold Coast. Champion System specialise in producing high quality cycling and triathlon clothing in your own design, quickly and easily and at a competitive price. A number of professional triathletes choose to wear Champion System clothing including former World Champion Javier Gomez and current U/23 European Women’s Champion Yuliya Sapunova. The same clothing that these athletes wear is also available to you in your own custom design. Check out their website www.champ-sys.com.au or email sales@champ-sys.com.au  to find out how you can order your gear in time for the event! Champion System will be on site during the entire festival so drop buy and check us out!

You don’t have to compete to be successful at the World Champs!

Experience the latest triathlon, fitness & lifestyle products in the one centralized sporting & lifestyle hub.  With more than 55 exhibitors, the Triathlon World Championships Sport & Lifestyle Expo is the place to be for all your triathlon, fitness & lifestyle needs.   Best of all admission is FREE!!

Trading Times:
Wednesday 9th September  10am – 5pm
Thursday 10th September  9am – 5pm
Friday 11th September  9am – 5pm
Saturday 12th September  9am – 5pm
Sunday 13th September  9am – 4pm

Venue:
Triathlon World Championships Sport & Lifestyle Expo
Southport Broadwater Parklands
Gold Coast Highway
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215

For more information, please contact Katie Reid – katie.reid@usmevents.com.au / 07 5449 0711.

Haven’t entered teams or ordered your Corporate Hospitality? Now there’s even more reason to enter the World Championships!

• Save 15% on your total Marquee and Site cost by booking Race Day Hospitality & Corporate Catering for both Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th September 09!
• Enter 10 or more teams from the same business/organization and receive a FREE 9m X 6m area (including a 9m X 3m Marquee and 9m X 3m Uncovered Courtyard) for BOTH days of triathlon action! Valued at approximately $2,295 it’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the World Championships in style!* (*Conditions Apply)

Congratulations!
Congratulations to our lucky winners of the 1st August teams entry draw – Lisa Pender, Kristen Vale,
Anthony Evans from Team JB Wait For ME!
You have won;

• 3 pairs of SKINS Sport Long Tights - Total Value $450.00
• 1 FREE TEAM Entry to the 2010 Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival - Total Value $220.00

Be a WINNER not a winger take advantage of these incentives and prepare for World Champion status! Contact our Corporate Teams & Hospitality Booking Coordinator for more details!

Emily Davies
T: (07) 3868 2444
E: Emily@usmevents.com.au

Discounted rates have just been released on Surfers Paradise accommodation not to mention other great options still available only when booking through USM EVENTS. To view options please visit www.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com/visitor_info_accom.html

Host Hotel
The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
Five star elegance and Queensland charm combine at our Gold Coast Resort Hotel. The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, within easy reach of pristine beaches, fashionable shopping and picturesque hinterland valleys. Our Gold Coast Resort's unique facilities, ideal location and award-winning service make this the perfect resort for an unrivalled Gold Coast holiday.

Set amidst lush tropical gardens and the Gold Coast's only private salt water lagoon, The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is renowned for its Pacific Ocean views and contemporary resort restaurants. Enjoy a delicious seafood buffet, dine al fresco at our poolside bar or indulge at our Gold Coast day spa.

Preferred Accommodation Provider
Azzura Surfers Paradise – Brand new resort opening soon!
Cnr of Markwell & Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

DISCOUNTED RATES JUST RELEASED ON APARTMENTS!
Special offer! - Complimentary shuttle bus service for duration of event *conditions apply

Situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, within walking distance to beaches and the famed Cavill Avenue shopping, dining and entertainment precinct. This brand new 4 star resort offers the ultimate escape and features a recreational deck, swimming pool, spa and gym. Unwind in the spacious one and two bedroom luxury suites with full kitchen, lounge, dining room and laundry facilities, whilst enjoying panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean or Gold Coast Hinterland from your balcony. Guests can relax with the convenience of ground floor restaurants and shopping.

Paradise Resort Surfers Paradise
122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217 Australia

DISCOUNTED RATES JUST RELEASED ON APARTMENTS!
Special offer! – Breakfast included for two people daily per room

Paradise Resort Gold Coast is the perfect family getaway! Close to beaches, restaurants & Cavill Avenue yet surrounded by a lush jungle of swaying palms and tropical greenery. Hotel style resort rooms available – Book now!

For more information or to book your accommodation please download the booking form or contact Kezzia Taylor on (07) 5440 0711.

Congratulations to the ITU  World Champs Early Bird winner - Steve Jackson
Steve wins free race entry and 3 nights accommodation at the luxurious 5 star Peninsula Airlie Beach, right on the waterfront. 

As the weeks close in, the 2009 Airlie Beach Triathlon will be bigger and better than ever. Registrations are flooding in from all states and many elites and world championship contenders are joining us on Sunday 30th August for a final sprint hit-out, testing themselves for the "big one".  YOU still have time to book your flights and accommodation to escape the winter chill and enjoy some NQ warm weather.

The Airlie Beach Triathon, part of the Airlie Beach Festival of Sport, is set in spectacular surroundings with a team of professional volunteers to make sure you have a safe and very enjoyable race......Whitsunday locals are known for our friendly hospitality, generosity and perfect weather.

Don't delay - jump online and register at www.whitsundaytriclub.com or contact Race Director Wendy Downes on 07 4946 5256 for further information and assistance.

Australia’s Gold Coast is celebrated as a hugely popular and friendly holiday city. To ensure you make the most of your time on the Gold Coast we’ve listed some new ‘must see & do activities’. Very Exciting – Feel the wind in your hair aboard a Harley Davidson with Gold Coast motorcycle tours Very Natural – Get up close and personal with a 40 tonne Humpback whale on board a Gold Coast whale watching cruise Very Tasty – Discover the Gold Coast’s finest food and wine complimented by the most creative culinary talent during the Tastes of the Gold Coast Festival Very Indulgent – Relax infront of an open fire with a glass of port at Ruffles Lodge Very Active – Buckle up for an off-road safari with Southern Cross 4WD Tours Plan your trip now! For further information contact the Gold Coast Booking and Information Centre 1300 309 440 (National), +61 (0)7 5569 3380 (International), or visit www.verygoldcoast.com.

Are you bringing a loved one with you to the Gold Coast ITU Triathlon World Championships? Then why not ask them if they too would like to join in the fun by volunteering a small amount of their time to help the organisers put on this World Class International event. As a thank you for their efforts we will pay their way to the Say G’day Party on the Thursday night (10th Sept) of the festival. To take up this exclusive offer all they need to do is visit the Volunteers page on the website (www.worldtriathlongoldcoast.com/volunteers.html), click on the link at the bottom and register as a volunteer. Once they’ve done this email emily@usmevents.com.au and they will be added to the FREE ticket list for the Say G’day Party!

Any queries relating to event entry should be directed to info@usmevents.com.au, or by phoning +61 (0)7 5449 0711.

Questions relating to qualifying for an ITU event need to be directed to your National Federation.