Parris Island Triathlon 2010
Event #1 of the Go Tri Sports South Carolina Triathlon Series
- Time:
- 9:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, March 20, 2010
- Place:
- Parris Island Combat Training Pool - Parris Island, SC
- Distance:
- 500 meter pool Swim
10 mile Bike
5km Run
- Status:
- Closed
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Description
The 2011 Parris Island Triathlon will be held on Saturday March 19, 2011. Registration for this event will open the first week or January 2011.
Parris Island starts the South Carolina Triathlon Series season in a big way. Triathletes from all over the nation come to test their early season training at the flat and fast closed course.
The swim is held in the Parris Island Military Combat Training pool. In order to keep the marines warm during hours of water training the water temperature is in the mid 80's. Swimmers will begin one at a time every 10 seconds swimming down and back in each lane before changing lanes. A simple rule of thumb here is that all lane changes are made at the same side of the pool where you begin.
The bike course is fast. Depending on the wind you may find a few sections of headwind and a few sections of tail wind. Either way this is a great chance to see just how fast you can go on a bike. The course is mostly closed to traffic.
The run course also is flat and fast. A very simple out and back course. All turns are marked on the pavement. The course is mostly closed to traffic.
For the majority of the marines in the US as well as the SCTS Triathletes, Parris Island truly is "Where it all Begins".
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 600 registrations.
Platoon Formations
If at any point during this event you encounter a platoon formation crossing the course you MUST stop and allow this platoon to completely clear the roadway before continuing. If you break a platoon formation you will immediately be escorted off the marine base. This situation does not occur often and will likely not occur at this year's event. Just remember this rule in the event it does happen to you.
Swim Time Changes
If you are trying to make an adjustment to your estimated swim time change given during registration please click HERE to learn how to do this.
Our registration system allows for people to access their registrations and adjust their swim times prior to the event.
NOTE: All swim times must be adjusted no later than Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9AM. After this time, 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 this time for any reason.
Submitting a Swim Time
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 meter 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 event day over the 500 meter distance.
Packet Pickup
Friday March 19, 2010 (3-7 PM)
Covered Pavillion Drive Through - Near Traffic Circle after front gate of Marine Base
Parris Island Marine Base
Saturday March 20, 2010 (7-8:15 AM)
Combat Training Pool (Event Site)
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card or pay the one day membership fee ($10)
Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Directions button at the top of this page.
Lodging Information
Days Inn - Beaufort (About 10 minutes from Parris Island)
(843) 524-1551
1660 Ribault Drive
Beaufort, SC
Holiday Inn - Beaufort (About 10 minutes from Parris Island)
(843) 379-3100
2225 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29920
Other lodging opportunities exist in Beaufort, SC which is approximately 10 miles from Parris Island.
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until March 1, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after March 1, 2010. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms. To request a refund you must complete the refund request form using the link below BEFORE the posted refund deadline.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
- The event will be postponed until 9:30AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
- If inclement weather does not pass at 9:30AM the event will be changed to a duathlon with a 1.5 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, 1.5 mile Run format.
- If a duathlon is not possible the event will be cancelled and a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2011 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
- If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2011 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.
Purchase Event Photos
Bird's Eye View is the official event photography company of the South Carolina Triathlon Series. Bird's Eye View will be on hand at this event capturing images of your event.
You will receive a customized email with your photos and splits following the event. Or you may go to www.birdseyeview.net to purchase your photos from other Set Up Events.
Results
2010
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2008
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2006
2005
2004
2003
Category Results
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