Events
The club has two triathlon and one duathlon event during the year and these are currently run in association with the Scorcher events.
The first club event is the Tri-Arthur-Lon – named in honour of founding club member and triathlon legend Arthur Klap. It is a sprint distance race 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run. This event also doubles as the club sprint champs for the season and is generally held the first Sunday in December.
The second club event is the Club Standard Distance Champs held in March. This event is over the Olympic distance, 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run and is held in conjunction with the Scorcher finale for the season. Juniors (under 20) can enter only if aged 16 or over.
The Club duathlon event is held in the duathlon season (winter) and in 2010 is being held on a course in Upper Hutt in conjunction with the Scorcher Fathers Day Duathlon.
For all club events the age group you are entered in is your age on 31st of December of the year of event. Junior is under 20. Open is 20-34 for females and 20-39 for males. Veteran is 35-49 for females and 40-54 for males. Super veteran 50+ for females and 55+ for males.
We look forward to seeing you race one or more of the club events during the season, there are special discounts off entry fees for club members for these events and a special goodie bag of sponsors information and product.
Upcoming Events
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Club Champs and March ScorcherThe club standard distance champs are run as part of the final scorcher
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Contact Triathlon Nationals at Waitangi Park WellingtonThe Age Group Nationals are followed by 3:9:3 and kids races
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Scorching Police Tri at PauatahanuiA sprint Tri at a very special venue, doubles as the police tri champs
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Round the Bays fun run and Half marathonFrom Frank Kitts to Kilbirnie Park with 7km and 21km options
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The Scorching Team Tri OlympicsTeams of three will race for the pride of their adopted country