Crosshaven Challenge Saturday 05.09.2009 - - - BIG reduction in Entry Fee for 2009!

The 7th Crosshaven Challenge Triathlon will take place on Saturday the 5th of September 2009 commencing at 17h30 sharp. This years event is being run in association with main sponsors Locozade Sport and Centra Crosshaven. Ulster bank is also a sponsor for 2009. The event is in aid of the Development of Community Facilities in the Crosshaven area. Entry is open to INDIVIDUALS and to TEAMS made up of 3 members. BIG REDUCTION IN ENTRY FEE for 2009 - €300 per team of three and €100 individual entry!

Triathlon Details -

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Run: Fighting Fatigue

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Bike: Conquer Climbs

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Swim: Speed Shortcuts

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Crosshaven Challenge Saturday 05.09.2009 - - - BIG reduction in Entry Fee for 2009!

Preparations are under way for the 7th Crosshaven Challenge with sponsors Locozade Sport, Centra Crosshaven & Ulster Bank all thankfully back on board. A lot of credit is due to our sponsors considering the currently financial problems being experienced nationally. Organiser Bernard Lynch, speaking recently in Crosshaven, said "We are delighted to announce that once again the Crosshaven Challenege 2009 will take place in September with a couple of new ideas being touted for the event. I'm also delighted that our main sponsors have decided to stick with us and we look forward to making the 7th Crosshaven Challenge the best one yet!".

Again this years triathlon will be both a competitive event and a fun day out and will cater for individuals as well as teams following the success of last year and in line with the current recession enterance fees are greatly reduced.

33 teams competed in the triathlon in 2008. Each team consisting of three members - one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner. Individual Entry is available this year. Individuals will compete in all three events.

Entry fee per team of three is €300. For Individual Entry the fee is €100. Entries this year are on a first come first served basis but five team places will be reserved specifically for Crosshaven and local area community groups. Sponsorship packs area already available so if you want to be a headstart contact Suzie Lee on 087/748.52.61 and she'll get a pack out to you.

The challenge is a fundraising event and the aim is to raise €15,000 for local projects within the Crosshaven area. Last year we exceeded our target of €12,000 and raised money for the Crosshaven Development Fund, Colaiste Muire Sailing Club, Realt Na Mara Guides, Scoil Bride Playground Fund, Crosshaven Active Retired as well as providing money towards a bus shelter in Fountainstown.

Benficiaries of the 2009 Crosshaven Challenge will be announced shortly.

Garda Cósta na hÉireann - the Irish Coastguard will monitor the swim, they will be assisted by the RNLI. The Gardaí, Civil Defence and local stewards will monitor the 10Km cycle and 5Km run. St Johns Ambulance will also be in attendance. A big thanks to all these voluntary organisations who help make this event run so smoothly.

Do you wish to participate in the 2009 Challenge as a Team Member BUT don't know others to form or join a three person team? well maybe we can help. We are setting up a database of competitors who would like to form or join a team for the Challenge. All you need to do is follow this LINK and we will see if we can help!