Cyprus Triathlon Federation
Calendar of Events 2008
1
 Race: Duathlon 5/20/5 National Duathlon Championships
Date: 23 March 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Body Marking : 9:30
Start: 10:00
2
 Race: Crest Dive Centre Sprint Triathlon 750/20/5 - qualifier for the European Triathlon Championships
Date: 20 April 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 16/4/08 10am
Body Marking: 8:30
Start: 9:00
3
 Race: European Triathlon Championships - age groups
Date: 11 May 2008
Venue: Lisbon-Portugal
4
 Race: Marfin Laiki Sprint Triathlon 750/20/5
Date: 25 May 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 21/5/08 10am
Body Marking: 7:30
Start: 8:00
5
 Race: OPAP Children's Triathlon
Date: 25 May 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Registration: 1/5/2008 - 22/5/2008
Entry fee : No entry fee
Body Marking: 9:30
Start: 10:00
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6
 Race: Poly's Bikes Sprint Triathlon 750/20/5 - qualifier for the TCSSU race
Date: 22 June 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 18/6/08 10am
Body Marking: 7:30
Start: 8:00
7
 Race: Aquathlon 2.5/1/2.5 National Aquathlon Championships
Date: 20 July 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 16/7/08 10am
Body Marking: 7:30
Start: 8:00
8
 Race: Triathlon Championships of the Small States of Europe
Date: 24 August 2008
Venue: Luxemburg
9
 Race: Sprint Triathlon 750/20/5 National Sprint Triathlon Championships
Date: 21 September 2008
Venue: Crest Dive Centre - Limassol
Entry Deadline: Wednesday 17/9/08 10am
Body Marking: 7:30
Start: 8:00
10
 Race: Triathlon 1500/40/10 International race & National Triathlon Championships
Date: 12 October 2008 (to be confirmed)
Venue: Old Port promenade - Limassol (to be confirmed)
11
 Race: OPAP Children's Triathlon
Date: 2 November 2008
Venue: Nicosia Olympic Swimming Pool
Registration: 15/10/2008 - 30/10/2008
Entry fee : No entry fee
Body Marking: 10:00
Start: 10:30
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Notes:

1. Please use the on line registration system in order to enter any of the above races. Entries can be accepted upto 4 days before the race. Late entries are subject to a late entry fee of EUR 10. We reserve the right to decline late entries.

2. A valid health certificate, issued by the Cyprus Sports Organization, is necessary in order to register in the above races.

3. A Sprint Triathlon ( 750m swim, 20Km bike, 5Km run ) will be held at the same venue and time for every of the Olympic distance triathlons. These races will not contribute points to the National Sprint Triathlon ranking.

4. A Super Sprint Triathlon ( 300m swim, 10Km bike, 2.5Km run ) will be held at the same venue and time for every of the Triathlon and Sprint Triathlon races.

5. All races are non-drafting races unless otherwise is announced for a particular race.

6. Whilst we have made every effort to minimise possible changes to dates and times of races, we reserve the right to make changes to the calendar of events when it is necessary.

7. Races can be cancelled if there is insufficient registration in due time.

8. Categories

    * Juniors Male B 14-16 years (except for the Olympic distance)
    * Juniors Female B 14-16 years (except for the Olympic distance)
    * Juniors Male A 17-19 years
    * Juniors Female A 17-19 years
    * Open Male
    * Open Female
    * Masters Male 40 years and over
    * Masters Female 40 years and over

9. Metals are going to be awarded to the first three finishers of each category.

10. Cyprus Triathlon Federation will participate at the:

a. Triathlon Championships of the Small States of Europe to be held in Luxemburg on the 24th of August 2008 with a team of three men and three women selected from the National Team.
b. European Triathlon Championships -Age Groups, to be held in Lisbon-Portugal on the 11th of May with two men and 1 woman selected from the National Team.

11. Participation of other athlets to the above events together with the Cypriot team is possible provided

a. That these athletes are registered with Cyprus Triathlon Federation and comply with the eligibility rules set by ITU and

b. That they win their slot after qaulifying at the respective qualifying races.

Cyprus Triathlon Federation will untertake the neccessary arangements and registration but will not be responsible for any expences.