FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2020

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020

XTERRA NETHERLANDS (PRO/ AGE GROUP) – From 18 years (2002)

• 1500 meter swimming – 37 km mountain biking – 12 kilometer run
• Maximum 400 participants

XTERRA RELAY – from 16 years (2004)

• 1500 meter swimming – 37 km mountain biking – 12 kilometer run
• Up to 35 teams (duo/Trio)

XTERRA SPRINT – From 14 years (2006)

• 500 meter swimming – 17 km of mountain biking – 6 km run
• Maximum 300 participants

XTERRA SPRINT RELAY – from 14 years (2006)

• 500 meter swimming – 17 km of mountain biking – 6 km run
• Up to 35 teams (duo/Trio)

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2020

XTERRA JUNIOR S-12 + (2007-2008) and 14 + (2005-2006)

• 125 meter swimming – 10 kilometres of mountain biking – 2.5 kilometer run
• Maximum 100 participants

XTERRA JUNIOR XS-8 + (2011-2012) and 10 + (2009-2010)

• 75 meter swimming – 5 kilometres of mountain biking – 1.25 kilometer run
• Maximum 100 participants

XTERRA Netherlands Off-Road Triathlon Full Distance Race

Swim Course

Bike Course

Run Course

XTERRA Netherlands Off-Road Triathlon Sprint Distance Race

Swim Course

Bike Course

Run Course

XTERRA Netherlands Off-Road Triathlon JUNIOR Race

Compared to previous years, the bicycle and running course has been completely changed due to the new finish location (about 200m from the start).

On the bicycle, the children will follow the course from the swimming pool via paved and unpaved roads and paths in the area around the ‘Oostbos’ and via Camping Kiekduun to change zone T2. This year the course of the junior S (12+ & 14+) race includes the beach trail.

Routes

• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior XS
• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior S
• Route for parents / supervisors from T1 to T2 / Finish

The route is marked with Yellow Route signs.

REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION PACKAGE

Participants of all race series must register at the race office on Ameland by presenting a valid proof of identity and triathlon license. With the registration you will receive the participation package with: Run bib number, MTB bib number, Swimming cap, Wristband, Helmet sticker,Transition Bag and a Transponder for time registration.

• Wear the Run bib number only during run part of the race and attach it to the front of the shirt. Prepare the Run bib number in change Transition zone T2.
• Attach the MTB bib number on the front of the mountain bike handlebar.
• Wear the swimming cap visibly during the swimming part.
• Wear the Transponder with included strap visibly attached to the ankle.
• Use the  wristband to get access to the participants zone. The wristband is also the ticket for the finish meal for participants of XTERRA NETHERLANDS FULL.
• Attach the Number sticker on the left side of the helmet.
• Transition Bag is for use in Transition zone T1. Yellow bag for participants of XTERRA NETHERLANDS SPRINT & SPRINT RELAY and blue bag for participants of XTERRA NETHERLANDS FULL RACE and RELAY.

In the Transition zone T1 at the port you can check in on the day of the competition from the stated time. Your bike and helmet are checked here. You have to prepare the running gear yourself at Transition zone T2 at the changing and finishing location in the Vleijen (XTERRA NETHERLANDS VILLAGE).

BOAT TICKET

Every participant, with the exception of persons with an address on Ameland, will receive a boat ticket for passenger transport and MTB transport on the ferry operated by Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten.

The ticket is valid until September 20, 2020 for the crossing from Holwerd (including the days before the 15th).

The boat ticket will be sent on 10 September to the specified address of participants who have registered before 1 September, excluding those with an address on Ameland.

Each team of XTERRA NETHERLANDS RELAY and SPRINT RELAY receive one boat ticket. Other team members must arrange boat tickets themselves.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

The information for the participants will be sent via the newsletter one week before the event to the email addresses provided.

START LOCATION

The ELITE start is on the water’s edge of the port of Nes.

All other race series start on the road near the start arch. These participants first walk about 60 meters after the starting shot before they enter the water.

