Ballantyne Triathlon 2010
Event #9 of the TrySports Triathlon Development Series
- Time:
- 7:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, July 10, 2010
- Place:
- Morrison Family YMCA @ Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
- Distance:
- 300 yard Swim
12.7 mile Bike
5 km Run
- Status:
- Closed
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Description
The Ballantyne Triathlon Hosted by the Morrison Family YMCA @ Ballantyne is making its inaugural debut in the TrySports Series. Located in Charlotte, the Morrison Family YMCA @ Ballantyne is one of the finest pool swim venues you will find.
Looking for a group with which to train? The TRYMCA Triathlon Training program has a group training right now for the Ballantyne Triathlon. You can learn more at www.ymcacharlotte.org/morrison.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Morrison Family & Ballantyne Village YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign.
The proceeds from the Ballantyne Triathlon will support the Morrison Family & Ballantyne Village YMCA's Annual Giving Campaign. This will help to provide "Out-of-School Time" programs at our Steele Creek YMCA, including Afterschool, Summer Day Camp and Children's Programs. Our 2010 goal is to serve over 250 children and youth by providing a safe, wholesome environment to learn, play & grow. In 2009, 70% of children on scholarships came from single parent family, with the majority of them being unemployed or under employed.
Please consider making an additional donation now to support this valuable program.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 350 registrations.
USAT Sanctioned
The Ballantyne 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 Ballantyne Triathlon is 10 years of age.
Timing System
The Ballantyne 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, June 25.
After June 25, 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, July 9 from 3-7 PM at the Morrison Family YMCA (9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC)
Saturday, July 10 from 5:15-6:30 AM at the Morrison Family YMCA (9405 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC)
Lodging Information
The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge
The Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge offers the ultimate escape with elegant accommodations, desirable amenities and superior service. Guests can enjoy spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, Dana Rader Golf School, tennis and dining at Gallery Restaurant. For more information, please visit www.theballantynehotel.com.
To enjoy the special Morrison Family YMCA rate at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge CLICK HERE.
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Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until June 11, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after June 11, 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.
Purchase Event Photos
Photos from the Ballantyne Triathlon will be available at www.backprint.com/themurraygroup
Results
2010
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, 70-74,75+
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 category results.
