Events

Race Calendar

The Triathlon BC calendar lists all of the sanctioned events in BC. Upon selection by our Race Committee, top provincial events that submit an expression of interest are selected to represent Triathlon BC's Provincial Race Series.

Provincial Race Series

The Triathlon BC Provincial Race Series is a Series that promotes competition and participation among all levels of athletes.  The Series events are carefully selected to maintain a high standard regardless of location.  Athletes must complete (officially finish) a minimum number of events to qualify to receive Series awards.

Provincial Race Series Rules & Regulations

Triathlon Series Rules & Regulations:

1.       Competitors must be TRIBC members to qualify for Series points or awards. 

2.       Points will not be awarded to competitors who are not TRIBC members at the time of an event.

3.       Triathlon participants must complete 4 of 10 events to qualify as a Series finisher.  At least one event must be of Olympic Distance or longer.

4.       Ages are calculated as of December 31, 2009 to prevent changing categories partway through the Series.  The age categories are as follows:  18-19, 20-24, 25-29 … every five years to 80+.

5.       Every TRIBC member that is a Series finisher will receive a Series finisher’s award.

Elite Series:

1.       Competitors must hold a valid TRIBC Elite card to be eligible for the Elite Series prizes.  (Note that there are residency restrictions to receive a TRIBC Elite card:  an athlete must be a permanent resident of BC for six (6) or more months.  BC Medical Care or other official documentation may be required as proof.)

2.       Points will not be awarded to competitors who are not TRIBC Elite members at the time of the event.

3.       The top three Elite male and female finishers qualify for prize money in the amount of $750, $500, $250.

Scoring (updated for 2009 season):

1.       Every race is of equal weight.

2.       The points are awarded in each age group as follows:  1^st - 30 points, 2^nd - 25, 3^rd -20, 4^th – 18, 5^th – 16, 6^th – 15, 7^th – 14 etc. down to 20^th – 1 point.  Points are assigned based on overall finish in each age group but only TRIBC members will be awarded points.  ie. A TRIBC member who finishes 2^nd in their age group will receive 25 points, even if 1^st place is not a TRIBC member.

3.       Throughout the Series, points will be calculated and posted to this website (www.tribc.org).   The best 4 races will be used to calculate an athlete’s standing.

4.       Any errors or omissions must be reported to TRIBC (info@tribc.org) within 2 weeks of points being posted for each race to guarantee correction.

Race Series Objectives

Promote participation in the sport of Triathlon throughout BC.

Distribution of race dates over entire race calendar (March to September).

Representation of different race distances (Sprint, Standard/Olympic, Long Distance).

Strive to distribute Series events throughout BC, where there are a number of established events, including:

•             Vancouver Island

•             Okanagan

•             Kootenays

•             Lower Mainland

•             Northern BC

Include events that have a successful history and good track record with Triathlon BC, with respect to sanctioning, safety, organization, community / club support.

Encourage and provide opportunities to develop elite, espoir (under 23) and junior (16 and 19 years) athletes.

 Encourages members to have FUN!