Oryx Open Water Series

Think the oryx is a dry-land animal? TriClub Doha's isn't. It loves to swim!

This series of open water races is held within the beach area of Doha Sands, has on water support, and offers a range of distances with the aim of bringing swim racing to as wide a variety of abilities as possible.

The Races

The Ultra  - 2000m | 4 laps Juniors (12-16), Seniors (17-39), Masters (40+)
The Sprint - 1000m | 2 laps Juniors (12-16), Seniors (17-39), Masters (40+)
The Enticer - 500m | 1 lap Juniors (10-16), Adults (17+)
The Kids & Novices - 150m | along the shoreline Age 7-11, 12-16, Novice Adults

 

Whether you need pacing practice for your next T100 or Ironman, or want to build up distance, or are a pool swimmer who wants to batter out a 500... we've got an event for you.

Event Details

All information provided here is provisional and for guidance only until registration closure. Thereafter, the organiser reserves the right to adjust any details of the event to ensure the safety of competitors and the integrity of the competition.

Participants are required to leave a QID or 500 QAR deposit for timing chip

TriClub Members : Remember to bring your chip and check that it works (check beep on start line prior to the race)

All participants are required to register upon arrival and get body marked race number on arm

Swimmers are not permitted to use the beach after the event. However, TriClub Doha Members may purchase a day pass at a reduced rate of 30 QAR from Fit Island.

Safety

The event will have water support provided by Aquaguild.

Swimming is at your own risk and responsibility. You must be able to cover the distance without assistance

Swimming tow-floats allowed and recommended. A tow-float aids visibility and offers some floatation in case of difficulties. It is not a rescue aid or primary floatation device

Course

The course is a 500m lap with an Australian exit between each lap. Time is recorded from crossing the start to crossing the finish (chip time). Pass each buoy, keeping to the outside in the direction of travel - right shoulder for all bouys except that before swim exit.

Rules

Swimming aids which confer an advantage, such as fins, paddles, pull-buoys, and buoyancy shorts, may not be used

Wetsuit use is only allowed in cases of cold water or weather. This is at the discretion of the organiser and in consultation with World Triathlon rules

Tow-float (swim buoy) use is allowed but forward motion while using the buoy for floatation is not allowed

Cut-off time 90 minutes

Parking

There is limited parking outside the venue. You are recommended to park across Al Dafna street in the large vacant lot next to the Wyndham Grand Hotel. Allow an extra 10 minutes travel time in case beach parking is full. 

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