We have applied for and received event approval to hold a TRIATHLON and multisport event at Smallbridge Dam on SATURDAY 1ST MAY and SUNDAY 2ND MAY 2021. To give people time to travel to the venue on Saturday morning, the races will start from 12.45.
REFER TO EVENT INFORMATION BELOW – any other queries please contact info@zimtri.org
COURSE MAPS CAN BE FOUND HERE https://www.zimtri.org/penhalonga-2021-course-maps/
This will be the last event for U15/U17 and U19 athletes to achieve the qualifying time as per the Eligibility and Selection Criteria set by the Selection Committee and published in March so plenty of time to get more training under your belts to improve your times across the board guys !!
SMALLBRIDGE DAM PENHALONGA – INFORMATION
Arrivals at Smallbridge from Thursday permitted
EVENT PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 1ST MAY 2021 – AT THE DAM WALL |
Check In |
Start |
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
OFF-ROAD SUPERSPRINT |
1215 |
1245 |
375 |
10 |
2.5 |
TRIATHLON – STANDARD |
1230 |
1300 |
1500 |
40 |
10 |
TRIATHLON – SPRINT |
1400 |
1445 |
750 |
20 |
5 |
TRIATHLON – SUPERSPRINT |
1445 |
1515 |
375 |
10 |
2.5 |
* by request TRIATHLON TRI-FIT |
1445 |
1515 |
225 |
10 |
2.5 |
* by request TRIATHLON TRI-FUN |
1445 |
1515 |
125 |
5 |
1.25 |
CURRY & RICE DINNER AT THE CLUBHOUSE FROM APPROX. 1800 |
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SUNDAY 2ND MAY 2021 – AT THE CLUBHOUSE |
Check In |
Start |
Swim |
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OPEN WATER SWIM |
830 |
900 |
375 |
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OPEN WATER SWIM |
830 |
900 |
750 |
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OPEN WATER SWIM |
830 |
900 |
1500 |
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OPEN WATER SWIM |
830 |
900 |
3000 |
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Check In |
Start |
Run |
Swim |
Run |
AQUATHLON |
830 |
900 |
2.5 |
375 |
2.5 |
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Check In |
Start |
Swim |
Bike |
Run |
TRISPORT |
830 |
900 |
50m |
2km |
1km |
*** BRIEFINGS WILL BE DONE PRIOR TO RACE STARTS |
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HELMETS & BRIGHT COLOURED SWIM CAPS ARE COMPULSORY ** limited spare swim caps will be available
FEES – CAN BE PAID ON SITE AT SMALLBRIDGE
Payments in US$ cash / ZWL by Ecocash or Bank Transfer – refer to online entry form for details
TRIATHLON/OFF-ROAD: Individuals : $15 Teams : $20
TRISPORTS/AQUATHLON/OPEN WATER SWIM: Individuals : $5 Teams $10
VENUE & CAMPING FEES: $5 per vehicle – unlimited access for the whole event
CAMPING: $5 PER PERSON PER NIGHT
SATURDAY NIGHT CHICKEN CURRY & RICE DINNER $ 5 PER HEAD ** please confirm No. of tickets required for catering purposes
ACCOMMODATION : * ONLY CAMPING AVAILABLE
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
Make sure to bring all your own food, drinks, toiletries & supplies
Bring a raincoat and extra warm clothing – winter is coming so will be cold at night
NON-CAMPERS ALTERNATIVE
The closest hotel to the venue is LA ROCHELLE. Please contact ANGELA HAMA to make a booking on 0714 614803 or drop send her an email on reservations@larochellecentre.com
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. 20km TURN RIGHT at the junction/fork – continue on this road until you reach SMALLBRIDGE DAM.
Beware of potholes & stray animals on the road.
Approximate travel time from the main Mutare Rd turn-off is 1 1/2 hours.
