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CSTS 2012

Registration open for CSTS 2012 at Active.com.

Photo Galley from the Championship Event

Photo Galley from the Championship Event August 14 by Brian Fancher Photography.

From THE TENT (Race Updates)

Thanks to everyone; participants, spectators and sponsors, who made the 2011 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series such a rousing success. Although CSTS is essentially a regional series we had participants from 23 states this season- a new record.

The 2012 CSTS dates are May 20, June 17, July 8, July 29, and the Championship Race on August 12. Be careful in your training and see you next summer.

Paul and Kathleen King

21st Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Championship

Pics and summary of 21st Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Championship Sunday

Post & Courier article by David Quick.

August 14 Championship Results

2011 Championship Race Results

Construction Detour

Due to construction on Folly Road the bike course for August 14th will be the same as it was for the July 31st triathlon. Bikes will leave Park on Riverland and turn right upon reaching Grimball Road. Just before reaching Folly Road bikes with make turnaround and follow Grimball back to Riverland and back to the Park. This will shorten the bike course by one mile.

FROM THE TENT (Race Updates)

Thanks to all who have registered for the 2011 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series; registration is still open for the Championship Race on August 14. Although thirty-two Age Group and Division Championships will be decided on August 14th, remember, REGISTRATION FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE IS OPEN TO ALL REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE COMPETED IN ANY OTHER CSTS RACES THIS SEASON.

Online registration for the August 14th date will remain open until midnight Friday, August 12th. LATE REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK-UP will be available at James Island County Park from 5 to 7 PM on Saturday, August 13th and will resume at 6 AM on Raceday.

The updated Series Point Standings show some great races have developed. Remember that only the top three performances count in the individual point standings AND that the August 14th triathlon counts as double points- that's why they call it the Championship Race!

Everyone has done a great job of getting out early on Racedays and it really helps things go smoothly and efficiently. A good time to arrive at the Park is about 6:00 AM; easier to park, shorter lines, and most likely, a beautiful sunrise breathing life into another Carolina morning. Typically the Preregistered List will be posted by the Wednesday or Thursday before each race in the Series.

Results will be online usually Sunday evening or Monday morning. There are a few changes of note this year; one is that the Clydesdale Division will now be actually two separate divisions. The "Clydesdale Division" will be for men 200 pounds or greater that are under the age of 40. The "Masters Clydesdale Division" will be for men 200 pounds or greater and age 40 and over.

Piggly Wiggly, once again, will sponsor the Post Race Buffet with a selection of various fruits, bagels, cream cheese, Gatorade, soft drinks, cookies and crunchies. One of the very great things about CSTS is the involvement and enthusiasm of our World Class Spectators. All of the special cheers, and home made signs, and general involvement that the spectators bring to CSTS help make it the special event that it has become.

It's great to see the number of tents and picnic sites that are popping up around the lake. Please remember that everyone must park before unloading. We simply cannot allow vehicles to unload on any of the roadways or shoulders in the Park. This is really important.

Thanks again to everyone, most importantly, our sponsors who make the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series one of the top triathlon series in the Southeast.

Photos from CSTS #4

Photos from CSTS July 31, 2011.

Preregistered List for July 31 Event

Preregistered List for July 31 Event