FAQ's / Series Information

• How are series points earned?
• What kind of awards can I win?
• Is there any free "stuff"?
• What requirements must a race fulfill to be included in the series?
• Who do I contact with inquiries about the series?
• Who do I contact to ask a triathlon training related question?

Scoring System

This series is expected to consist of a ten events in 2008. There is no added cost or action needed to be taken by the athlete to participate in the series points system. Athletes competing in any of the series events will automatically be placed in the Series Standings by Pickle Events. An updated list of points will be displayed on this website after each series event. Series Points are awarded based on the following criteria:

• Overall winners (male and female) of each event receive 1000 points.
• Each athlete earns points based upon the percentage behind the overall winner. For example, if your time is 30% slower than the overall winner, you receive 700 points.
• Each athlete's best four scores in series events will be used to score points in 2007.
• Athletes receive 25 bonus points for participation in their fifth and sixth race of the series (50 points maximum).
• There will be a "Bonus Points" Race each year. In 2008 there will be two Bonus Points Races which will be the Land Between the Lakes Triathlon and the Young Life Olympic Distance Triathlon. Every finisher in either or both of these two races will receive 50 "Series Bonus Points" per race (100 points maximum).

Awards

End-of-the Year Awards will be given out to the overall male and female with the most points and the top point-earner in each age division. In order for age division awards to exist, there must be at least three participants who each complete a minimum of three races.

• Series winners (male and female) will receive:
  • free entry into the ten races the following year
  • Tri MN Series Microfiber fleece jacket provided by Erik's Bike Shop.
• Series age group winners will receive:
  • Tri MN Series Dri Release Shirt provided by Erik's Bike Shop and Cannondale.
  • A free entry into the series races will also be awarded to one male and one female series age group winner, which will be determined by a drawing.

Prizes/Incentives

Everyone is a winner by participating in a Tri Minnesota Series Event! In 2007 Erik's Bike Shop and a variety of sponsors have come together to provide a great package for all participants of the Tri MN Series. A similar program is expected in 2008, but has yet to be announced. Below is the details of the 2007 program.

• Series races wanting to participate will give away a major prize from Erik's Bike Shop valued at $500. The prize will include 1 pair of Specialized Optic Sunglasses (retail $140), Profile T2 Aerobars and an Erik’s Gift Certificate for $270. This prize package will be given away at each participating race's awards ceremony. The prize package is available to anyone registered for that race who is in attendance at the award ceremony.
• Participants from all series races wishing to participate, will receive a coupon for $5 off of $25 purchase at Erik’s
• Participants from all series races wishing to participate, will receive products from Hammer Nutrition including Hammer Gel and a packet of Endurolytes

 

• All those individuals finishing 3 or more Series Events will receive the following from Erik's Bike Shop:

  

  • Erik’s Limited Edition Series T-shirt provided by Cannondale.

• All those individuals finishing 5 or more Series Events will receive the following from Erik's Bike Shop:
  • $25 off $100 Gift Certificate from Erik’s.
  • Erik’s Limited Edition Series Track Jacket.
  
  

Race Criteria

To be a part of the Tri Minnesota Series (TMS) each race will meet the following minimum standards:

• Championchip Timing and results will be done by Pickle Events for each race.
• A minimum of five splits will be timed, including transition splits.
• The entry fee should be affordable.
• The race must be accurately marked for distance.
• The race course must be clearly marked.
• An adequate number of volunteers are to be available on the course.
• The swim must minimally follow USA Triathlon standards for supervision.
• Secured transition areas will be available.
• Free refreshments will be available after the race for the athletes.

Contact Us

Email Pickle Events if you have any questions. Pickle Events can be also contacted via telephone at (320) 529-0884.

If you have any questions related to competing in a triathlon click here to "Ask a Coach"! Very basic or more detailed questions are all welcomed and will be answered by a USAT Certified Coach.

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