South Carolina Triathlon Series
Presented by the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
The 2009 South Carolina Triathlon Series presented by the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas (SCTS) is a 17 event triathlon series spanning the beautiful state of South Carolina. Racing from the mountains to the sea, the SCTS offers a variety of course types, distances and difficulties perfect for every level of triathlete. First timers, middle of the packers and elite athletes alike will find pleasure from racing the SCTS circuit.
Full details of the 2009 South Carolina Triathlon Series presented by the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas may be found by navigating your way through this page. Here you will find series rules, current standings, award categories and more. We look forward to having you compete in our wonderful state.
News
11/15/2009 SCTS Qualifier Reward Pick Up Locations Posted
For all athletes who competed in 4 or more SCTS events during the 2009 season, the Qualifier Reward Pick Up Locator is posted below. Please view the document to find out where to collect your qualifier rewards.
NOTE: This is for socks and t-shirts only. Jackets for those doing 8 or more events are ordered and will be delivered to your address on file sometime in early December.
2009 SCTS Qualifier Reward Pick Up Locations
10/22/2009 Final SCTS Standings Posted
Final SCTS standings have been posted. SCTS Awards and Qualifier Rewards shipping / collection information will be posted soon.
Series Rules
USA Triathlon Sanctioning
- All SCTS events are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
Open (Elite) Rules
- Click HERE to learn about the SCTS Open rules
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 SCTS 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. For the SCTS 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 2008) | Depth of Field Factor (400+ finishers in 2008) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| International | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| Half Ironman | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.96 |
| Championship/ Qualifier Status | + 0.01 | + 0.01 | +0.01 |
Based on the above formula the event weights for the 2008 SCTS events will be as follows:
| Event | Event Weight |
|---|---|
| Parris Island | 0.92 |
| Dowtown Columbia | 0.90 |
| Langley Pond International | 0.92 |
| Langley Pond Sprint | 0.90 |
| Clemson | 0.93 |
| Lake Murray | 0.91 |
| Festival of Flowers | 0.93 |
| Tri the Midlands | 0.91 |
| Go Tri Sports Tri at Greenville | 0.90 |
| Greenville | 0.92 |
| North Myrtle Beach | 0.90 |
| South Carolina Half | 0.96 |
| Hickory Knob Sprint | 0.90 |
| Hickory Knob International | 0.92 |
Series Scoring and Current Standings
SCTS Course Records
Current Course Records Spreadsheeet (Excel)
Series Standings
2008 Final Standings
2007 Final Standings
2006 Final Standings
2005 Final Standings
2004 Final Standings
2003 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
| Placing | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place Open | $1000 | $1000 |
| 2nd Place Open | $600 | $600 |
| 3rd Place Open | $350 | $350 |
| 4th Place Open | $250 | $250 |
| 5th Place Open | $150 | $150 |
| 1st Place Masters Open | $300 | $300 |
| 2nd Place Masters Open | $150 | $150 |
| 3rd Place Masters Open | $100 | $100 |
Distinctive Awards
Click Here to see definitions for each of the event categories offered by Set Up Events
- Top 5 Open (M & F)
- Top 3 Masters Open (M & F)
- Top 3 Age Group (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+
- Top 3 Age Group Masters (M & F 40 and Over)
- Top 3 Clydesdale
- Top 3 Masters Clydesdale
- Top 3 Athena
Qualifiers Rewards
Any athlete who participates in a minimum of five (5) 2010 SCTS events will qualify for SCTS qualifier rewards. The tiered qualifier system will work as follows:
- Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 5 SCTS events will receive a custom pair of SCTS cycling socks and a moisture wicking SCTS long sleeve t-shirt. This is also the minimum number of events needed to qualify for series awards.
- Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 9 SCTS events will receive a custom pair of SCTS cycling socks, a moisture wicking SCTS long sleeve t-shirt and a embroidared SCTS fleece pullover.
- Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 12 SCTS events will receive a custom pair of SCTS cycling socks, a moisture wicking SCTS long sleeve t-shirt, a embroidared SCTS fleece pullover and free entry into any three(3) 2011 SCTS events.
NOTE: Athletes must at least complete the swim portion of each event in order to have that event count toward the minimum number of events needed to qualify for these rewards.
NOTE: As stated above in the Qualification Rules, events raced as a Novice will notcount toward the number of events for the Qualifier Rewards.
NOTE: All qualifier rewards and series awards MUST BE collected at the 2010 SCTS Awards Banquet. Awards and rewards not collected at the banquet may be shipped directly to your home address; however there will be a charge of $10 to ship these items. Click HERE to pay for shipment of your SCTS rewards / awards. Athletes living in Greenville, Columbia, Florence and Charleston will have their rewards shipped to a central location for pick up and will not have to pay for shipping.
2010 SCTS Awards Banquet AND Racing Team
2010 SCTS Awards Banquet
Where: Savannah Lake Resort and Marina - 101 Village Drive McCormick, SC 29835
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010 6PM - 9PM
Who: Anyone who has raced in at least one SCTS event in 2010 (Friends and family are also invited to attend
How: Register for the SCTS Awards Banquet by completing and submitting the form below:
2010 SCTS Awards Banquet Reservation Format (PDF Format)
2010 SCTS Awards Banquet Reservation Format (WORD Format)
SCTS Racing Team
The 2010 SCTS Racing Team will be announced on December 15, 2009
The South Carolina Triathlon Series Racing Team is Set Up Events' way of saying thank you to all our athletes for racing in the SCTS by giving back to the age group athlete. Any SCTS Qualifier is eligible to apply for the SCTS Racing Team with selection being based on the desire to reward those athletes who have given back to the sport, and the South Carolina Triathlon Series, through a variety of avenues.
Click HERE to learn more about the team and how you can apply for the 2011 team.
