Parris Island Triathlon 2013
Event #1 of the AAA Car Care South Carolina Triathlon Series presented by Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
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9:00 AM |
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Saturday, March 16, 2013 |
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Parris Island Combat Training Pool - Parris Island, SC |
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Event Completed |
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DISTANCE: |
500 meter pool Swim |
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OPEN TILL: |
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:00 AM |
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Description
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 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 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".
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits the SADS Foundation.
All SCTS events benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation. Sudden arrhythmia death syndromes are genetic heart conditions that can cause 
sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented.
Please consider a donation to this worthy cause during your registration process.
To learn more about SADS visit their web site at www.sads.org
News
3/13/2013 - Parris Island Triathlon - Event Details Now Posted
Event Details have now been posted to the Parris Island Event Page. If you are racing on Saturday please read through this document as it will answer all questions you may have.
NOTE: On-line Registration has now closed. We WILL BE taking registrations on Friday and Saturday during posted packet pick-up hours.
We look forward to seeing you all at Parris Island - Where it All Begins!
11/1/2012 - Registration Opens November 12, 2012 at Midnight
Early bird pricing good through the month of November.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 500 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 2, 2013 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 15, 2013 (4-7 PM)
Covered Pavillion Drive Through - Near Traffic Circle after front gate of Marine Base
Parris Island Marine Base
Saturday March 16, 2013 (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
To be announced...
Policies and Refunds
This event accepts refunds of 50% of the paid event price up to 14 days prior to the event date or until the event has filled. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
The refund cutoff date was Saturday, March 02, 2013 and has passed. No further refunds requests will be accepted for this event.
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 time trial start 10 mile Bike, 5K 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 2014 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 2014 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Purchase Event Photos
Tricycle Studios is the Official Photographer of the South Carolina Triathlon Series!
Their photographers will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course.
Athletes will receive a customized email after the race, complete with race stats, and automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to the Tricycle Studios website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Set Up Events.
Tricycle Studios | a Bird's Eye View, Inc. Company | 540-358-0001 | info@tricyclephoto.com
Volunteer
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Overall Results
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Category Results
Click HERE to view the category results for this event
Award Categories
Award Categories
Awards will be given to the Top 3 in each of the following divisions:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
- 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 & Over
- Military (M & F)
- Clydesdale
- Master Clydesdale
- Athena
- ParaTriathlete (M & F)
- Novice (M & F)
Click HERE to learn more about each of the divisions listed above.
Novice Athletes
Thanks for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time. Below are links to information that you will want to review before race weekend.
Packet Pick-Up
Race Number & Body Marking
Timing Chip
Transition Area
USAT Triathlon Rules
Water Temperature & Wetsuits
Do you still have questions? If so please review these FAQ's. If you still have questions after reviewing this information please click here.
Military Discount
The Parris Island Triathlon gives a $15 discount for all active and retired members of the US Military. This discount applies to spouses as well. To take advantage of this discount simply enter the discount code MILITARYPISLAND during the registration process. Note - the discount must be used during the on-line registration process. We can not refund any military athletes not using this code during registration.
Swim Start Times
Swim Start Order will be posted.
