Triathlon An NCAA Emerging Sport Proposal

Triathlon is defined as a three-part sports discipline comprised of swimming, cycling and

running. The three sports are contested as a continuous event without a rest.

HistoryTriathlon history dates back to the early 1970s and originated with the San Diego Track Club. Triathlon was designed to be an alternative to hard track training.

The first triathlon event was held on Sept. 25, 1974.

In 1989, the sport was awarded Olympic status and was featured for the first time at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Since then, the sport has grown in popularity.

In 1989, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) was founded in Avignon, France, and the first official world championships were held.

USAT held its first Collegiate National Championship in 1992 in Paso Robles, Calif., at the Wildflower Triathlon Festival.

USA Triathlon USA Triathlon (USAT) is the National Governing Body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States and falls under the umbrellas of the International Triathlon Union and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

USA Triathlon coordinates grassroots and elite multisport events across the country and works to create interest and participation in those programs. USA Triathlon also writes the competition rules and trains officials for the races.

USA Triathlon is the owner of the USA Triathlon National Age Group Championship and the National Collegiate Championship for triathlon.

COLLEGIATE Triathlon DistancesIntermediate / Olympic FormatSwim: 1500 metersBike: 40k (24.8 Miles) Draft LegalRun: 10k (6.2 miles)

The collegiate triathlon distance is also the official distance used at the Summer Olympic Games and the ITU World Championship.

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existing VenuesUSA Triathlon has an established core of potential venues for future collegiate national championship events across the United States. Potential sites include:

scholarshipUSAT is proposing that triathlon be an equivalency sport with 3.5 scholarships per school. Competition would take place in the fall. The ideal squad size would be seven members, five of which would compete in an event for the team, while two spots would be reserved for injured athletes and future development.

Draft legal CYCLING format that is spectator friendlyThe cycling portion of collegiate races would incorporate the popular draft legal format that is used in all current Olympic and ITU events. This style of racing emphasizes team tactics on the bike and is very spectator friendly as courses feature multiple loops that enable fans to easily see the athletes numerous times during the race.

general public competitions, creating income and exposureCollegiate events can be held in conjunction with races for the general public, creating income and exposure for the sport. This format is popular in the elite ranks, with the open race held in the morning and the elite race starting afterward. The public competitors create a natural fan base.

Equipment and bikes will be regulated for safety and cost efficiencyAll equipment, including bicycles, will be regulated for safety and cost efficiency.

logistics

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Austin, TexasBurlington, Vt.Clearwater, Fla.Cambridge, Md.

Coeur d’Alene, IdahoDenver, Colo.Des Moines, IowaIthaca, N.Y.

Lake Havasu, Ariz.Las Vegas, Nev.Lubbock, TexasMadison, Wis.

Myrtle Beach, S.C.New Orleans, La.Paso Robles, Calif.Pinehurst, N.C.

San Diego, Calif.Tempe, Ariz.Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Female participation numbers and the growth trends

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2009 USAT Membership Activity (full-year licenses)

Age Group Female % of Age Group

Male % of Age Group

Total in Age Group

% of Membership

under 16 13,131 47% 14,743 53% 27,874 22%

16-19 1,444 38% 2,339 62% 3,783 3%

20-29 6,146 41% 8,920 59% 15,066 12%

30-39 12,503 37% 21,116 63% 33,619 26%

40-49 10,939 33% 21,746 67% 32,685 25%

50-59 3,813 30% 8,909 70% 12,722 10%

60-69 620 21% 2,401 79% 3,021 2%

70-79 61 15% 344 85% 405 0%

80 + 9 17% 43 83% 52 0%

TOTAL 48,666 38% 80,561 62% 129,227

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USAT COLLEGIATe PARTICIPATION

uSA triathlon’s female membership has increased from 11 percent in the early 1990s to 38 percent in September 2009(48,666). Female participation is even higher at the collegiate level as 42 percent (372 of the 880) of the athletes at the 2010uSA triathlon collegiate national championship were women.