Check the location map XTERRA NETHERLANDS

START SERIES

XTERRA NETHERLANDS is held on Saturday 19 September 2020, and has the following races:

XTERRA NETHERLANDS (PRO / AGEGROUP) – from 18 years (2002)

• 1500 meters Swimming – 37 km Mountain biking – 12 km Run
• Maximum 400 participants

XTERRA RELAY – from 16 year (2004)

• 1500 meters Swimming – 37 km Mountain biking – 12 km Run
• Maximum 35 teams (duo / trio)

XTERRA SPRINT – from 14 years (2006)

• 500 meters Swimming – 17 km Mountain biking – 6 km Run
• Maximum 300 participants

XTERRA SPRINT RELAY – from 14 years (2006)

• 500 meters Swimming – 17 kilometers Mountain biking – 6 kilometers Run
• Maximum 35 teams (duo / trio)

Participants swim in the Wadden Sea, cycle and walk through the dunes, the forest and across the beach.

REGULATIONS

All race will be held under the auspices and rules of the Dutch Triathlon Association.

• Article 19 of the competition rules contains specific matters concerning the cross triathlon.
• On Ameland it is mandatory to wear a swimming cap issued by the organization.
• Since 2015, the ITU regulations state: “Draft legal events: Drafting is forbidden of a different gender athlete.”
• Aero bars are not allowed (see rules ITU art. 19.4 f,g, h and i).
• Bar ends are allowed only on the ends of the te handlebar.
• So-called beach steering handlebars are not permitted during XTERRA NETHERLANDS.

View the Dutch Triathlon Association Competition regulations.

RELAY

After each part of the Relay each team member hands over the transponder to the next athlete in Transition zone T1 and T2. This must be done in the UNIVE Transition Box.

In T1 the transition box is at the entrance. Swimmer hand over the transponder to the cyclist. In T2, the transition box is at the exit, at the start of the run. Cyclist first puts the MTB in the right place and walks to the exit where the transponder is transferred to the next team member.

PRICE SCHEME

View the price scheme XTERRA NETHERLANDS 2020 (PDF).

TRANSITION BAGS

Each participant will receive in the participation package a Transition bag presented by Nes Cafe Ameland for use in Transition zone T1.

The participants are obliged to put all their belongings in the designated numbered bag after swimming and to place it after their change on their designated place in the transition zone. All other items are removed from the transition zone.

After the change, the bags are collected by the organization and brought to Transition zone T2 and placed under the corresponding number.

PARTICIPATION LIMITS AND SERIES

A maximum of 700 individual athletes can participate (XTERRA NETHERLANDS: 400 and SPRINT: 300). The maximum number of teams (RELAY and RELAY SPRINT) is set at 100.

DEADLINES

SWIMMING

All participants XTERRA NETHERLANDS SPRINT must finish before 10:50 am.

All participants XTERRA NETHERLANDS and RELAY must finish before 13:20 pm.

CYCLING

All participants of XTERRA NETHERLANDS SPRINT must finish before 12:30 am.

All participants XTERRA NETHERLANDS FULL RACE and RELAY must finish before 3:50 pm.

RUNNING

All participants of XTERRA NETHERLANDS SPRINT must finish before 13:30 pm. At 13:30 pm the course and finish for XTERRA NETHERLANDS SPRINT participants will be closed and the posts will be abandoned.

All participants XTERRA NETHERLANDS FULL RACE and RELAY must finish before 5:30 pm. At 5:30 pm the course and the finish for participants XTERRA NETHERLANDS and RELAY will be closed and the posts will be abandoned.

If the relevant times are exceeded, you are requested to stop the competition. This is in connection with your own safety, the course will no longer be fully monitored from the aforementioned times.

TIME REGISTRATION

XTERRA NETHERLANDS uses Racetimer / Chronotrack timekeeping system to record swimming, cycling and running times.

Every participant is obliged to visibly wear the (rental) transponder on the ankle, not under the wet suit. Required ankle straps are supplied with the transponder.

The (rental) transponder for time registration will be issued when the participation package is collected from the competition secretariat.

The transponder must be returned to the organization after the finish. If the transponder is lost or not returned, an amount of € 50.00 will be collected.

View the location map XTERRA NETHERLANDS

TRANSITION ZONES

Participants have access to the Transition zone T1 and Transition zone T2 by showing their starting number and participation band. Take into account other participants within the Transition zone who are (still) busy with their competition.

Follow the instructions of the volunteers and jury.

The use of the Transition bag in Transition zone T1 is mandatory. The bag is transported to Transition zone T2 by the organization.

