TrySports Triathlon Development Series
The TrySports Triathlon Development Series begins its seventh year in 2010 with an exciting new race calendar offering high quality races at fantastic race venues. From the mountains to the sea and in between, the 18 events encompassing the TrySports Series promises to offer something for everyone. The TrySports Triathlon Development Series is open to all athletes, but is designed to welcome beginner and novice athletes. With special features at all the series events including pre-event participant Q & A meetings, smaller swim waves, beginner friendly courses and an emphasis on fun, the TrySports Triathlon Development Series events are a great way to introduce yourself to the sport of triathlon.
News
8/29/2010 Results Posted for Lake Lure Triathlon
Results are now posted for this weekends Lake Lure Triathlon. We could not have asked for a better day at such a fantastic venue. We hope you enjoyed the race.
8/21/2010 Results Posted For Sportsplex Super Sprint Triathlon
Results have been posted for today's Sportsplex Super Sprint Triathlon. You can view them on the individual Event Page. Thanks to everyone who came and raced today......we appreciate it.
8/15/2010 Tri The Quay Results Posted
Results are now posted for the inaugural Tri The Quay Triathlon. We had a fantastic turnout for this first year race and we look forward to year number two. Thanks for coming out and racing. Thanks to all the great volunteers as well who made this first year race so successful. We appreciate you all being there.
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Series Rules
USA Triathlon Sanctioning
- All TSTDS events are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
Qualification Rules
- Click HERE to learn about series qualification rules
USAT Age Up Rule
- Click HERE to learn about the USAT age up rule.
USAT Wetsuit Rules
- Click HERE to learn about the TSTDS Wetsuit usage policy
Series Weights, Categories and Divisions
Event weights for 2010 will be roughly based on criteria established by USA Triathlon for the purpose of administering their national rankings system. The TSTDS events will be weighted based on distance and size of event. The event weight index will be used to calculate scores for all participants (See Scoring below).
| Event Distance | Distance Factor | Depth of Field Factor (300+ finishers in 2009) | Depth of Field Factor (500+ finishers in 2009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| International | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
Based on the above formula the event weights for the 2010 TSTDS events will be as follows:
| Event | Event Weight |
|---|---|
| Wilmington Athletic Club | 0.90 |
| Valdese | 0.90 |
| Riverwood | 0.91 |
| Statesville Rotary | 0.90 |
| New Bern YMCA | 0.90 |
| Kerr Lake | 0.93 |
| Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake | 0.90 |
| Historic Badin | 0.90 |
| Ballantyne Triathlon | 0.91 |
| Asheville | 0.90 |
| Buckner Mission Man | 0.91 |
| UNC Wellness Super Sprint | 0.91 |
| Lake Logan International | 0.93 |
| Lake Logan Sprint | 0.90 |
| Tri the Quay | 0.90 |
| Sportsplex Super Sprint | 0.90 |
| Lake Lure | 0.90 |
| Cane Creek | 0.91 |
Series Scoring and Current Standings
2010 Current Standings:
NOTE: Top 5 in each category are highlighted. Please remember that the top 5 highest scores does not necessarily mean those are leading the series, as you have to compete in FOUR events to be eligible for series awards at the end of the year.
Clydesdales & Master Clydesdales
Series Standings
2008 Final Standings
2007 Final Standings
2006 Final Standings
2005 Final Standings
2004 Final Standings
Event Scoring Details
- The top five men's finish times will be used to create an average time that all men's finish times will be divided into. The top five women's finish times will be used to create an average time that all women's finish times are divided into.
- All male participants' finish times will be divided into this average male "base" time to create raw scores. (same for females)
Click Here to see an example of how an event is scored
Series Awards
Distinctive Awards
Click Here to see definitions for each of the event categories offered by Set Up Events
- Top 5 Overall (M & F)
- Top 3 Age Group Masters (40 years of age and older - M & F)
- Top 3 Age Group (M & F) 12&under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70. 75+
- Top 3 Clydesdale
- Top 3 Master Clydesdales
- Top 3 Athena
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