2nd SPRINT XEL-HÁ TRIATLHON

ANNOUNCEMENT

Xel-Há Natural Wonder of Mexico with the support of the Mexican Triathlon Federation, in coordination with the Youth and Sports Institution of the Municipality of Tulum and Cozumel, invite all triathletes, cyclists, swimmers and other great athletes to join the 2nd Sprint Xel-Há Triathlon.

DON’T MISS IT!

INFORMATION:

DATE: November 13th (registration) and 14th (race) 2010.
PLACE: Xel-Há Park. KM 240 Chetumal-Puerto Juárez, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo.
START TIME: 07:00 hrs.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 500

CATEGORIES AND DISTANCES

CHILDREN
Age Male Female Swimming Cycling Running
9-11 years old IA IN 150 m 4 km 1 km
12-13 years old IB IO 300 m 8 km 1.5 km
14-15 years old IC IF 400 m 10 km 2.5 km
SPRINT
Age Male Female Swimming Cycling Running
Junior 16-19 years old A N 750 m 20 km 5 km
20-24 years old SA SN 750 m 20 km 5 km
25-29 years old SB SO 750 m 20 km 5 km
30-34 years old SC SP 750 m 20 km 5 km
35-39 years old SD SQ 750 m 20 km 5 km
40-44 years old SE SR 750 m 20 km 5 km
45-49 years old SF SS 750 m 20 km 5 km
50- and older SG ST 750 m 20 km 5 km
RELAYS
Age Male Female Swimming Cycling Running
Open M W 750 m 20 km 5 km
PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Age Male Female Swimming Cycling Running
Open CM CW 750 m 20 km 5 km

REGISTRATION FEES

PRICE PER CATEGORY XEL-HÁ SPRINT TRIATHLON
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION FEE
Paying from
Aug 19 to Sep 30th
Paying from
Oct 1st to Nov 12th
From 9 to 15 years old $ 200 $ 220
From 16 to 50 and older $ 400 $ 440
*Relays (2 to 3 persons) $ 600 $ 660



ENJOY A FUN DAY AT XEL-HÁ PARK WITH OUR SPECIAL PRICE FOR COMPETITORS.
ADD TO YOUR REGISTRATATION FEE:


*Xel-Há All Inclusive Package
Xel-Há Adult Entrance Xel-Há Child Entrance**
$ 399 $ 199
Entrance to Xel-Há to spend the day, DOES NOT include registration fee to the Triathlon.

*All Inclusive Xel-Há includes: food, drinks, snorkel equipment, towel and locker.
**Children under 40” enter free. From 40” to 55” pay child entrance fee.

DISCOUNT XEL-HÁ ENTRANCE FEE APPLIES FOR COMPETITOR AND UP TO 5 COMPANIONS.


REGISTRATION

Internet: At www.triatlonxelha.com From August 19th to November 12th. With credit card (additional charge for service).

Registration locations: From August 19th to November 10th.

• Bank deposit (for Mexico residents only): Request registration form by calling 52 998 884 71 65 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it • Elite Cyclery Shop. Paseo Cancun Shopping Center Av. Andres Quintana Roo SM39 Mz. 10 lote 1 local 48. Tel: 998 206 31 45. •Sport City Cancún. Av. Tulum Sur, Lotes 2 & 4 Manzana 2, Supermanzana 15-A. Tel: 998 898 21 94. Important Information: Registration will not be available by phone or fax after competitive application period. Registration will not be available on the day of the event. Registration fees are neither refundable nor transferable.


RACE KIT PICK-UP

DATE............... Saturday November 13th 2010.
PLACE............... Xel-Há Park parking lot.
SCHEDULE............. From 12:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs.


MANDATORY PRE-RACE BRIEFING

At Xel-Há Park on registration day in Cozumel salon at Xel-Há Park during the following schedules to choose at:15:00 hrs, 17:00 hrs & 19:00 hrs.


PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTITLED TO:

• One souvenir t-shirt.
• Finalist medal.
• Swim cap.
• Competitor number for cycling.
• Competitor number for race.
• Competitor number for helmet.
• Supplies during competition and at finishing line.
• Locker
• Special discounts in stores and water activities inside the park. Valid only for competitor on the day of the event.
• Result and timing certification available in Internet at www.triatlonxelha.com

Important Information: All competitors allow the organizers and/or their designees to use their voice and image for the promotion of the 2nd Sprint Xel-Há Triathlon.


BODY MARKING OR STAMPING

Body marking of competitors will be done both on arms and legs during registration day at Xel-Há’s parking lot before registering bicycles. Important Information: No marking will be carried out on the day of the event.


TRANSITION ZONE (ZTR):

Bicycles will be received in the ZTR on Saturday November 13th from 12:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs. You must present the form for bicycle reception completed correctly which is included in your Race kit. You will only be able to leave your bicycle (shoes, helmet and other personal accessories will not be received). Bicycles will be kept in a secure, supervised location at the ZTR. You will be able to pick up your bicycle when the event has finished to ensure safety of competitors. Important Information: No bicycles will be received the day of the event.


ROUTES:

Visit our web site www.triatlonxelha.com


ELECTRONIC TIMING:

The latest technology for partial and total timing will be used with a borrowed sensor and timing CHIP that you will place on your ankle during the whole competition. The chip must be returned at the end of the race in exchange of your medal.


OFFICIAL RESULTS:

Official results will be posted on our website www.triatlonxelha.com on the event day starting at 18:00 hrs where you will be able to print your official certification.


JUDGES AND RULES:

Judges will be appointed by the organizing committee and by the Mexican Triathlon Federation and the judges decisions will be indisputable.


RULES

The event will observe the current regulations of the FMTRI (Mexican Triathlon Federation).


FIRST AID SERVICES:

We advise all competitors to carry out a medical exam before the competition. All competitors are responsible for their own health, as the organizing committee will NOT be held responsible for the risks taken. First Aid services will be available during the event in case of an emergency. If you suffer any disease we should know about, please mention it in your registration form in case you require medication or suffer allergies.


PRIZES:

•An acknowledgement for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of categories starting at 12 years old and older including relays.
•Special raffle for minor categories from 9 to 15 years old with competitor’s number. Gifts to be raffled: Xel-Há surprise kits, swim with dolphin programs, manatee encounters, entrance tickets to Xel-Há, Xcaret and Xplor.
•$30,000 pesos (MXN) to be shared between the five first overall places in male and female categories.


Total Prize Money
Place Male Female
1 $ 5,000 $ 5,000
2 $ 4,000 $ 4,000
3 $ 3,000 $ 3,000
4 $ 2,000 $ 2,000
5 $ 1,000 $ 1,000



EVENTUALITIES:

Unforeseen circumstances and all aspects not included in the present announcement will be submitted to the authority of the organizing committee.


SPECIAL THANKS

Youth and Sports Institution of the Municipality of Tulum.
Youth and Sports Institution of the Municipality of Cozumel.
Policía Federal.
FMTRI (Mexican Triathlon Federation)
Official Sponsors

AND SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL COMPETITORS WHO COME OUT TO SUPPORT OUR EVENT. WITHOUT THEIR PARTICIPATION IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.


XEL-HÁ NATURAL WONDER OF MEXICO
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Phone (001) 998 884 71 65
E-mail. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.triatlonxelha.com