Virginia Triathlon Series
The Virginia Triathlon Series consists of events throughout the great state of Virginia. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Tidewater there is a race near you. With 20 events of varying length and difficulty you can find an event that fits your style. Whether it is an early season urban venue or a late season rural event, once you race in the VTS, you'll be hooked.
We look forward to hosting you at the East Coasts best triathlon series. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned triathlete you will love our races and the VTS experience.
News
10/20/09 - 2010 VTS Schedule To Be Posted December 1
We are diligently working on finalizing dates for 2010. This schedule will be finalized and posted by December 1, 2009.
10/15/09 - Roanoke Resident and VTS Speaker Dick Kelley Passes Away
Yesterday, Richard "Dick" Kelley, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS. Dick was an avid biker, skier and triathlete. He actually competed in every Big Lick event until this year. Dick was a triathlete for over 20 years. He was diagnosed in January of this year. The disease eventually left him paralyzed from the neck down. He never let the disease get him down and dedicated his final months of life to raising awareness of ALS and the lack of funding and treatments for this fatal disease. He appeared at the Angels Race Triathlon, Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon, Bath County Triathlon and Lake Norman Triathlon. Dick was the key driving force behind start of the Bath County Triathlon. He gave many inspirational talks despite the huge effort that was required by him to attend these events. Dick's last triathlon appearance was at Lake Norman 2009 which was the last triathlon that he completed in the summer of 2008. Dick is survived by his wife Carol. Donations in his honor can be made to alsa.org in the name of Richard Kelley.
There will be a celebration of his life on Friday at the Kirk Family YMCA in Roanoke, VA from 1-3 pm and from 6-8 pm. All of Dick's friends and family are invited.
10/4/09 - Giant Acorn Results Posted
We had two beautiful days of racing at Lake Anna this weekend. Results for this weekends races can be found on their respective race pages.
Series scoring will be updated later this week.
USAT's Most Commonly Violated Rules: If you are new to the sport or are wondering why you got a penalty at your last race, click HERE to read USAT's most commonly violated rules.
Need to print a membership card? Click HERE.
TRI FOR AUTISM 2009
The TRI FOR AUTISM enjoyed a successful second year as the Official Charity Program of the Virginia Triathlon Series raising over $45,000 for autism research. If you are interested in competing in any of the 2009 events and want to raise money for autism thenyou should consider joining the team. Team members receive an entry to one or more races, including sold out events depending on how much fundraising they choose to do. In essence, you raise funds through a personal fundraising web page or direct donations and race for free. You will receive a team race shirt and training guide along with feeling great by supporting an important cause.
Find out more about the Organization for Autism Research at: www.researchautism.org . You can email or call Doug Marocco, the Director of the RUN FOR AUTISM Program at dmarocco@researchautism.org or 703-472-0752 (cell)
Series Rules
USA Triathlon Santioning
- All VTS 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 VTS Wetsuit usage policy.
Series Weights, Categories and Divisions
Click here for a description of Race Categories and Divisions.
Click here for a description of Race Weights
Series Scoring and Current Standings
2009 VTS Standings (as of 10/15/2009)
2008 VTS Standings
2007 VTS 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
2009 Series Awards:
Series awards will go 5 deep for the Overall men and women as well as the Overall Masters men and women. Then we'll go 3 deep for the top 3 men and top 3 women in for every other age division and category. This includes clydesdales, masters clydesdales, athenas, and all age groupers. Each athlete must do at least 5 races to qualify for these awards.
