INTERESTED IN TRIATHLON OR DUATHLON ?

CGT PRESENTATION EVENING

KIT HANDOUT / CGT DUATHLON CHAMPS MEDALS / TEAM SELECTION CERTIFICATES – THIS TUESDAY - 14 JUNE 2011

Included in the evening line up will be a short presentation by one of our Members, Patricia Gouws, who is a Biokineticist and Sport Scientist on principles of injury prevention, common injuries and which injuries can be prevented using which principles.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?

• All medal winners from 2011 CGT Duathlon Champs who will be presented with their medals. (See list attached)
• Everyone who was selected for the CGT Provincial Duathlon Team to collect your personal Team Certificate. (See list attached)
• All those who ordered Kit. Your kit will be handed out.
• And any other interested Party….

NOTE – YOU have to make arrangements to collect your kit, certificate or medal on the night. ITEMS NOT COLLECTED, will not be taken to the event in Cape Town so if you do not collect it, it will NOT be available at SA Champs.

WHEN ?
This coming Tuesday the 14th June 2011, at
Jeppe Quondam, Boeing Road, Bedfordview,
Starting at 18:30 till 20:30. (Medal and Certificate hand out with KIT to follow)

PLEASE NOTE:
This is an informal and casual affair basically created to recognize the achievements of our Champions in the various age groups in our Medal Presentation, and furthermore to recognize those who were selected to represent our Province and in doing so give all members of the team the opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow athletes.
Food and beverages are available from the cash bar at Jeppe.

The 2011 African Triathlon and Duathlon Championships

3 July 2011 in Maputo Mozambique – ALL TSA MEMBERS TAKE NOTE

The 2011 African Triathlon and Duathlon Championships will take place on 3 July 2011 in Maputo Mozambique. The race will start on the beach in front of the Chissano International Conference Centre on Avenida da Marginal and end in the gardens of the Conference Centre.

2011 Maputo ATU Triathlon African Championships - Categories:

• Jnr 16 -19 (750 swim, 20 bike, 5 run) (draft legal) Entry Fee R150
• U23 men and women (Standard distance - 1.5 swim, 40 bike, 10 run) (draft legal) - Entry Fee R200
• Elite men and women (Standard distance - 1.5 swim, 40 bike, 10 run) (draft legal) - Entry Fee R200
• All senior age groupers men and women: 18 - 84 (Sprint distance -750 swim, 20 bike, 5 run) (non-draft) - Entry Fee R150

All TSA athletes to ENTER and PAY on line on the TSA website (www.triathlonsa.co.za)

2011 Maputo ATU Duathlon African Championships - Duathlon Continental Championships Categories:

• All category distances - sprint distance (2,5 run, 20 bike, 5 run)
• All ages, junior and seniors (16 – 84), male and female (non draft) – Entry fee R150
• All TSA athletes to ENTER and PAY on line on the TSA website (www.triathlonsa.co.za)

Triathlon Event - Note for JUNIORS 16 – 19 – This event is a selection event for the Junior World Championships. From the event, 4 (four) athletes per Continent (per Gender, M&F), in the overall Age Group 16 -19 are selected for World Champs, with a maximum of 3 per Federation (per Gender, M&F) (e.g. TSA=Federation).

The 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon (sanctioned by TSA)

1.5km Swim/40km Cycle/10km Run – 13th August 2011 - UPDATED

Big things in store for athletes at Africa’s first 5150 Triathlon!

5150 Bela Bela Triathlon

• 13th August 2011
• 1.5km SWIM | 40km BIKE | 10km RUN
• Series points for Elite/Professional triathletes
• 10 qualifying slots per age group for the 2012 Hy-Vee 5150 US Championships
• www.5150.co.za

The latest exciting creation from the company that brought you Ironman and Ironman 70.3 promises to usher in a new era for standard distance triathlons in South Africa! Yes, the 5150 triathlon will make its African berth on Saturday 13 August at Forever Resorts Warmbaths in Bela Bela.

The wait for an event of this calibre is over as athletes are in for an unforgettable ride, run and swim. Over and above the spectacular race experience, athletes will be privy to nothing but the best in terms of quality and value for their hard earned cash. Athletes will receive a moisture-wicking 5150 race T-shirt, an official 5150 finisher certificate with time splits and a high-quality 5150 finisher medal in the same mould as the esteemed Ironman medal.

There will be everything to play for as the most lucrative standard distance series in the world offers a $10 000 prize purse and 5150 series points for PRO athletes and 10 slots per age group to the 5150 US Championship in 2012 for age group athletes.

Professional technical assistance will be on hand to give the athletes the best possible race experience. An on-site Bike Shop and Expo will give athletes the opportunity to sample the latest wares and trends from the triathlon world and also get expert advice to help athletes maximise their potential and improve race times. Emergency medical services with Advanced Life Support and qualified doctor will be on hand to make sure that each and every athlete is safe and should they require medical assistance, will be immediately tended to.

During the race, athletes will be energised and revitalized by Powerbar with Powerbar energy drinks and Powerbar Recovery Bars available at the final aid station. After putting themselves through their paces, athletes can then wind down with a muscle-soothing post-race rub down in the Massage Tent. Thereafter athletes will get to see their times in the same format used at Ironman races – Swim time, T1, Bike time, T2, Run time, Overall time.

An unforgettable race atmosphere will be provided with knowledgeable running commentary and music throughout the event, culminating in a relaxing evening at the awards ceremony where a live DJ will keep the African 5150 debutants thoroughly entertained.

With the Forever Resorts Warmbaths as the host venue, athletes and one partner will be given free entrance to the resort along with great discounted accommodation options inside Forever Resorts Warmbaths.

The host venue, Forever Resorts Warmbaths, is situated in the Bushveld town of Bela Bela within easy access from Gauteng on the N1 Free Way North. The mild climate and the facilities of the Resort make this a great destination for a triathlete and the whole family.

You can do the 5150, ride the super tubes or “fu-fi” slide, play volleyball or putt-putt, relax in the hot or cold water pools, ride go-carts, mini quads or horses, cruise on a pedal boat, play squash or tennis, enjoy the wave pool, explore the game reserve or spoil yourself in the hydro. These are just some of the activities to enjoy at Forever Resorts Warmbaths in Bela Bela.

Forever Resorts Warmbaths, has a variety of accommodation options to choose from such as tented game lodge, hotel, chalets and camp sites. Triathletes qualify for a 20% discount over the weekend of South Africa’s inaugural 5150; so make a weekend of it and bring the whole family!

5150 Bela Bela Triathlon Accommodation Bookings are Direct with Loren Hoffman at the Forever Resorts Warmbaths. warmconf@foreversa.co.za

Booking form is available on http://www.5150.co.za/information/travel-accommodation

Entries are now open and the Early Bird Special rate is applicable until the 10th of June at R695. Thereafter it is R800 per individual and R1000 per team entry. These rates exclude TSA day license fees of R30 per person for athletes that are not registered with TSA.

More information and entries are on www.5150.co.za