RED BULL DEFIANCE MISSION STATEMENT

It’s our great pleasure to welcome you to the third edition of Red Bull Defiance.

When we sat down four years ago our plan was to re-invigorate the adventure racing scene in New Zealand. Working with our partners, we believe we have achieved that.

A new format, an enviable course and a raft of disciplines designed to test and challenge!

Without the support and input of our partners, land-owners, volunteers and the local Wanaka community, Red Bull Defiance would not be possible. We are truly grateful that you have joined us.

To those ‘defying the odds’ we hope that you have an amazing experience in what we consider to be New Zealand’s jewel – Wanaka.

Thanks again.

The Red Bull Defiance Team

l1 KEY CONTACTS ........................................................2

l3 RACE HQ ..........................................................................2

l3 REGISTRATION..........................................................2

l4 RACE BRIEFING ........................................................2

l5 EQUIPMENT .................................................................2

l6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECKS ..................4

l7 2 PERSON TEAM DUFFLE BAGS .............4

l8 EVENT NUTRITION ................................................5

l9 EVENT SCHEDULE – TWO PERSON TEAMS ........................................7

l10 COURSE MAPS ..........................................................8

l11 COURSE OVERVIEW – 2 PERSON TEAMS EVENT .......................... 10

l12 EVENT SCHEDULE – MINARET BURN MTB – INDIVIDUAL .......................... 14

l13 COURSE OVERVIEW – MINARET BURN MTB ...................................... 15

l14 EVENT SCHEDULE – SKYLINE TRAVERSE ......................................... 16

l15 COURSE OVERVIEW – SKYLINE TRAVERSE ......................................... 17

l16 SPECTATOR INFORMATION ................... 18

l17 TIMING CHIPS ........................................................ 18

l18 ATHLETE PICK UP SERVICES .................. 19

l19 INSURANCE .............................................................. 19

l20 TERMS & CONDITIONS ................................ 19

l21 RACE RULES ............................................................. 19

COURSE CREATOR OF RED BULL DEFIANCE, BRADEN CURRIE

Speaking as the ‘athlete’ representative of Red Bull Defiance, I would like to officially welcome you to the third edition of an event that I have been lucky enough to be a part of.

This event is the epitome of everything I love about multisport. When I was asked, 5 years ago to design the ultimate multisport event, I couldn’t believe my luck. I took the opportunity to re-create what in my experience was the most fun, challenging race format that I had ever competed in and then combine it with the most spectacular and varied terrain on offer. It’s not often I get to race at home anymore. I spend most of my time on the road, and there is no doubt that I get to race in some pretty incredible places. But I can honestly say that this event is still at the top of my list. This year I am also looking forward to racing beside Josiah Middaugh, the USA’s best off road athlete. This is a guy that I have raced against for many years now, and every battle against him is tougher

than the one before. It’s going to be awesome to race beside him for once, and see how hard we can push this course. This is one of the things I like about team racing the most. The chance to push yourself to the next level. For some reason having someone on your team makes that more possible to do. I am honoured to be apart of something that is attracting the worlds top off road athletes and adventurers at heart. I hope you have a great time out there.

Braden Currie World Multisport Champion

l2 RACE HQRed Bull Defiance Headquarters (HQ) will be the hub for the 2 person teams event and the single stage events; The Skyline Traverse & the Minaret Burn MTB. Defiance HQ is located on Wanaka Lakefront, Ardmore Street, opposite the Skate Park.

l3 REGISTRATIONRefer to Race Program below for registration timings and locations. All athletes are required to bring all equipment listed on the compulsory equipment list to registration. Officials will check gear and equipment during the registration process. Race Packs will also be distributed at registration.

l4 RACE BREIFINGAll Athletes are required to attend race briefing. Any athletes who do not attend will be Disqualified from the race. They will however still be able to complete the event, but the team will not be eligible for formal placing.

l5 EQUIPMENT

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

The information below provides reference to the compulsory equipment required for the event. Compulsory equipment checks WILL be conducted at random both pre-event and during the event. Penalties will apply to athletes not carrying all compulsory equipment.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

To be carried at all times by all athletes competing in any of the three of the Red Bull Defiance events (includes the two day RBD teams event, the Skyline Traverse Run & the Minaret Burn MTB):• Backpack (at least 1.5 litres capacity)• Thermal/merino gloves• Thermal/merino balaclava or hat• Waterproof (seam sealed and constructed

of a durable material) long sleeved top• Waterproof (seam sealed and constructed

of a durable material) pants (not required for the Minaret Burn MTB or Skyline Traverse Run)

• Combine dressing 20cm x 20cm minimum

l1 KEY CONTACTS

TITLE NAME EMAIL CONTACT PH

Event Manager Sally Currie sally@redbulldefiance.com 021 0258 6937

Safety Manager Brent Hollow bshollow@gmail.com 027 4454366

Sponsorship Director Mike Watkins mike@agema.co.nz 021 362 308

Volunteers & Registraion Manager Perryn Lydford volunteers@redbulldefiance.co.nz 021 358 534

Bike Leg Director/ Minaret Burn MTB Director Mags Helles mags@kaosmanagement.co.nz 021 149 7191

Kayak Leg Director & Water Safety Chris Thornton chris@eventwatersafety.co.nz 021 070 9446

Run Leg Director/ Skyline Traverse Director Ceri Aldiss Sonic_abroad@hotmail.com 022 038 6122

Abseil Leg Director Bill Roxbourgh billroxburgh@outlook.co.nz 027 433 1597

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• 1 First aid kit per team, which must contain:– (1.5m long (un-stretched) roll of 5cm wide

crepe bandage– 5m long roll of 2cm wide strapping tape– 10 band aid strips– 1 triangular bandage– 1 small scissors– 1 survival bag (not a blanket)– Combine dressing 7.5 x 5m

• Correctly sized clothing thermal/ merino full-length top (mid-layer garment with insulation properties, approx. 220-280 gsm.)