You can place the walking gear in Transition zone T2. Don’t forget to place your starting number here. Use of a (plastic) crate is permitted.

Bags and / or other obstacles will be removed from the Transition zone.

COURSE SIGNS

The MTB trails are marked with blue arrows and the running trails with red arrows.

Op splitsingen en/of kruisingen staan grote XTERRA-aanduiding borden.

REFRESHMENT STATIONS

XTERRA FULL

MTB

KM 3:   Water + RedBull energy + SportGelDrink + Energy bar + fruits

KM 20: Water + Isodrink

RUN

KM 0:    Water + RedBull energy + SportGelDrink + Energy bar + fruits

KM 2.5: Water + Isodrink

KM 5:    Water + RedBull energy + SportGelDrink + Energy bar + fruits

KM 7.5: Water + Isodrink        

XTERRA SPRINT

MTB

KM 3:    Water + RedBull energy + fruits

RUN

KM 0:    Water + RedBull energy + SportGelDrink + Energy bar + fruits

KM 2.5: Water + Isodrink

RENT A WETSUIT

While swimming, a wetsuit is mandatory at a sea temperature of 16C or less. We recommend that you always swim with a wetsuit during the XTERRA NETHERLANDS due to the new and often unpredictable circumstances in the Wadden Sea.

During the XTERRA NETHERLANDS you can rent a wetsuit via Sailfish.

TIPS FROM JOEP

Read the tips from Joep (PDF) on how you can prepare your bike for the race and taking care of your bike after the race.

BADGE FOR LOYAL PARTICIPANTS – BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD

Since the try-out in 2002, the Cross Triathlon on Ameland has welcomed more and more participants. Sporteiland has a special badge for loyal participants.

Participants who, regardless of the part, have finished five times will receive a bronze badge with the swimming logo. Participants who have finished eight times will receive a badge with a silver bicycle logo and participants who have finished 10 times will receive a badge with a golden running logo.

Participants who meet the criteria can inform us by info [at] xterra-netherlands.nl (sending an email stating their name, participation years and starting series). We have the badge ready at the information desk / competition secretary during registration.

LOCATION MAP

Click on a marker for more information.

View the track signs

START SERIES

The Rabobank XTERRA JUNIOR will be held on Sunday 20 September 2020 and will have the following components:

START

The start is at Recreation Park Klein Vaarwater in Buren. There is swimming in the pool. The start is from 10 a.m. All participants must be in the swimming pool 15 minutes before the start of their start series at the designated places. The participation packages with starting number, steering number, swimming cap and transponder for all participants are ready at the secretariat. On Friday and Saturday at T2 / XTERRA Village and on Sunday at Klein Vaarwater.

START NUMBERS

The number must be worn on the front.

All participants will also receive a corresponding driver number which can be attached to the steering wheel with straps included.

BOAT TICKET PASSENGER AND BICYCLE TRANSPORT

The boat ticket for passenger transport and mountain bike transport will be sent on September 5 to the address given for participants who registered before 1 September 2020, with the exception of participants with an address on Ameland.

START ORDER

The order of the starting series of the Rabobank XTERRA JUNIOR with times and the layout of the course for swimming can be checked in Participant.

RACE BRIEFING

The race briefing is at 09.30 in the party room of Klein Vaarwater, where the clothes can also be put on the numbered chairs.

Everyone must then be present.

CHANGE CLOTHES

Prior to the event, the children can change in the party room next to the swimming pool. When the children come out of the pool, they must walk to their clothing via the indicated route. There they can then change clothes and prepare for the bicycle part. As a true triathlete you can just keep on your swimwear, you pull on your bike / running gear that saves a lot of work. The clothing can also be placed with the bicycle, but this should not hinder other participants.

NB If there are children who also change shoes after cycling, make sure that the running shoes in switch zone T2 are on your numbered spot! You have to take care of this yourself.

Parents are NOT allowed to enter the transition zone. Follow the instructions of the volunteers.

ROUTES

Compared to previous years, the bicycle and running course has been completely changed due to the new finish location (about 200m from the start).

On the bicycle, the children will follow the course from the swimming pool via paved and unpaved roads and paths in the area around the ‘Oostbos’ and via Camping Kiekduun to change zone T2. This year the course of the junior S (12+ & 14+) race includes the beach trail.

