Regions
MID-ATLANTIC
The Mid-Atlantic region is working hard to provide opportunities for all of the region’s youth and junior triathletes.
The 2014 Talent ID Series has been announced. The series provides athletes a gateway into the USA Triathlon development pipeline. These races are typically sprint distance and have been selected because of their juniorfriendly atmosphere and age-appropriateness. The series kicks off with the East Coast Triathlon Festival in May. For more information, visit
www.usatmajuniors.wordpress.com.
In North Carolina, the number of youth races has been growing every year. Since the first Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon was held in Chapel Hill in 2005, the race has grown to become the largest youth triathlon in the U.S. Kids in Training (KIT) has held multiple races around the Triangle area over the past several years and the Tar Heel Youth Triathlon, which began as a single race in 2013 has grown to a three-race points series in 2014 with races in Chapel Hill, Durham and Cary. The Charlotte area is also home to a number of youth races including a series produced by Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics. Most races follow USA Triathlon guidelines for youth distances, with pool swims, bike courses on quiet neighborhood streets away from traffic and runs on bike paths or nature trails.
MIDWEST
The Midwest Region is fast becoming the destination of choice for USA Triathlon championship events. In 2014, the Midwest Region is again hosting the Age Group National Championships in Milwaukee, Wis., on August 9-10 and the Duathlon National Championships in Saint Paul, Minn., on July 19.
Still need to qualify for Age Group Nationals? The Midwest Region invites everyone to participate in the Omaha Triathlon, a regional championship, on July 20. The remaining slots are only available through placing high in your age group in a regional qualifier.
The Midwest Region is continuing to seek opportunities to host many championships in the coming years. Our region provides many advantages to triathletes from challenging courses, supportive communities and geographic convenience for travel. Put the Midwest Region on your race calendar in 2014.
Lastly, the Midwest Region joined the Mideast Region in December in Chicago for the Race Director Symposium. We wish to thank the Mideast Region for inviting us to participate in this event.
SOUTHWEST
What do 11 age-groupers, four Ironman triathletes, four business owners, three race directors, three Duathlon World Champions and one CrossFit coach have in common? You got it, they are working together to serve you as members of the USA Triathlon Southwest Region Council. Individually each member brings a wealth of knowledge and a breadth of experience and perspective that reflects the great talent and spirit of our region.
Charles Johanson, council chair, is one of four full time sports business professionals. He sees the council’s mix of business and athletic talent as a great representative of the diversity of our region. New council members, Chris Morrissey and Muhammad Rafi (CrossFit coach and CrossFitter) bring strength of spirit (and brawn) to council activities. Alexis Barnes, also new to the council, wields a mighty pen as a professional writer. Patty Peoples-Resh brings more than 30 years of multisport experience to the table and the perspective of mom, wife and fitness professional.
Representing the beautiful and diverse states of Arizona, California and Nevada, meet the 2014 USAT Southwest Region Council: Charles Johanson, Chair; Todd Larlee, Vice Chair; Eric Davidson, Secretary; Muhammad Rafi, Treasurer; Alexis Barnes; Jim Girand; Christy James; Chris Morrissey; Patty Peoples-Resh; Sharon Osgood, RADC; J. Ritterbeck, ROC; Rachel Sears Casanta, administrator.
FLORIDA
The former mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla., used to proclaim, “It’s another great day in St. Petersburg.” To paraphrase his words slightly, April 25-27, will be another great weekend in St. Petersburg for the sport of triathlon! Athletes from almost every state in the nation will be on hand to compete in St. Anthony’s Triathlon, one of the year’s best multisport events.
The weekend will open at noon on Friday with athlete check-in at St. Petersburg’s beautiful Straub Park. For the members of the Florida Regional Council, Saturday will be another busy day. Not only will members again be assisting with the athlete check-in process, the region will also hold its annual meeting and a triathlon club summit. In addition, the Florida Regional Officials Coordinator will offer a three-hour official’s clinic for those that want to become certified USA Triathlon officials. To register for the official’s clinic, contact
FloridaROC@msn.com.
Sunday features the weekend’s main event, the 31st annual St. Anthony’s Triathlon. The race will serve as the Regional Championship as well as the Paratriathlon Regional Championship. For the first time, there will also be a sprint distance event in addition to the traditional Olympic distance race.
For more information about all of the race weekend events, visit
www.satriathlon.com.
MIDEAST
Interest and participation in paratriathlon is accelerating at an exciting rate, blazing new trails and forging new frontiers for greater inclusion in the sport. Paratriathlon will make its Paralympic Games debut in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From the day-to-day training grind in local pools and tracks, to participation in larger regional triathlons, to social media forum discussions, paratriathletes are becoming mainstays in the triathlon community.
USA Triathlon and the International Triathlon Union (ITU) are opening up larger physically challenged divisions and instituting new classifications leading up to Rio. Developing eligibilities and defining roles are standardizing the sport, which opens the door for higher level competition and exposure.
Opportunities are being created everywhere. Coaches are creating workshops and clinics specifically for paratriathletes that serve as an introduction to the sport for beginners. Organizations are being created to pair visually impaired/blind athletes and guides. Race directors are learning how to make their races para-friendly. The region is committed to the paratriathlon movement through events such as the Mideast Region Paratriathlon Championships (Aug. 17, Fort Wayne, Ind.) and support for a local Paratriathlon Club, Dare2Tri.
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