Sprint Distance Age Group Championship
This race will qualify the top 10% per age group for the USAT Nat'l Championship.
Youth and Junior
Championship
This race is also part of the USAT Jr Development Race Series.
For More information about the USAT Jr Development Series click here.
Pre-Race Open Water Swim Clinic for Santa Cruz Triathlon Participants
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Improve your open water swim skills in a special clinic presented by Terri Schneider at Cowells Beach. Terri is offering a special registration price of $40 for SC Sprint Participants who pre-register for the clinic. If you register on clinic day the cost is $45. Check this link for information on the clinic and registration links.
You can also register now for this clinic to reserve your space at the discounted rate.
You'll also want to check out the online training plans available for Sprint Distance Triathlons on the Endurance Online Training site. There are great training plans for all levels of athletes. You can view a sample plan for Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced triathlete skill level.
Open Water Swim and Transition Clinics
We will be posting a schedule for the open water swim and transition clinics later in the Spring.
Here's what some of our participants had to say about past races:
"Just wanted to say thanks for putting on a great race." Steve, Santa Cruz.
"It's about time we had a sprint race in Santa Cruz." Debbie, Santa Cruz
"Awesome Race. Can't wait to do it again next year." Jack, Livermore
The Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon is sponsored by:
Santa Cruz International Triathlon™ - August 7, 2010
Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon™ - August 8, 2010
What could possibly be better than one day of triathlon in beautiful Santa Cruz? How about two whole days of a great racing. The Sprint has been so well received that we're expanding to a second day of racing with an international distance.
Race one or race both!
View Photos From 2009
The International Course:
You'll swim 1500 yards (two loops) at Cowell Beach adjacent to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, right next to the famous Steamer Lane surf area and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Distance is dependent on the tide and where the buoys are placed each year.
After your swim you'll run down the sidewalk to Depot Park, have assistance getting your wetsuit off if you need it, and hop on your bike for a 24.8 mile ride (four loops) out to the West Side of Santa Cruz. This year we have a new bike course that everyone should like much better than last year's course. You will only travel one way on Delaware Street, making a U-turn at the entrance to Long Marine Lab, then a right turn onto Swanton and a left turn onto West Cliff Drive for a very scenic ride back towards the corner of Bay and Laguna. You will make TWO loops of the bike course before returning to transition.
At the end of your bike ride you'll return to Depot Park and run up West Cliff Drive past the Surfer Museum at Lighthouse Point and along West Cliff Drive to a turnaround point before returning to the Depot Park Finish Line.
The Sprint Course:
You'll swim 750 yards (one loop) at Cowell Beach adjacent to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, right next to the famous Steamer Lane surf area and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Distance is dependent on the tide and where the buoys are placed each year.
After your swim you'll run down the sidewalk to Depot Park, have assistance getting your wetsuit off if you need it, and hop on your bike for a 12 mile ride ( 2 loops) out to the West Side of Santa Cruz. This year we have a new bike course that everyone should like much better than last year's course. You will only travel one way on Delaware Street, making a U-turn at the entrance to Long Marine Lab, then a right turn onto Swanton and a left turn onto West Cliff Drive for a very scenic ride back towards the corner of Bay and Laguna. You will make TWO loops of the bike course before returning to transition.
At the end of your bike ride you'll return to Depot Park and run up West Cliff Drive past the Surfer Museum at Lighthouse Point before returning to the Depot Park Finish Line.
Registration:
Space is limited for both of these events so you'll want to register early. We anticipate a sell out again before race day. Once it's sold out there won't be any race day registration or waiting lists.
International Registration
$100 until May 31st
$120 after June 1st
$165/$180 Relay Teams
Sprint Registration
$80 until May 31st
$90 after June 1st
$150/$175 Relay Teams
Sprint Youth (13 - 15) Junior Registration (16 - 19)
$45 until May 31st
$55 after June 1st
Race Both Days for a discount - $160 by May 31, $180 after June 1.
Club Discounts are available online. If you don't see your club on the list please contact us with information on how many people you'll be brining and we'll get you added to the website.
Important Information about USAT Fees
USAT fees are NOT included with your registration fee this year. On race day you will need to provide either your USAT Annual Membership card or be prepared to pay the additional $10 one-day race fee. You may pay this fee by check, credit card or cash.
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. Photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. If you are an annual member be sure to bring your membership card, or print out a temporary card, otherwise you will need to pay the $10.
Become and annual USAT Member now for #39 and print your annual membership card online by clicking on Membership at the USA Triathlon website: www.USAtriathlon.org
Detailed packet pickup and registration information will be posted closer to the race date.
Race Day Schedules - Saturday and Sunday, August 7 - 8, 2010 | |
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6:00 am | Race Day Packet Pickup for those unable to pick up the day before. |
6:30 am | Transition Area is Open |
7:45am - Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday | Mandatory Athletes Meeting. |
8:00 am | Transition is closed. Athletes move to beach. |
8:00 am - Saturday 8:30 am - Sunday | First wave start (start times subject to change) |
9:00 am | Last wave start |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Awards Presentation (depends on race) |
FLP Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT. EVENT CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW IF NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO EVENT CREDITS ISSUED AFTER THE EVENT.
EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM THE EVENT, AN EVENT CREDIT TO ANOTHER FINISH LINE PRODUCTIONS EVENT OF 50% OF THE ENTRY FEE CHARGES WILL BE ISSUED IF NOTIFIED IN WRITING (EMAIL TO info@finishlineproduction.com OR BY FAX AT 831-338-2117) FOR: 1. ANY REASON, AND IF RECEIVED MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT WEEKEND (OPENING OF REGISTRATION). 2. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL REASON AND YOU ALSO SEND A LETTER FROM YOUR DOCTOR ADVISING US THAT YOU CAN NOT COMPETE WE MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION FOR EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU HAVE AN INJURY OR IF A MEMBER OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY HAS A DEATH OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH LESS THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US IN WRITING AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT, AND THE RACE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE REQUEST ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS FOR A CREDIT.
NO CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR NOTICE IN WRITING.
ENTRY FEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON (USAT CONSIDERS THIS FRAUD). IF YOU SELL OR GIVE YOUR RACE SLOT AWAY, BOTH YOU AND THE PERSON USING YOUR RACE SLOT ARE SUBJECT TO A TWO-YEAR SUSPENSION FROM RACING AT ANY USAT RACE. AN UNAUTHORIZED RACER JEOPARDIZES OUR LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CAN CHANGE THE PLACEMENT STATUS OF OTHER RACERS WHO HAVE WORKED HARD TO FINISH THE RACE.