Routes

• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior XS
• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior S
• Route for parents / supervisors from T1 to T2 / Finish

The route is marked with Yellow Route signs.

SWIMMING

During the competition briefing, the classification of the starting series will be announced and in which order and in which course the start will be made. This classification can be viewed on the website in advance. The children are in a job with a number of them. So take each other into account. Try to swim as much as possible after each other, so keep both the way there and the way to the right (then you swim as it were a kind of ’round’ within your lane). Swimming on the back is not allowed! You can use this to hinder other children. The Junior XS participants must be in the pool at 09:55, Junior S participants must be in the pool at 10:15 and can wait here at the children’s pool until the other starter series are ready.

View the map Klein Vaarwater (PDF)

BICYCLES

Everyone is obliged to wear a bicycle helmet during the race. This can be placed with clothing or with the bicycle. The bike must be placed before the start in the transition zone (change zone T1) at the indicated numbered places. Remember where you park your bike, and check your steering number on departure, so that you don’t take someone’s else’s bike. In the transition zone T2 at the finish the places are not numbered (follow the instructions of the supervisors).

If you do not have a good or reliable bicycle yourself, you can borrow one for free at Fietsverhuur Metz. Register for this via info [at] xterra-netherlands.nl, and include your height. Please note that these are rental bikes with 3 gears and no racing bikes. On the race day, or the day before, you can your pick up your bike at bike rental Metz (strandweg 37, Buren Ameland). This is close to Klein Vaarwater (± 400 m.). The bicycle must also be returned here. The transition zone T1 where the bicycles will be located is at the rear of Klein Vaarwater. Remember where you park your own bike.

RUNNING

The participants of the Junior XS (8+ & 10+) run 1 lap of 1.25 km. The participants of Junior S (12+ & 14+) run 1 lap of 2.5 km. The first part of the running round is the same for XS and S. In the Vleijen is a junction; S right and XS left. This is indicated by a sign and here the children also have to think for themselves. Both routes come together again later.

FINISH

Like all athletes participating in the XTERRA NETHERLANDS, the RABOBANK XTERRA JUNIOR will also finish on the site (T2 / XTERRA Village) behind Camping Kiekduun.

View the location map XTERRA NETHERLANDS

FOR THE PARENTS

Of course you want to help and assist your child as much as possible in this wonderful competition.

You can also help your child get dressed in the party room, but be careful not to obstruct any other children! Follow the instructions of the volunteers.

You may not enter the transition zone.

After swimming, you naturally want to go to transition zone T2, the finish area, as quickly as possible. To ensure that everything runs as safely and honestly as possible, we would ask you NOT to cycle with your child.

• If you do this, your child will be disqualified!

 The change zone T2 is 200m from Klein Vaarwater. You will be on time to see your child switch from cycling to walking again.

Swimwear can be taken immediately. If you are in a hurry to stop thinking about it, the Klein Vaarwater party room will remain open all afternoon.

View the location map XTERRA NETHERLANDS

TIME REGISTRATION

For the registration of swimming, cycling and running times we use REGISTRATION Racetimer / Chronotrack time tracking system. Every participant is obliged to wear the (rental) transponder on the ankle. Required ankle straps are supplied with the transponder.

The (rental) transponder for time registration is issued when the participation package is collected from the race officet.

The transponder must be returned to the organization after the finish. If the transponder is lost or not returned, an amount of € 50.00 will be collected.

MATERIALS

It is possible to use an MTB from Fietsverhuur Metz during the XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior. Send an email to info [at] xterra-netherlands.nl stating name, age and length.

The MTBs have to be picked up and returned at Bike Rental Metz in Buren.

TRAINING

Preparatory training sessions are organized in collaboration with the schools on Ameland. This is a wonderful promotion of the sports offer on Ameland and an incentive for children to discover and develop their endurance sports talents. Of course you can also train if you are not in a school on Ameland.

Download all information with times, locations and form to give you (PDF)

START NUMBERS 2020

Take a look at the list of participants and find your starting number of XTERRA NETHERLANDS 2020 (available from 2 September).

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020

Please check your registration for XTERRA NETHERLANDS on September 19th.

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2020

Check your registration for XTERRA JUNIOR on September 20th.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Download the price schedule 2020 (PDF)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS INDIVIDUAL AND TEAMS XTERRA NETHERLANDS

XTERRA BENELUX

• Check the rules of XTERRA BENELUX on the website.
• Check the tour rules for amateurs and elite on the website van XTERRA PLANET.

ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS

1.1. In these general terms and conditions the following definitions apply:

• Event: the XTERRA NETHERLANDS triathlon event to be organized by Sporteiland in any year.
• Participant: the natural person who has registered for participation in the Event in a manner permitted by the Organizer.
• Agreement: the agreement for participation of the Participant in the Event.
• Organizer: the legal entity (in this Sporteiland) with which the Participant has entered into an Agreement.

1.2. These general conditions apply to each Agreement.

ARTICLE 2: PARTICIPATION

2.1. A XTERRA NETHERLANDS Participant must have reached at least the specified minimum age in the year in which the following series of the Event is held:

• XTERRA NETHERLANDS (FULL), 18 year  (born in 2002)
• XTERRA RELAY, 16 year  (born in 2004)
• XTERRA SPRINT, 14 year  (born in 2006)
• XTERRA SPRINT RELAY, 14 year  (born in 2006)
• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior S, 12 year  (born in 2008)
• XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior XS, 8 year  (born in 2012)

2.2. During the event, the Participant must comply with the applicable regulations of the Dutch Triathlon Association (http://www.triathlonbond.nl/NTB/Reglementenstatuten.aspx).

2.3. The Participant may only participate in the Event if he has fully and truthfully completed the registration form to that effect, if the registration fee has been paid in full no later than two weeks before the date of the Event and if the Participant has agreed to the general terms and conditions.

2.4. Reselling or transfer of the starting ticket of the Event is not permitted and the ticket can not be reused for the next edition of the event.

2.5. Cancelling is only possible by sending a written request to the organization. Please check the Terms of Cancellation in Article 7.

2.6. The Organizer may decide at a late date that the Event will not take place due to force majeure. In case of cancellation due to force majeure, no new date will be determined; the next edition will take place a year later. In this case no refund of registration fees and additional orders will be made to the Participant. The Participant is entitled to any ordered shirts; these will be sent by post.

2.7. The Organizer is not liable for costs incurred by the Participant when the Event has to be canceled due to force majeure.

2.8. If the Event does not proceed in accordance with the expectations of the Participant, the Participant is obliged to inform the Organizer immediately on the spot. If the complaint is not resolved satisfactorily on the spot, the Participant can inform the Organizer of this in writing and with reasons, at the latest within 14 days of the end of the Event.

ARTICLE 3: LIABILITY

3.1. Participation is at your own risk. The Organizer is not liable for any damage, however named, that the Participant may suffer as a result of the participation, unless this damage is the direct result of intent or gross negligence attributable to the Organizer. This exclusion of liability also applies to serious damages such as all possible types of damage as a result of injury or death.

3.2. If, in spite of the provisions in the first paragraph of this article, liability of the Organizer for damage of the Participant has to be assumed, the obligation of the Organizer to reimburse this damage will be limited to a maximum of the amount that the insurer of the Organizer pays out in respect of that damage.

3.3. The Participant must be adequately insured against the risk of damage that he or a surviving relative might suffer as a result of his death, injury or illness caused by his participation in the Event.

3.4. The Participant declares to be aware of the fact that participation requires good health in both a physical and physical sense, and declares that he meets this requirement and that he has prepared himself adequately for the Event through training and otherwise. The Organizer expressly advises the Participant to have a sports medical examination in connection with the participation in the Event.

3.5. The Participant indemnifies the Organizer against liability for damage that third parties may suffer as a result of actions or omissions attributable to a Participant in relation to the Event. The Participant must be adequately insured against the risk of liability for the said damage.

3.6. The Participant indemnifies the Organizer against liability for damage that the Participant may suffer as a result of his participation in the Event, unless this damage is the direct result of intent or gross negligence attributable to the Organizer.

ARTICLE 4: PORTRAIT RIGHT

Participant grants prior permission to the Organizer for the disclosure of photos, videos and other visual material and the like made during, or around the Event, on which the Participant is visible for communication purposes of the Organizer (including commercial statements).

ARTICLE 5: PERSONAL DATA

The personal data provided by a Participant are recorded by the Organizer in a file. By participating in an Event, a Participant grants permission to the Organizer to use the personal data for the transmission of information to the Participant and (if the Participant has given permission for this on the registration form) for providing the personal data to third parties for the purpose of sending information to the Participant.

