HANDISPORT
For the 2024 editions, the Openlakes Triathlon opens 4 of these events (8 races) to disabled athletes.
The disabled athletes will be able to compete in 2 formats, as individuals or in team relays.
Register for the OPENLAKES Champagne - June 21 & 22
REGISTRATION AS A DISABLED ATHLETE - 4 POSSIBILITIES
INDIVIDUAL
FULL DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
HALF DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
OLYMPIC DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
SPRINT DISTANCE
Only open to PTWC, PTS and PTVI athletes
RELAY
FULL DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
HALF DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
OLYMPIC DISTANCE
Only open to PTS and PTVI athletes
SPRINT DISTANCE
Only open to PTWC, PTS and PTVI athletes
Pour des raisons de sécurité, nous proposons uniquement la distance SPRINT pour les athlètes PTWC.
Note: PTWC athletes must be accompanied on the bike portion.
RELAY FORMAT
PRINCIPLE OF THE RELAY
- The relay team is composed of two or three athletes.
- The team can be composed of disabled and able-bodied athletes.
- During the relay race each athlete of the team must perform at least one complete discipline: Swimming, Cycling, or Running.
- In case of a team of two athletes, one athlete of the team will have to complete two disciplines.
- The 3 members of the team MUST present themselves to the secretariat to collect their number
- At the time of registration, non-licensed athletes will have to show their identity card and provide a medical certificate mentioning the ability to perform a triathlon in competition. The certificate is valid for 6 months.
- Licensed athletes must present a valid license from an international triathlon federation.
THE RELAY IN PRACTICE
- The "relay" MUST be done IN the transition park at the location assigned to the team
- Only teammates passing the "relay" are allowed to be in the transition area
- The electronic chip acts as a "Relay" and must be placed consecutively on the LEFT ankle of each relayer