• Correctly sized clothing thermal/ merino full-length bottom (mid-layer garment with insulation properties, approx. 220-280 gsm.)

• Buoyancy vest (securely fitted, free of defects and of 55N minimum buoyancy). Note: This is required for all athletes competing in the RBD teams event and the Minaret Burn MTB. It is not required for athletes competing in the Skyline Traverse Run. Contact Paddle Wanaka if you need to hire a buoyancy vest for the event.

• 1 Mobile phone per team. We advise turning all the apps off on your phone, so that its battery power is preserved throughout the event.

COMPULSORY MOUNTAIN BIKE EQUIPMENT

To be carried by all athletes competing in the Red Bull Teams Event and the Minaret Burn MTB.

As per Personal Equipment list, plus:• Mountain bike (to be safety checked by

Registration)

• 1 spare tube per bike• Tyre levers, optional CO2 canister• Bike pump (one per team)• Multi-tool (one per team)• Chain breaker (spare chain link/speed link

is also useful) (one per team)

COMPULSORY RUN EQUIPMENT

To be carried by all athletes competing in the Red Bull Teams Event and the Skyline Traverse.

As per personal equipment list.

COMPULSORY KAYAKING EQUIPMENT

To be carried by all athletes competing in the Red Bull Teams Event.

As per Personal Equipment list, plus:• Kayaking helmet (designed for paddle sports –

a cycle helmet is not acceptable)• Buoyancy vest (securely fitted, free of defects

and of 55N minimum buoyancy)• Paddle• Emergency whistle• Repair/duct tape (at least 10m)

Please note: Spray skirts and kayaks are provided by Red Bull Defiance.

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l6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECKSAll athletes competing in the Red Bull Defiance teams event and the Minaret Burn MTB are required to have their bike checked and signed off at registration by our Bike Service provider Bike Therapy.

BICYCLE COMPONENT CHECK PASS FAIL

Headset Tight but not too tight

Bottom Bracket/Cranks Tight but spinning freely

Wheels No lateral play

Tires In race ready condition (ie. tread doesn’t look worn/sidewall not damaged)

Suspension Bushings aren't worn & there is no unnecessary movement

Brakes Work

Handlebar/Stem Bolts are torqued correctly so they won't come loose

Quick Releases/Thru Axles Correctly tightened

Saddle Correctly tightened and saddle bag won't fall off

PASS FAIL

l7 RED BULL DEFIANCE 2 PERSON TEAM DUFFLE BAGSAll Red Bull Defiance teams will be provided with two Red Bull Defiance duffle bags and a numbered lifejacket bag at race registration.

The duffle bags will be used to transport teams compulsory stage equipment to transition areas. Bags will be pre-numbered as Duffle Bag 1 and Duffle Bag 2.

Teams will need to pack their duffle bags for Day 1 on Friday the 20th January and hand them into the “drop off” at registration desk by 4.45pm. Used Day 1 duffle bags will be returned to Race HQ by 5pm on the Saturday 21st January. Teams will then re-packing their duffle bags in preparation for Day 2 and hand them into the drop off by 7pm. All duffle bags will be returned to race HQ for collection on the afternoon of Sunday the 22nd of January and teams can collect the bags and any other equipment between 3–7pm.

Below details the contents teams need to pack in the duffle bags for each day and the transition

areas where bags can be collected during the course of the race.

Refer to Compulsory Equipment (above) for further detail.

DAY 1

Lifejacket Bag• Teams will wear life jackets on the Barge when

transported to the Race start line. Before departing the Barge, pack your team lifejackets and other gear you don’t need into numbered lifejacket bags before race start.

• Officials will collect these bags and transport lifejackets to Transition Area 2 – West Wanaka where they will be placed with your Kayak and Duffel bag 2.

• On completion of the Day 1 Stage 3 Kayak: place your paddles & spray skirts in the hull of the kayak. They will be set up with you kayak for day 2 Race start.

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Duffle Bag 1 – Bike to Run stage• Pack with all additional equipment necessary for

the Stage 2 Run • Duffle Bag 1 will be transported to Transition

Area 1 – West Wanaka, and will be positioned in ascending team number order as you enter the transition area.

Duffle Bag 2 – Run to Kayak stage • Pack with all additional equipment necessary

for the Stage 3 Kayak (refer to Compulsory Equipment).

• Duffle Bag 2 and Lifejacket bag with life jackets used on the Barge will be positioned on top of your numbered kayaks which will be located along the shoreline of the Matukituki River in ascending numbered order.

If the event is forced by weather to use contingency plan and use alternative course for kayak stage 3, it is a requirement that athletes carry their run equipment with them in the Stage 3 Kayak, in preparation for the Stage 4 run.

DAY 2

Lifejacket Bag• Paddles will be positioned in kayaks for the start

of the race• You will need to take the empty life jacket bag

used on Day 1 with you on the Stage 1 Kayak. On arrival at Transition Area at Oxbow, pack your kayak gear and any unwanted gear into the numbered lifejacket bag.

