CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW
Welcome to the 2010
TriSports.com Halfmax Championship Preview. Halfmax is designated as the USA
Triathlon Long Course National Championship. Annually, this event attracts the best long course athletes in the
2010 HALFMAX QUALIFYING INFORMATION
nation. The commitment from our national qualifying events, USA Triathlon and continued sponsorship from
TriSports.com has been a huge part of the Halfmax Championship success.
Only the best race at Halfmax! Athletes that earn a qualifying spot can claim victory in that achievement
alone. The qualifying aspects of the Halfmax Championship are unique and this section of the Championship
Ultramax takes Halfmax to a new level
Preview is dedicated to entry options and specific Halfmax qualifying procedures.
Review the qualifying guidelines at
www.halfmaxchampionship.com. The standards may be revised and
The Myrtle Beach Triathlon is the newest edition to Ultramax Nation. The event will be the stage for the 2010
updated throughout the year. Athletes must earn a qualifying slot in the 2010 Halfmax Championship to be
Halfmax and USA Triathlon Club National Championships.
eligible to compete for Team USA and ultimately race in the 2011 ITU World Long Course Championship.
2011 World Championships
TYPES OF ENTRY
ITU World Championship
GENERAL SLOTS - Halfmax will feature 250 general entry slots. The general entry slots are extremely limited
The 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada on
and likely to go very fast this year. General entrants will compete for the same age group awards and will
November 5, 2011. This is your chance to be part of Team USA! The last time the ITU Long Distance World
receive the same great race amenities. General entrants will not be eligible for Team USA selection.
Championships were held in the United States was in 1996 in Muncie, Indiana.
“We are thrilled to have the ITU Long Distance World Championships on American soil,” said Jeff Dyrek, USA
QUALIFYING SLOTS - The remaining slots will be reserved for qualifying athletes. Athletes are required to
Triathlon’s National Events director. “Henderson & Las Vegas will provide athletes with a great event and
include proof of qualifying during online entry. Qualifying status will be verified before Team USA selection.
world class entertainment.”
See the website for entry limits.
The 2010
TriSports.com Halfmax Championship will be the sole qualifying event for the 2011 World
Championships. Be sure to read the qualifying information on the following pages and visit
WAYS TO QUALIFY
2011 World Championships
www.halfmaxchampionship.com.
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OPTION ONE - Qualify at one of the selected Qualifying Events. The top 33% in each age or weight division
at these events will qualify an athlete for their choice of the 2010 or 2011 Halfmax Championship.
Race Date: October 2, 2010 SUPER QUALIFIERS - The top 45% at The Redman Triathlon, The Pumpkinman Triathlon,
Host Event: Myrtle Beach Triathlon and the Halfmax Championship will qualify an athlete for their choice
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina of the 2010 or 2011 Halfmax.
www.myrtlebeachtri.com
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OPTION TWO - Finishing under the established time standards below is the only way to qualify at events
outside of the qualifying network. Only USA Triathlon sanctioned half iron-distance or full iron-distance events
are eligible for time qualification.
Course Preview:
The hub of the event will take place at Marina Inn at
Grande Dunes. The swim will occur in the Intracoastal
THE VENUE
Waterway. The S.C. Department of Transportation
The Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina is a year-round
authorized the closing of a portion of S.C. 31 for the
vacationers’ paradise along the sun-drenched shores of
bicycling segment. The U.S. Coast Guard and S.C.
the Atlantic coastline. Wide, sandy beaches stretching
Department of Natural Resources are closing the
60 miles from Little River to Georgetown. The warm
Intracoastal Waterway to boat traffic during the swim
sand and salty sea breezes are just the beginning.
portion. The area is home to a wide selection of attractions for
every age and every taste, including championship golf
Special Features:
courses, spectacular live-entertainment theaters, thrilling
• The top 20 in each age group will qualify for amusement parks, superb
the 2011 World Long Course Championship
shopping, fine cuisine, and
• Awards presented to the top 5 in each age group
historical sights.
• Special athlete gifts and finisher items
• visit
www.halfmaxchampionship.com for more!
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