2022 Africa Triathlon - Duathlon Championships Windhoek
SUNDAY 10 July 2022
Provisional Race Information
The Namibia Triathlon Federation is excited to share the details for the 2022 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.
Contact details
office@ntfnam.com
Accommodation
The event will be held at the Daan Viljoen Resort on the outskirts of Windhoek .
The following accommodation is suggested.
Daan Viljoen Lodge (Race Venue) – http://www.sunkarros.com
Arebbusch Travel Lodge Windhoek (within 20km of the race venue) -www.arebbusch.com
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 Elite 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)
Visas
• Some countries might require visas to enter into Namibia, please check with your local travel agent well in advance. Should you require an invitation letter please feel free to contact us at sg@ntf.go.na
Entry Fees
(South-African Citizens to be able to pay in RSA rands)
Junior Sprint Zone 3 NAD150.00
Age Group Standard Championship NAD250.00
Elite NAD600.00
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
Total Prize Money 3 000 USD- Elites Only
First USD750
Second USD450
Third USD350
Event Schedule
ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – Time changes will be communicated to entrants and Federations
Friday 8th of July 2022 -
Suggested arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport and transfer to Windhoek
Saturday 9th of July 2022 –
14:00 Course Familiarisation
• No road closure
15:00 Media Conference and interviews of Elite athletes – Daan Viljoen Lodge
15:30 Elite Registration, race pack collection and UNIFORM CHECK - Daan Viljoen Lodge
16:00 Race briefing – compulsory for all u/23 and Elite athletes – Daan Viljoen Lodge
Virtual race briefing for Juniors and all age group athletes. Link will be shared Saturday morning
Sunday 10 July 2022 –
Age Group 20 + Championships Standard (Draft Legal)
08:00 Transition open
08:50 Start Male
08:55 Start Female
Junior 16-19 Sprint Zone 3 Championships (Draft Legal )
09:30 Transition open
10:10 Start Male
10:15 Start Female
Standard Elite (including U/23) Championships (Draft Legal)
11:45 Transition and Athletes’ Lounge open
12:25 Elite introduction
12:30 Start Male
12:35 Start Female
No TT bikes. Handle bar extensions only for Elite and U/23.
No extensions allowed for Age Groupers.
See World Triathlon competition rules (http://www.triathlon.org)
Medal presentation and prize giving
14:30 – Juniors, Age Group and U/23 and Elite
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