2010 College Female Team Results

1. Army

2. Colorado

3. Navy

4. Cal

5. Duke

6. Texas A & M

7. UC San Diego

8. Cal Poly

9. Wisconsin

10. Stanford

Top Female teams from 2006-2010

University of California, San Diego

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of California, Berkeley

United States Naval Academy

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of Montana

University of Florida

United States Military Academy

Stanford University

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Colorado State University

2010 Women’s Undergraduate Collegiate Championship

Name, School Swim Bike Run Time

1. Jessica Broderick, Colorado 6:36 1:13:23 42:14 2:05:18

2. Ashley Morgan, Army 7:21 1:12:32 44:05 2:06:52

3. Lauren Goss, Clemson 6:57 1:15:43 41:17 2:07:00

4. Meghan Lapeta, Illinois 7:06 1:10-:47 49:47 2:10:23

5. Kathrine Warren, University of Cal, Santa Barbara 6:41 1:14:19 46:06 2:10:40

6. Brittany Day, UCLA 7:09 1:16:22 43:32 2:10:41

7. Alexandra Weber, Texas A & M 6:40 1:16:15 45:21 2:11:03

8. Brittany Braden, Cal Poly 7:47 1:14:27 45:22 2:11:26

9. Alexandra Gass, Navy 7:37 1:19:02 43:11 2:13:06

10. Morgan Anderson, Duke 8:47 1:17:21 42:22 2:13:23

11. Tess Amer, Colorado 8:26 1:15:41 43:06 2:13:47

12. Marcie Nordt, Army 7:26 1:16:48 42:55 2:13:58

13. Elizabeth Milewki, Navy 8:02 1:19:01 43:17 2:15:17

14. Allison Johnston, University of Cal, Santa Barbara 7:36 1:18:24 45:53 2:15:34

15. Lauren Capone, University of Cal, Santa Barbara 7:22 1:22:06 41:35 2:16:43

16. Sarah Haight, Army 9:35 1:17:37 46:13 2:18:07

17. Samantha Clark, Auburn 7:21 1:16:43 50:58 2:18:41

18. Stacy Hauge, Illinois 7:49 1:21:18 45:04 2:19:00

19. Jessica Hafey, Navy 7:49 1:19:20 48:10 2:19:29

20. Kristiina Hill, University of Cal, Santa Barbara 6:41 1:19:10 49:44 2:20:02

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Arizona State University Cycling & Triathlon ClubAuburn University — Auburn TriathletesBall State University Triathlon ClubBaylor Triathlon ClubBoston University Triathlon TeamBrigham Young University — BYU Triathlon ClubCal Poly Triathlon TeamCalifornia State University of Long Beach Triathlon TeamCalifornia State University, Los Angeles Triathlon ClubCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, San MarcosCentenary College Cycling ClubCerritos College Triathlon ClubClemson Triathlon ClubCoe College Triathlon TeamColorado State University Triathlon ClubColumbia University TriathlonDrake University Triathlon ClubDrexel University Triathlon TeamDuke UniversityEdgewood College Triathlon ClubEmory University Cycling and Tri ClubFGCU Tri — Eagles (Florida Golf Coast University)Fresno State Triathlon ClubFurman Triathlon ClubGeorge Mason UniversityGeorgetown University Triathlon TeamGeorgia Tech Triathlon ClubHope College Triathlon ClubIndiana University Triathlon ClubIowa State University Triathlon ClubJames Madison University Triathlon ClubKeene State College Triathlon ClubLMU Triathlon Club — Loyola Marymount UniversityLSU Tri Club — Louisiana State UniversityMarquette University Triathlon ClubMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Triathlon ClubMiami University Triathlon ClubMichigan State University Triathlon ClubMiddle Tennessee State University — MTSU Triathlon ClubMinnesota State University Triathlon ClubMissouri Triathlon ClubNew Mexico State University — NMSU Race ClubNorth Carolina State University Triathlon Club

