Information - About the Event
- Event Details
- Event Schedule
- Withdrawal Form
- FAQ’s
- Prize Purses/Awards
- Qualifying Slots
- Rules and Regulations
- Athletes Guide
- Race Expo
- Spectator/Family Activities
About the Event
Event Details
“Belongers,” native residents of the islands are known for their welcoming hospitality and look forward to hosting the athletes and their friends.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Fees:
Island Eighty™: $325 USD
Island Forty™: $225 USD
Tri4Dignity Island Eighty™: $300 USD
Tri4Dignity Island Forty™: $200 USD
Island Eighty™ Relay: $225/person USD ($675/team of 3)
Island Forty™ Relay: $225/person USD ($675/team of 3)
Post-Race Party: $75USD
Distances:
The Island Eighty™ - 1 mile swim, 66 mile bike, 13 mile run,
The Island Forty™ - 1 mile swim, 33.5 mile bike, 5.5 mile run
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Event Schedule
The event schedule will be available closer to the event date. Please visit the web-site starting on February 1, 2008 to see updates.
Withdrawal Form
If you wish to withdraw from the Triathlon, please notify the Island Triathlon Series™ office by using the withdrawal form.
FAQ’s
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: Athletes who withdraw by Friday January 2, 2009 will be refunded $75USD (Island Eighty™/Tri4Dignity) and $40USD (Island Forty™). There will be NO REFUNDS of any sort, for any reason, after the withdrawal date. Please notify the Island Triathlon Series™ office by using the withdrawal form. Refunds for all participants will be by cheque through Island Triathlon Series™ office. Entries are not transferable between years or races. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of your refund.
Q: Are there qualifiers?
A: See the Qualifier section.
Q: What are the prize purses?
A: See the Prize Purse/Awards section below.
Q: What are the awards?
A: See the Prize Purse/Awards section below.
Q: How can I volunteer?
A: See the Volunteer section.
Q: What is the weather like in Turks & Caicos?
A: Find out about the Turks & Caicos climate in the About Turks & Caicos section.
Q: I have moved, how do I change my address?
A: Email Island Triathlon Series™ at dan@halainc.com and provide him with your new contact information.
Q: Can I use my own timing chip?
A: Timing chips will provided by Island Triathlon Series™. You will not be able to use your own timing chips.
Q: Where do I get information on parking?
A: There is no parking available.
Q: What are the cut-off times?
A: See the Island Eighty™ Transition Descriptions and Cut-off times section or the .Island Forty™ Transition Descriptions and Cut-off times
Q: Where are the aid stations going to be located?
A: Please see the Course Satellite Aid Stations Locations & Services for Bike Course or Course Satellite Aid Stations Locations & Services for Run Course
Q: What will be served at the aid stations?
A: Please see the Course Satellite Aid Stations Locations & Services for Bike Course or Course Satellite Aid Stations Locations & Services for Run Course
Q. What is the Tri4Dignity™ Program?
A. Please click here for information on Tri4Dignity™.
Q. Who do I contact with questions or concerns with respect to my Tri4Dignity account on active.com?
A. You can send an email to givingsupport@active.com or call 877-228-4881
Prize Purses/Awards
Island Eighty™
Purses
Place (Men and Women) in USD Funds
1. $10,000 6. $1,250
2. $5,000 7. $1,000
3. $2,500 8. $750
4. $2,000 9. $600
5. $1,500 10. $400
Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top athlete in each age group category for both male and female athletes:
18-24 50-54
25-29 55-59
30-34 60-64
35-39 65-69
40-44 70+
45-49
Island Forty™
Awards will be given to the top three female and male finishers.
Qualifying Slots
Island Triathlon Series™ will be expanding to other Caribbean Islands over the next couple of years. As these are confirmed, we will be offering qualifying spots to these races.
Rules & Regulations
- No Bare Torsos – shirts or singlets must be worn at all times on the bike and run.
- Athlete numbers must be visible as follows:
- On the front during the run
- On the back left during the bike
- On the bike helmet
- On the top tube of the bike (near the stem)
- Athletes must rack their bikes and place their equipment at their assigned spots only. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
- ITU rules will apply.
- Each athlete is responsible for knowing the course. Failure to follow the prescribed course may result in disqualification.
- Please heed the instructions of all course officials, marshals and the police.
- Athletes may not receive any outside assistance during the race.
Swim - The average water temperature is 75º to 77º F. Wetsuits are permissible. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any ITS event with water temperatures below 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Wetsuits will not be allowed for professional athletes if the water temperature is above 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
- You must wear the official swim cap issued at registration.
Bike - Passing will not be allowed in PASS FREE ZONES. These will be indicated on the maps and athletes will be informed where PASS FREE ZONES are during the pre-race meeting.
- All athletes are required to wear an approved hard shell helmet. Any question regarding helmets should be referred to the head referee.
- Helmets must be on and securely fastened at all times that the athlete is in possession of their bike. Athletes failing to wear or fasten helmets prior to leaving transition will be stopped and asked to remedy the situation.
- Helmets may not be removed or unfastened prior to racking the bike.
Drafting - Drafting during the bike portion of the race is not allowed.
- The draft zone for this event will measure 7 metres by 2 metres. Athletes must pass through the draft zone within 30 seconds.
- Once passed athletes must drop back out of the draft zone. “Being passed” is defined as when a bike moves up beside you and their front wheel meets or moves ahead of the most forward point of yours. At this point you must drop back out of the drafting zone. Failure to do so will result in a drafting penalty being called against the “passed” athlete.
- The draft zone behind motorized vehicles will measure 35 metres by 5 metres. Bikes may not enter the draft zone of any motorized vehicle.
- Draft marshals will be riding on the course. Any athlete assessed with a drafting penalty will be stopped and their bib will be marked with a red line. Athletes will be allowed to proceed to transition but must serve a 4 minute time penalty prior to going out on the run. Athletes will rack their bikes, may make any equipment changes required and may pick up a drink prior to entering the penalty box.
- Athletes assessed with two drafting penalties will serve a total of 8 minutes in the penalty box. Athletes with 3 drafting penalties will be disqualified.
- Penalized athletes are responsible for reporting to the penalty box.
- CAUTION—Turks & Caicos road system operates on the left-hand drive side of the road. Be careful when training and ride on the side of the left lane.
- Turks & Caicos climate is hot and humid, increasing chance for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids prior to race morning and during the race. We will offer water and a sports beverage at each Aid Station.
- We recommend using a sunscreen with a high SPF, as you run a high risk of being sunburned here in the tropics. Please do not put on sunscreen before being Body Marked race morning. Body Marking and Race Check-in will start at
Athletes Guide
The Athletes Guide will be available in a PDF format on Friday, February 6, 2009.
Race Expo
Details of the race expo will be available beginning Friday, February 6, 2009.
Spectator/Family Activities
Island Triathlon Series™ race organizers will be preparing an event day entertainment program for spectators/families to enjoy through-out the day. It will include kid’s programs, live bands, etc. Details will be available beginning Friday, February 6, 2009.
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