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March 06, 2010 to March 06, 2010 - United Arab Emirates

Age group & Programs

REGISTRATION opens at 08h00

Separate events for males and females.

Be registered at least 30min prior to start of your race to ensure enough time to warm up etc.

Date: 6th of March 2010BME Challenge Sched

 

 

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

GENERAL

  • All athletes compete at their own risk
  • All events will take place irrespective of the weather conditions, unless organizers deem conditions to be unsafe.
  • All athletes must be registered at least 30 minutes prior to the start of their respective race/s.
  • Any athlete in difficulty while swimming, must raise their arm and shout for HELP. They will then be rescued by lifesavers on boats and paddle skis patrolling the race.
  • No wetsuits or swimming aids will be allowed in the swimming part of the race.
  • The relay event consists two teammates (runner and swimmer) going though the indicated distances.
  • All finishers receive an official event medal
  • Athletes will be disqualified for any of the following reasons:
    - Failing to obey organizers / officials / lifesavers instructions
    - Receiving external assistance during the course of the race
    - Any action that brings the event into disrepute
  • Please mind your stairs at the transition area and go one competitor at the time in a single line
  • Please do not over take a competitor at  the entire transition area
  • Please wave your hands if you need help during the swimming course
  • Please climb out the stairs after the swimming one at the time
  • Competition Clothing
  • Due to the run & swim format of the race, athletes are required to compete wearing clothes that are tight fitting, yet comfortable during both running and swimming. Women should wear one or two pieces of clothing suitable for the entire race (swim suit or sports bra). We ask that male competitors wear a tight fitting shirt "bolero" (lycra t-shirt) to be worn while swimming and running. All athletes must wear vests identifying their nation. Note to all competitors that shoes/trainers MUST be worn during the running portion of the competition and must be removed for the swimming portion of the race at the transition area. (No crocs or other type of flips flops are allowed)

ENTRY FEES

19 years and over:

AED 100 / US$30 (entry fee, commemorative t-shirt)

AED 300 / US$80 (entry fee, commemorative t-shirt and closing dinner/party)

18 years and under:

AED 75 / US$20 (entry fee, commemorative t-shirt)

AED 275 / US$75 (entry fee, commemorative t-shirt and closing dinner/party)