World Triathlon

INFORMATION ON TRAVELLING TO NEW ZEALAND For any teams travelling to New Zealand to compete in the Auckland ITU Triathlon World Cup, please click here for details on whether you require a Visa. If your country is not on the Visa free country list, you will need to apply for a Visa to enter New Zealand. When applying for a Visa you will require a letter of invitation. If you need assistance with this, please email michelle@triauckland.co.nz, and we will organise a formal invitation letter to be sent. For more useful information on visa's, click here. To ensure you have a completely positive experience in coming to New Zealand, here is a checklist to help you understand our arrival and departure requirements. We also want to keep New Zealand 100% Pure by protecting our natural resources, plants and animals from the introduction of pests and diseases Entry fee for Age Group: 120 NZD; Age Group race will be a selection race for the NZ team for the Grand Final in Auckland in 2012. All races will be on same courses as in 2012 Grand Final Distances: Swim: 1,5 km; Bike: 40 km; Run: 10 km; Start Mechanism: Pontoon start Swim course: Water temperature: 15deg Number of laps: 2 Sheltered Harbour, between 2 wharves Elite Bike Course: Number of laps:8 Hilly and technical, 3 climbs, longest 500m, 8 laps Run Course: Number of laps: 4 laps, flat with one hill Pool Training Facilities There is an outdoor pool training facility available at the Parnell Baths, located at Judges Bay Rd, Parnell. Phone 09-373 3561. Complimentary access is available for Elite Athletes from Saturday 12 November to Sunday 20 November, with 2 exclusive lanes allocated between 9am and 3pm each day and use of general public lanes outside of these times. Please provide proof of ID. Prize money distribution. Elite men and women: 1st. 6,250 USD 2nd. 5,000 USD 3rd. 3,750 USD 4th. 2,500 USD 5th. 2,000 USD 6th. 1,750 USD 7th. 1,500 USD 8th. 1,000 USD 9th. 750 USD 10th. 500 USD