• The lifejacket bags will be returned to HQ for collection

• Place paddles and spray skirts in the hull of the Kayak when exiting the water and they will be transported back to HQ for collection.

Duffle Bag 1 – Mountain Bike Stage 2• Pack with all equipment necessary for the Stage 2

Mountain Bike.• Duffle Bag 1 will be transported with your

bikes to Transition Area 2 – Oxbow, and will be positioned in ascending team number order as you enter the transition area.

Duffle Bag 2 – MTB to Run stage 3• Pack with all equipment necessary for the Stage

3 Run.

Duffle Bag 2 will be transported to Transition Area 2 – Spotts Creek/Cardona Valley Rd, and will be positioned in ascending order as you enter the transition area.

DAY 2: All duffle bags, paddle bags, paddles, helmets, bikes will be transported back to Red Bull Defiance HQ and stored in an athlete zone with athlete access only. There is no security overnight and all gear will need to be collected before 7pm.

l8 EVENT NUTRITIONRed Bull, Pure Sports Nutrition, Rebel Foods and GU are the official nutrition partners of Red Bull Defiance 2017. A combination of energy drinks, sports drink, gels and energy snacks will be available at each transition area throughout the event. We have also put together some tips on how to plan and execute optimal race nutriton for the event.

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l9 EVENT SCHEDULE – RED BULL DEFIANCE – TWO PERSON TEAMS

FRIDAY 20 JAN 2017: PRE EVENT

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME START TIME FINISH

Clay-bird practice shoot OXBOW 10:00 12:00

Registration Desk Opens (Gear Check, Kayak Set up) Event HQ 14:00 16:45

RBD Race Briefing (RBD) Event HQ 15:30 15:45

RBD Bike and Bag Drop Event HQ 15:45 16:45

SATURDAY 21 JAN 2017: RBD DAY 1

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME

RBD Athlete assembly at Event HQ Event HQ 06:15

RBD Athletes depart on buses to Camp Creek Event HQ 06:30

Barge with RBD athletes departs to start line Camp Creek 07:20

RBD Race starts Minaret Station 08:00

1st RBD athletes start Stage 2 Run/abseil T1 West Wanaka 10:10

1st RBD athletes start Stage 3 Kayak T2 West Wanaka 11:25

1st RBD athletes finish Day 1 Event HQ 13:15

Athlete duffle bags returned to Race HQ Event HQ 15:00

Prize Giving RBD Day 1 Elite Teams Event HQ 15:15

RBD Course Close Event HQ 17:15

All RBD bikes/bags returned to Event HQ in prep for Day 2 Event HQ 19:00

SUNDAY 22 JAN 2017: RBD DAY 2

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME

Athlete assembly at Event HQ Event HQ 06:15

Race start Stage 4 Kayak Event HQ 06:30

1st athletes finish kayak, start clay-shoot/MTB T3/Oxbow 08:10

1st athletes start Stage 6 Run T4/Cardrona Valley Rd 10:15

1st athletes finish Day 2 Event HQ 13:30

Rolling Prize Giving RBD Day 2 Elite Teams Event HQ 14:00–16:00

Short course executed on final run Course B Turnaround 16:00

Compulsory gear collection Event HQ 18:00

After Party Gin & Raspberry 19:30

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l10 COURSE MAPS

STAGE 1 – RED BULL DEFIANCE & SINGLE STAGE MINARET BURN MTB

STAGE 2 – RUN ROCKY MOUNTAIN – ABSEIL

STAGE 3 – KAYAK MATUKITUKI RIVER TO RACE HQ WANAKA

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STAGE 4 – KAYAK CLUTHA RIVER

STAGE 5 – CRIFFLE MOUNTAIN BIKE

STAGE 6 – RED BULL DEFIANCE & SINGLE SKYLINE TRAVERSE RUN

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l11 COURSE OVERVIEW – RED BULL DEFIANCE 2 PERSON TEAMS EVENT

COURSE – DAY ONE

lS STARTAthletes are required to assemble at Race HQ in their mountain bike/race gear at 6:15am. The bus to race start (Camp Creek) will depart at 6.30am sharp. Athletes are required to bring their lifejacket with them on the bus, as it will be compulsory to wear it on the barge. At race start on Minaret Station the lifejackets will be collected and transported to TA2 West Wanaka. Athletes’ bikes will be already racked on the barge. The barge will depart at 7.20am and arrive at Minaret Station area 30minutes later. Expected start time: 8:00am.

Important All athletes are able to bring additional warm clothing on the bus and barge. Before departing the barge at race start Minaret Station, this clothing will be collected by officials and transported back to race HQ for collection.

STAGE 1 – MOUNTAIN BIKE MINARET STATION

DISTANCE 43 kmALTITUDE GAIN 1200 mTERRAIN Well formed 4WD/rough farm tracks/potentially muddy/river crossingsEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 2.15 hrs

Departing at 6.30am from Wanaka lakefront (Event HQ/finish line), teams will travel by bus towards the West Coast to the barge departure point at Camp Creek. A spectacular 30-minute barge ride across the lake will see the nerves start to build. The start gun will go off only minutes after arrival at Minaret Station (estimated start time 08.00), so teams will need to be prepared as soon as they disengage the barge. Race start will be in mass format and teams will ride in bunches until break-aways occur. The course is along a mixture of well-formed farm tracks and rough 4wd tracks! With a large number of side valleys that feed creeks into Lake Wanaka, the ride will involve a number of steep pinches and fast flowing descents. Arriving at West Wanaka Bridge, the teams will enter a transition area and prepare for the second stage (run/abseil).

