Parris Island Sprint Triathlon RACE TRANSFER

Santo Domingo Street
Combat Training Tank
Parris Island, SC US 29902

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Course Descriptions:

The swim is held in the Parris Island Military Combat Training pool. In order to keep the marines warm during hours of water training the water temperature is in the mid 80's. Swimmers will begin one at a time every 10 seconds swimming down and back in each lane before changing lanes. A simple rule of thumb here is that all lane changes are made at the same side of the pool where you begin.

The bike course is fast. Depending on the wind you may find a few sections of headwind and a few sections of tail wind. Either way this is a great chance to see just how fast you can go on a bike.

The run course also is flat and fast. A very simple out and back course. All turns are marked on the pavement. The course is mostly closed to traffic.

Course Maps can be found by clicking the links below...

Swim Course (pdf)

Bike Course - MapMyRun

Run Course - MapMyRun

NOTE: The 2020 event will return to the original routes which are shown above.

Awards will be given to the Top 3 in each of the following divisions:

• Open (M & F)
• Masters Open (M & F)
• Age Groups (M & F): 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Over
• Military (M & F)
• Clydesdale
• Master Clydesdale
• Athena
• ParaTriathlete (M & F)
• Novice (M & F)
• Aquabike (M & F)
• Aquathlon (M & F - Top 1)
• Co-Ed Relay (Top 3)

SCTS rules state that once you compete in a particular race category in a SCTS race - you must remain in that same category for all future SCTS races in that calendar year. The exceptions to this rule are the Aquabike, Novice and Weight categories. You may begin the year as a Novice and then switch into another qualifying category (ie: Age Group, Clydesdale). For Weight categories (Clydesdale 220+, Master Clydesdale 220+ and Athena 165+) it allows for you to drop to Age Group if you go below the weight limit for the category. If you switch to Aquabike you can switch back to your previous category at any time without penalty.

Below is a brief description of each race category:

Open - Category for Elite participants. These are typically the fastest people in the race and they compete on an Elite/Professional level.

Age Group - Participants competing in their age group.

Clydesdale - Category for participants who are over 220 lbs.

Master Clydesdale - Category for participants who are over 220 lbs. and are 40 or over.

Athena - Category for women over 165 lbs.

Aquabike - Category for participants doing the Swim and the Bike only. Your race ends when you cross the Bike Finish mat.

Aquathlon - Category for participants doing the Swim and the Run only. 

Novice - Category for beginner participants. Participants competing as a Novice have usually done less than 3 events. No age restrictions.

NOTE: You may fit into one or more of the above categories, so whichever category you choose to compete in is completely your choice. Choose the category that you feel you would have the most fun competing in.

Lodging info to be posted soon...

USAT Sanctioned: This event is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Cut-Off Time: All participants must complete the race in under 2 hours, 00 minutes from the start of their swim.

Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the race in under 2 hours, 00 minutes.

Minimum Age: The minimum age allowed for participating in this event is 10 years old.

Timing System: This event will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. 

Shirt deadline is 3 weeks prior to event. 

• Relays can comprise of a 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event). Teams can consist of any mix of genders.
• EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
• EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
• If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
• If a member turns 18 by the end of the year then they are considered an adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.
• If you need to replace a relay member you can e-mail us using the Contact Us button at the top of the page with the changes.
• If it is the week of the event and you need to make a change to a relay member then you can make this change at packet pick up.

To adjust parts of your registration such as category or swim time,  navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Questions on left hand side. 

To transfer to another event such as aquabike, aquathlon or relay team, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer Event. 

USAT Rules:  Click HERE to learn the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules

USAT INFORMATION:

ALL USAT members must show proof of a current membership at packet pickup. If you have recently renewed a membership, then you MUST print out a temporary card or receipt of payment (that shows the length of the membership period) to show at packet pick up. We will not take your word for it that your membership is current; you must SHOW us. Failure to do so will result in having to pay the one-day fee of $15.

CLICK HERE to be taken to the USAT website where you can renew your membership or print out a temporary card. You can also renew your membership at packet pick up if that's easier for you.

If I entered my USAT information when I registered, then why do I need to show my card at packet pick up? USAT rules state that all USAT members must show a valid membership card at packet pick up and failure to do so will result in having to pay the 1-day fee. Our events are sanction by USAT, therefore, we must follow these rules. 

USAT's "Age Up" Policy:

An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31 of the current race year. The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.

Examples:

• John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2020. John will be considered 40 for all 2020 races - and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2020 races.
• Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3, 2020. Sally will be considered 30 for all 2020 races - and will race in the 30-34 age group at all 2020 races.

In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed:

The event will be postponed in hopes the inclement weather will pass. If the inclement weather does not pass in time to complete the event safely in the original or modified format, the event will be canceled. If the weather passes and the event cannot be held within the permitted time limits, the event will be changed to a duathlon format and possibly modified in length to meet these restrictions.

Every effort will be made to hold this event on time on this date. Should this event be canceled due to an Act of God or other circumstance beyond the race directors control there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers.

NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.

By registering for this event you agree to this weather policy.

Refer 3 or more participants and get a refund of up to $15.00.

The Parris Island Triathlon gives a $15 discount for all active and retired members of the US Military. This discount applies to spouses as well. To take advantage of this discount simply enter the discount code MILITARYPISLAND during the registration process. Note - the discount must be used during the on-line registration process. We can not refund any military athletes not using this code during registration.

Packet Pick-Up:
Friday (March 13) – 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Covered Pavilion Drive-Through (On Right just before Traffic Circle after front gate of Parris
Island Marine Base)
Saturday (March 14) –7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Combat Training Pool (Event Site)

2020 Athlete Guide can be found here:

 

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

MANDATORY HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. Please print this form out and bring with you to packet pick up on race weekend.  If you don't complete this form, you will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

To defer your registration to the following year, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration.  The deferral deadline is 14 days prior to the event date and will be enforced.