| Introduction
Triathlon BC is pleased to present
the "2005 Sugoi Provincial
Triathlon and Duathlon Race Series".
The
Triathlon Race Series will consist of 10 races. Athletes
must complete (officially finish) at least three (3) of
these races - including one of standard (Olympic) or greater distance
to qualify for Series awards. The
Duathlon
Race Series consists of four (4) events of which at least two (2)
races must be completed.
You must be a current TriBC member to be on the Finishers
list.
Sorry, we cannot make further changes after December
15, 2005. Prizes have been ordered and standings cannot be altered.
Please
note that athletes must be at least 18 years old to compete in the Series as an
Olympic distance event is required.
Triathlon Events and
Results
Triathlon Series
Rules
All competitors in the series should
review the race series rules. The key rules are
outlined below:
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Must complete 3 of the 10 races.
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One
race must be of Olympic/Standard
Distance (1.5km swim, 40km Cycle, 10km Run) or longer.
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Must be a TriBC member to qualify for
series prizes or awards.
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Elite series prize money of: $500, $400,
$300, $200, $100 for both male and female divisions. Athletes must hold a TriBC elite card to be eligible.
(Note: There are residency restrictions to receive a TriBC elite card. The
residency policy is that a competitor must be a permanent resident of BC for six
(6) or more months (BC Medical Care Card or other official documentation may be
required for proof of residency).
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Every series finisher (i.e., the 3 races
of appropriate distance are completed) will receive a series finishers
award.
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Age groups are determined by each 5
year boundary starting at 18-to-19 year olds.
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Scoring system - please check any inconsistencies
in the results and report to TriBC.
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Scoring
system will be the same as used in 2004..
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Birth dates
have
standardized to prevent changing age categories partway through
the season. Ages will be calculated as of December
31, 2005.
Race Series Objectives
The objectives of the race series are to:
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Promote
participation in the sport of Triathlon throughout BC
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Distribution
of dates over entire race calendar (i.e., March to September).
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Representation
of different race distances (Sprint, Standard/Olympic, 1/2 Ironman).
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Evenly
distribute races in BC where there is a number of established events.
These areas are:
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Vancouver
Island (2 races)
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Okanagan
(3 races)
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Kootenays
(1 race)
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Lower
Mainland (4 races)
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Include
races in the series that have a good track record with Triathlon BC, in
terms of sanctioning, safety, organization, community/club support, etc.
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Award
every series finisher.
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Encourage
and provide opportunities to develop elite, espoir (under 23) and junior
(18 and 19 years) athletes.
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Provide
the fairest scoring system that:
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Handles
strong fields.
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Handles
weak fields.
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Provides
a comparative scoring between each event.
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Can
be adjusted for severe weather conditions.
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Handles
any race distance.
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Can
calculate scores at five year increments.
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Encourages
members to have FUN!
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