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Main Sponsor: AIA 
Organized By: Supported By: Sanctioned By: - A triathlon for people with special needs, by TOUCH Community Services TOUCH Community Services is organising the Special-Tri, a first-ever triathlon for people with these special needs - the Deaf, people living with diabetes and the intellectually disabled. Supported by the Triathlon Association of Singapore, the aim of this Special-Tri is to promote sporting excellence in this community and help them overcome limits to growth.
A distinctive feature of this Special-Tri is that each Relay Team will comprise of one special needs person, and two other participants who are family members or friends. This affirms our belief that with family and community support, individuals with special needs can be empowered to be independent, confident and resilient as they face the challenges of life. Date: 9 June 2007 (Saturday)
Time: 8.30am-1.30pm
Venue: Nanyang Technological University
Sports and Recreation Centre Who can participate in the Special-Tri - Persons who have hearing impairment, diabetes or intellectual disabilities, as well as their family members and friends. Sign language interpreting will be provided when necessary.
- Persons without special needs can participate only in the Relay segment. The Organisers would be happy to assist in matching participants to form their Relay team, where possible.
Category: | Distance: | Participation: | Novice | Swim 300 metres Cycle 6 km Run 2.2 km | As an individual OR in a Relay Team* | Open | Swim 700 metres Cycle 18 km Run 4.4km | As an individual OR in a Relay Team* |
* Each Relay Team to comprise of three members, one of whom will be from the special needs community. Each team member to compete in one of the three segments. Mini Carnival
Participants and supporters will be treated to a mini carnival with food and games stalls set up at the sports stadium to add to the day's festivities. |
