The Wadden Island of Ameland is the beautiful backdrop for the ultimate battle with the island's elements; swimming in the Wadden Sea, mountain biking and running through woods, dunes and on the treacherous beach. A sporting challenge for all ages and all levels in the middle of an Unesco World Heritage. Registration opens January 1st, 2023.
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Harbor (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
Harbor (map)
Harbor (map)
Harbor (map)
Harbor (map)
Harbor (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
Klein Vaarwater (map)
XTERRA FINISH & T2 (map)
The participant list will be posted here shortly before the event.
Unfortunately not. There are no official mountain bike routes on Ameland, use is only allowed during the event. The courses are opened on Friday from 11:30 for training and exploration.
Sporteiland is the organizer of XTERRA NETHERLANDS on Ameland. A small organization that depends on the help of many volunteers for the organization and implementation of the events. These helpers, together with participants, sponsors, partners, supporters and spectators, make the sporting events on Ameland a great success.
The complex organization and implementation of XTERRA NETHERLANDS is also not possible without the help of volunteers. Fortunately, every year we see old acquaintances but also many new volunteers who come with enthusiasm and a lot of dedication to help make XTERRA NETHERLANDS a beautiful and inspiring event on Sporteiland Ameland.
Would you also like to join TEAM AMELAND for help before, during or after the event and enjoy the unique atmosphere during XTERRA NETHERLANDS?
Take a look at the Sporteiland website or send an email to vrijwilligers@sporteiland.com.
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.
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 and bus 166 from Leeuwarden train station.
Nearest airport is Schiphol – Amsterdam where the train can be taken to Leeuwarden (approximately 2:10pm).
Ferry crossings to and from Ameland
Departure overview, all crossings
Fast Ferry service (about 20 min), only for persons, a bike on board is not possible!.
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 17 September. There is no check on the return trip from Ameland. The car can be parked on the parking deck in Holwerd
PARKING
If you come to Holwerd by car, you can park it on parking deck 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 leave your car in Holwerd. It is advised to assemble your bike before you board the ferry.
CAR ON THE FERRY
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@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.
XTERRA NETHERLANDS (FULL, RELAY, SPRINT & SPRINT RELAY)
Each participant with a cancellation insurance, taken out at enrolment, will receive the full registration amount with cancellation up to 1 September 2023. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or used during a subsequent edition.
Cancellation (without cancellation insurance) for XTERRA NETHERLANDS is possible until 1/9/2023 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 JUNIOR
Cancellation for XTERRA SPRINT/XTERRA JUNIOR is possible until 1/9/2023 provided a doctor’s declaration can be submitted. 75% of the registration fee will be refunded. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or valid at a subsequent edition.
There will be no refund after 31/8/2023.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS INDIVIDUAL AND TEAMS XTERRA NETHERLANDS
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 2005)
XTERRA RELAY, 16 year (born in 2007)
XTERRA SPRINT, 14 year (born in 2009)
XTERRA SPRINT RELAY, 14 year (born in 2009)
XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior S, 12 year (born in 2011)
XTERRA NETHERLANDS Junior XS, 8 year (born in 2015)
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 NETHERLANDS (FULL, RELAY, SPRINT & SPRINT RELAY)
Each participant with a cancellation insurance, taken out at enrolment, will receive the full registration amount with cancellation up to 1 September 2023. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or used during a subsequent edition.
Cancellation (without cancellation insurance) for XTERRA NETHERLANDS is possible until 1/9/2023 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 JUNIOR
Cancellation for XTERRA SPRINT/XTERRA JUNIOR is possible until 1/9/2023 provided a doctor’s declaration can be submitted. 75% of the registration fee will be refunded. The registration can not be transferred to another participant or valid at a subsequent edition.
There will be no refund after 31/8/2023.
Are you looking for accommodation on Ameland during XTERRA NETHERLANDS on 16 and 17 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
VAKANTIEPARK KLEIN VAARWATER
For all accommodation options, visit the Klein Vaarwater website. The holiday park in Buren on Ameland with all the desired facilities for a complete stay for the whole family.
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.
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 2 km. from start and finish. Look here for information and reservations.
HOTEL DE KLOK
Hotel de Klok is situated in a unique location on Ameland, right in the center of the picturesque village of Buren. The hotel is characterized by the style of the former school building and its homely atmosphere.
Information and reservations.
SATURDAY 10 AND SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2022
View all results of the 3rd XTERRA NETHERLANDS on Ameland, the Netherlands.
SATURDAY 11 AND SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021
View all results of the 2nd XTERRA NETHERLANDS on Ameland, the Netherlands.
SATURDAY 14 AND SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2019
View all results of the 1st XTERRA NETHERLANDS on Ameland, the Netherlands.
The Cross Triathlon on Ameland offers a beautiful opportunity for your company, organization and / or product for promotion and to connect to your audience.
The look, the challenge and the starting points of this multi-sport event offer a wonderful story. We also like to make your story!
If you want to join this wonderful off-road event at the unique location Ameland, you can request information from the XTERRA NETHERLANDS organization about the various sponsor packages and possibilities.
View all photos, videos and reports of the 3nd edition of
XTERRA NETHERLANDS in 2022.
PHOTOS
Pre Race Photos by Carel du Plessis
Photo report of the FULL RACE by Anja Brouwer
Photo report of the SPRINT by Anja Brouwer
Photo report of Junior races on 11 September by Anja Brouwer
Race Day & Kids Race Photos by Carel du Plessis
#xterranetherlands on Instagram
VIDEOS
Pre Race Video by Carel du Plessis
After movie XTERRA NETHERLANDS 2022 by Carel du Plessis
PRESS AND OTHER REPORTS
Wouter Dijkshoorn wint XTerra Ameland, Hugo Jan Bosscher derde; Romy Spoelder snelste vrouw - Trikipedia.nl
View all reports of the 2nd edition of XTERRA NETHERLANDS in 2021.
PHOTOS
Photo report of the FULL RACE by Anja Brouwer
Photo report of the SPRINT by Anja Brouwer
Photo report of Junior races on 12 September by Anja Brouwer
#xterranetherlands on Instagram
VIDEOS
After movie XTERRA NETHERLANDS 2021 (Soon to be released on the Sporteiland channel)
PRESS AND OTHER REPORTS
XTERRA: Van Egdom and Diederiks Win In The Netherlands - TriZone (EN)
Van Egdom, Diederiks win XTERRA Netherlands – XTERRA Planet (EN)
Jorik van Egdom en Diede Diederiks winnen XTerra Ameland; Tristan Olij revelatie op crosstriathlon; Olaf Jan en Romy winnen short – WTJ 2010 - Trikipedia.nl
XTERRA NETHERLANDS voelt als een beetje buitenland - Mark Waaijenberg
View all reports of the 1st edition of XTERRA NETHERLANDS.
AFTER EVENT MAGAZINE
Together with Racetimer we have compiled a magazine with highlights from the 1st edition of XTERRA NETHERLANDS. Each participant has received a personal version with time registration.
PHOTOS
Photo report by XTERRA EUROPE – Facebook
#xterranetherlands on Instagram
VIDEOS
Video teaser by XTERRA EUROPE – Facebook
Video of the races by XTERRA EUROPE on Facebook
PRESS AND OTHER REPORTS
Preview and race report by Jörg Schneider
Nieuw jasje voor Amelander crosstriatlon past prima – Leeuwarder Courant (NL)
Van Egdom, Bramley win XTERRA Netherlands – XTERRA Planet (EN)
Jorik van Egdom und Kate Bramley gewinnen XTERRA Netherlands – XTERRA GERMANY (DE)
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