World Triathlon

The Namibia Triathlon Federation is excited to share the details for the 2021 Africa Duathlon Championships
to be hosted in Windhoek Namibia with athletes. We invite you to Windhoek the capital city of Namibia and
look forward to your participation in the first ever African Duathlon Championships on Namibian soil.

Accommodation

The event will be held in the central business district (CBD) of Windhoek. The following accommodation is
suggested, (all within walking distance from the event).

Avani - http://www.avanihotels.com/en/windhoek/

Hilton - http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/wdhhihi-hilton-windhoek/

Arebbusch Travel Lodge Windhoek (within 8km of the race venue) -www.arebbusch.com

(when enquiring at Arebbush, please use reference NTF to get corporate rates

Contact Person Charlene Grace at charlene.grace@arebbush.com; +26461 252 255)

Transfers

Hosea Kutako International Airport is situated about 50km east of Windhoek. All Hotels and
accommodation hosts offer transfers. It is recommended that transfers are booked in advance.

 

Covid 19 Protocol

As per the COVID-19 guidelines, it is mandatory for AG athletes to complete the World Triathlon COVID-19
online screening process. This process involves:

* Fill in the online pre-event questionnaire.
* Perform an Antigenic or PCR swap pre- travel test within 72 hours before the athletes’ travel to the
event or no later than 6 days before the event for local athletes. Tests that must currently be taken
to gain entry to a country are valid as pre-travel tests.

  KINDLY NOTE - Every athlete/coach/official must have a negative PCR test before travelling back to their home
country. Details of testing facilities will be shared and the cost of the test are to be borne by the travelling party.
Average cost of tests range between USD65.00 and USD85.00 (NAD 950.00)

Entry Fees

(South-African Citizens to be able to pay in RSA rands)

Junior Sprint Championship NAD350.00

Age Group Sprint Championship NAD450.00

Age Group Standard Championship NAD650.00

Elite NAD750.00

All entries must be made on the WT (World Triathlon) Entry System by the athlete’s Federation.

All Entries payable at FNB Namibia (or in cash at Registration):

EFT Bank details:

Namibia Triathlon Federation

FIRST NATIONAL BANK NAMIBIA

Account type: Current

Account number: 62242025345

Branch: Maerua Mall – 282273

Swift Code: FIRNNANX

Event Schedule

ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – Time changes will be communicated to
entrants and Federations

Friday 15 October 2021 -
Suggested arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport and transfer to Windhoek

Saturday 16 October 2021 -
14:00 Course Familiarization – please note, this is a public road and open for public use, transition and closures will only be in place from 04:00 the 17th October 2021:
15:00 Media Conference and interviews of Elite athletes – Avani Hotel, Sossusvlei Hall – Venue in Mall opposite transition
15:30 Elite Registration, race pack collection and UNIFORM CHECK; Avani Hotel, Sossusvlei Hall – Venue in Mall opposite transition
16:00 Race briefing – compulsory for all u/23 and Elite athletes’; Avani Hotel, Sossusvlei Hall – Venue in Mall opposite transition
17:00 Junior and Age Group registration, race pack collection and UNIFORM CHECK for all athletes; Avani Hotel, Sossusvlei Hall – Venue in Mall opposite transition
17:30 Race briefing – compulsory for all junior and age group athletes, Avani Hotel, Sossusvlei Hall – Venue in Mall opposite transition

 No road closure
 Transition will not be completed

Sunday 17 October 2021 –

Sunday 17 October 2021 –

Junior 16-19 Sprint Juniors Championships (Draft Legal)
07:10 Transition open
07:50 Start Male
07:55 Start Female

Age Group 20 + Championships Sprint (Draft Legal)
08:30 Transition open
09:10 Start Male
09:15 Start Female

Standard Elite (including U/23) Championships (Draft Legal)
10:45 Transition and Athletes’ Lounge open
11:25 Elite introduction
11:30 Start Male
11:35 Start Female

Standard Senior Age Group (20+) Championships (Draft Legal)
No TT bikes. Handlebar extensions not too extend past edge of handlebar. See World Triathlon competition rules (http://www.triathlon.org)

11:00 Transition open
11:45 Start Male
11:50 Start Female

 

Medal presentation and prize giving
09:40———-Juniors Sprint Championships
11:00———-Age Group Sprint Championship
14:30———-u/23 and Elites
14:50———-Age Group Standard Championships

 

 

BIKE

Standard - 5 Laps of 8km loops, flat and fast, with one hill at the end of the loop , Road Closures.
Sprint – 3 Laps
SUPER SPRINT - 2 Laps
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/70664518

RUN
Standard - 4 Laps of 2.5km loops, flat , Road Closures.
Sprint       - 2 Laps of 2.5 km loops, flat
Super Sprint - 1 Lap
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/70664806

 

Prize money distribution. Elite Men and Women

                                                               

Rank	Men	Women
1st	$ 750	$ 750
2nd	$ 450	$ 450
3rd	$ 300	$ 300