By entering into the Agreement, the Participant grants permission to the Organizer to publish his name and competition results, for example by means of publication in newspapers and via the internet.

Read the Privacy Statement for more information.

ARTICLE 6: REGULATIONS

The participation of the Participant in the XTERRA NETHERLANDS is subject to the regulations of the Nederlandse Triathlonbond, which forms part of these general terms and conditions.

ARTICLE 7: CANCELLATION POLICY

XTERRA BENELUX CHALLENGE
Every participant with a cancellation insurance (€ 36.00) will be reimbursed the full registration amount (€ 295.00) for cancellations up to and including 6 June 2020. The registration fee for one of the three competitions (€ 105, 00 / race) will be refunded upon cancellation up to 7 days before the race (Belgium 6/6, Luxembourg 2/8, Netherlands 12/9).

Athletes without cancellation insurance can cancel the participation of the XTERRA BENELUX CHALLENGE until 12/5/2020. The athlete will be refunded € 200.00 for the three competitions. Reimbursement of the registration fee for one of the three matches (€ 40.00 / race) can be requested up to 30 days before the start of each match (Belgium 13/5/2020, Luxembourg 9/7/2020, the Netherlands 19/8/2020). The registration can not be transferred to another participant or used during a subsequent edition.

XTERRA NETHERLANDS (FULL)

Each participant with a cancellation insurance, taken out at enrolment, will receive the full registration amount with cancellation up to and including 11 September 2020. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or used during a subsequent edition.

Cancellation (without cancellation insurance) for XTERRA NETHERLANDS (FULL) is possible until 1/9/2020 if a doctor’s declaration can be submitted. 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or used during a subsequent edition.

XTERRA RELAY and XTERRA SPRINT RELAY

Cancel for XTERRA RELAY is not possible but change of team composition is possible until September 12, 2020. Registration is not transferable to a next edition.

XTERRA SPRINT / XTERRA JUNIOR

Cancellation for XTERRA SPRINT is possible until 1/9/2020 provided a doctor’s declaration can be submitted. 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or valid at a subsequent edition.

TRAVEL TO AMELAND

BY CAR

The quickest way to get to Ameland is by car. If you arrive by airplane (Schiphol), you could rent a car at Schiphol. There are alot of affordable rent-a-car companies available.

Check the shortest route

BY TRAIN AND BUS

• There is a direct train going from Schiphol to Leeuwarden. You can purchase an e-ticket on the NS website. Print the e-ticket and bring it along. Check the journey planner and adjust your travel times.
• You have to purchase an additional train ticket (Fietskaart Dal); also if you travel with your bicycle in a bike bag or case.
• You may not bring your bicycle in the train during peak hours Monday till Friday, between 06:30 and 09:00, and 16:00-18:30, due to the limited space available. If you consider to travel with your bicycle during peak hours, check first with the train conductor if there is space available.
• To get to the ferry in Holwerd, take the bus from Leeuwarden to Holwerd Veerdam. You can purchase a bus e-ticket on the Arriva website. You can use the Fietskaart Dal to take your bike on the bus.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE WADDEN ISLAND AMELAND

The boat to Ameland leaves from the pier in Holwerd – Friesland.

Pier – Holwerd can be reached by bus, bus 66, from Leeuwarden train station.

Nearest airport is Schiphol – Amsterdam where the train can be taken to Leeuwarden (approximately 2:10pm).

Boat times from Holwerd (about 50 minutes)
Friday 18 September 2020: 14:00 – 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:00 – 20:00

Saturday 19 September 2020: 07:15 – 09:30 – 11 : 30 – 14:00 – 16:00 – 18:00 – 20:00

Sunday 20 September 20120: 09:30 – 11:30 – 14:00 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 18:00 – 20:00

Boat times from Ameland (about 50 minutes)
Saturday 18 September 2020: 17:00 – 19:00

Sunday 19 September 2020: 08:30 – 11:30 – 13:00 – 15:00 – 16:00 – 17:00 – 19:00

Departure overview, all crossings

Fast Ferry service (about 20 min), taking a bike is not possible!
Since the spring of 2018, ms Fostaborg has been providing a fast service between Ameland and Holwerd via a fixed timetable.