Northeastern University Triathlon TeamNorthern Arizona University Tri — Jacks (NAU TriJacks)Northern Illinois University Triathlon Team (NIU)Ohio Northern University Multi — Sport ClubOhio State University Triathlon ClubOhio University Triathlon ClubOklahoma State University Triathlon ClubOklahoma University — Tulsa Triathlon ClubOregon State University Triathlon ClubPenn State Triathlon ClubPitt Triathlon Club — University of PittsburghPoint Loma Nazarene UniversityPurdue University Triathlon ClubRice University Triathlon ClubRiddle Tri Club — Embry RiddleSan Diego State University Triathlon ClubSanta Clara University Triathlon TeamSonoma State University Triathlon ClubSouthern Methodist UniversityStanford Triathlon ClubStevens Triathlon Club — Stevens Institute of TechSyracuse University Triathlon ClubTexas A & M Triathlon TeamTexas Tech University Triathlon Team — Red RaidersTexas Triathletes — University of Texas at AustinTri Frogs — Texas Christian UniversityTriathlon Club at Central Michigan UniversityTriathlon Club at San Jose State UniversityTriathlon Club at University of Wisconsin, MilwaukeeTrinity UniversityUMD Triathlon Club — University of MarylandUNCW Triathlon — U of North Carolina, WilmingtonUnited States Air Force Academy Triathlon TeamUnited States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Naval Academy Triathlon TeamUniversity of Alabama — Alabama TriathletesUniversity of Alabama, Birmingham — Tri BlazersUniversity of Arizona Tri Cats Triathlon ClubUniversity of California, Berkeley Cal TriathlonUniversity of California, Davis TriathlonUniversity of California, Irvine Triathlon ClubUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)University of California, Riverside Triathlon ClubUniversity of California, San Diego Triathlon Team

University of California, Santa Barbara Triathlon ClubUniversity of California, Santa Cruz TrislugsUniversity of Central Florida Triknights Triathlon ClubUniversity of Colorado, Boulder Triathlon TeamUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs — UCCSUniversity of Dayton Triathlon ClubUniversity of Florida Tri — GatorsUniversity of Georgia Triathlon ClubUniversity of HoustonUniversity of Illinois — ChicagoUniversity of Iowa Triathlon Club — Tri-HawksUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette Triathlon ClubUniversity of Miami Triathlon Club Tri CanesUniversity of Michigan Triathlon ClubUniversity of Minnesota Triathlon TeamUniversity of MontanaUniversity of New Mexico, Tri LobosUniversity of North Alabama Triathlon ClubUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Triathlon ClubUniversity of North Texas Triathlon TeamUniversity of Richmond Triathlon ClubUniversity of South Florida — USF Tri BullsUniversity of Southern California (USC) TriathlonUniversity of Tennessee Triathlon ClubUniversity of Texas at Arlington Triathlon ClubUniversity of Texas at El PasoUniversity of Texas, Tyler — UT Tyler Multisport ClubUniversity of VermontUniversity of Virginia Triathlon ClubUniversity of Washington, Husky Triathlon ClubUniversity of Wisconsin, La Crosse Triathlon ClubUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison TriathlonUT Southwestern Triathlon TeamVanderbilt Triathlon ClubVirginia Tech TriathlonWartburg College Tri TeamWashington University — WashU Triathlon ClubWest Point Triathlon ClubWestern Illinois University TriathletesWhitman College Triathlon ClubWolf Pack Triathlon Club — University of Nevada, RenoYale Triathlon Club

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official usa triathlon teams (clubs) & CONFERENCES

USAT Collegiate Conferences

Florida Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceMid-Atlantic Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceMidwest Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceMideast Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceNortheast Collegiate Triathlon Conference

Northwest Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceMountain Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceSoutheast Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceSouth Midwest Collegiate Triathlon ConferenceWest Coast Collegiate Triathlon Conference

USAT Club teams

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Currently, collegiate triathlon club teams compete within regional conferences. Each conference season is composed of races organized by several university teams. These races are also open to the public and often used as fundraisers for the host team. The public is encouraged to support collegiate triathlon by participating in these races and contributing to their alma maters.

An example of the serious advancement of triathlon at the collegiate level can be found at the University of California, Los Angeles, which provides the first-ever scholarship program for triathlon in the nation. This program provides support, resources and expertise to talented triathletes who wish to develop their athletic ability while completing a first-class education.

