24/11/2008 News:
Schiniathlon Multi-Sports Challenge to be held on Sunday 25th January 2009!
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Aloha fellow athletes!
Before you all set off on your Christmas vacations we are very happy to inform you that the WINTER Schiniathlon will take place on 25th January 2009 with more fun and challenges for all of you!
Schiniathlon will again treat you to the choice of a short or a long distance challenge...
And to celebrate 2009 in great style, we will introduce 2 novelties:
- A 3rd distance, for those of you wishing to go a step further!
- A “Corporate Challenge” Category
Description - Distances:
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Long Distance Challenge = 5km Run – 60km Bike – 15km Run (MAPS)
- Medium Distance Challenge = 5km Run – 40km Bike – 10km Run (MAPS)
- Short Distance Challenge = 5km Run – 20km Bike – 5km Run (MAPS)
- Kids Challenge (<16 y-old) = 0.5 to 1km Run – 0.5 to 2km Bike – 0.5 to 1km run
Corporate Challenge:
The MEDIUM Distance will be open to Corporate Challenge as a Team-Relay.
A specific section in the Registration Form will be dedicated to the “Corporate Challenge” athletes. You will need to register your Company’s name and the names of all 3 different athletes (must be from the same company).
Registration:
All registrations must be done on-line on the Schiniathlon website. Registration will open on 08th December 2008.
Participation Limit:
Schiniathlon will accept a maximum of 300 athletes.
Athletes registering after the maximum number has been reached will be notified by e-mail and added on the waiting list.
Lists of registered athletes as of 22/12/2008
Timing:
The ADULTS events will start all together at 10:00am exactly. The race briefing will be held at 09:40am.
The KIDS events will start after all adults races are finished, around 2pm.
Bike Check-In at Transition Area:
Athlete bike check-in will take place between 08:30am and 09:30am. The transition area will then be closed to the public.
Race Package pick-up:
Athletes package will be available for pick-up:
- 21 to 23 January at the Schiniathlon Office (5 Hrysoupoleos/16231 Vyronas)
- Saturday 24th January at the Moraitis Centre in Schinias
Schiniathlon Expo:
- Presentation of tri-gadgets (bike, swim, run, transition, training accessories)
- Tips and tricks for improving your performance at swim, bike, run, and sports nutrition
- Calendar of international events – photos from events
Assistance:
We need to find a minimum of 20 volunteers to help with: marshalling, time-keeping, water-station attendance… Please spread the word! If you find some volunteers, please get in touch at info@schiniathlon.gr
We are still actively looking for Sponsorship. Various contributions are considered, whether in kind or in cash. If you think you have found a company who is ready to provide sponsorship, whatever the budget, please get in touch at info@schiniathlon.gr
Digital files of posters are available for download in the Schiniathlon web site. Feel free to print and advertise in areas where they can be of interest.
Participation Fee:
Entry to the ADULTS event is subject to the payment of a 30 Euro fee and all payments must be done following the registrations in order to validate your registration.
Entry to the “Corporate Challenge” event is subject to the payment of a 90 Euro fee for each Team and payment must be done following the on-line registration.
Entry to the KIDS event is subject to the payment of a 10 Euro fee and all
payments must be done on-line before Friday 16th January 2009.
Awards by categories:
- Long distance: Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women, First Veteran (>45 y-old), Fastest Runner, Fastest Cyclist
- Medium distance: Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women, First Veteran (>45 y-old), Corporate Challenge top 3 teams
- Short distance: Top 3 Men, Top 3 Women, Top Veteran (>45 y-old)
Schiniathlon Challenge is going to be another great and festive day, we hope to see as many of you as possible and we need your support!!!
Keep up your training.
Sportively yours,
The Schiniathlon Organisation Team |