On Friday a number of extra cruises from Holwerd: 15:00 – 16:30.

BOAT TICKET

A boat ticket for passenger and MTB transport is included in the registration fee. This tickets can only be used at the bicycle entrance of the boat in Holwerd until 20 September. There is no check on the return trip from Ameland. The car can be parked on the parking deck in Holwerd

CAR ON THE FERRY

If you come to Holwerd by car, you can park it on  P1 or P2 and from the parking lot you can go with your bicycle to the bicycle entrance of the boat. The obtained boat ticket from the organization is scanned here. There is no control on the return trip from Ameland.

If you want to take the car on the boat to Ameland you have to reserve it yourself. The ticket obtained through the registration can then only be used for passenger transport. Costs of a bicycle carrier on or on the car are not covered with the ticket and reimbursement and / or refund is not possible from WPD and the organization of XTERRA NL. It is best for participants to arrange the car reservation by telephone (0900 9238, local rate) or by email info [at] wpd.nl to use the boat ticket from XTERRA NETHERLANDS. When ordering E-tickets with car reservations, at least 1 person must always be reserved

Look for extra sailings and all other information on the website of Wagenborg Passenger Services. Do you want to decide for yourself when to depart to and from the island? Which can! The Water Taxi is available every day between 06.00 and 00.00 on demand via 0900-9238. An overview of the water taxis can be found on wwww.wadtaxi.nl. Since spring 2018, Wagenborg Passenger Services also has a fast service that operates according to a fixed timetable. You can book sailings easily and quickly via www.bestellen.wpd.nl.

PARKING

If you park your car on the parking deck in Holwerd, it is advised to purchase a parking ticket beforehand online so that waiting times and delays during exit are limited as much as possible. For all information about transport to and from Ameland, see the website of Wagenborg Passenger Services.

If you leave your car in Holwerd. It is advised to assemble your bike before you board the ferry.

Are you looking for accommodation on Ameland during XTERRA NETHERLANDS on 19 and 20 September? Our sponsors and partners can certainly help you further and have different packages available.

Via the website of the VVV (tourist information office) you will find all information for your stay on the beautiful Waddeneiland: Ameland always different.

View the website of VVV Ameland

VVV AMELAND

An attractive package for accommodation on Ameland can be booked at the VVV Ameland. The package for athletes and supporters!

Look for all tourist information on the VVV Ameland website.

WESTCORD HOTEL NOORDSEE

The beautiful 4-star Westcord Hotel Noordsee, located on the beach road in Nes, is the base of the organization of XTERRA NETHERLANDS. On friday eveneing s is the location for the race briefing.

Look for information and book on Westcord Hotel Noordsee website.

EILANDVERHUUR

Are you looking for an attractive stay during the XTERRA NETHERLANDS? Our main sponsor Eilandverhuur has the most beautiful holiday homes of Ameland. As a sports fan you can even book with a € 25.00 discount!

Look for the promotional code on http://www.eilandverhuur.nl/sporteiland.

VAN HEECKEREN HOTEL

The main sponsor Van Heeckeren Hotel is centrally located in Nes and is the ideal base during the Triathlon weekend on Ameland. Check the Van Heeckeren Hotel website for all information and booking options for a contemporary stay on Ameland.

VAKANTIEPARK KLEIN VAARWATER

Kijk voor alle verblijfsmogelijkheden op de website van Klein Vaarwater. Het vakantiepark in Buren op Ameland met alle gewenste faciliteiten voor een compleet verblijf voor het hele gezin.

DE KIEKDUUN

The attractive family campsite, where you can also find hikers’ cabins, lodges and beautiful chalets, is located directly behind the finish area of XTERRA NETHERLANDS. To book a camping pitch or one of the accommodations, check the De Kiekduun website.

SIER AAN ZEE

This hostel for families, individuals and groups is beautifully situated under the lighthouse on the west side of the island. The perfect place for a sporty stay on Ameland. Look here for reservations.

HOTEL DE KLOK IN BUREN

The Brouwer family welcomes you to Hotel Café Restaurant De Klok in Buren. Look here for information and reservations.

HOTEL AMELAND IN NES

Book your stay in this beautifully situated hotel between the village of Nes and the North Sea beach.

HOTEL NES

Centrally located on the beach road about 1 km. from start and finish. Look here for information and reservations.