Make sure you read this ASAP. It has information about nationals about procedures that should happen now if you have not done so already. If you have not looked into it, the process might be a bit confusing. If anybody has any question about rules, registering for nationals or any other collegiate question, please email me with all questions. Also if you do not like how a process is being handled please tell me. I will bring it up with the other board members and depending on the issue it might get changed for next year.
Bret ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shannon Votruba <shannon@...>
Date: Jan 30, 2007 6:54 PM Subject: Collegiate Triathlon Update To: bret@...
USA Triathlon Collegiate Newsletter
News and Updates
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January 2007
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Collegiate Nationals Maps
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Maps for the event have been finalized. These fully interactive maps give you bike and run profiles as well as a function that shows you the direction and movement of each course.
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Bike Support for Nationals
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Bike Support
VeloCity Pro Cycle
2318 4th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 344-5971
Bike Shipping Service Provided: $50.00 (plus return shipping fees)
- Includes assembly, safety check, break down, and repackaging
- MUST pack bike with Name, Hotel Information, and Tuscaloosa Contact Phone Number (cell phone preferred)
- MUST mark handle bar position on stem, aerobars, and seatpost height.
- Any obvious problems (bad cables, bent derailleur, flats, etc) will be addressed during the assessment and corrected at an additional rate.
Bike Support Hours
- Friday, April 20th at Triathlon transition area from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
- Saturday, April 21st at Triathlon transition area from 5:00am to 10:00am
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Bike Tranportation Options
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Participants can send their bike ahead to the Collegiate Nationals through USAT partner Sports Express. Sports Express will arrange a pickup at your home and deliver your bike right to your hotel or other destination.
Here are round trip sample rates to Tuscaloosa (via Ground Service):
From Denver, CO: $111.32 From Seattle, WA: $134.54
From NYC, NY: $101.42
From St. Louis, MO: $94.48
USAT members receive $6 off their Sports Express orders. Prices above do not reflect the $6 discount. Transit times vary based on the distance traveled. Use promo code "usat" to receive your discount. Book online at www.SportsExpress.com or by calling 800-357-4174.
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Renew Your Club Registration
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REMINDER
Remember to renew your club registration with USA Triathlon.
All 2006 club registrations expired on Dec 31, 2006 so be sure to fill out the renewal form and send your information into USAT.
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Registration Cap Lifted February 1st
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Races closes at 900 collegiate, 100 alumni
The 50 person cap per team is lifted on February 1st. This means all spots will be unrestricted so if a team has already reached their 50 person cap, they will be able to open up additional spots for their team until the race sells out.
As of January 30th there are 402 collegiates and 9
alumni registered.
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Alumni Wave
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Any faculty or staff at your school can compete in the alumni wave under your school name. They do not need to be an alumni of the school they represent as long as they are associated through employment.
Alumni may also race in this wave if they are an alum of a school that will be represented at nationals.
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New Teams Competing at Nationals
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The USA Triathlon Collegiate Commission has voted to allow teams with two or less total members to compete as a team at nationals without having to pay the $50 club registration fee.
Teams with two or less total members must still register their club with USAT, but the cost will be $10 Please email clubs@... for an amended registration form.
If the team would like to join a USAT Collegiate Conference, they will be required to pay the $50 club registration fee, no matter the size of their team.
The goal of the commission is to encourage schools to continue to create triathlon teams and not hinder that growth through registration.
If your team has three or more total members you must register your team at the full fee, no matter how many members will be competing at nationals.
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USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,000 races and connects with more than 85,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.
Multi-Sport Development
USA Triathlon
Phone:
719-597-9090
Fax:
719-597-2121
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