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THE FIRST EVER “EXTREME” OFF ROAD ULTRA CROSS TRIATHLON IN S.A. What makes this event different from any other: First of it’s kind “ultra off-road” to include a swim Spectator friendly – viewing on swim and cycle close to start Its safe, tougher & more challenging than any other
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THE FIRST EVER “EXTREME” OFF ROAD ULTRA CROSS TRIATHLON IN S.A. What makes this event different from any other: • First of it’s kind “ultra off-road” to include a swim • Spectator friendly – viewing on swim and cycle close to start • Its safe, tougher & more challenging than any other • It has a canoe & swim option • It is in a beautiful unique setting and venue • The course is put together by SA’s leading Triathlon, Mountain Bike and Running professional's (BSG EnergadeTriseries, Sasol Cross & Prestige Ultra & many more) • It’s professionally timed • It will be televised THE FACTS
THE EVENTS DATE & VENUE: • ROCKMAN X-Triathon @ The Peninsula, Vaal Dam (Venue Partner) 1st December 2013, Sunday ROCKMAN DISTANCES: • 2km Swim or 16km Canoe • 70 km Mountain Bike • 16 km Run QUALIFIERS: • Participants will have to provide evidence of fitness level in order to qualify by completing at least one TSA recognised Triathlon or Duathlon event within the current season
FAMILY EVENT - DATE & VENUE: • Supporting Events – Saturday, 30th November • Family Sprint Event • RockKids Adventure Race • Open Water Swim 500m & 1000m
ATHLETE EVENT OFFERING • Winning of an exclusive title for some • Great prizes over – R120 000! • Including sponsor value prizes & R70k is cash! • Premium brand jacket/shirt & Goody Bag • Trophies for all finishers “The Rock” • Pasta Party – pre event • Accommodation (free camping facilities included on site) • Sponsors goodies • Refreshments on course • Professional event management • Pre event registration • Television coverage • Family & kids participation in other events
CSI – COMMUNITY SOCIAL INVESTMENT • As organisers of the ROCKMAN Event we are committed to supporting sport development in our local communities. • A ROCKMAN trust fund will be set up and a % of athlete’s entry fee will go to building sport in our communities. We will also be collecting old sports gear from our athletes to donate to disadvantaged sports people within the community. • Additional donations can also be made on registration. • The organisers will implement a programme to use these funds to best develop sport in the community, e.g. by creating sports workshops to teach children about the benefits of being fit and living a healthy lifestyle. • Race participants can make a big difference by signing up to “Race for a Reason” and get sponsored, if they choose this option, they race is a special colour shirt and receive recognition for their efforts! • Local schools are given the opportunity to supply services and staffing in order to assist them with fundraising
SPECTRUM SPORT* RACE OFFICE DIRECTORS • Louis Harmse – www.spectrumsportevents.co.za • GertjieHarmse – www.spectrumsport.co.za • Contact: 082 557 6884 / 016 982 6060 / • events@spectrumsport.co.za SYNER-G EVENTS* EVENT OFFICE DIRECTOR & SPONSORSHIPS • Sharon Green – www.syner-g.co.za • Contact: 083 273 8306 / sgreeen@iafrica.com • SANCTIONED BY – TRIATHLON SOUTH AFRICA • www.triathlonsa.co.za * Full References & History available