Triathlon BC Provincial Race Series

01.02.2007

Outback Events along with Triathlon BC are proud to announce the we are Race Series #4 in Triathlon BC's Provincial Race Series 2007.

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 (i.e., 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 2006.

• Birth dates have standardized to prevent changing age categories partway through the season. Ages will be calculated as of December 31, 2007.

Race Series Objectives

The objectives of the race series are to:

• Promote participation in the sport of Triathlon throughout BC
• Distribution of dates over entire race calendar (i.e., 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 (3 races)
  • Okanagan (3 races)
  • Kootenay's (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!