News for New and Current Members!
Member Updates:
Hello triathletes!
Welcome back! Hope everyone is ready for the semester and ready for racing season! We have a lot of fun things planned for the team this fall, so check this page periodically to get the latest info on what's happening (don't worry, we'll share everything in the GroupMe as well). If you have any questions, please reach out at umdtriclub@gmail.com! ~Triathlon Executive Board
Upcoming Social Events:
Bowling at TerpZone: Re-occuring! Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM at TerpZone in STAMP
Coffee at Proteus Brews: Re-occuring! Every (or most) Saturdays after the team ride
Bagels at Bagels and Grinds: Re-occuring! Every (or most) Sundays after the team long run
Post-swim Team Dinners: TBD
Triathlon Formal: TBD
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Open Water Swim (OWS) Clinic: Info on the way!
Fall Racing Schedule (4 Races): See below. *NOTE: The DL Sprint Triathlon has limited spots so if you're interested, contact Jack Keane via GroupMe or at umdtriclub@gmail.com to sign up ASAP!
Upcoming Volunteering:
Ironman Maryland: 9/16/23
Join the team GroupMe! Many unofficial team socials are scheduled in the GroupMe between team members.
Join the team mailing list as well! Weekly emails are sent out with the latest club information.
Welcome back! Hope everyone is ready for the semester and ready for racing season! We have a lot of fun things planned for the team this fall, so check this page periodically to get the latest info on what's happening (don't worry, we'll share everything in the GroupMe as well). If you have any questions, please reach out at umdtriclub@gmail.com! ~Triathlon Executive Board
Upcoming Social Events:
Bowling at TerpZone: Re-occuring! Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM at TerpZone in STAMP
Coffee at Proteus Brews: Re-occuring! Every (or most) Saturdays after the team ride
Bagels at Bagels and Grinds: Re-occuring! Every (or most) Sundays after the team long run
Post-swim Team Dinners: TBD
Triathlon Formal: TBD
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Open Water Swim (OWS) Clinic: Info on the way!
Fall Racing Schedule (4 Races): See below. *NOTE: The DL Sprint Triathlon has limited spots so if you're interested, contact Jack Keane via GroupMe or at umdtriclub@gmail.com to sign up ASAP!
Upcoming Volunteering:
Ironman Maryland: 9/16/23
Join the team GroupMe! Many unofficial team socials are scheduled in the GroupMe between team members.
Join the team mailing list as well! Weekly emails are sent out with the latest club information.
Fall Race Registration
Steps:
1) Choose a race.
2) Pay your $40 team racing fee (via PayPal @marylandtriathlon / once per yearly cycle, starting at the beginning of the Fall Semester)
3) Pay the appropriate registration fee via PayPal @marylandtriathlon (if you are NOT a USAT Annual Member, please add on $15 to the listed registration price so we can buy you a 1-Day pass; we highly recommend the annual membership if you plan on racing more than once)
4) Fill out the race form linked to the "Registration Form" button.
5) Get excited to race!
NOTE: Given that the team covers some of the cost of race registration, members will be charged the remainder of their registration payment if they are unable to attend the race after registering (exclusions for sudden illness, unexpected family matters, and certain others apply). Make sure you can absolutely attend before you sign up!
Steps:
1) Choose a race.
2) Pay your $40 team racing fee (via PayPal @marylandtriathlon / once per yearly cycle, starting at the beginning of the Fall Semester)
3) Pay the appropriate registration fee via PayPal @marylandtriathlon (if you are NOT a USAT Annual Member, please add on $15 to the listed registration price so we can buy you a 1-Day pass; we highly recommend the annual membership if you plan on racing more than once)
4) Fill out the race form linked to the "Registration Form" button.
5) Get excited to race!
NOTE: Given that the team covers some of the cost of race registration, members will be charged the remainder of their registration payment if they are unable to attend the race after registering (exclusions for sudden illness, unexpected family matters, and certain others apply). Make sure you can absolutely attend before you sign up!
Patriots Sprint Triathlon (Saturday, 9/9/23 - Sunday, 9/10/23)
Race Site: Williamsburg, Virginia
Race Time: 7:30 AM EDT
We will be leaving Saturday afternoon, spending the night, and then driving back after the race Sunday morning.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Sunday, 8/27/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race organizer information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/patriots/
Sprint
Distance: 750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run
Registration Fee: $65 ($80 for non-USAT annual members)
Race Site: Williamsburg, Virginia
Race Time: 7:30 AM EDT
We will be leaving Saturday afternoon, spending the night, and then driving back after the race Sunday morning.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Sunday, 8/27/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race organizer information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/patriots/
Sprint
Distance: 750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run
Registration Fee: $65 ($80 for non-USAT annual members)
Giant Acorn Olympic Triathlon (Friday, 9/22/23 - Saturday, 9/23/23)
Race Site: Lake Anna, Virginia
Race Time: 8:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night, and then driving back after the race Saturday morning.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Sunday, 9/10/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race organizer information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/acorn/
Olympic
Distance: 1.5k swim, 24.6 mile (~40k) bike, 10K run
Registration Fee: $65 ($80 for non-USAT annual members)
Race Site: Lake Anna, Virginia
Race Time: 8:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night, and then driving back after the race Saturday morning.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Sunday, 9/10/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race organizer information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/acorn/
Olympic
Distance: 1.5k swim, 24.6 mile (~40k) bike, 10K run
Registration Fee: $65 ($80 for non-USAT annual members)
Pleasant's Landing Olympic Triathlon (Friday, 10/6/23 - Saturday, 10/7/23)
Race Site: Lake Anna, VA
Race Time: 9:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night near the race site, and then driving back Saturday after the race.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Friday, 9/22/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race Organizer Information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/pleasants-landing/
Olympic
Distance: 1500m swim, 24 Mile Bike, 10K run
Registration Fee: $75 ($90 for non-USAT annual members)
Race Site: Lake Anna, VA
Race Time: 9:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night near the race site, and then driving back Saturday after the race.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Friday, 9/22/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race Organizer Information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/pleasants-landing/
Olympic
Distance: 1500m swim, 24 Mile Bike, 10K run
Registration Fee: $75 ($90 for non-USAT annual members)
Blue Ridge Draft Legal (DL) Sprint Triathlon (Friday, 10/13/23 - Saturday, 10/14/23)
Race Site: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Virginia
Race Time: 8:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night near the race site, and then driving back Saturday after the race.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Friday, 9/29/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race Organizer Information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/blue-ridge/
Draft Legal Sprint:
Distance: 750m swim, 18.5K bike, 5K run (drafting on bike is allowed!)
Registration Fee: $60 ($75 for non-USAT annual members)
Race Site: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Virginia
Race Time: 8:00 AM EDT
We will be leaving Friday afternoon, spending the night near the race site, and then driving back Saturday after the race.
Deadline for race registration through the team is Friday, 9/29/23 at 11:59 PM.
Race Organizer Information can be found here: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/blue-ridge/
Draft Legal Sprint:
Distance: 750m swim, 18.5K bike, 5K run (drafting on bike is allowed!)
Registration Fee: $60 ($75 for non-USAT annual members)