STAGE 2 – RUN ROCKY MOUNTAIN – ABSEIL

DISTANCE 11 kmALTITUDE GAIN 490 mTERRAIN Steep technical climb/fully formed trail/abseil EXPECTED FASTEST TIME 1.15 hr

Transition Area 1 located at the West Wanaka Bridge is the main day 1 transition area for the MTB/Run as well as the Run/Kayak.

The mountain bike chute will direct athletes to the mountain bike racks as well as each teams Duffle Bag 1. Athletes are required to rack their bikes and swap their equipment out as needed. Athletes must take or wear their bike helmet on the Stage 2 run leg, as it is a required for the abseil.

From transition area 1, teams will run over the West Wanaka Bridge and alongside the river on the Matukituki walking track and up the north face of Rocky Mountain, where the course will join the lower Rocky Mountain DOC track before traversing the lower mountain and arriving at the abseil location.

SPECIAL STAGE – ABSEIL

The abseil is a spectacular descent from the rocky outcrops into the native bush of Diamond Lake. The abseil stage will be operated by a commercial operator Adventure Southand. All abseil equipment is provided for this stage. Athletes can expect instruction from professionals to aid the completion of this stage. On arrival at the abseil athletes will pass a ‘dead timing mat’ (i.e Timing will stop). All athletes will have no more than 5 minutes to prepare for the abseil with the equipment provided. Once ready teams will cross the ‘time on’ mat and commence the abseil.

Athletes will then continue to circumnavigate around the base of the mountain back to the West Wanaka Bridge to prepare for Stage 3 Kayak.

Boats will be assembled on the shore of the Matukituki River in numbered order. Duffle Bag 2 will be located on top of each numbered boat.

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STAGE 3 – KAYAK MATUKITUKI RIVER TO RACE HQ WANAKA

DISTANCE 20 kmTERRAIN River/LakeEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 1.45 hr

The 2 km paddle out of the Mouth of the mighty Matukituki river will lead competitors past the Island, onto lake Wanaka. From here teams will pass on the inside of Moa Tapu island and then navigate their way towards Ruby Island. There will be a check point just after Roy’s Penninsula in the shelter of Bishops bay that kayaks will need to pass on the right of. Kayakers are required to pass on the waterfall creek/inside of Ruby Island. Kayakers will need to pass on the right of this checkpoint as well. Both check points (Bishops Bay and Ruby Island) are mandatory. Refer to the course maps for further detail. From Ruby Island kayakers will make their way to the finish line, located at Race HQ on the Wanaka Lake Front. Important In the event that Lake Wanaka is too dangerous to kayak one of two alternative options will be implemented (Course B or Course C). Both options will require athletes to run to Paddock Bay after the abseil section. If conditions allow course B

will be used, and teams will kayak across to Glendhu Bay/Mt Aspiring lookout and then hug the coastline/millenium track back to the finish line at Lake Wanaka. If conditions are not suitable, course C will be implemented and teams will kayak direclty to Glendhu Bay/Mt Aspiring Lookout carpark and then run the Millenium track into Wanaka. In this scenario athletes will need to take their running shoes with them in the kayak. Please refer to map below for reference.

Contingency Course CContingency Course B

Course A

lF FINISH – RACE HQ – LAKE WANAKA

The first teams will cross the finish line at approximately 1.30pm. The race will close at 6pm.

POST RACE DAY ONE

Athlete duffle bags returned to Race HQ Event HQ 15:00

All RBD bikes/duffle bags returned to Event HQ in prep for Day 2 Event HQ 19:00

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COURSE – DAY TWO

lS START

STAGE 4– KAYAK CLUTHA RIVER

DISTANCE 20 kmALTITUDE Gain 0 mTERRAIN Lake/river/rapid/fast flowEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 1.45 hr

The Kayak stage departs from the shores of Lake Wanaka, and heads around Eely Point and across the lake to the start of the Clutha. The Clutha River is the 6th fastest flowing river in the world and offers several rapid sections with fast flow. Competitors will kayak through Albert Town to Oxbow.

Teams will make their way from the Clutha River kayak exit, up to Oxbow along a rough 4wheel drive track about 2km in length. It is recommended that all teams take a 2nd pair of running shoes with them on the stage 1 kayak in preparation for this smaller run section.

On arrival at Oxbow, teams will be required to partake in a clay-bird shoot exercise – each team member gets 1 shot each. If successful in the special stage, teams will transition quickly to the mountain bike and if unsuccessful, a 2-minute stand-down will apply.

STAGE 5 – CRIFFLE MOUNTAIN BIKE

DISTANCE 28 kmALTITUDE GAIN 1278 mTERRAIN 4WD track/single track/rough terrainEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 2hr 15minutes

From Oxbow, teams will commence the epic climb up to the Pisa Range via Criffel Station. After a short journey across the top of the Pisa’s, the course will descend on fast flowing tracks to the bottom of the Cardrona Valley floor.

STAGE 6 – SKYLINE TRAVERSE MOUNTAIN RUN

DISTANCE 28 kmALTITUDE GAIN 1848 mTERRAIN Farm tracks/markers/exposed alpine route/rocks/shingleEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 3.15 hrs

The last leg of the day will see teams take on the Wanaka skyline track. The long grueling up Spots Creek will provide ample opportunities for the teams to view each other as they head for the finish line. Heading over the summits of both Mt Alpha and Roys Peak, the backdrop of the Wanaka township below and the sweeping views around the whole of the central Otago area will please even the weariest competitors. Once at Lake level the teams will have a 6 km run on a firmed track to the Red Bull Finish line on the shores of lake Wanaka.

lF FINISH – LAKE WANAKA

The 2017 Red Bull Defiance Champions will cross the finish line at approximately 1.30pm. The race will close at 6.00pm.

