AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
News
5/15/2013: Over the Mountain Triathlon Event Information:
- Online Registration Closed - Online registration is now closed, however we will be accepting registrations at the posted packet pick-up times and locations.
- Event Details Posted - The Event Details are now posted. Please read this information as it will answer most of your questions.
- Race Logistics - The Race Logistics are now posted. This race involves some special logistics due to the point-to-point nature of the race. Please read this information as it will help you in your race planning process.
- Water Temperature - 72 degrees.
- Official Participant List Posted - Please look at this list and remember your number. This makes packet pick up so much smoother, especially race morning when everyone arrives at the same time. Make sure you have your Photo ID and current USAT card (if applicable) with you as well.
- Participant List - Individuals
- Participant List - Relay Teams
5/08/2013: Exclusive AAA Discount for Setup Events - AAA Carolinas is offering a $10 discount to any Setup Events participant that buys a new membership. In addition, the first 100 new members that join will receive a free jacket! Use promo code TRIAAA or follow the link below to sign up. Throughout the year AAA will be offering members special giveaways, discounts, and more so be sure to join now!
4/13/2013: Results Posted for Belews Lake International. Great job everyone! Please visit the Event Page to view results.
3/10:13: Series Standings updated through Azalea. CLICK HERE to view the current standings. There are 20 events in the series. Compete in 5 events to qualitfy for series awards!
3/9/13: Results Posted for the Azalea Triathlon. Please visit the Event Page to view results. Great job everyone!
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Looking for results for events that are no longer on the race calendar? Use the menu bar on the left, and click on the link that says Archived Results or you can simply scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Series Rules
USA Triathlon Santioning
- All North Carolina Triathlon Series 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 AAAs North Carolina Triathlon Series Wetsuit usage policy.
Series Weights, Categories and Divisions
Event weights for 2013 will be roughly based on criteria established by USA Triathlon for the purposes of administering their national ranking system.
For the AAA North Carolina Triathlon Series, events will be weighted according to distance and size.
The event weight index will be used to calculate scores for all participants and the weight index will be multiplied by the individuals raw score (see "scoring").
| Event Distance | Distance Factor | Depth of Field Factor (500+ registrations in 2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 0.90 | 0.91 |
| Olympic/International | 0.93 | 0.94 |
Based on the above formula the event weights for the 2013 North Carolina Triathlon Series events will be as follows:
| Event | Event Weight |
|---|---|
| Azalea | 0.91 |
| White Lake Half | 0.96 |
| White Lake Sprint | 0.91 |
| Belews Lake International | 0.93 |
| Huntersville Sprint | 0.90 |
| Spring White Lake International | 0.93 |
| White Lake Double Sprint | 0.90 |
| Over the Mountain | 0.93 |
| Lake Hickory Sprint | 0.90 |
| Tri Latta | 0.91 |
| Bandits Challenge | 0.93 |
| Triangle | 0.91 |
| ***Stumpy Creek International - BONUS POINTS EVENT*** | 0.98 |
| Lake Norman YMCA | 0.91 |
| ***Inside Out Sports White Lake International - BONUS POINTS EVENT*** | 0.98 |
| Belews Lake Sprint | 0.90 |
| Wilmington YMCA | 0.91 |
| Carolina Half | 0.95 |
| Pinehurst International | 0.93 |
Individual Race Categories:
Click HERE for a description of all the race categories that are available for individuals in North Carolina Triathlon Series events.
Series Scoring and Current Standings
How the Series is Scored:
Click HERE for details on how the North Carolina Triathlon Series is scored.
North Carolina Triathlon Series Standings:
This year we are awarding the prize money to the Top 5 Men and Top 5 Women, regardless of category. The lists posted below will list the leaders of the series (Top 5) at the top, with all other category and age groups following. Leaders will be excluded from their category (so there is no double-dipping of awards).
Remember - only the 5 HIGHEST scores are counted. We added a column in the standings that is called Count. That number is the number of scored events that person has competed in. You must compete in at least 5 events to qualify for series awards. Also, remember events competed in as Novice or Relay are NOT scored or counted towards series scoring or prizes.
Past Standings:
2012 Standings
2011 Standings
2010 Standings
2009 Standings
2008 Standings
2007 Standings
2006 Standings
2005 Standings
2004 Standings
2003 Standings
2002 Standings
Series Awards
Prize Money:
We have opened up the field of participants who can qualify for prize money. We used to have it where only the Open category qualified for money. This year, money will go to the TOP 5 (men & women) HIGHEST SCORES (regardless of category). The following prize money will be presented at the North Carolina Triathlon Series Awards Banquet at the end of the year based on the final series standings.
Top 5 Men:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
Top 5 Women:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $100
Distinctive Awards:
Custom awards TBD will be presented to the TOP 5 individuals in the following event divisions at the North Carolina Triathlon Series Awards banquet at the end of the year based on the final series standings.
As stated earlier, individuals must compete in a minimum of 5 scored events to be eligible for awards (novices & relays are not scored).
Divisions:
Open (M & W)
Masters Open (M & W)
Age Groups (M & W)
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 & Over
Clydesdales (Men, 220 Lbs & Over)
Masters Clydesdales (Men, 220 Lbs & Over, 40 years of age & older)
Athenas (Women, 165 Lbs. & Over)
Archived Results
Click here to view event results that are no longer on the event calendar.
End of the Year Banquet
TBA
About the NCTS
The North Carolina Triathlon Series is the largest and longest running triathlon series in the U.S.
Totaling 20 events, the North Carolina Triathlon Series is comprised of early season pool swim sprint distance events, traditional sprint distance events, international distance events, and two half iron distance events.
North Carolina Triathlon Series events are staged from the foothills of the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains, to the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina, from the metropolises of Charlotte and Raleigh to wide-open out of the way places like White Lake.
Over 8,000 different people race in the North Carolina Triathlon Series with the 20 events attracting over 14,000 registrations.
2013 will be an exciting year for the North Carolina Triathlon Series. These changes are designed to keep the North Carolina Triathlon Series vibrant and progressive.
Experience an North Carolina Triathlon Series event in 2013.
