Nevis Triathlon...

NOVEMBER 30th 2013

General Information

The St Kitts & Nevis Triathlon Federation will once again bring the Nevis Triathon to the Caribbean, as we celebrate 12 years of Triathlon here on beautiful Nevis.

This is an International Long/Olympic/Sprint distance event that takes the sport to a different level. Athletes from all over the world and the region will be coming together on Nevis to participate in this exciting triathlon event..

COURSE DETAILS:-

The Long course is tailor made for the strong cyclist/triathlete and involves 3 laps of Nevis, each lap requiring riders to tackle the 5km 'Anaconda' hill climb, the Olympic and Sprint courses do not include the hill, but will be fast, fun and challenging nonetheless.

TRI NEVIS BIKE

Never done a triathlon?
Why not team up with some friends and do the short course? it is perfect for you, so turn up, step up, and have a go, you will not regret it.

ENTRY FEES

Fee includes

1 Finisher Medal
1 Finisher T-Shirt

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup is from:- TBD

Contact Information

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Registration

Click here for the Nevis Triathlon on Google Maps.

Rules and regulation

Here are the most important rules for Nevis Triathlon:

Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden. The draft zone will be a rectangle 7 meters long by 3 meters wide.
The bike, helmet and transition bags have to be checked in Friday to allow time for competitors to make modifications, if necessary, to comply with the rules.
Race Marshals' instructions have to be followed. Protests must be made in written to the Referee.
Littering is not allowed. Competitors throwing away bike bottles, packaging of bars and gels or the like will be disqualified immediately.
It is mandatory to swim without your race number. It must be worn on your lower back for the bike and on your front for the run.
Escorting is forbidden.
Relays must pass on the timing chip in order to be classified.
Mobile phones, MP3 players, headsets etc. are not allowed.
Nevis Triathlon abides by rules set by the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) Code. Age group athletes can also be drug tested.
Smiles and good mood are mandatory in order to start at Nevis Triathlon.
The Race Director’s decision is final in all cases.
Racers must be properly attired for a Triathlon race, in particular:
1. Approved hard helmet
2. Enclosed shoes
3. Jersey or top
4. Swim Cap

CATEGORIES

AGE GROUPS (male & female) - 18 - 39 / 40 - 59/ OVER 60 (TBC)

Transport

Please advise us of your arrival time in St Kitts, where you will be met and taken with your bike to the ferry for Nevis, and once on Nevis on to your hotel, we will also need your departure time and date so that we can efficiently arrange your departure

Please mark your bike boxes clearly for easy identification

How to get to Nevis...

NEW FOR 2010 BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS ADDED ANOTHER DIRECT FLIGHT FROM GATWICK INTO ST KITTS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS.

For US based athletes access to Nevis is now more convenient than ever. American Airlines launches a nonstop service from New York's JFK Airport to neighboring St. Kitts, beginning November 18 2007. For travel assistance contact Jan Scanlon at www.travelfalcon.net or Gwen Trucco at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The new Boeing 757 with 188 seats will run on the following schedule:
Wednesdays and Sundays
Depart JFK at 10:15 am - Arrive SKB at 3:15 pm
Depart SKB at 4:25 pm - Arrive JFK at 9:25 pm

Starting in January 2009 British Airlines will offer a direct flight into St Kitts from London Gatwick.

FROM:	TO:

EUROPE
London / British Airways	St Kitts (ferry, sea bridge or sea taxi)
London / Virgin Atlantic	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
London / Caribbean Airlines	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )

Manchester / British Midland	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat,)
Amsterdam / KLM	St Maarten – Nevis (Liat, Winair)
Paris / Air France	St Maarten – Nevis (Liat, Winair)

CANADA
Toronto / Air Canada	Antigua – Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
Toronto / Sky Service	St Kitts- Nevis (ferry, sea taxi)

USA
New York / American Airlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, Sea bridge, sea taxi)
Miami / American Airlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, Sea Brdge, sea taxi)
Miami / Caribbean Airlines	Antigua – Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
Fort Lauderdale / Pan-Am	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry,Sea Bridge, sea taxi)
Philadelphia Charlotte NC / US airways	St Kitts – Nevis (ferry, Sea Bridge, sea taxi)
Puerto Ric0 / AmericanAirlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, sea bridge, sea taxi)

Cape Air's Caribbean presence will expand on November 11 with the start of service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Nevis, West Indies. Cape Air will operate one daily flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport and Vance W. Amory International Airport. An enhanced schedule, which will include a second flight four days a week, will begin on December 22*.

Dep. San Juan	Arr. Nevis	Freq.	Dep. Nevis	Arr. San Juan	Freq.
4:21 pm	6:00 pm	Daily	10:00 am	11:30 am	Daily
*5:51 pm	7:30 pm	Th, F, Sat, Sun	*8:45 am	10:15 am	M, F, Sat, Sun

Cape Air Reservations: 264.498.2279 (West Indies)

284.495.2100 (British Virgin Islands) 866.CAPE.AIR (toll free US &USVI)

book online at www.capeair.com

Air Canada will begin scheduled seasonal service into St. Kitts' Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on December 23, 2011 for the peak winter 2011/ 2012 travel season which ends in April 2012. The non-stop flight will operate from Toronto on Fridays leaving Toronto (YYZ) at 10.20 a.m. and will arrive into St. Kitts (SKB) at 4.20 p.m. This will be the island's only non-stop commercial flight from Canada, effectively making St. Kitts and its sister island, Nevis, a more viable winter destination choice for travelers from this key North American market.The same-day return flight will depart St. Kitts at 5:20 p.m. and arrive into Toronto at 9.40 p.m.

Effective December 1, 2011, Air Sunshine will begin scheduled air service from Puerto Rico to Nevis via St. Thomas. The airline will fly into Nevis 4 days per week (Sun,Wed,Thur,Fri), overnight and return the following morning (Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Schedule:

Flight #508 Depart SJU at 4:00pm - Depart STT at 5:00pm - Arr Nev at 6:00pm

Flight #501 Depart Nev at 8:30 am - Arr STT at 9:30 am - Arr SJU at 10:45am

For reservations please visit http://www.airsunshine.com/Res-Request.htm

Accommodation



OUALIE BEACH HOTEL – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: (1)(869) 469 9735
The Oualie Beach Hotel is 5 miles from the event site, on the bike course, it is on the beach and this is where the Wheel World Cycle Shop is located, ride time to town 25 mins (casual) Room rate is US$95.00 plus taxes 20%
NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB - Tel: (1)(869) 469 9325
Room rates of US$175 EP plus 20% to cover tax and service charge in our superior rooms, Nisbet Hotel is situated on the Northern end of the island 7 kms from the event site. It is managed by a keen cyclist who is also participating in the Triathlon. Nisbet is one of the superior quality hotels on Nevis.
GOLDEN ROCK HOTEL, Gingerland, Nevis
Tel: (869) 469 5207/ 469 – 0499 Fax: (869) 469 1088 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ideally located on the slopes of Mount Nevis; with spectacular views of Redonda and access to wonderful hiking trails, a great location to relax around our swimming pool.