South Island Triathlon Series Underway this weekend
The South Island Club Challenge Triathlon Series has been confirmed with seven events included on the calendar, the first of which is in Southland this Sunday at Hokonui.
The series is primarily one to reward and encourage participation in the sport throughout the South Island but also provides a great focal point for club competition and camaraderie.
Across the seven events, club members will earn points for their club in any one of six categories from U19 to Masters (40+). Points will be earned for those finishing in the first 6 in their category.
The opening event at Hokonui this weekend features a triathlon, duathlon and a multi sport race featuring kayaking, cycling and running. Distances and terrain covered encourage everyone from first timers to experienced elite athletes to take part with the usual strong focus on athlete safety and welfare, including the full support of the Tri NZ technical team on the day.
Tri NZ Board Member and South Islander Adair Craik says the series is a great way to recognize the importance of clubs in the future of the fast growing sport.
“The idea behind the South Island Club Series is to further encourage New Zealanders to take part in our great sport but to do it while proudly wearing the badge, colours or logo of their local club.
“Tri NZ has clubs at the heart of future participation programmes and relies very much on local infrastructure to encourage further growth in the sport. This series motivates clubs in the South to inspire existing and new members into events while at the same time creating some friendly but healthy rivalry between the regions.”
The seven events in the South Island Club Triathlon Series are:
Hokonui Triathlon & Multisport Event
December 14th 2008
Contact: Ginge Burnett info@southlandtriclub.co.nz
Phone: Ginge 0276424333 or Richard 0272229469
Triathlon: Swim 500m, Cycle 20km, Run 4.5km
Duathlon: Run 500m, Cycle 20km , Run 4.5km
Multi Sport: Kayak 4.5km, Cycle 20km, Run 4.5km (Grade 1 Kayak
Sections: Male, Female, Teams, Secondary School
Start: Registrations from 12am Start 1pm
Venue: Scenic Circle Croyden Hotel, Gore
‘83 Salomon '83 Lake Hayes Tri (Arrowtown)
December 27th 2008
Contact: Tracey or Gemma info@iconicadventures.co.nz
Phone: 03-441-1025
Distances: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5 km run. Start time 1pm
Anakiwi Triathlon (Marlborough Sounds)
January 24th 2009
Contact: Andrea Koorey, PO Box 501, Blenheim, Ph 03 578 7195 andreakoorey@hotmail.com or Craig Harper 03 5795700
Tri: 1000m Swim, 30km Cycle, 8km Run
Duathlon: 4km Run, 30km Cycle, 8km Run
Multisport: 6km Kayak, 30km Cycle, 8km Run
Timaru Triathlon
January 25th 2009
Contact: Juliet-gary@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 03 6861763
Contact Energy Trophy 1500m swim (or kayak 4km), 40km cycle,10km run Duathlon Option 2km run, 40km cycle,10km run
Contact 3:9:3 (300m swim, 9km cycle, 3km run)
Venue: Caroline Bay Timaru
Canterbury Classic Olympic Distance
February 15th 2009
http://www.canterburytriclub.co.nz/
Contact: cantytriclub@yahoo.co.nz
Phone: 03-348-8062
Distances: Olympic distance Swim 1500m Bike 40km Run 10km
(There will also be a sprint option but not for the series)
Venue: Motanau Bay, North Canterbury
Oamaru Stamina Event, Sth Island Sec School Triathlon & Duathlon Series
March 8th 2009
Contact: adair@mckenziecraik.co.nz
Ph: 021-309-439
Distances: 300m Swim, 20km Bike, 5km Run
Different distances for Secondary School students depending upon age
Dunedin (SERIES GRAND FINAL)
March 15th 2009
Contact: chapmanst@paradise.net.nz or ian.paulin@police.govt.nz
Phone: 03) 466 7770 or cell 027 2265 225
Distances: Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km