Duathlon Schools Challenge
The Schools Challenge is an opportunity for schools to compete in the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town. Learners from 14 - 18 years old can compete either as an individual or in a team of two or three members. Learners will be representing their Schools as they vie for glory to claim one of the five trophies up for grabs.
Triathlon Competitor Trophies
- Greatest number of entries
- Fastest sprint team
Duathlon Competitor Trophies
- Greatest number of entries
- Fastest sprint team
- Fastest super sprint team
| CATEGORY | AGE GROUP | RUN | CYCLE | RUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sprint Individual | 12 - 15 | 2.5km | 10km | 2.5km |
| Super Sprint Team | 12 - 15 | 2.5km | 10km | 2.5km |
| Sprint Individual | 16 - 18 | 5km | 20km | 5km |
| Sprint Team | 14 - 18 | 5km | 20km | 5km |
Early Bird Special: October 2018
- Get a 10% discount on the regular entry fee when you enter during the month of October 2018, or
- Pay R100 to secure your spot, then confirm your entry by paying the balance by 23:59 on 30 November 2018. (Do not miss this deadline. You will forfeit your R100 deposit as well as your entry reservation.)
You may cancel your entry, no questions asked, before 23:59 on 31 October 2018 for a full refund.
The first 250 athletes to enter (across both triathlon and duathlon fields) will receive:
- One parking pass (per entry or team);
- A R100 Sportsman’s Warehouse voucher, which can be used when you make a single purchase of R300 or more.
Early bird entrants will also have access to free training sessions. More information to follow.
Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 8 February 2019 | ||
| 12:00-19:00 | Race pack collection | Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront |
| Saturday 9 February 2018 | ||
| 09:00- 16:00 | Race Registration | Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront |
| 10:00 | Race pack collection | Jetty 2, V&A Waterfront |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Age group race briefing | Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront |
| Sunday 10 February 2018 | ||
| 05:00 | Race village opens | Race village, Cape Town Stadium Forecourt |
| 05:15 - 06:45 | Bike check-in opens (Sprint and Standard distance) | Transition zone (P4, Cape Town Stadium Precinct) |
| 07:00 | Duathlon Standard distance start | Vlei Road, Cape Town Stadium Precinct |
| 09:30 | Duathlon Sprint distance start | Vlei Road, Cape Town Stadium Precinct |
| 10:00 | Sprint distance prize giving | Race village, Cape Town Stadium Forecourt |
| 10:40 - 13:30 | Bike check-out (Sprint and Standard distance) | Transition zone (P4, Cape Town Stadium Precinct) |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Bike check-in opens (Super Sprint distance) | Transition Zone (P4, Cape Town Stadium Precinct) |
| 12:30 | Duathlon Super Sprint distance start | Vlei Road, Cape Town Stadium Precinct |
| 13:30 | Super Sprint distance prize giving | Race village, Cape Town Stadium Forecourt |
| 18:00 | Bike check closes | Transition Zone (P4, Cape Town Stadium Precinct) |
School Challenge Rules:
- Team participation category will be determined by the age of the oldest member of the team. Age groups are aligned to TSA age group categories
- Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members and can be male/female or mixed teams
- Teams with two members: One of the members will do two legs of the race
- Teams with three members: First member to run; second member to cycle; third member to run