2016 Ayla Triathlon & Duathlon 18 November 2016 Aqaba, Jordan

HOST LOCATION AND DATE:
Jordan Triathlon Association under the supervision of ASTC.
The events will be held in Aqaba City ( Jordan ) – AYLA Oasis
Date of competition:18November2016

REGISTRATION:
Elite athletes: using the following link:
http://www.triathlon.org/events/event/2016_aqaba_astc_west_asian_triathlon_championships

OR by contacting the organizing comitte directly.

Age groups: By the following methods.

1.To buy tickets online please click on the following link:
https://www.sajilni.com/event/ayla-triathlon–duathlon

2.Directly Buy tickets from:(tiket will be available on 20/9/2016)
Cycling jordan Cycling Jordan Also rent (mountain bikes) Hardtails only. 0785552525
ELIGIBILITY
1. Age group: Any one can participate in the Age group race.

2. Elite race: approval by the organazing comitee must be obtained to register in the elite race or National team athletes, that are registered on the International triathlon union webiste

ENTRY FEES
For Jordanians and Jordan residents: 30JOD
For athletes form outside jordan: US $ 70

RACE INFORMATION:
In the first year we are just offering one distance: the sprint distance.
The triathlon combines a 750m Swim, 20Km Road Cycling and 5Km Run. The Duathlon consists of a 5Km Run, a 20Km Road Cycle and a 2.5Km Run.
For the triathlon only and only for age groups, we also offer a team relay category, for teams of 3 or 2 participants. For the triathlon relay each member must complete at least one of the sections of the race, i.e. the first athlete will cover the swimming session, the second the cycling, and the third the running section

RACES START TIMES
Race check in: 06:00am to 08:00am
Elite Triathlon: 09:00am
Age Group Triathlon & team Triathlon: 09:15am
Elite Duathlon: 09:45am
Age Group Duathlon: 09:45am
Awards ceremony: 14:00pm

RULES:
1. The Championship will be held under ASTC / ITU Rules and Regulations.

2. Results and split times will be regiestered using RFID timing system. (Same system used in the Tour de france)

Judges & Officials:
Judges & Official will be approved by ASTC(Asian Triathlon Confederation).

PRIZES
Finishing a Triathlon or Duathlon is an achievement in itself, and as a recognition of the athletes hard work Jordan Triathlon Association in cooperation with Ayla Oasis will provide a total of USD 10000 as prize money for winners in the elite races also a number of sponsored prizes will be provided to the Age group athletes.

Elite Triathlon:
1st Place: Men US $ 1250, Women US $ 1250
2nd Place: Men US $ 750, Women US $ 750
3rd Place: Men US $ 500, Women US $ 500

Elite Duathlon:
1st Place: Men US $ 1250, Women US $ 1250
2nd Place: Men US $ 750, Women US $ 750
3rd Place: Men US $ 500, Women US $ 500

Age groups Triathlon:
1st place 3 month membership in Golds gym each (Male and Female).
2nd and 3rd place prizes will be announced soon

Age group Duathlon;
1st place: 3 month membership in Golds gym each (Male and Female).
2nd and 3rd place prizes will be announced soon

Realy triathlon:
1st, 1 month membership for each member of the team in Golds gym.
2nd and 3rd place prizes will be announced soon

Ability Requirement:
The expected finish times are between 1 hour for an Elite athlete and 1 1/2 to 2 hours for Age Group athletes. All competitors must sign a waiver to compete. The swim is in a huge man made pool, with life guards present at all times. The cycle section is on closed roads inside the resort. The cycling route will be two laps, and the elevation is mostly flat. The running is 2 laps on a smooth tarmac taking athletes to the shores of the red sea and back to the finish line. Competitors in the triathlon must be competent swimmers.

Entry VISA:
For all participants & officials that require an entry visa prior to departing to Jordan, they should contact the Jordanian Embassy or Jordanian Consulate in their country in order to obtain entry visa.

The Organizing Committee, can provide an invitation letter, if requested, provided that copies of a valid passport for all athletes & officials are sent with the request.

* For information about which countries and regions need to acquire VISA to enter Jordan and what kind of documents are necessary, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan at http://www.jordan.gov.jo/

CONTACTS:
Mr. Ammar Satari
Mobile Number: + 962 7 7674 2472
Emails: ammarsat@gmail.com / t.khayyat@scopi.org

This event is sponsered and supported by:
1. Title sponser: Ayla Oasis واحة أيلة
2. Housing Bank for Trade and Finance Housing Bank for Trade and Finance
3. Fitness partner: Golds gym Gold’s Gym Jordan
4. ASTC (Asian triathlon confederation)
5. JOC Jordan Olyipic Committee Jordan Olympic Committee