The BVI Triathlon Federation along with Peter Islands Resort and Spa will host the Peter Island-Athlon Challenge this Saturday June 14, 2014. Image: BVI Triathlon Federation

General Manager of Peter Island Resort and Spa Mr Wilbert A. Mason. Photo: VINO

The events will include a triathlon: an 800 metre swim, a five mile hilly mountain bike ride and a four mile run for teams, men and women; Aquathon: 400 metre swim, 2-mile run (Men & Women & U16yrs Boys & Girls); Youth Event: 50 metre swim, 800 metre bike, 100 metre run (U10yrs Boys & Girls and U6yrs Boys & Girls based on child’s age, Dec 31, 2014).

There will also be Zumba on the beach for those who prefer not to engage in the more grueling activities. There will be Awards and the famous Peter Island Breakfast immediately after event for all participants, volunteers and parents.

According to information from Peter Island Resort and Spa, the PIRS Ferry leaves 6:30 am from the Peter Island Ferry Dock.

The purpose of this event is to raise money for the Family Support Network charity and there will be an entrance fee of US$30 for all adults (including participants, parents & volunteers) all of which will be donated to the charity. Children are free and the ferry and breakfast are included.

Participants are encouraged to collect their own sponsorship for the charity and the person collecting the most sponsorship shall receive a special Peter Island Charity prize.

Race registration will be at the TSC Sports Club on Thursday June 12, 2014 between 5.30pm and 6.30 pm. There is no registration on the day of the event.

“We have adopted the Family Support Network as our main charity and one of the reasons for doing that I think is because the family is the most important aspect in the community and if we don’t have a great family base then really we don’t have a community,” said General Manager of Peter Island Resort and Spa Mr Wilbert A. Mason, speaking exclusively with Virgin Islands News Online.

“So we saw it fit to embrace the Family Support Network and give support to any way possible to families that are struggling and have difficulties. We are also trying to promote healthy living and healthy lifestyle. There will be Zumba on the Beach for those who can’t be a part of the cycling, running or swimming,” he said. “This is all in an effort to raise money for the Family Support Network,” he said.