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 - www.avanihotels.com/en/windhoek/ Hilton - 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 (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