entries close:
20 october 2020
STANDARD INDIVIDUAL SPRINT ENTRY– R630
(EXCLUDES TSA DAY LIC FOR R35)
STANDARD RELAY TEAM SPRINT of 2 ENTRY–R 700
(EXCLUDES TSA DAY LIC FOR R35)
STANDARD RELAY TEAM SPRINT of 3 ENTRY–R 700
(EXCLUDES TSA DAY LIC FOR R35)
WHEN: No Thursday Registration in Johannesburg
VENUE:
TIME:
PARA-TRI FRIENDLY
WHEN: 31 October 2020
VENUE: Sun City Resort
TIME: 11am – 4pm
PARA-TRI FRIENDLY
WHEN: 01 November 2020
VENUE: Sun City Resort
TIME: 5am – 9am
All sprint athletes must be registered by 9am!
PARA-TRI FRIENDLY
| Sun International Accommodation | Accommodation Booking Link: https://www.suninternational.com/sun-city/specials/ultra-triathlon-accommodation/ | ||
| GPS CO-ORDINATES | S 25° 20′ 54.9666″ E 27° 5′ 58.8012″ |
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| REGISTRATION TIMES | Saturday: 11am – 4pm Sunday: 05:00am – 09:00am All Sprint athletes must be registered before 9am. |
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| REGISTRATION VENUE | No Registration in Johannesburg Saturday: 11am – 4pm (Sun City Resort) Sunday: 5am – 9am (Sun City Resort) All Sprint athletes must be registered before 9am. |
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| START TIMES | SPRINT: | ||
| -Sprint Race will start at 1pm -Athletes will start in batches of 50 with 10 minute intervals between batches This is due to COVID-19 Regulations. |
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| CUT-OFF TIMES | There are NO Cut-Off Times for the Sprint event. | ||
| DISTANCES | Sprint 600m swim / 20 km Cycle / 5km Run | ||
| How a TEAM entry (relay) works: | You may participate as a TEAM for the Sprint distances (minimum age for Sprint is 16yrs). | ||
| A team consists of 2 or 3 members. Each team member competes in one discipline i.e. 1st team member = Swim, 2nd team member = Cycle, 3rd team member = Run. The Team event works like a relay. The team gets given a timing chip which will act like a batten and will get passed onto each team member in the transition area. Along with the timing chip, the Team also get 2 x race numbers which are worn by the cyclist and by the runner. The swimmer will get an official swim cap. | |||
| RACE BRIEFING | NO RACE BRIEFING (Due to Covid Risk Regulations) | ||
| WET SUITS | A decision on wetsuits will be taken an hour before the start of the Sprint. Wetsuits for the event would be advisable as water temperatures usually cooler at this time of year. |
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| TRI BARS | Are allowed for both events | ||
| BIKES | Mountain Bikes and TT Bikes are allowed. | ||
| DRAFTING | NO Drafting will be allowed in the Sprint event. Strict TSA rules apply. | ||
| TIMING | Timing Chips will be given out at registration. These chips are the athletes responsibility and will need to be returned on the finish line. |
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| Athletes will be charged R200.00 for a non returned timing chip. | |||
| SWIM CAPS | Competitors will be given OFFICIAL RACE TYR swimming caps at registration | ||
| TRANSITON AREA | The Transition Area will open at 5:00am for the Ultra Athletes. Sprint Athletes will only be able to enter Transition are once Ultra Athletes are on the bike route. The TSA officials will open the Transition area approximately between 8:30am – 10:00am. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area. | ||
| WHAT TO PACK | What to pack for your Triathlon view here | ||
| Outside Assistance: | No athlete will be allowed any “Special Needs” assistance by the EO or the Officials during the Sprint or Ultra race. | ||
| CYCLE LAPS | Competitors do (One) 1 x 20km Cycle Loop | ||
| RUN LAPS | 5 km Sprint = 1 lap The running routes will be off-road for both events. Terrain Type: Easy dirt roads, not trail. Trail shoes are not essential. |
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| WATER TABLE |
There will be one (1) water table on the Bike route and 4 Water Tables on the Run route. Water Sachets, 32Gi Endure, 32Gi Gels & 32Gi Bars, Coke and Bananas will be available at Run Water tables. If the weather is very hot, Sponges will be available at all run water tables. |
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| TSA DAY LICENCE |
If you don’t have your TSA Licence with you on the day, it is compulsory to pay for a day Licence Sprint = R35.00 |
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| DRUG FREE SPORT |
Athlete Medication Drug Free Sport will be conducting tests on a regular basis at TSA events. All information is available on www.drugfreesport.org.za |
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| TSA REGISTERED ATHLETES | All TSA Registered Athletes can check their Registration Number at the following link. Select your Province to view provincial names. Register Here | ||
| MINIMUM AGE | The min age group for all Tri Sprint events is 16yrs old. | ||
| STRICT REFUNDS & TRANSFER POLICY |
No Race refunds are done for any event. Athletes can transfer their pre-entry to another athlete due to a medical condition only. This will be at no extra cost. Written permission as well as a signed doctors note is required. Athlete Transfers need to be done and completed 72hrs prior to pre-entries closing. Please email: events@ultratri.co.za to apply for a athlete transfer. |
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| FINAL INSTRUCTIONS | Final Instructions will be emailed out during race week. | ||
| PRIZE MONEY | No Prize Money for the 2020 event | ||
| PRIZE GIVING |
No Prize Giving due to COVID-19 Regulations. There will be ”lucky draw” spot prizes on the day! |
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| Transition Bag | Sprint athletes don’t get transition bags. All race gear must be placed next to their bike. | ||
| Bike transport: | Fabian’s Bicycle Transport: 082 929 8693 Web: Fabian’s Bicycle Transport |
Limited edition Event Garment / Item
Official Race Silicone Swim Cap
Personalized Race Number
Goodie Bag
ULTRA Finishers Medal
Access to the Finishers Tent with snacks and soft drinks
Complimentary Massage in the Athletes Tent
Race Number
Silicone Swimming Cap
