500Y Swim • 20K Bike • 5k Run
2012 Race Date: Sunday, April 29
COURSE INFO
SWIM - 500Y: The pool is set up in 20 lanes, each lane 25Y in length. Participants snake their way across the pool, going up one lane and coming back in the next. Lane changes are made at the end of each lane, the advantage here being that participants are only swimming one direction in each lane. This makes passing people very easy. It is important to submit an accurate 100Y swim time when registering to seed yourself correctly, placing you in the water on race day with participants who are comparable swimmers to you. Swim caps are not provided, please bring your own.
BIKE - 20K: A one-loop design over a moderate hilly course. The roads are primarily two-lane and will be open to vehicular traffic but should be relatively light on race morning given event date/time. The western half of this course will be familiar to participants who race in the Tri Latta Triathlon.
RUN - 5K: Check back for details, we are working on a brand new run course to improve your experience over 2011 race!
PRICING
Before Wednesday, February 1, 2012:
Individual participant: $55.00
Relay team: $85.00
Before Thursday, March 1, 2012:
Individual participant: $55.00
Relay team: $95.00
Before Sunday, April 1, 2012:
Individual participant: 65.00
Relay team: 105.00
Before Sunday, April 29, 2012:
Individual participant: $70.00
Relay team: $115.00
There is a $10 non-USAT registrant fee.
RELAY TEAM INFORMATION
- Relays can be 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event).
¦EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
- EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
- If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
- If a member turns 18 by the end of 2012 they are considered an Adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.
- If you need to replace a relay member you can e-mail us using the Contact Us button at the top of the page with the changes.
- If it is the week of the event and you need to make a change to a relay member then you can make this change at packet pick up.
- At packet pick up you will be given a sheet of paper that explains how the relays will work (chip hand off, tagging spot, etc.).
- If you are an individual that wishes to switch to a relay team, then you can e-mail us, using the Contact Us button at the top of the page, the following information: Team Name, Team Member Names, Team Member Shirt sizes. You will need to pay the difference to convert to a relay, which you can pay at packet pick up (cash or check only). If it is the week of the event, then you can make these changes at packet pick up.
AWARDS
Top 3 in each of the following categories:
Open (M & F)
Masters Open (M & F)
Age Groups (M & F):15
& Under,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,
70-74,75-79,80-84, 85+
Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs +)
Masters Clydesdales
(Males - 200 Lbs +, 40 & Over)
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)
Novice (M
& F)
Masters Novice (M & F)
Relay Teams (one category)
Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series rules state that
once you compete in a particular race category in an Inside-Out Sports North
Carolina Triathlon Series race - you must remain in that same category for all
future Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series races in that calendar
year. The exception to this rule are the Novice and Masters Novice categories.
You may begin the year as a Novice or Masters Novice and then switch into
another category (ie: age group, clydesdale, etc.)
USAT INFORMATION
ALL USAT members must show proof of a current membership at packet pick up.
If you have recently renewed a membership, then you MUST print out a temporary
card or receipt of payment (that shows length of the membership period) to show
at packet pick up. We will not take your word for it that your membership is
current; you must SHOW us. Failure to do so will result in having to pay the
one-day fee of $10.
CLICK HERE to be
taken to the USAT website where you can renew your membership or print out a
temporary card. You can also renew your membership at packet pick up if that's
easier for you.
If I entered my USAT information when I registered, then why do I
need to show my card at packet pick up? USAT rules state that all USAT
members must show a valid membership card at packet pick up and failure to do so
will result in having to pay the 1-day fee. Our events are sanction by USAT,
therefore, we must follow these rules. Our website is not connected to USAT's
website, so the information that you enter when you register could be incorrect.
We must physically document the current expiration date of your membership when
you pick up your packet as this is the only way we can confirm 100% that your
membership is in fact current.
USAT's "Age Up" Policy:
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec.
31, 2012 . The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group.
If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the
beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns
regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its
National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.
SWIM TIME SEEDING
Swim Times:
All participants must submit a 100 yard swim time for seeding
purposes.
Being a pool swim with a staggered start, participants are seeded
from fastest to slowest.
