Melaka Swimathon 2022
General info
Race:
A Malaysia Swimming Federation sanctioned event for Nat OWS team selection & Talent ID
Date:
16 – 17 July 2022
Venue:
Pantai Siring, Melaka
Time:
16th (11am – 5pm)
17th (6am to 12pm)
Race Categories
- 10KM SWIM
- 5KM SWIM
- 4KM SWIM
- 2KM SWIM
- 1.5KM SWIM
- 1KM SWIM
- 500M SWIM
Age Categories
– Elite
– Youth (14 – 29)
– Youth Open (30 – 39)
– Youth Veteran (40 – 49)
– Veteran (50 – 59)
– Senior (60 & above)
| AGE GROUP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10KM SWIM | 16 - 17 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 18 - 19 | ||
| 20 & ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 5KM SWIM | 14 - 15 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 16 - 17 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 18 - 19 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 20 & ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 4KM SWIM | 14 - 29 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 30 - 39 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 40 - 49 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 50 - 59 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 60 & ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 2KM SWIM | 14 - 29 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 30 - 39 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 40 - 49 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 50 - 59 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 60 & ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 1,5KM SWIM | 12 - 14 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 15 - 17 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 18 - ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 1KM SWIM | 10 - 12 | MALE / FEMALE |
| 13 - 15 | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 16 & ABOVE | MALE / FEMALE | |
| 500m SWIM | 9 & UNDER | No gender differentiation |
* If there are less than 3 participants in any age group, the registered participant/s will automatically be pushed down to the younger age-grouping (at the end of the registration close date).
Categories & Fees – EARLY BIRD / BUNDLE
| Race type | EARLY BIRD RATE ( UNTIL 31st May ) | GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT RATE | PRICE INCLUDED 6% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUAL | 4KM SWIM | RM. 250.00 | RM 225.00 | RM 238.50 |
| 2KM SWIM | RM 210.00 | RM 189.00 | RM 200.50 | |
| 1.5KM SWM | RM 190.00 | RM 171.00 | RM 181.00 | |
| 1KM SWIM | RM 170.00 | RM 153.00 | RM 162.00 | |
| 500m SWIM | RM 130.00 | RM 117.00 | RM 124.00 |
* Inclusive of Sports Commissioner License Fee and Open Water Swimming Association Sanction Fee
* Registration will close on 30th June 2022 or when we have reached our maximum capacity
* Prices subject to 6% Registration Administrative Fee
* Payment methods available: inter-bank transfer (fpx) and e-wallet via 2C2P Payment Gateway (all transactions in MYR).
* Payment method: debit-credit card via 2C2P Payment Gateway is currently unavailable (all transactions in MYR).
* Payment method: via PayPal Online Payment System (all transactions in SGD) is available.
* Group / Team Discount is available for a minimum of 10 entries. Please download, fill up the Group Registration Form below and send it to info@113triathlon.com for our processing.
* If there are less than 3 participants in any age group, the registered participant/s will automatically be added to the younger age-grouping (at the end of the registration close date).
REGISTRATION
Race Pack Collection
Please take note that ALL participants MUST collect their Race Packs during the stipulated time. And it is mandatory to attend the Race Briefing.
Date: 16 July 2022
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Mahkota Parade, Melaka
If you’re interested in becoming part of the Expo, please contact info@113triathlon.com
Race Start Times
ALL events will be held on 16-17 July 2022, Saturday & Sunday
Tentative Program:
16 July 2022
11:00am – 5:00pm Race Pack Collection
5:00pm Race Briefing (venue: TBA)
17 July 2022
6:00am Swimmers Check-In / Warm-Up
7:00am 4KM Swim Flag Off
7:40am 2KM Swim Flag Off*
7:50am 1KM Swim Flag Off*
8:20am 500m Swim Flag Off*
11.00am Event Officially Ends
*Rolling Start
Dates are fixed, however timing may vary depending on tide conditions
Participant Entitlement
Melaka Swimathon Participants’ entitlements:
- Drawstring Bag
- One-of-a-kind Finisher Medal
- Exclusive Finisher Tee (size chart)
- Event Swim Cap
- Timing Chip
Available prizes
PRODUCTS worth RM
* Top 3 winners will also receive a trophy
4KM SWIM (Men/Women)
| 16-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 & ABOVE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| 2nd | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| 3rd | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
2KM SWIM (Men/Women)
| 15-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60 & ABOVE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| 2nd | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| 3rd | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
1KM SWIM (Men/Women)
| 10-12 | 13-15 | OPEN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| 2nd | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 3rd | 50 | 50 | 50 |
500M SWIM (No Gender Differentiation)
| 9&Under | 10-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 150 | 150 |
| 2nd | 60 | 60 |
| 3rd | 30 | 30 |
- Subject to change
Rules & Regulations
- The Organisers reserve the right to amend the Rules and Regulations without prior notification.
