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 22 & 23

Register for the OPENLAKES Belgium - September 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

For safety reasons, we prefer to offer only the SPRINT distance for PTWC athletes for this 1st edition. Depending on the feedback from the athletes, we will adapt the registrations for disabled athletes for the 2024 edition.

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

PRIZE GIVING on Sunday at 6 p.m.