2008 Heart of America Triathlon Series

 

MORE EXICITING CHANGES FOR THE 2008 SERIES.  DETAILS BELOW.

 

2008 SERIES FLYER

 

This series is now comprised of ten of the best triathlons in the Midwest- all well run events on quality courses - offering a wide range of challenges.  Each race in the series is put on by different race organizations creating a similar but unique racing experience.  All events in the Heart of America Triathlon Series are USA Triathlon sanctioned and all are chip timed for accurate and timely results.

Jun 1

Pigman Sprint Triathlon

 

Aug 9

Turtleman Triathlon

Jun 14

Quad Cities Triathlon

 

Aug 17

Pigman Long Course Triathlon

Jul 6

Cornman Triathlon

 

Aug 24

Hickory Grove Triathlon

Jul 12

Lake Geode Challenge Triathlon

 

Sep 7

Cy-Man Triathlon

Aug 2

Whaletown Triathlon

 

Sep 21

Trihawks Triathlon (Series Championship)

 

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES

There are no additional steps or hidden costs to participate in this series.  When you complete one of the races in the series, your points will be automatically calculated and posted on this website.

 

HOW POINTS ARE RECEIVED AND CALCULATED

● Participants are awarded full points for each of the top five races they complete during the year.

● Overall winners (male & female) receive 1,000 points.

● Each participant earns points based on the percentage behind the overall winner.  As an example, if your time is 20 percent slower than the overall winner, you will receive 800 points.

● Additional bonus points (50 per event) are awarded for individuals who complete more than five events.  The more races you do the more points you earn.

 

SERIES AWARDS

● Top 3 overall male and female

● Top 1 masters male and female

● Top 1 age group male and female (19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & above)

● Age groups will be determined by participant’s age on December 31, 2008.  This is the same as the USA Triathlon rules.

● Awards will be given out at the series championship on September 21st or mailed out to the winners.

 

SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

The Heart of America Triathlon Series championship race will determine the winners of free entries into the 2009 Heart of America Triathlon Series races.  The University of Iowa’s Trihawks Triathlon on September 21st will host this year’s series championship.  The race will feature a special wave start dedicated for the series champions.  Only series award winners are eligible to win the free entries.

● Only series award winners qualify to race in the championship wave. 

● Age grading will be used to equalize the series championship field.

● Winners will receive free entries into 2009 Heart of America Triathlon Series races as follows:

                        ● First place male and female will win free entries into all 2009 races

                        ● Second place male and female will win free entries into 4 of the 2009 races

                        ● Third place male and female will win free entries into 3 of the 2009 races

                        ● Fourth place male and female will win free entries into 2 of the 2009 races

                        ● Fifth place male and female will win free entries into 1 of the 2009 races

● Series award winners are not guaranteed a spot in this race if it fills up prior to their registration.  Sign up early for this race especially if you feel you will qualify for the series championship.

● Full series points will be given to all finishers of the Trihawks Triathlon.  The points will be for the first race in the 2009 season.

 

SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS IN 2007

 

Left to right: Guy Olson, Ken Deman, Gary McKibben, TJ Tollakson, Jason Halfpap (not in picture)

Left to right: Carol Deman, Carol Smolsky, Laura Lowe, Connie Mann, Jenny Jackson

 

SERIES CONTACTS

Contact individual race director for event application or information. For series information, contact (319) 373-0741 or email jmsracing@pigmantri.com.

 

 

 

Last Revised: 4/13/2008