2024 Africa Triathlon Junior Cup Troutbeck

17 Feb, 2024 • Troutbeck, Zimbabwe • Event Website
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A demanding event held at an altitude of 2000m and over hilly terrain.  The close proximity of the venue to a good tar road for the cycle section.  A central location for all aspects of the event for spectators and athletes alike.  The cycle and run courses will consist of multi laps through the Hotel complex which adds to spectator interest and involvement.

The media has been reporting on Zimbabwe experiencing a cholera outbreak ongoing since February 2023 which is being managed by the Public Health Authorities. It is important to note that the outbreak is localized to areas where access to clean water is a problem leading to communities suffering poor sanitation and hygiene conditions.  The location of the Africa Triathlon Cup at Troutbeck Inn Resort in Nyanga is NOT an area affected by the outbreak and poses no risk of cholera to participants and supporters who plan on traveling to the event in February 2024.

SWIM -
Water Temperature - expect 20 degrees
Laps - Sprint - 1 x 750m lap
Start Mechanism - Deep water
Conditions - Lake - clean, disease and animal free

BIKE -
Laps - Sprint - 3 x 6.6km laps - hilly and technical.  No requirement for gear/cassette changes.  16% gradient.  Road closures.

RUN -
Laps - Sprint - 2 x 2.5km laps - hilly, 19% gradient, 90% pavement, 10% grass

**  VISAS AND TRAVEL

It is the athlete’s responsibility to check if a visa is required for entry into Zimbabwe.  Visas should be obtained well in advance of your departure from your home country.  Check to establish if you can apply online or if you have to submit documents to the Embassy in your home country.  This is very important so as to avoid any delays on arrival at Harare International Airport and subsequent departure of the transfer to Troutbeck Resort.  If you are in any doubt please contact LOC for assistance.

Please check http://www.zim.gov.zw/Immigration-visas/immigration-and-visasif you require a visa for entry into Zimbabwe

Visas may be obtained on arrival at Harare International Airport at a cost of US$ 55 – subject to change - please bring correct note denominations

Visa applications can be done online – https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home

Contact LOC / Athlete Liaison for a Letter of Invitation AND Letter of Support for Visa Applications if required

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Athletes Briefing:

FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY

1430 - Conference Room at the venue

The athletes briefing will be live and delivered by the Technical Delegate.  The briefing will then be available via a link on the World Triathlon and Triathlon Zimbabwe website event pages.

COURSE MAPS WILL BE DISPLAYED ON SITE

Entry Fee:

USD 80 CASH payable at Registration (card payments will be accepted) All entries must be made through NF and WT Entries System

Prize Money:

NIL

Documents:

Media notes:

Media Contact - Event Director RICK FULTON / LOC Administrator CAROL PAKENHAM

Media Credentials request - contact LOC Administrator troutbecktri-loc@zimtri.org / carol.pakenham47@gmail.com

Location of Media Centre and hours of operation - RACE H/Q, Troutbeck Inn Resort, - hours of operation TBC

Press Conference Details - Junior Men and Women - 1430-1500

Event Schedule

All times are SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Refer to ATHLETE GUIDE for comprehensive details

WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY / THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY - Arrivals at Robert Mugabe International Airport, Harare - transfer to event venue Troutbeck Inn Resort, Nyanga

FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY

JUNIOR MEN & WOMEN -

0900 - 0945 - Cycle Course Familiarization - escorted with road closure
1000 - 1030 - Swim Course Familiarization - water safety in place
1400 - 1430 - Swim Course Familiarization 2nd session
Open times -  Run Course - no set time, run course open at all times
1330 - 1400 - Registration, Uniform Check & Race Pack Collection
1400 - 1430 - Briefing
1430 - 1500 - Media Conference

SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY

JUNIOR MEN & WOMEN
1030 - Athlete lounge opens
1030-1045- Collect Timing Chip & Swim Cap, Bike Check & Transition opens
1100-1115 - Swim warm up
1120 -  Transfer to Start Tent
1125 - JUNIOR MEN - Athlete Introduction
1130 - JUNIOR MEN START
1130 - JUNIOR WOMEN - Athlete Introduction
1135 - JUNIOR WOMEN START

