Club Med Race Series - Race Information

Contact us directly with any questions/inquires:

E-mail: info@clubmedacademies.com
Phone: 1-772-323-0625 or 1-800-232-3413

Events & Registration

Athletes can register for all race events through imathlete.com using the following link:

  
     Race #1: Sunday, February 26, 2012 (Completed)
     
     Race #2: Sunday, April 22, 2012  (Completed)
     
     Race #3: Sunday, September 23, 2012
           - Online Reg. Closes Thursday September 20, 2012 at Midnight
           - Onsite/Late Reg. on Saturday September 22, 2012 from 2:00-5:00pm
           -  No Race Day Registration 

     Race #4: Sunday, November 4, 2012
           - Online Reg. Closes Thursday November 1, 2012 at Midnight
           - Onsite/Late Reg. on Saturday November 3, 2012 from 2:00-5:00pm
           -  No Race Day Registration 
 

Special Camps and Programs:
- Tri-Fit Pre-Comp Camp
- Get acclimated and prepred for the race - 4 Day camp leading up to race day - Starts the Wednesday before each race.
-  Year-round Tri-Training programs - 3 & 5 day packages available.

Contact a sales associates to register at 772-323-0625 or 800-2323413.

Location(s)

Back Gate - Closest to Transition - When full participants will be sent to Front Gate
Club Med Sandpiper Bay
3500 SE Morningside Blvd.
Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952
Tel: 772-323-0625 or 800-232-3413

Front Gate
Club Med Sandpiper Bay
4500 SE Pine Valley Street
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

Directions (Back Gate)

From the Florida Turnpike
Exit Port St. Lucie Blvd
Travel East on Port St. Lucie Blvd to Westmoreland
Turn Right on Westmoreland
Take Westmoreland to Morningside (1st traffic circle)
Turn Right on Morningside and continue to Club Med Sandpiper Bay Back Gate

From US 1
Turn on Westmoreland heading West
Continue on Westmoreland through traffic circles to Morningside
Turn Left on Morningside and continue to Club Med Sandpiper Bay Back Gate

Directions (Front Gate)

From the Florida Turnpike
Exit Port St. Lucie Blvd
Travel East on Port St. Lucie Blvd to SE Pine Valley (2nd traffic circle)
Turn right on SE Pine Valley Street and continue to Club Med Sandpiper Bay Front Gate

From US1
Turn on Westmoreland heading west
Continue on Westmoreland through traffic circles to SE Pine Valley Street
Turn Left on SE Pine Valley Street and continue to Club Med Sandpiper Bay Front Gate

Event Distances

Olympic Triathlon: Swim 1.5k, Bike 40k, Run 10k
Sprint Triathlon: Swim 1/4 mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles 

Map My Ride

Olympic Distance Routesfor Bike & Run are (2) loops of the Sprint Courses
Courses may very from Race to Race

Club Med Sprint SWIM (1/4 Mile)
Club Med Olympic SWIM (1.5k)

Athletes enter the St. Lucie River off the sandy white beaches of Club Med Sandpiper Bay, exiting the water adjacent to the Marina.

Club Med Sprint BIKE (12 Miles)

Our Bike Route begins when athletes exit the back gate of Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Club Med Sprint RUN (3 miles)

The Sprint Run will begin from transition and head out onto the Golf Course. Athletes will run on the cart path throughout the course, finishing their day in the heart of Club Med Sandpiper Bay.

Schedule

February 26, 2012 (Completed)
     - 7:30 a.m. - Olympic Triathlon
     - 8:00 a.m. - Sprint Triathlon
     
Race #2: Sunday, April 22, 2012
     - 7:00 a.m. - Olympic Triathlon
     - 7:30 a.m. - Sprint Triathlon
   Sunrise at 6:50 a.m.
     
Race #3: Sunday, September 23, 2012
     - 7:15 a.m. - Olympic Triathlon
     - 7:45 a.m. - Sprint Triathlon

Race #4: Sunday, November 4, 2012
     - 7:00 a.m. - Olympic Triathlon
     - 7:30 a.m. - Sprint Triathlon
   Time change night before the race
 
 

Tentative Race Time Schedule

Packet Pickup: (Triathlon)

PER USAT RULES - ALL TRIATHLETES MUST PICK UP THEIR OWN PACKET - NO EXCEPTIONS. All relay team members must be present in order to pick up a relay packet. All triathletes must present their annual USAT license at packet pickup along with a photo ID or fill out the one-day USAT form and pay $10 for a one-day license. Timing chips can only be picked up on race morning. 

Club Med Accommodations & Packages

Nightly Rates – single and double occupancy rates defined, includes room night, all meals at any of Club Med’s gourmet restaurants and all resort activities.
Athletes also have the option to purchase a Day Pass to experience Club Med.
Cost is $40.00 for adults & $20.00 for children, (Includes brunch & lunch as well as the ability to take advantage of all inclusive programming until 6:00 pm).

Call 800-232-3413 and one of our friendly representatives will be happy to discuss our special athlete rates and packages.

2012 Nightly Rates

Membership fees of $60 per adult and $30 per child apply and are valid for 1 year.

Daily Passes (Meal/Entertainment) for Resort

Race Participants
   - Breakfast included in Race Entry Fee

Guest of Participants - Adults
   - Entrance Fee + Breakfast             $10
   - Lunch                                         $27.20
   - Dinner & Evening Activity             $44.20
   - Day Pass (All-Inclusive)               $63.75

Guests of Participants - Children
   - Entrance Fee + Breakfast             $6
   - Lunch                                         $13.60
   - Dinner & Evening Activity             $22.10
   - Day Pass (All-Inclusive)               $32.73

*For Race competitors and their immediate family only

Categories & Awards

Athletes can only be registered under one of the categories below. For example, you cannot register for Clydesdale and age group at the same time.

