Challenge Wanaka Adaptive

Sadly the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka Festival has been cancelled for 2022 due to the emergence of Omicron in the New Zealand community and the entire country moving into the Covid-19 Protection Framework Traffic Light level red setting.

We are excited to continue the inclusion of our Adaptive Event at the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka in 2023. The Mitre 10 Adaptive event is open to anyone over 10 years old, with an impairment (either intellectual or physical) on Thursday 16th February 2023 as part of our Triathlon Festival.

EVENT DATE:  Thursday 16th February 2023

Entry – correct for 2022. Will be updated for 2023 as soon as information is available

Cost: $10 per athlete.

Minimum age 10 years old. Anyone younger who would like to compete please email [email protected].

Categories

Physical:

  • Adaptive Physical A : Swim 25m in waist deep water, along the lake front + bike 1 lap (1km) + Run to the finish line (approx 100m)
  • Adaptive Physical B: Swim 50m + bike 1 lap (1km) + Run 1 lap
  • Adaptive Physical C: Swim 200m + bike 2 laps (2km) + run 2 laps

 

Intellectual:

  • Adaptive Intellectual A:  Swim 25m in waist deep water, along the lake front + bike 1 lap (1km)+ Run to the finish line (approx 100m)
  • Adaptive Intellectual B: Swim 50m + bike 1 lap (1km) + Run 1 lap
  • Adaptive Intellectual C: Swim 200m + bike 2 laps (2km) + run 2 laps

Course details

Timetable 2022

This is based on the 2021 event and so is subject to change.

Wednesday 16 February

4.30pm – BBQ and Course Walk Through at Glendhu Station. Join us for some food and a chance to get acquainted with the course before you race!

Thursday 17 February

11.15am – Meet in Bike Transition for race briefing
11.30am – Race Start down by the lake front

Gear List

Swim  – Level of gear required will depend on whether the athlete is swimming or wading.
Swim: wetsuit, goggles, cap, swim noodle if required
Wading: shoes that can get wet, wear your bike gear.

Bike – A bike that is in working order- tyres pumped up, brakes checked.
Helmet
Sunglasses (optional)

Run – Comfortable clothes and shoes for running or walking in.
Sun hat

Please ensure your athlete is wearing sunscreen 

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