Current UCLA students Brittany Day and Brady O’Bryan were the recipients of the two scholarships available for the 2009 season. Brittany was a member of the UCLA swim team before switching to triathlon. Brittany finished fourth overall among females at the 2009 National Championships. Brady is a teen triathlon sensation from Texas whose goal is to become the youngest-ever winner of the Hawaii Ironman World Championships.

The athletes attend many of the local Southern California events, including the Los Angeles Triathlon, the Malibu Triathlon and the new Playa Del Rey Triathlon, which is a benefit race for the UCLA and USC teams. They target success in the WCCTC, theUSAT Collegiate National Championship and USAT Age Group National Championship.

The scholarship provides each athlete with a personal coaching program from team head coach, Gareth Thomas, which includes regular lactate testing and video analysis. Furthermore, they are supported with regular physical therapy treatment from Pro Physical Therapy, receive pro bike fits and a full package of equipment including: nutrition products from PowerBar, Xterra wetsuits, eyewear and helmets from Rudy Project, and Powertap powermeters. They also receive a race expense budget.

The scholarship program has been five years in the making. Over that time the UCLA team has grown from just a handful of members to a group of 60-plus athletes who regularly train together. Each week the team has between 6-9 hours of coached workouts, and each athlete does more training on their own. UCLA now has a performance development program and administrative support. The program’s aim is to attract funding to allow six more scholarships with even deeper support for the coming years.

Future plans include building a triathlon-specific training center on campus and the acquisition of a vast range of equipment so that everyone who joins the team can train and race at an elite level. The launch of the program firmly establishes UCLA as a school to attend for the aspiring triathlete.

Administration/Office Salary (Head & Assistant) $70,000 Benefits $8,000 IT (Computer, Peripherals) $1,500 Telecommunications (Land line/mobile) $2,000 Paper, Copies, Office Supplies $500 TOTAL AdMin/OFFice $82,000

Recruiting Travel $5,000 Campus Visits $3,000 TOTAL RecRuiTinG $8,000

Scholarships Tuition $4,000 Fees $1,750 Room $5,500 Board $3,500 Books $450 Total Scholarship Cost (per athlete) $15,200 TeAM SchOLARShip cOST (3.5 SchOLARShipS) $53,200 Equipment (per athlete) Bike Expenses Bike: Allowance $500 Race Wheels * $500 Maintenance/Mechanic Allowance $175 Indoor Bike Trainiers * $150 Travel Bike Box * $150 * One Time Expenses

General Team Gear Race Uniform $100 Training Apparel $150 Warm-ups $100 Swim Gear / Wet Suit $225 Cycling Shoes $100 Running Shoes (Training & Racing) $200 Misc. Equipment $100 TOTAL equipMenT cOST (peR AThLeTe) $2,450 Travel Airfare $450 Ground Transportation $50 Bike Fees $150 Lodging $100 Meals $120 TOTAL TRAveL cOST (peR peRSOn peR TRip) $870

cOST:

Estimated Collegiate Triathlon Program Start-Up Costs

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TOTALS

Administrative Administration/Office: $82,000.00 Recruiting: $8,000.00 AdMiniSTRATive TOTAL: $90,000.00 Scholarship Scholarships (3.5 per team): $53,200.00 SchOLARShip TOTAL: $53,200.00 Team(Based on 7 Athletes) Equipment: $17,150.00 Travel (2 Flying Trips) $12,180.00 Travel (3 Driving Trips (.35 x Flying)) $6,394.50 TeAM TOTAL: $35,724.50 eSiMATed START-up cOST: $178,924.50

USA TRIATHLON

1365 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 250Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907P: 719.597.9090F: 719.597.2121www.usatriathlon.org

Jeff dyrekUSAT National Events DirectorP: 719.955.2815jeff@usatriathlon.org

Scott SchnitzspahnUSAT Sport Performance DirectorP: 719.955.2817scott@usatriathlon.org

Brad hecker Director / ACC Women’s BasketballP: (336) 854-8787bhecker@theacc.org

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Jasmine OeinckFormer University of Georgia student-athlete. 2009 Elite National Champion.

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Prepared by USA TriathlonJune 2010