POST RACE DAY TWO

Collect mountain bike and other equipment Event HQ 16:00-19:00

RBD Prize giving, After Party to follow Gin and Raspberries, 155 Ardmore St, Wanaka 19:30

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l12 EVENT SCHEDULE – MINARET BURN MTB – INDIVIDUAL

FRIDAY 20 JAN 2017: PRE EVENT

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME START TIME FINISH

Registration & Bike/Gear Check Event HQ 14:00 17:00

Race Briefing (compulsory) Event HQ 17:00 17:15

Minaret Burn MTB Bike and Bag drop Event HQ 18:30 19:30

Event HQ closed, gear secured Event HQ 19:30

SATURDAY 21 JAN 2017: RACE DAY

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME

RBD Athletes + Minaret Burn MTB Athletes assemble at Event HQ Event HQ 06:15

RBD Athletes + Minaret Burn MTB Athletes depart on buses to Camp Creek Event HQ 06:30

Barge with RBD Athletes + Minaret Burn MTB Athletes departs to start line at Minaret Station Camp Creek 07:20

RBD Races starts Minaret Station 08:00

Minaret Burn MTB Race Starts Minaret Station 08:15

1st Athletes Finish MTB T1 – West Wanaka 10:45

MTB Finish Area closes T1 – West Wanaka 13:00

Pre-registered athletes + bikes transported to race HQ T1 – West Wanaka 13:00

Prize Giving Minaret Burn MTB Event HQ 15:30

Bike and Gear collection Event HQ 15:30-17:00

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l13 COURSE OVERVIEW – MINARET BURN MTBAthletes are required to assemble at Race HQ in their mountain bike/race gear before 6:15am. The bus to barge departure location (Camp Creek) will depart at 6:30am sharp. Athletes are required to bring their lifejacket with them on the bus, as it will be compulsory to wear it on the barge. At race start (Minaret Station) the lifejackets will be collected and transported to Transition Area 1/Race Finish. Athletes are also welcome to bring additional clothing/food etc with them for the barge ride. These items can then be deposited in a bag, which will be delivered to TA1/Race Finish at West Wanaka. The barge will depart at 7:20am and arrive at Shags Point (Minaret Station area) 30minutes later. This is the start line for Stage 1 Mountain Bike. Expected start time: 8:15 am.

Important Transport from Race Finish/T1/ West Wanaka is available for pre purchase at www.redbulldefiance.co.nz

MINARET BURN MTB DISTANCE 43 kmALTITUDE GAIN 1200 mTERRAIN Well formed 4wd/rough farm tracks/potentially muddy/river crossingsEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 2 hrs

Set in the spectacular Wanaka high country, the Minaret Mountain Bike offers a once a year opportunity to ride in one of New Zealand’s most prestigious high country stations. This single stage event starts with a barge ride across Lake Wanaka, to the start line on Minaret Station.

The ride itself navigates the shoreline of Lake Wanaka with a combination of undulations and a few steeper climbs. It then descends across a mixture of 4wd and single track. This is a once in a lifetime chance to experience one of Wanaka’s most sought after mountain biking experiences.

POST EVENT

Minaret Burn MTB Prize giving Event HQ 15:30

Collect mountain bike and other equipment Event HQ 15:30-19:00

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l14 EVENT SCHEDULE – SKYLINE TRAVERSE

SATURDAY 21 JAN 2017: PRE EVENT

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME START TIME FINISH

Registration & Gear check Event HQ 14:00 17:00

Event HQ Closed Event HQ 17:00

SUNDAY 22 JAN 2017: RACE DAY

ACTIVITY LOCATION TIME

Last chance to pick up race packs Event HQ 08:15-09:00

Athletes requiring transport to race start assemble at Race HQ (pre-purchase required) Event HQ 09:00

Race briefing TA4, Cardrona Valley Rd 09:50

Race starts TA4, Cardrona Valley Rd 10:00

First athletes expected Race HQ 13:00

Prize giving, Red Bull Defiance HQ Event HQ 16:45

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l15 COURSE OVERVIEW – SKYLINE TRAVERSE

Athletes are welcome to make their own way to race start, Cardrona Valley Rd. Or take the option of event transport for $25. Event transport can be pre-purchased online or purchased pre event at registration. Buses will depart Race HQ on the 22nd January at 09:00am. Race start for the Skyline Traverse is 10:00am. Athletes travelling by bus are welcome to leave a gear bag on the bus, which will be returned to Race HQ for pick up after the event.

For the very first time, you will have the opportunity to race across one of New Zealand’s most spectacular skylines. This is one of the highlights of the Red Bull Defiance event and now you have the opportunity to be a part of this event by racing the Skyline Traverse as a single stage.

SKYLINE TRAVERSE DISTANCE 28 kmALTITUDE GAIN 1200 mTERRAIN Farm track/markers/exposed alpine terrain/rocks/shingle/steep descentsEXPECTED FASTEST TIME 3.15 hrs

This spectacular trail run offers a lengthy ascent followed by a technical traverse across the ridge line of Mt Alpha and Mt Roy.

