All events will take place on SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER and will include –
TRIATHLON – Standard, Sprint, SuperSprint, Trifit, TriFun and Trisport
DUATHLON – DuSprint, DuFit and DuFun
AQUATHLON – AquaFun and AquaFit
AQUABIKE – Sprint and SuperSprint
OPEN WATER SWIM – 750m, 1500m, 3000m and 4x375m Relay
FUN RUN – 5km
This will be SELECTION RACE # 4 for the U13/U15/U17/U19 Youth and Junior Athletes hoping to gain those valuable points needed to be considered eligible for selection to compete at the 2025 Youth & Junior SA Championships
REGISTRATION: For planning purposes pre-registration online is essential – click here to register https://www.zimtri.org/events/kdv-smallbridge-dam-penhalonga/
Late entries for all events will be accepted until 4.00pm on FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER at the venue Club House prior to the Briefing and Q&A session. Late entries for the Open Water Swim will be accepted on race day until 10.00am only
All Races will start at the Dam Wall with Check-In taking place from 6.45am. The first event will start at 0730am
As Briefings and Registration will take place on Friday afternoon and races start early on Saturday morning, it is recommended that you plan your journey to arrive at Smallbridge Dam on Friday afternoon/evening and stay overnight at this beautiful venue.
DIRECTIONS TO SMALLBRIDGE DAM
TURN LEFT off main Harare-Mutare road at the sign post for PENHALONGA and LA ROCHELLE.
Pass Penhalonga Village & Red WIng Mine
After approx. 20kms TURN RIGHT at the ODZANI WATERWORKDS sign
Continue on this road until you reach SMALLBRIDGE DAM
BEWARE OF POTHOLES & STRAY ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
Approximate travel time from the main Mutare Road turn-off is 1 1/12 hrs
ACCOMMODATION
* ONLY CAMPING IS AVAILABLE AT SMALLBRIDGE DAM – NO CHARGE
- Limited gazebos under thatch with plug point on a 1st come 1st served basis
- Clean communal ablutions with hot & cold running water, showers, bath & flushing toilets
- Communal bar, braai and entertainment area
- ZESA intermittent – generator for back-up power to the campsite at set times during the day and into the evening
- Good Econet coverage – load data for whatsapp/internet
- Bring all your camping equipment, tents, bedding, gas lights, torches, cutlery, crockery, toiletries, food and drinks & any other supplies you might need
- BE PREPARED FOR RAIN !!!! Bring a raincoat AND extra warm, dry clothing and bedding just in case
- THE DRAUGHTMAN will be onsite over the weekend for all your catering needs