2008 Provincial Race Series Events 
 

Text Box: 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.

All 2008 race finishers (see Series rules) are placed in a draw to win Devinci's flagship racer, the LeoTT, valued at over $8,500!

Text Box: Text Box: Congratulations to Vernon’s Adrienne Lewis, who was lucky to have been drawn the successful recipient of Devinci’s flagship racer, the Leo TT3!  Lewis, a member of Triathlon BC since 2006, has been an active racer on the local triathlon scene, as well as a supporting mother and role model to her triathlete son.
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            2008 TRIATHLON SERIES Events   

Race # Event Name  Distance Date  Location  STANDINGS
1 UBC Sprint Triathlon Sprint March 9 Vancouver HERE
2 Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon Sprint April 20 Sooke HERE
3 Cultus Lake Triathlon Olympic May 11 Cultus Lake HERE
4 North Shore Sprint Triathlon Sprint May 19 N. Vancouver HERE
5 Gerick's Wasa Triathlon                                  (BC Olympic Distance Championships) Olympic June 15 Cranbrook HERE
6 Osoyoos Half Iron                           (BC Long Course Championships) Half Iron July 6 Osoyoos HERE
7 Triathlon of Compassion                (BC Short Course Championships) Sprint July 13 Victoria HERE
8 Peach Classic Olympic July 20 Penticton
9 Self Transcendence Triathlon Olympic August 3 Victoria  
10 Kelowna Apple Triathlon Olympic August 17 Kelowna

2008 Duathlon Race Series IS BACK!

After a year's hiatus, the Duathlon Race Series is BACK!  The Duathlon Series is a great way to introduce yourself to the multisport world, and a perfect way to race throughout the summer (without getting wet!).

            2008 DUATHLON SERIES Events   

Race # Event Name  Date  Location  STANDINGS
1 UBC Duathlon March 9 Vancouver

HERE

2 Anthony's Pub Bare Bones Duathlon          (BC Championships) May 10 Penticton

HERE

CANCELLED Panorama Duathlon CANCELLED Victoria  
4 Self Transcendence Duathlon August 3 Victoria
5 Juan De Fuca Duathlon September 21 Victoria  

Triathlon & Duathlon Series Rules & Regulations

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

  • Triathlon participants must complete 4 of the 10 races to qualify as a Series finisher.

  • Duathlon participants must complete 2 of 4 (updated 28/07/08) events to qualify as a Series finisher.

  • Triathlon athletes must finish at least one race which must be of Olympic Distance (1.5km swim, 40km Cycle, 10km Run) or longer.

  • All competitors 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 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 Triathlon BC immediately.

  • Birthdates have been standardized to prevent changing age categories partway through the season. Racer age will be calculated as of December 31, 2008.

Race Series Objectives
The objectives of the Race Series include:
  • Promote participation in the sport of Triathlon throughout BC.
  • Distribution of race dates over entire race calendar (ie, March to September).
  • Representation of different race distances (Sprint, Standard/Olympic, Long Distance).
  • Strive to distribute Series events throughout BC, where there is a number of established events, including:
    • Vancouver Island
    • Okanagan
    • Kootenays
    • Lower Mainland
  • 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 (18 and 19 years) athletes.
  • Provide a fair scoring system that:
    • Handles both weak and strong participant fields.
    • Provides for 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!
Race Directors: In order to bid for a Series event, organizer must host events over two consecutive years, and have resolved all event payments with Triathlon BC.

2007 Race Series Finishers list NOW POSTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW!

2006 Provincial Race Series Finishers List, CLICK HERE!

2006 RACE SERIES FINISHERS: Technical Shirts NOW AVAILABLE! Click for details.

Previous Race Series Results

Copyright © 2007 Triathlon British Columbia
Last Modified: 13 August 2008