POST EVENT

Collect any clothing/equipment Event HQ 15:30-18:00

Skyline Traverse Prize giving Event HQ 16:45

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l16 SPECTATOR INFORMATIONSpectators are only permitted on course in designated spectator areas. Under no condition are spectators allowed to assist competitors. Any assistance will result in the team being instantly disqualified. This includes providing teams with any food, drink or equipment. If you know a team is in need of help or resources of some kind, please advise a course official and we will consider the request. Designated transition areas are detailed on the course maps. Please note; all teams will be tracked and placings and times will be available after each stage of the event. Elite 2 person teams will also be tracked using GPS trackers. This will provide real time locations for all elite teams. These will be displayed on the large screen at the finish area. Live footage of the race will also be available for viewing on the large screen throughout both days.

DAY 1 SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY

Race Start: No specators are permitted at camp creek or the race start.

Stage 1: MINARET MTB

Spectators are able to watch mountain bikers arrive at the finish area at the West Wanaka Bridge

Transition Area 1/2: West Wanaka Bridge. Spectator parking is available.

Stage 2: Diamond Lake/Rocky Mountain Walking track

Park at the base of Diamond Lake/Rocky Mountain DOC parking area and walk up the DOC track to view athletes running and or/abseiling down the rock face above Diamond Lake.

Stage 3: Various viewing points are available to watch kayaks approaching race HQ on the Wanaka lake front.

Finish: Parking and spectator viewing is of course available at the finish area at the Lake Wanaka shorefront.

DAY 2 SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY

Race Start: Race start will be at Race HQ on the Wanaka lake front. Come down early and watch the teams start the event in mass start format.

Stage 4: Lake Wanaka/Clutha River

Various viewing locations to choose from, around the Outlet walking track, Outlet camping ground and Albert Town bridge.

Transition Area 3: Oxbow

Access this area via the Oxbow driveway, located on the left just past the Wanaka Airport. Spectators will need to arrive at this transition area before 8.15am.

Stage 5: Criffle Mountain Bike

No viewing is available on the Stage 5 Mountain Bike as the entire course is located on private property.

Transition Area 4: Race Start Skyline Traverse: Cardrona Valley

Spectator parking is available at Transition Area 4, which is approximately 15kms drive from Wanaka towards Cardrona. Their will be event signage to indicate the location of TA4.

Stage 6: Skyline Traverse Mountain Run

The Skyline Traverse is located on the Spots Creek and Mt Roy department of conservation tracks. These tracks are open to the general public. Spectators are welcome to use these tracks and support competitors completing the final stage of the Red Bull Defiance event.

l17 TIMING CHIPS The timing is going to be performed by Active Timing. Timing ankle bands will be provided for all athletes competing in team and individual events. The timing ankle bands contain an electronic timing system. For the Red Bull Defiance team event one member of each team is required to wear the transponder above the ankle during the entire competition. At the end of the event, immediately after reaching the finishing line, the transponder needs to be handed over to a member of the Red Bull Defiance team. Timing results from each stage of the event will be able to be accessed by athletes and spectators online. Elite teams will receive GPS trackers in place of timing chips and will be able to be tracked in real time over the entire Red Bull Defiance Course.

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l18 ATHLETE PICK UP SERVICESWanaka Connexions are our preferred service provider for transport to and from Queenstown airport. Their cost is $35/head and they will transfer you directly to your accommodation. Wanaka Connexions are also able to transport your boxed bikes in their luggage trailer for an additional $10 per person. Also you can also utilize the services of Connexions for bike transport, if you wish to hire a car but do not have the provisions to transport your bikes. Please contact them directly via the details below to secure your booking.

Alpine ConneXions

Bookings: +64 3 443 9120 Email: info@alpineconnextions.co.nz Web: www.alpineconnexions.co.nz

l19 INSURANCEAll athletes and team support personal must carry their own medical insurances, equipment and accident insurances.

l20 TERMS & CONDITIONSI/We understand and agree to the rules established for Red Bull Defiance. I/We agree to wear the event race top throughout the event and to not cover the sponsors branding. I/We acknowledge that Red Bull Defiance is being filmed/photographed and content is being developed for the use of sponsors and Red Bull Defiance to leverage on an on-going basis. I/We accept that by entering Red Bull Defiance I/we agree to my/our image being captured and this will be at no cost to the sponsors and I accept emails from sponsors regarding their services. I understand that participation in this contest is at my own risk and I accept full responsibility for my well being during the event.

l21 RACE RULES – RED BULL DEFIANCE I/We understand and agree to the rules established for Red Bull Defiance. I/We agree to wear the event race top throughout the event and to not cover the sponsors branding. I/We acknowledge that Red Bull Defiance is being filmed/photographed and content is being developed for the use of sponsors and Red Bull Defiance to leverage on an on-going basis. I/We accept that by entering Red Bull Defiance I/we agree to my/our image being captured and this will be at no cost to the sponsors and I accept emails from sponsors regarding their services. I understand that participation in this contest is at my own risk and I accept full responsibility for my well being during the event.

