Valdese Triathlon 2010
Event #2 of the TrySports Triathlon Development Series
- Time:
- 9:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, April 17, 2010
- Place:
- Valdese Aquatic Center - Valdese, NC
- Distance:
- 250 yard pool Swim
9 mile Bike
5 km Run
- Status:
- Closed
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Description
The Valdese Triathlon has quickly become a favorite among the TrySports Triathlon Development Series events. The Town of Valdese has embraced this event and goes two steps beyond the ordinary to make this triathlon a great way to kick off your racing season.
The 250 yard swim course takes place at the Valdese Aquatic Center pool. Athletes begin in 10 second intervals and complete the course in a snake pattern. At each wall athletes will move over into the next lane until all ten lanes of this 25 yard indoor pool have been completed.
The 9 mile bike course is an out and back lollipop affair. While this is the flattest 9 miles in Valdese, be prepared for some serious climbing. But don't worry, it is only 9 miles and the last mile is downhill! Turns are marked with pavement arrows and directional signs. Police and volunteers man each intersection and the Town of Valdese actually pressure washes and then sweeps the entire course with a street cleaner the night before the event.
The 5k run is out and back and is mostly flat to lightly rolling. The course is closed to traffic as one lane is blocked for runners only. Aid stations are placed at the begnning of the run and miles 0.75, 1.5 and 2.25.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 400 registrations.
USAT Sanctioned
The Valdese Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 2 hours, 30 minutes from the start of the final athlete. 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 Valdese Triathlon is 10 years of age.
Timing System
The Valdese Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)
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 300 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 300 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.
Changing Swim Times:
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 Friday, April 2.
After April 2, 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.
Click HERE to learn how to submit and change swim times.
Packet Pickup
Friday April 16, 2010 (4-7 PM)
Valdese Aquatic Center (Event Site)
Saturday April 17, 2010 (7-8:15 AM)
Valdese Aquatic Center (Event Site)
Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. This rule applies to relay team members as well. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT
Lodging Information
Visit Valdese Tourism Site
To learn more about additional lodging opportunities in Valdese as well as other area attractions check out the Visit Valdese web site HERE.
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until April 2, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 2, 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.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement 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.
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.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please fill out the volunteer requet form below.
Results
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
Additional Information
Award Categories:
Top 3 in each of the following categories
Overall (M & F)
Masters Overall (M & F 40+)
Age Groups (M & F): 12 & Under,13-15,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 75+
Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs)
Masters Clydesdales
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)
Relay Teams (One Category)
Changing Categories:
* If an athlete changes categories for any reason mid-season, the events he/ she competed in before the change will NOT count toward series qualification award points.
* If an athlete participates as a relay team member at any event he/she may race other events as an individual. You are not locked into the relay team category.
Below is a brief description of each race category:
Age Group - Participants competing in their age group.
Clydesdale - Category for participants who are over 200 lbs.
Master Clydesdale - Category for participants who are over 200 lbs. and are 40 or over.
Athena - Category for women over 150 lbs.
NOTE: You may fit into one or more of the above categories, so whichever category you choose to compete in is completely your choice. Choose the category that you feel you would have the most fun competing in.
USAT's "Age Up" Policy:
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2010 . 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.
Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2010.
John will be considered 40 for all 2010 races - and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2010 races.
Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3, 2010.
Sally will be considered 30 for all 2010 races - and will race in the 30-34 age group at all 2010 races.
This same policy applies to the all race categories in the TrySports Development Triathlon Series races.
Result Categories
CLICK HERE to view age category results.
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