1500 - Medal Ceremony

Closest Airport

Robert Mugabe International Airport - Harare International

Local Transportation

REFER TO ATHLETE GUIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Early arrivals in Harare on Wednesday 14 February - overnight stay at MONOMATAPA HOTEL OR HOLIDAY INN in Harare will be necessary (for athletes account)

It is RECOMMENDED that all flights booked MUST arrive by 1300 on THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY and departures on SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY.  For departures on MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY an OVERNIGHT STAY in Harare WILL BE NECESSARY

FREE bus transfers from Harare airport to venue on Thursday 15 FEBRUARY - Return from venue to Harare International Airport on Sunday 18 FEBRUARY. 
Expect a 3-4 hour journey by road to venue. 
Bikes are transported in secure, closed trucks and travel in convoy with the transfer coach to venue. 
Return transfer will depart very early from venue on SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY - Athlete Liaison Catherine Jennings will confirm departure time.

Should overnight accommodation in Harare be required on Sunday 18 February and transfer to Harare International Airport for departures on Monday 19 February please contact LOC Administrator Carol Pakenham or Athlete Liaison Catherine Jennings to confirm arrangements

Host Hotel

Troutbeck Inn Resort, Nyanga, Zimbabwe - ALL accommodation reservations to be made through LOC ADMINISTRATOR - CAROL PAKENHAM email troutbecktri-loc@zimtri.org or carol.pakenham47@gmail.com

RATES:

Option 1 - HOST HOTEL – TROUTBECK INN RESORT – HALF BOARD

USD 206 double - for 2 people sharing a room per night (equates to USD 103 per person per night) Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

USD 148 single - 1 person per room per night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast ** LIMITED SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOMS AVAILABLE.  Please advise LOC of your specific accommodation preference of a single room or whether you are happy to share with another athlete

Prepayment is not required - all hotel accommodation and room accounts are to be settled in foreign currency - Mastercard/Visa and cash are accepted

Option 2 - BLUE SWALLOW TIMESHARE UNITS – FULL BOARD

COST PER PERSON: USD 350

This cost Includes free transfer from Harare to Troutbeck return, refreshments on the transfer bus to Troutbeck, 3 nights shared accommodation in the timeshare units on site at the venue, all meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast inclusive of mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea, unlimited bottled water and bottled fruit juice, Awards Dinner in the hotel on Saturday night and packed snack for bus transfer to Harare on Sunday.  The Blue Swallow Timeshare Units are situated on site at the race venue.  This is a more cost-effective arrangement for accommodation.  Elite and Junior Athletes from all countries will be accommodated in separate Male / Female unit.

Coaches/Managers may also make use of this option but will have to also share with other Male or Female Coaches/Managers in gender specific units.

Each unit sleeps 5 people (can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 people but the 3 extra would have to sleep on mattresses).  There is 1 double bed room and 2 twin bedded rooms in each unit

CATERING IS CARRIED OUT BY OUR DEDICATED SERVICE PROVIDER JENS KITCHEN.  SPACES ARE LIMITED TO PLEASE BOOK EARLY.  SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE CONFIRMED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.  PLEASE INFORM LOC ADMINISTRATOR.

PAYMENT - CASH to LOC Administrator OR PREPAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER - Contact LOC for bank details.

USD is most widely used currency (bring smaller denomination notes i.e. 20/10/5/1 - GBP/Euro/Rand also accepted and converted using the Rate of Exchange on the day

Homestay

NOT AVAILABLE

  • Technical Delegate
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  • Website
    http://www.zimtri.org/
  • Event Contact
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  • Phone
    Event Director RICK FULTON +263 772 573 534 / LOC Carol Pakenham +263 772 410344
  • Address

    LOC EVENT ADMINISTRATION & VIP SERVICES - MRS CAROL PAKENHAM
    Email:  troutbecktri-loc@zimtri.org /  triathlonzimabwe@gmail.com
    Email:  carol.pakenham47@gmail.com
    Mobile/Whatsapp :  +263 772 410344

    Contact LOC Administration for all enquiries – Race entries, Registration, Hotel Bookings
    Email: fultonrickh@gmail.com
    Mobile:  + 263 772 573534

    ATHLETE LIAISON & VIP SERVICES - MRS CATHERINE JENNINGS
    Email:  zudwa@yahoo.com /
    Mobile/Whatsapp:  +263 772 353760

    EVENT DIRECTOR - RICK FULTON fultonrickh@gmail.com

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