It is in your best interest to submit an accurate
100 yard "pace" time for your 500 yard swim. In other words, don't submit your
fastest 100 yard swim time, submit a 100 yard time that represents what you'll
do on race day over the 500 yard distance.
By seeding yourself properly,
you'll end up swimming near people who swim the same pace as you. This will
reduce the number of people who you will need to pass or the number of people
who will be passing you. Click HERE to
learn how to submit and change swim times.
Seeding Order: As with all events in the IOS NCTS, Opens
& Master Opens will be seeded first (sorted by 100 yard swim time), followed
by Age Groupers/Clydesdales/Master Clydesdales/Athenas/Relays (sorted by swim
100 yard swim time), and finally Novices & Master Novices. There will be a
5-6 minute break between the last Age Grouper, etc. and the first swimmer from
the Novice/Master Novice category. This is to allow time for the pool to clear
so the fast novice swimmers do not have to swim over anyone. We seed Novices
this way so they can all compete together with the other beginners. Please remember that the Open/Master Open category is for the Elite
participants! If this is your first triathlon, this is NOT the category to
compete in. Read category descriptions to find the category that fits you
best.
Pool Swim Etiquette:
It is appropriate for a swimmer to
yield at the wall and wait to be passed if the person behind them is "on their
feet" or "tickling their toes". These issues come about it seems from not
properly determining an accurate 100 yard swim time. The lanes in the pool are
large enough to pass slower participants on the left.
Changing Swim Times:
EVERYONE should get in the habit of double checking their swim time. Even
if you THINK you entered a correct time, DOUBLE CHECK IT! Every single year, at
every single pool swim, there are participants that had "fat fingers" and keyed
in an extremely incorrect swim time and end up seeded last. So just double check
your time to be sure it is keyed in correctly. And remember this is a 100 yard
swim split (not 50!).
Our registration system allows for people to access their registrations and
adjust their swim times prior to the race.
NOTE: All swim times must be adjusted no later than April 13th.
After
April 13th, participants will no longer be able to make this adjustment on their
registration (the system will lock out any changes)
Swim times will not be
adjusted after that for any reason.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Online registration is open through April 26, 2012 at 8:00am.
Onsite registration is available during normal packet pick up hours as space is available, please note that early registration is recommended to secure your race shirt.
STAY & PLAY
Make plans now to enjoy a family tri weekend, a restful nights sleep before the race or explore Huntersville.
PACKET PICK UP
Saturday, April 28 (11:00am - 2:00pm)
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
11725 Verhoeff Drive Huntersville NC 28078
Saturday, April 29 (6:00am - 7:30am)
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
11725 Verhoeff Drive Huntersville NC 28078
NOTE: Photo ID & USAT membership card is is required for packet pick up, each participant must pick up their own packet including relay team members.
USA Triathlon requires any participants without USAT membership card at time of packet pick up to pay the one day $10 USAT registrant fee.
PARTICIPANT MEETING
A participant orientation meeting will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April
28th at the race site (finish line location - big blue tent). We will cover as
many details as possible about the race and questions will be encouraged. A
representative from USA Triathlon will also be on hand to discuss USAT issues
and concerns relative to rules and safety. This meeting should last about 30
minutes - we encourage everyone to attend.
NOTE: There will be NO pre-race instructions given on race morning.
POLICIES & REFUNDS
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until April 15, 2012. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 15, 2012. Entries cannot be transferred or deferred to another person, event or race. No exceptions, by registering for this race you agree to these terms and conditions. Click here to request a refund.
EVENT POLICIES
Event Capacity: 500
USAT Sanctioned: The Huntersville Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event
Cut-Off Time: All participants must complete the event in under 2 hours, 30 minutes. Event
officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears
as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 2
hours, 30 minutes.
Minimum Age: The minimum age allowed for participating in the Huntersville Sprint
Triathlon is 10-years-old.
Timing System: The Huntersville Sprint Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing
System with 5 splits.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed: The event will be postponed until 8:45am in hopes the inclement weather will pass. If inclement weather does not pass by 8:45am, the event will be changed to a duathlon format. Every effort will be made to have this event on time on this date. Should this event be cancelled due to an Act of God or other circumstances beyond the race directors control there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to this weather policy.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our event sponsors for your continued support of our community!
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