Hi All - I am a new member to your group and have not done much posting, but have some news to share for any triathletes out there.  I am the Treasurer for the USAT SW Region and I am just back from our annual Board Meeting.  Thought you may want the scoop on the Regional Championship race designations which we selected last weekend, yes this may qualify as 'insider' information, which is always nice!!!

Duathlon Regional Championship – Orange County Duathlon – May 30, 2009

Collegiate Regional Championship – American Riviera Triathlon – June 13, 2009

Age-Group Regional Championship – Breath for Life Triathlon – June 28, 2009

Sprint Regional Championship – Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon – August 9, 2009

Youth/Junior Regional Championship – Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon – August 9, 2009

Club Regional Championship – Santa Cruz Sentinel – September 20, 2009

Long Course Regional Championship – Silverman Triathlon – November 8, 2009

In addition, there are two national events in the Southwest Region this year:

Long Course Duathlon National Championships – Auburn Duathlon – May 31, 2009

Sprint National Championship – Pacific Coast Triathlon – July 26, 2009

Hope to see you at the races!  If you have any questions or concerns regarding USA Triathlon please feel free to contact me at any time.  My direct email is deeannbonnell@... and my number is 602-369-2575

Thanks.

DeeAnn Smith
www.gorillamultisportperformance.com