Participants must select their category when they register.

Overall/Elite Category: - Triathlon Only

Professional Male and Female racers or amateur elite racers wishing to race head-to-head. Racers in this category only qualify for Overall awards.

Age Group Category

Male and Female Categories go in 5-year increments as follows:
15-19 / 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70+
By USAT rules, athletes' age groups are determined by their age on December 31st of that year. You age up, not down, so that you don't change age groups in the middle of the year.

Clydesdale & Athena Category

Clydesdale 200 Under 39 (Men under 39 years old over 200 pounds)
Clydesdale 200 40+ (Men over 40 years old over 200 pounds)
Athena (Women over 150 pounds)

Fat Tire Category

This category is for those competing on bikes with a tire width of at least 1.5 inches and have no aero bars (i.e. Mountain Bikes). This category is intended for beginners and will include Male Fat Tire and Female Fat Tire overall categories, 1st – 3rd Place.

Relay Category (2 or 3 person teams)

Male Relay, Female Relay, Coed Relay; The same team members must be used for every race under the same team name to be eligible for series awards

First Timers

This category has been developed for athletes competing in their first triathlon.

Awards

Awards are given 3 deep in all categories. Special awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Males, Top 3 Overall Females. Those receiving Overall Awards are removed from their age groups, bumping everyone else up in the age group standings. If you qualify for Overall, you cannot get another award for your age group. Pro-Elite participants only qualify for Overall Awards.

If you are not able to or forget to pick up your awards after a race you have several options:
   - E-mail us and let us know that you will be picking up your award at our next race and we will hold it for you.
   - Send a check (to address below) for $15 written to "ITA-USA" and a mailing address you would like us to send your award to.
       -  Club Med Academies
           4500 SE Pine Valley Street
           Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952

Series Awards & Points

Series Awards are given 3 deep to all categories. Series prizes will be posted on www.clubmedacademies.com/. To qualify for Series Awards, you must compete in the same race category throughout.

Athletes must participate in at least 3 events in the series to qualify for the Series Awards. Each athlete's lowest three times from the individual events will count towards their Series total.

Race Fees

Single Event Purchase

Multiple Event Purchase

Other Information

Race Numbers

There are three Race Numbers in your race packet that you are required to display during the event. TheBicycle Frame Number is the double number and should be wrapped around your seatpost or frame so that the number is visible from both sides of your bicycle. The Small Sticker is the helmet number and must be affixed to the front of your helmet. The Run Number must be displayed during the run segment on the front of your body.

Swim Cap

The swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim. Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color coded to assist the Club Med Race Staff in organizing you into the correct wave at the swim start.

Body Marking

Your Race Number will be written on both your right and left upper arms, and your left calf. Your USAT age will be written on your right calf.

Dropping Out

Please notify a race official and return your timing chip at the finish line if you drop out of the race.

Bike Check-In

All bikes are checked in on race morning between 5:00 and 6:45 a.m., regardless of your wave start time. Transition needs to be clear 15 minutes prior to Race Start! DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN TRANSITION – we are not responsible for lost articles.

Transition Security

Only registered racers that have been body marked and have their Race Number on them will be allowed to enter the transition area at any time, before, during, or after the race. NO FAMILY MEMBERS IN TRANSITION! This is for the protection of your equipment.

Wetsuit Rules

It is the Athlete's choice to wear wetsuits; wetsuits will not be allowed if the water temperature is above 78 degrees

Water Temperatures

Water temperatures will be posted and announced race morning.

Swim Gear Checklist:

Swimsuit, Goggles, Swim Cap (race will supply one),
Wetsuit (78 degrees or less water temp), Baby Powder – Body Glide (to help slide on wetsuit)

Bike Gear Checklist:

Bike / Bike Shoes / Socks / Bike Shorts / Helmet / Sunglasses / Tire Pump C02 Cartridge/Delivery System / Spare Tire /
Drink-Water Bottles / Bike Gloves / Sunscreen

Running Gear Checklist:
Running Shoes / Visor-Hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen / Race Number Belt

USAT Rules

All USAT rules are in effect. Go to www.usatriathlon.org for a complete list of USAT rules. Below are some of the most frequently violated rules:

• Helmets are mandatory while riding the bike.
• Helmet must be buckled or strapped on, failure to do so may result in disqualification.
• Headphones are not allowed at any time.
• No drafting will be allowed while on the bike.
• Pass only on the left while on the bike.
• No blocking - Stay to the Right side except when passing.
• Do no cross the yellow line around corners on the bike.
• Handlebar ends must be plugged to lessen the chance of injury, failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Transportation

*Unaccompanied Minors (UM) cost an additional $50 

Refund and Transfer Policy

• Refunds will be issued for medical reasons only and will be determined by the Race Director.
• There are no person-to-person transfers.
• If you are unable to compete in a race that you have signed up for in advance, you may take race credit for the amount you paid for the race minus the active.com fee. This credit can then be applied towards YOUR registration at any future event within the Series.
• To initiate this process please e-mail: info@clubmedacademies.com.

More questions/inquires contact us by:

E-mail: info@clubmedacademies.com
Phone: 1-772-323-0625 or 1-800-232-3413