How To Qualify in 2008
THE 2008 QUALIFYING PROCESS HAS BEEN UPDATED AND EXPANDED.
Please read the information below very carefully.
- There are still two ways to qualify for the TriSports.com USAT Halfmax National Championship.
- OPTION ONE - The qualification requirements at selected qualifying events, listed to the right, have been expanded to the Top 33% in each specific age and weight division. This will make qualifying at those selected Qualifyiing Events MUCH EASIER than other half distance events . Athletes that race in these Qualifying events still have the option of qualifying by times.
- OPTION TWO - You can qualify by time "only" at other half iron-distance events. This includes all USA Triathlon Santioned events. Example: 70.3 events and others. The specific qualifying times are posted below.
USAT HALFMAX CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GUIDELINES
- Athletes can re-qualify at the 2008 TriSports.com USAT Halfmax National Championship
- Athletes that do not finish in the top 33% of their age group/weight class division at an Official Qualifying event can still qualify by the established time standards at that event.
- Proof of qualification will be required for entry.
- Any qualifying event or qualifying time earned after September 1, 2008 will qualify the participant for their choice of either the 2008 or 2009 Halfmax Championship event.
- Any qualifying event or qualifying time earned after August 1, 2007 will qualify the participant for 2008 championship event.
- Athletes will qualify in their designated age group at the time of the event . Athletes racing in the Championship will participate in their current age group on the day of the Championship. For Example: It is possible to qualify in the 24-29 age group, then participate in the championship in the 30-34 age group.
- IMPORTANT: Athletes can only qualify at USA Triathlon Sanctioned Events!
Qualifying Option ONE Details
Athletes that finish in the 33% of their age group at any of the Official Qualifying Events (listed at right) will qualify to enter the 2008 USAT Halfmax National Championship. REMEMBER: You can also qualify by time at a qualifying event.
- Qualifier status is determined by rounding to the nearest whole "racer". For example, if there are 23 people in your age group, the top 33% of that group is 7.59 people, so the top eight people will qualify.
- If you qualify in or after September of 2008, you can choose to race in EITHER the 2008 or 2009 Championship.
- If you qualify in or after August of 2007, you can race in the 2008 Championship.
- You will compete in your age group as of December 31, 2008.
- You will receive an official invitation (by e-mail) if you provided your e-mail address to the qualifying event, when you qualify at an Official Qualifying Event, but you do not have to wait for the invitation to register for the Championship.
Qualifying Option TWO Details - 2008 QUALIFING TIMES
THE 2008 QUALIFYING TIMES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED.
IMPORTANT: The time qualifying option applies to participation in EITHER a select Qualifying Event or ANY other half or full iron-distance event. (You can only qualify at USA Triathlon Sanctioned Events) This does includes any 70.3 event.
Qualifer status is determined by rounding down to the nearest whole
minute. For example, if you are a 27 year-old male (required qualifying
time: 5:40), and your finish time is 5:40:15, you qualify.
- If you qualify in or after September of 2008, you can choose to race in EITHER the 2008 or 2009 Championship.
- You will compete in your age group as of Dec. 31, 2008.
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