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2016 Aquathon C/ships begin Saturday @ Smuggler’s Cove

The first event for the 2016 Aquathon Championships is planned for Smuggler’s Cove on Saturday September 24, 2016. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Triathlon Federation is introducing the 2016 Aquathon Championships, a three event series, which will see the first National Aquathon champions crowned.

The first event is planned for Smuggler’s Cove on Saturday September 24, 2016.

The three events:

  1. Smuggler’s Cove Aquathon: Saturday, September 24, 2016
  2. VG Aquathon: Sunday, October 16, 2016
  3. Peter Island-Athlon: Saturday, November 19, 2016.

Each event will have two distance options, but those competing for national champion glory must complete the longer course.

Short Course is 2 legs: 400 metre swim/1 mile run. Open to individuals only.

Long Course is 4 legs: 800 metre swim/2 mile run/800 metre swim/2 mile run. Open to individuals and teams (any number in a team up to a total of 4 persons)

Place points (all events count, no discards)

1st – 16
2nd – 12
3rd –  9
4th – 7
5th – 5
6th – 4
7th – 3
8th- 2
9th – 1

There will be a beach BBQ after the Smuggler’s Cove event. Sign up at Tortola Sports Club at 6pm-6.30pm on Friday, September 23, 2016. US$20 entrance fee for adults. Children are free. Race starts at 7:30 A.M. Children’s event is after adult event at 9:00 A.M.

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