1. EVENT OVERVIEW

1.1 The race consists of a two day multi-stage event in Wanaka and surrounds.

1.2. Disciplines include mountain biking/kayaking/running/abseil /clay bird shooting/other activities.

1.3. Each day is split into a series of disciplines with a known well marked course and designated transition areas.

1.4. All teams commence the race early morning on day one in mass start format.

1.5. Teams must make their way from one transition area to the next in the defined discipline.

2. RACE CATEGORIES

2.1. Red Bull Defiance is a two day, two-person stage race and includes the following categories.

2.2. Three elite categories (Mens, Womens & Mixed) will race for a monetary prize purse.

2.2.1. All Elite Teams will need to meet the qualification standard as determined by Red Bull Defiance race director. Qualification is based on individual and relevant team sporting history. Please clearly illustrate your top 3 sporting history/achievements in the “Resume” section on the Team profile pages NEXT. We will request further details from you if the information you provide is inadequate. You will be advised if you do not qualify to race Elite and will be given the option to race in the Sports category.

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2.2.2. Each elite catagory will be awarded a $10,000 prize purse broken down into 1st, 2nd and 3rd place catgories as follows (1st $6,000; 2nd $3,000; 3rd $1,000).

2.2.3. If on race day, there are less than 5 elite teams entered within any of the three Elite catagories (Elite Mens, Elite Womens or Elite Mixed), the prize purse of a catagory will be reduced by half and distributed as follows (1st $3000, 2nd $1500, 3rd $500).

2.3 SPORTS 2 PERSON MIXED, MALE OR FEMALE TEAMS

2.3.1. SPORTS TEAM category winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be awarded a total purse of $5000 worth of money equivalent product vouchers, divided between the Male, Female and Mixed Sports Team categories. If you wish to race for a share of the total monetary prize purse, then you will need to race in the Elite mixed category.

3. ENTRIES

3.1. Entries officially open at 8.30am on Friday the 17th of June 2016 and will close at 5pm on the 30th of November 2016, or when capacity is reached at 80 teams.

3.2. Entries received after capacity is reached or after the 30th of November, will be wait listed and notified if additional entries become available or in case of injury or cancellation of pre-registered teams.

3.3. To secure an entry in Red Bull Defiance, one person per team needs to register and complete the entry form on the Enter Now

3.4. Once your online entry has been submitted and payment has been processed you will be notified by email. Early bird entry is available for the first 20 teams to enter and entry must be paid in full in order to secure your spot. After this time the Standard Entry fee will apply, however teams can opt to pay the deposit option, rather than payment in full. You do not need to have a complete team of two to complete your entry.

3.5. The organisation reserves the right to increase the capacity of the event at a future date.

4. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

4.1. Teams may officially cancel their entry at any stage prior to the event by writing, calling or emailing the race organisers. There is a $500 non-refundable deposit for any cancellations.

4.2. Cancellation of team entry before the 30th of November 2016 will only be refunded 50% of the total entry fee. Teams however will be given the option to transfer their entry to the following year as a preference to losing their 50% deposit.

4.3. Cancellations of a team’s entry after the 30th of November 2016 will not be refunded any monies.

4.4. If any member of your team racing within the 2 person Elite or Sports category is deemed not competent enough to undertake the event whilst participating, the whole team will be disqualified and NO refund will be given. Exact details of expected competencies are be promulgated on this web site and in the Newsletters.

4.5. If the race is cancelled due to acts of god, natural disasters, terrorism or other reasons etc, the organisers will make every effort to refund as much of the entry fee as possible to all teams. However, all teams should be aware that any refunds will be made after event costs have been taken into consideration. Given the high number of fixed costs associated with organising the race teams should also be aware that any refund is likely to be minimal. The race will not be re-scheduled.

5. TRANSFER OF ENTRY

5.1. Teams are permitted to transfer or sell their entry to another team if available. This will be a transaction between the teams and the event organisers will not facilitate putting teams in touch with each other. Teams must notify the event organisers as soon as possible in the case of a team entry being transferred or sold.

5.2. If two teams do not have sufficient members and decide to join together, this will be strictly considered as one team cancelling their entry. Refund policy will be as stated above, no exceptions.

6. RESPONSIBILITY

6.1. No responsibility is taken by Red Bull, Red Bull Defiance, Defiance Limited or sponsors for any loss or damaged property of competitors, assistants, or friends during Red Bull Defiance. By completion of the entry form the competitor accepts full responsibility for the risks entailed in competing in Red Bull Defiance. Competitors

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and support crews must have their own personal insurance policies to cover against injury and equipment.

6.2. The event takes place in the mountains and surrounding environments. As a competitor in this event, you are personally responsible for your own safety and are required to carry the compulsory equipment at all times, unless instructed otherwise by the Red Bull Defiance Race Director.

7. PENALTIES

7.1. The Red Bull Defiance Race Director reserves the right to disqualify or impose time penalties on any competitor for disregarding race rules or compulsory safety requirements of the Red Bull Defiance

7.2. Rules are enforced for your safety and to create a fair event. We encourage all competitors to abide by these rules and the spirit in which they are written. Any teams found disregarding the specified rules or purposely changing the interpretation of rules for their benefit may be disqualified.

8. COMPLAINTS

8.1. Any competitor or assistant who wishes to make a complaint about another competitor must do so in writing with supporting evidence (photos/videos) to the Red Bull Defiance Race Director within 1 day of the completion of the event. The Red Bull Defiance Race Director’s decision regarding the complaint is final.

9. WITHDRAWALS

9.1. In the case of withdrawal of a team member, or an entire team, the organisers must be notified by the quickest possible means.

9.2. If you are evacuated from any part of the course by helicopter or jet boat, you must report to an official immediately on arrival of your safety destination. If you are seriously injured, it is yours or your support crews responsibility to notify race officials. You will remain in the race until you have been checked off the course by course officials.

