Triathlon BC is pleased to present the "2006 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 five (5) events of which at least two (2) races must be completed.

Please note that athletes must be at least 18 years old to compete in the Series as an Olympic distance event is required.

You must be a current TriBC member to be on the Finishers list.

2006 Finishers will be contacted when prizes have been received.

Triathlon Events and Results  

Race #	Race Name	Distance	Date	Location	Points	Results
1	Sooke Spring Triathlon	Sprint	Apr 23	Sooke	Points	Results
2	Kamloops "Kids to Camp" Triathlon	Sprint	Apr 30	Kamloops	Points	Results
3	North Shore Spring Triathlon	Sprint	May 22	North Van	Adults Elites	Results
4	Panorama Classic Triathlon	Sprint	June 4	Victoria	Points	Results
5	Gerick's Wasa Triathlon	Olympic	June 11	Cranbrook	Points	Results
6	Desert Half Iron	Long Course	July 9	Osoyoos	Points	Results
7	Squamish Triathlon	Olympic	July 9	Squamish	Points	Results
8	Abbotsford Triathlon	Olympic	July 23	Abbotsford	Points	Results
9	Big Horn Triathlon	Olympic	July 30	Kamloops	cancelled
10	XTC Campbell River Off-Road Triathlon	Full (1000,24,10)	Aug 13	Campbell River	Points	Results

Triathlon Series Rules

All competitors in the series should review the race series rules. The key rules are outlined below:

• Must complete 3 of the 10 races.

• One race must be of Olympic/Standard Distance (1.5km swim, 40km Cycle, 10km Run) or longer.

• Must be a TriBC member to qualify for series prizes or awards.

• 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).

• Every series finisher (ie, the 3 races of appropriate distance are completed) will receive a series finishers award.

• Age groups are determined by each 5-year boundary starting at 18-to-19 year olds.

• Scoring system - please check any inconsistencies in the results and report to TriBC.

• Scoring system will be the same as used in 2005.

• Birthdates have standardized to prevent changing age categories partway through the season. Ages will be calculated as of December 31, 2006.

The objectives of the race series are to:

• Promote participation in the sport of Triathlon throughout BC
• Distribution of dates over entire race calendar (ie, March to September).
• Representation of different race distances (Sprint, Standard/Olympic, Long Distance).
• Evenly distribute races in BC where there is a number of established events. These areas are:
• Vancouver Island (2 races)
• Okanagan (3 races)
• Kootenays (1 race)
• Lower Mainland (4 races)
• Include races in the series that have a good track record with Triathlon BC, in terms of sanctioning, safety, organization, community/club support, etc.
• Award every series finisher.
• Encourage and provide opportunities to develop elite, espoir (under 23) and junior (18 and 19 years) athletes.
• Provide the fairest scoring system that:
• Handles strong fields.
• Handles weak fields.
• Provides a comparative scoring between each event.
• Can be adjusted for severe weather conditions.
• Handles any race distance.
• Can calculate scores at five year increments.
• Encourages members to have FUN!

August 8th, 2006- Important Announcement: We are sorry to announce that the Cadboro Bay Triathlon and Duathlon has been cancelled for 2006.  However, the Juan du Fuca Duathlon has kindly stepped in to become Race #5 in the Duathlon Series. Triathlon BC appreciates their support and thanks the organizers for allowing their race to be in the series on such short notice.

 

Race #	Race Name	Date	Location	Points	Results
1	UBC Duathlon	Mar 11	Vancouver	Points	Results
2	Bare Bones Duathlon	May 13	Penticton	Points	Results
3	Funstuff Duathlon	June 25	Kamloops	Points	Results
4	Self-Transcendence Duathlon	Aug 6	Victoria	Points	Results
5	Juan de Fuca Duathlon	Sept 24	Victoria	Points	Results

Duathlon Series Rules

All competitors in the series should review the race series rules. The key rules are:

• Must complete 2 of the 5 races.
• other rules as listed above in the triathlon race series.

Previous Results

• View the 2005 BC Race Series
• View the 2004 BC Race Series
• View the 2003 BC Race Series
• View the 2002 BC Race Series
• View the 2001 BC Race Series
• View the 2000 BC Race Series
• View the 1999 BC Race Series
• View the 1998 BC Race Series