Registration for the 2007 CHARLESTON SPRINT TRIATHLON SERIES (CSTS) has been heavy for all four dates in the Series. The best policy to make sure that you do not get closed out of a race is to register as soon as you are ready to commit to a date. Remember the Championship Race (August 12th) has always had the highest demand for entry.
FROM THE TENT is the place to check on race registration availability; remember, the triathlons are limited to 325 individuals (no team competition).
The June 17th triathlon had the largest number of participants in the 17 year history of the Series. The preregistered list for CSTS # 2 (July 8th) should be up on our site around June 26th. Although registration will still be open after that date for all races in the Series (including the July 8th triathlon) the CSTS # 2 preregistered list will not be updated on this site after June 26th. A supplimental list of pre-registed entries will be posted at the CSTS Blogspot page on Thursday, July 5th. The CSTS Blogspot site will be the place to check on race registration availability and the latest news regarding CSTS # 2 (July 8th).
Please note: There will be no raceday registration for CSTS # 2 on Sunday, July 8th.
The online results for CSTS # 2 will will not be available on this site until sometime after July 11. However, they will be available at RMS - Race Management Systems on July 9th.
This will be the 17th Annual event and each season seems to get better than the one before. One change in policy for the 2007 Series is that wet suits will NOT be allowed in the Men's and Women's Open/Elite Division. Other than that change, pretty much everything else will remain the same with the Series. During the season please check FROM THE TENT for the latest updates on CSTS as it will be frequently updated with registration availability, weather, lost and found items, and general information.
We sincerely appreciate the kind notes and comments that we receive during the year about the Series; we share with you the recognition that this event has developed into something more than just a triathlon. With each race attracting several hundred vocal spectators, the beautiful setting, and the friendships that develop and deepen over the course of the summer; each summer is truly marked by these four special weekends.
Our poster for 2007 CSTS is titled "Let Your Spirit Soar!" Ultimately a triathlon is a personal journey; none of us were born triathletes. Each competitor, regardless of strength or speed, has made the decision that they will stand on the edge of the lake, pull their goggles into place, and give it their all. After the 2007 EAST COOPER COASTAL TRIATHLON we were sent a short simple note that said "Thank you for allowing me to achieve a lifelong goal of completing a triathlon." Such a message is very humbling. We never forget how much these CSTS weekends mean to competitors and spectators alike. Thanks for your support over the years and we look forward to another great summer of racing.
Paul and Kathleen King
