All-America honors were once again awarded to the top 5 percent in each age group, gender and discipline. The next 5 percent in each category received honorable mention. Certifi cates and All-American/Honorable Mention window decals were provided to each recipient.
Aquabike events were ranked for the fi rst time last year, making 2010 an exciting year for the ever-increasing number of aquabike athletes. Fifty-six athletes were ranked in this discipline, and we expect 2011 to bring even more ranked aquabike athletes.
About Information Technology USA Triathlon’s IT staff is another key component of the Operations team. Currently, the organization utilizes a virtualized infrastructure to support internal services, a development environment, a quality assurance environment, a production environment and a reporting platform.
In early 2010, HangAStar, an outside vendor, completed the development of the USA Triathlon annual membership application, which was then transferred to Colorado Springs. The USA Triathlon IT staff currently maintains the membership system in-house, providing a more streamlined operation.
Going forward the IT team is working on several projects that will optimize and enhance the organization’s existing systems, including component upgrades — both hardware and software — that will ensure the reliability, security and integrity of our current and future infrastructure. The team also is closely examining how to apply new technologies to areas that will allow athletes to concentrate on their events, not the logistics surrounding them.
As always, the operations staff is here to support all athletes, whether they are just beginning or have embraced the multisport lifestyle for years.
SELECT BENEFITS OF USA TRIATHLON MEMBERSHIP • Part of a growing community of 140,000 athletes and growing • Savings at events by not having to pay a one-day license fee • Subscription to USA Triathlon Magazine, published quarterly • Multisport Zone, our weekly e-newsletter highlighting the latest training and nutrition tips • Discounts from USA Triathlon partners, including AVIS, United Airlines, TYR, Endurance Films, Fuel Belt, Rudy Project, Selle Italia saddles, Training Peaks, Trigger Point and more. Athletes have access to the discount codes via their membership dashboard. • Inclusion in the USA Triathlon national ranking system after competing in at least three sanctioned triathlon events; or two sanctioned duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike or off -road triathlon events
• Participant accident insurance while participating in USA Triathlon sanctioned events • Early entry into select events through the Fast Pass program. • USA Triathlon sticker • A voice in the direction and development of multisport by joining USA Triathlon Committees • Eligibility to qualify as a Team USA member and compete at ITU World Championship events • Eligibility to compete at USA Triathlon National Championships • Use of Regional Training and Performance Centers
BY THE NUMBERS • A record total of more than 140,000 multisport enthusiasts were USA Triathlon annual members in 2010 • A total of 2,165 events were scored to compile USA Triathlon’s annual rankings for 2010 • Nearly 27 percent of USA Triathlon annual members in 2010 were under the age of 18
Mario Cantu
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
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