Business & Money | Wednesday 26 October, 2016 4:12 pm |

Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) has announced that its 14 kilometer Duathlon is now open for registration. Scheduled to take place on November 11 from 6:30-11:00 am at Al Qasimia University in Sharjah, the race is expected to witness a huge number of participants in view of the great success it achieved last year.

 

The Sharjah Ladies Duathlon is open to women and girls who are at least 15 years old and residents in the UAE, with contestants able to take up the challenge individually or as part of a team. All nationalities are welcome to participate in the race, which comprises a 2.5 kilometer run, followed by cycling for 9 kilometers, and finally running again for 2.5 kilometers.

 

“We are delighted to host this unique athletic event, which has become established as a fun sporting and health platform for ladies and girls in the UAE. One of our goals as a community organisation for ladies is to shed light on the importance of sport for women and to assist those bodies that strive to promote and support such activities in Sharjah and the UAE,” said Khawla Al Serkal, Director General of Sharjah Ladies Club.

 

“We call for all ladies and girls to participate in the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon, which is a fun, challenging and rewarding activity. The race is a great opportunity to enjoy a competitive environment, but it is also important to note that participants are welcome to take part at their own pace if they wish and push themselves just as much as they are comfortable with. Whatever the level of exertion, we can assure that all competitors will have a thoroughly good time,” Al Serkal added.

 

Registration for the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon can be done online at SLC’s website: www.slc.ae and for more information, individuals can inquire at 065067701.

 

Sharjah Ladies Club will provide participants with all the necessary sports equipment to compete in the Sharjah Ladies Duathlon. The race organising committee has designated a number of cash prizes to the winners. First place winner in the individual category will receive a cash prize of AED 7,000, second place AED 6,000 and third place AED 5,000. In the team category, the cash prize for the first place is AED 9,000, second place AED 8,000 and third place AED 6,000.

 

SLC organises events throughout the year that relate to society, art, health and charity, with its activities including bazaars, exhibitions, sporting events, seminars, workshops and educational forums. Designed to be a unique leisure and learning space, SLC boasts an array of world-class facilities and high-end services, making it one of the best-of-its-kind facilities in the Middle East.