- Participants should be aware that that they are joining this event at their own risk and the Organisers shall not be liable for any bodily injuries, loss and/or damage to property while Organisers will ensure precautionary measures to be taken.
- The Organisers reserve the right to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this race and its participants for any commercial advertising including legitimate purpose.
- The Organisers reserve the right to amend the race course without prior notice to participants.
- Should the inclement weather persist after delay, the Organisers reserve the right to change the race distance, race format or cancel the race without any refund of registration fees.
- The Organisers reserve the right to remove any participant deemed physically incapable of continuing the race.
- Participants must complete the PAR-Q health questionnaire before starting their race and seek advice from a medical professional if any of the questions is not answered positively.
- A $100 payment applies for any loss or damage to the Timing Chip or Band
- The Organisers reserve the right to limit and/or refuse entries without assigning any reason thereof.
- Once the registration form has been duly processed, there will be no fee refund for those who fail to turn up for the race and/or withdraw from it.
- Individual race entries are non-transferable. Any person doing so will be held responsible in case of an accident arising from or provoked by the other person during the race. The Organisers reserve the right to exclude both parties from future events.
- The Organisers will not be responsible for any disputes arising from incomplete/wrong entry details given by the participants.
- The race registration will only be confirmed when full payment of the race registration fee has been made.
- Entries after the registration closing date will not be entertained.
- The participant must ensure the provided race details are correct upon receipt of the Race Confirmation email and report any discrepancies within 48 hours of submission of the entry form to the Organisers. Any changes thereafter are subjected to an admin charge.
- Upgrade of a race entry is permitted until the registration closing date.
- Downgrade of race entry is permitted until registration closing date. There will be no refund of the fee difference.
- All participants must collect their Race Kit. Participants who fail to do so will not be allowed to race on Race Day
- Participants must return the Timing Chip & Band to the Organisers immediately after the race. A $100 payment applies for any loss or damage to the Timing Chip or Band.
- Participants in the Individual must ensure that their Timing Band is securely strapped to the left ankle before beginning on any leg of the race. The Organisers are not responsible for any inaccuracy in participant’s race timings due to improper wearing of the Timing Band.
- Participants must read the Race Briefing prior to the race to familiarise themselves with the venue, course and rules of the Event. The Race Briefing will be available on the event website 10 days prior to the race.
- Participants who wish to protest against another competitor or notify a violation must do so in writing to the Organisers within 30 minutes of his/her finish time. A deposit of SGD$50 must accompany the appropriate protest and will be refunded if the protest is successful.
- Cyclists must ensure that their race bib are clearly visible on their adorned apparel at all times.
- Cycling with bare torso is not allowed.
- Cyclists are to ride in single file on the left side of the road except when passing another cyclist and are reminded to observe traffic rules at all times. Cars will always have the right of way.
- Cyclists will be required to perform their own repairs should it be necessary.
- Support vehicles and crews are not allowed.
- Cyclists must wear their helmets from the time they remove their bicycle from the rack at transition area
- The helmet must stay on the cyclist’s head until he/she has placed his/her bicycle at the allocated spot on the bicycle rack at transition area.
- It is the cyclist’s responsibility to ensure that their bicycles are in good working condition.
- Wearing headphones is not allowed at all times. Communication or entertainment devices of any type are strictly prohibited during the race.
- TT Bikes, Road Bikes, Mountain Bikes & Foldable bikes are permitted during event.
- Aero handle-bars are allowed.