Location
Suanson Pradipat Army, Hua Hin District, Prachuab Khirikhan.
Schedule
Saturday August 27
13.00-16.00 Athletes Registration, Number and Souvenir receiving
16.00-17.00 Parade of Queen’s cup around HuaHin City and invite to SuanSon Pradipat Army Build.
18.00-19.00 Mandatory Race Briefing for triathletes in Thai & English at SuanSon Pradipat Army Building.
19.00-20.00 Pasta Party
Sunday August 28
05.00-05.45 Transition Area Opens for Athlete/equipment Check-in.
05.45- 06.30 Numbering to Athletes
06.30- 07.00 Grand opening ceremony by (Unspecified)
07.10 Race start First wave Olympic Distance Triathlon, individual and Team.
07.20 Race start second wave Olympic Distance Duathlon, individual and Team
08.00 Race start third wave Fun Run.
12.15 Race End
13.30 Race Result Announcement
14.00 Awards, Prize and Queen’s Cup presentation
14.30 Closing Ceremony
More info: http://www.huahintriathlon.com
(warning: the website has some very annoying music that comes back on every page!)
Queens Cup Hua Hin Triathlon 2011, Aug 27-28
Queens Cup Hua Hin Triathlon 2011, Aug 27-28
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson
Re: Queens Cup Hua Hin Triathlon 2011, Aug 27-28
As part of events celebrating the royal birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise the “3rd Queen’s Cup Hua Hin International Triathlon 2011” on August 28, 2011 from 06.30 hrs in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan.
The Triathlon is being organised in cooperation with Hua Hin Municipality, the Cycling Club of Klai Kangwon Palace, Sport Bicycle Company Limited, Thai Yamaha Motor Company Limited, and various public and private sector groups.
Her Majesty’s birthday falls on August 12, when she will turn 79. Hence, the goal of the Triathlon is to allow people to show their respect by participating in this event whether as an athlete or spectator.
The event will also help promote domestic and international tourism, and contribute to the national objective of raising people’s income, creating jobs and enhancing interest in sports, especially among the young people.
The presence of some world-class triathlon athletes will help boost Hua Hin’s profile on the international stage, especially in view of efforts to include a triathlon as one of Hua Hin’s official annual events.
The Triathlon is open for individual and team competitions by both men and women. It includes a 40-kilometre cycle race, a 10-kilometre run and a 1.5- kilometre swim. Prizes will be awarded in various categories, including by age. There is an entry fee of 1,500 Baht/person.
There are four main categories of prizes:
1) Olympic Distance Triathlon (Individual) prizes ranging from 1,000 – 6,000 Baht
2) Olympic Distance Triathlon (Team) prizes ranging from 3,000 – 6,000 Baht
3) Olympic Distance Duathlon (Individual) prizes ranging from 1,000 – 6,000 Baht
4) Olympic Distance Duathlon (Team) prizes ranging from 3,000 – 6,000 Baht
The registration, parade and briefing for the triathletes will be held on August 27, 2011. The opening and closing ceremony (Awards and Queen’s Cup presentation) will be held on August 28, 2011 at the Suanson Pradipat Army Hall, Hua Hin District.
Mrs Pinnat Charoenphol, Director of the TAT Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, said, “This is a unique event for both Hua Hin and Thailand, which is becoming increasingly popular as a sports destination.
“Hua Hin is already known for its natural and historic attractions. The triathlon, now its third year and growing in strength, will go a long way towards enhancing its appeal as a sports destination.”
In 2010, accommodation establishments in Hua Hin reported 1,043,907 guest arrivals, of which 714,605 were Thais. Amongst the foreigners, the top ten arrivals were from Finland (44,480), Norway (41,652), Sweden (37,657), Germany (34,947), United Kingdom (28,613), Denmark (20,767), Netherlands (17,848), Australia (11,133), Switzerland (10,066) and Russia (9,720).
The Triathlon is being organised in cooperation with Hua Hin Municipality, the Cycling Club of Klai Kangwon Palace, Sport Bicycle Company Limited, Thai Yamaha Motor Company Limited, and various public and private sector groups.
Her Majesty’s birthday falls on August 12, when she will turn 79. Hence, the goal of the Triathlon is to allow people to show their respect by participating in this event whether as an athlete or spectator.
The event will also help promote domestic and international tourism, and contribute to the national objective of raising people’s income, creating jobs and enhancing interest in sports, especially among the young people.
The presence of some world-class triathlon athletes will help boost Hua Hin’s profile on the international stage, especially in view of efforts to include a triathlon as one of Hua Hin’s official annual events.
The Triathlon is open for individual and team competitions by both men and women. It includes a 40-kilometre cycle race, a 10-kilometre run and a 1.5- kilometre swim. Prizes will be awarded in various categories, including by age. There is an entry fee of 1,500 Baht/person.
There are four main categories of prizes:
1) Olympic Distance Triathlon (Individual) prizes ranging from 1,000 – 6,000 Baht
2) Olympic Distance Triathlon (Team) prizes ranging from 3,000 – 6,000 Baht
3) Olympic Distance Duathlon (Individual) prizes ranging from 1,000 – 6,000 Baht
4) Olympic Distance Duathlon (Team) prizes ranging from 3,000 – 6,000 Baht
The registration, parade and briefing for the triathletes will be held on August 27, 2011. The opening and closing ceremony (Awards and Queen’s Cup presentation) will be held on August 28, 2011 at the Suanson Pradipat Army Hall, Hua Hin District.
Mrs Pinnat Charoenphol, Director of the TAT Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, said, “This is a unique event for both Hua Hin and Thailand, which is becoming increasingly popular as a sports destination.
“Hua Hin is already known for its natural and historic attractions. The triathlon, now its third year and growing in strength, will go a long way towards enhancing its appeal as a sports destination.”
In 2010, accommodation establishments in Hua Hin reported 1,043,907 guest arrivals, of which 714,605 were Thais. Amongst the foreigners, the top ten arrivals were from Finland (44,480), Norway (41,652), Sweden (37,657), Germany (34,947), United Kingdom (28,613), Denmark (20,767), Netherlands (17,848), Australia (11,133), Switzerland (10,066) and Russia (9,720).
Who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed? - Hunter S Thompson