entries close: 14 april 2021
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 Regulations NO DAY VISITORS OR SPECTATORS will be allowed until regulations change. This means that only athletes will have access to Sun City Resort on Race Day. Only supporters who book and stay inside the Sun City Resort will have access to the Resort Facilities and Race Day.
ONLY ATHLETES STAYING INSIDE THE RESORT CAN REGISTER ON SATURDAY.
WHEN: 02 MAY 2021
VENUE: 19th HOLE, GARY PLAYER COUNTRY CLUB
TIME: 5am – 7:30am
ALL ATHLETES STAYING OUTSIDE THE RESORT WILL NEED TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY.
NO RACE DAY ENTRIES AVAILABLE
ONLY RACE REGISTRATION
| Sun International Accommodation | Accommodation Booking Link: Click Here | ||
| GPS CO-ORDINATES | S 25° 20′ 54.9666″ E 27° 5′ 58.8012″ |
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| REGISTRATION TIMES
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE |
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm Sunday: 05am – 07:30am All Sprint athletes must be registered before 7:30am Only athletes who are staying inside the Resort can register on the Saturday. Any athletes who are staying outside the resort will need to register on Race Day (Sunday). |
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| REGISTRATION VENUE
VERY IMPORTANT: |
No Registration in Johannesburg Saturday: 12pm – 4pm (Sun City Resort) – 19th Hole, Gary Player Country Club Sunday: 5am – 7:30am (Sun City Resort) – 19th Hole, Gary Player Country Club Only athletes who are staying inside the Resort can register on the Saturday. Any athletes who are staying outside the resort will need to register on Race Day (Sunday). |
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| START TIMES | SPRINT: | ||
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BIKE RACKING TIMES |
-Sprint Race will start at 8:25am -It will be a rolling start for all (Individual Men’s , Ladies and Teams) – Sprint will have to rack their bikes between 6:30am – 7:30am |
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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 | A SHORT RACE BRIEFING WILL BE HELD AT THE SWIM START | ||
| 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 , Road and TT Bikes are allowed. | ||
| DRAFTING | NO Drafting will be allowed in the Sprint event. Strict TSA rules apply. | ||
| TIMING | Timing will be done by Finish Time. The Timing Chips will be packed in your Race Pack. These chips are the athletes responsibility and will need to be returned (Chip and Strap) on the finish line. |
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| Athletes will be charged R200.00 for a non returned timing chip & strap. | |||
| SWIM CAPS | Competitors will be given OFFICIAL RACE TYR swimming caps at registration | ||
| TRANSITON AREA | Sprint and Ultra Athletes have different Bike Racking Times: – Sprint Bike Racking: 6:30am – 7:30am – Ultra Bike Racking: 5:30am – 6:30am Please ensure you allow yourself enough time to register and rack your bike within the time frame allocated. Lawns infront of Cabanas Hotel. (NEW AREA) The Transition Area will open at 5:00am by the TSA Officials. Your bike, helmet and swim cap will be checked when you enter the transition area. You will not be allowed to exit the transition Area with your bike until after the last competitor has finished your bike leg. The Transition Area will close and everyone must exit at 7:00am for race briefing |
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| 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 an annual 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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| KIT BAG | There will be a Kit Bag Tent for Athletes | ||
| FINAL INSTRUCTIONS | FINAL INSTRUCTIONS HERE | ||
| COVID-19 Health Declaration Form | DOWNLOAD AND PRINT COVID-19 SCREENING FORM HERE (2 PAGES) Please ensure you print & complete the form and have it available for the Security at Sun City Main Gate. |
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| PRIZE MONEY | R7000.00 for the Top 3 Male and Female overall only | ||
| PRIZE GIVING |
10:30am |
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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
Race Number, Bike Sticker, Wrist band
Silicone Swimming Cap