9.3. Any team member/team that does not complete a stage (this includes failure to meet cut-off times) is automatically disqualified, and cannot continue on the stage or subsequent stages. The exclusion to this rule exists on day 2 STAGE 4 Skyline

run. There will be a course B option for any team who does not meet the cut off time of 3.30pm at Mt Alpha.

10. ELECTRONIC DEVICES

10.1. IPods, MP3 Players, personal audio devices and headphones etc. are not allowed to be used during the race and will result in disqualification.

11. LAND USE

11.1. A large majority of this race is on private land.

11.2. Red Bull Defiance race crosses a number of property boundaries. It is an activity that complies with relevant management plans and strategies and has a number of contract conditions that must be adhered to.

11.3. There will be NO access granted to train on these privately owned stations prior to race day. Access is only permitted on race day so please respect private property both before and during the event. Competitors must not harm, approach or interfere with any stock, and at all times stock and farm vehicles have right away.

12. LITTER ON COURSE

12.1 TAKE OUT ALL YOUR RUBBISH! If your race number is identified littering you will be disqualified immediately.

13. ROAD CLOSURES

13.3 There are road closures on the course and normal road rules apply throughout. You must give way to any medic or support vehicle on course. If they are approaching from your immediate front or rear, please move to the side and let them pass. Anyone not adhering to this rule maybe disqualified.

14. MEDICAL

14.1. If you advised us of a medical condition on the entry form, then you are required to have an emergency action plan that will assist you to manage with any serious/life threatening conditions that you are susceptible to, and to carry the appropriate medication to self manage any such incident.

14.2. The event organisers decision to remove a person from the race due to medical or safety reasons is final

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14.3. Intravenous Fluids (IV) may only be administered by approved medical staff. Any administration of IV fluids by anyone other than race medical staff will result in immediate disqualification of the team.

14.4. If you or your team comes across someone who is in a genuine emergency situation, you MUST stop and give assistance. Organisers will attempt to re-credit lost time where possible.

14.5. Accident Response – as a fellow competitor you may come upon an accident or emergency. If so you should proceed as follows:

14.6. First on Scene: If you are the first on the scene please stop and assist the injured/distressed competitor & gather as much information as possible.

14.7. Next on Scene: Talk to first on the scene then proceed to the nearest radio (Aid Station/Medic/4WD/Tail End Charlie/course officials) to report the situation so expert help can be requested on the scene ASAP.

15. OFFICIALS

15.1. Instruction by course officials to competitors and support crews must be followed. Failure to do so will see disqualification or time penalties.

15.2. Negative behavior towards race officials, volunteers and public (this includes support crews) will not be tolerated, and could result in disqualification.

16. HELICOPTER PROTOCOL

16.1. Should a helicopter approach, competitors are to follow the directions indicated by the crew. Do not approach the helicopter until instructed or signaled. If the helicopter approaches, do not move away from it. Never, under any circumstances go to the rear of the helicopter – remain in full view of the pilot and crew.

17. MOUNTAIN BIKE PROTOCOL

17.1. Mountain bike and gear checks are recommended for all mountain bikes – ensure that you have your bike/s checked to ensure they are in safe functioning state. Carry all compulsory gear/equipment and know how to use it.

17.2. Remain in control at all times, especially on the steep downhill sections. Out of control riders are a hazard to themselves and others.

17.3. Due to the nature of the course, it is strongly recommended your brake pads have less than 25% wear and you use no smaller than 160mm disc brake rotors.

18. KAYAK PROTOCOL

18.1. No NZOIA certification is required to participate in the kayak stage of Red Bull Defiance.

18.2. Competitors should be competent paddlers to a minimum Grade 2 standard, be water confident and capable of self-rescue. It is the competitor’s responsibility to have adequate skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on a grade 2 river. These skills will be illustrated in the kayak competency assessment form, which must be reviewed and signed for prior to the event.

18.3. No Kites. Sails, Umbrella or other methods of wind assistance are permitted.

18.4. Teams should be aware that the rivers will have other users. Power boats must give way to vessels powered by paddles. If a power boat is approaching you from directly ahead, then both must turn to starboard (right) – do this early to avoid confusion.

18.5. If you are in difficulty on the water then you can use your whistle which should be attached to a lanyard on your PFD (one blast = ‘attention – possible emergency’ : three blasts = ‘Help – emergency’)

18.6. Didymo Control

18.6.1. Red Bull Defiance supports Biosecurity New Zealand in their attempt to stop the spread of Didymo throughout New Zealand’s streams, rivers, canals and lakes. All kayak equipment and mountain shoes must be cleaned to biosecurity standards after the Red Bull Defiance. Check out www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo for procedures.

19. RUN/TREK

19.1. Teams must follow route markers and stick to the assigned/marked track.

19.2. Team members must remain within 100 meters of the route, not more than 50 meters apart and within ‘line of sight’ of each other throughout the race.

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19.3. Competitors must use stiles wherever possible do not open or close gates, and obey marshal’s instructions.

19.4. Appropriate running gear must be worn and carried, this is the responsibility of the competitors.

20. OTHER SECTIONS

20.1. All other activities will be as per the instructions of the marshals at the specific site.

21. SUPPORT CREWS AND SPECTATORS

21.1. All transition areas will be manned by official race staff and times will be recorded at each area. No outside assistance is allowed on course and no spectators/support persons are allowed in designated transition areas.

21.2. Spectators/support persons are allowed in designated spectator areas along the course. English is the official language of the Red Bull Defiance Adventure race.

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