AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
News
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Overview
The AAA North Carolina Triathlon Series is celebrating it's 20th anniversary in 2018, and has been recognized as the premier statewide triathlon series in the U.S.
From Asheville in the heart of the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina we boast
- 3 Halfs
- 6 Internationals
- 12 Sprints
Started in 1999, the NCTS is comprised of such iconic long-standing races like the Azalea Sprint in Wilmington, the White Lake Half, the Wrightsville Beach YMCA Sprint, the Triangle Sprint in Raleigh, the Tri Latta Sprint in Charlotte, and the Pinehurst International, all six races a part of the NCTS since its inception in 1999.
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Series Rules
USA Triathlon Santioning
- All AAA North Carolina Triathlon Series events are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
Qualification Rules
- Click HERE to learn about series qualification rules.
USAT Age Up Rule
- Click HERE to learn about the USAT age up rule.
USAT Wetsuit Rules
- Click HERE to learn about the AAA North Carolina Triathlon Series Wetsuit usage policy.
Series Weights, Categories and Divisions
Event Weight Classification Table
| Event Distance | Distance Factor |
Depth of Field Factor (400+ registrations in 2018) |
Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 0.90 | 0.91 | 10 |
| International | 0.95 | 0.96 | 14 |
| Half | 0.99 | 1.00 | 16 |
Based on the above formula the event weights for the 2018 North Carolina Triathlon Series events will be as follows:
| Event | Event Weight |
|---|---|
| Azalea Sprint | 0.91 |
| Cape Fear 16 @ RiverLights | 0.90 |
| White Lake Spring Half | 0.99 |
| White Lake Spring International | 0.95 |
| White Lake Spring Sprint | 0.90 |
| Lake James International | 0.95 |
| Lake Norman State Park Sprint | 0.90 |
| Pinehurst International | 0.96 |
| Tri Latta Sprint | 0.91 |
| Carolina Beach Double Sprint | 0.90 |
| Triangle Sprint | 0.91 |
| Buckner Mission Man Sprint | 0.90 |
| Lake Logan Half | 1.00 |
| Lake Logan International | 0.95 |
| Lake Logan Sprint | 0.90 |
| Lake Lure Sprint | 0.90 |
| White Lake Fall Half | 0.99 |
| White Lake Fall International | 0.95 |
| White Lake Fall Sprint | 0.90 |
| Wrightsville Beach YMCA Sprint | 0.91 |
| Sandling Beach International | 0.95 |
** These races are tentative pending race site approval.
Individual Race Categories:
Click HERE for a description of all the race categories that are available for individuals in North Carolina Triathlon Series events.
Series Scoring and Current Standings
Aquabike Standings - Female 2018
Aquabike Standings - Male 2018
Past Standings:
- 2017 Standings
- 2016 Standings
- 2015 Standings
- 2014 Standings
- 2013 Standings
- 2012 Standings
- 2011 Standings
- 2010 Standings
- 2009 Standings
- 2008 Standings
- 2007 Standings
- 2006 Standings
- 2005 Standings
- 2004 Standings
- 2003 Standings
- 2002 Standings
Only the 5** HIGHEST scores are counted. We added a column in the standings that is called Count. That number is the number of scored events that person has competed in. You must compete in at least 5 events to qualify for series awards. Also, remember events competed in as Novice or Relay are NOT scored or counted towards series scoring or prizes. For complete details on series scoring click the link above.
**Due to Hurricane Flornce, this has been adjusted to 4 highest scores for 2018.
Series Awards
Distinctive Awards:
Custom awards TBD will be presented to the TOP 5** individuals in the following event divisions at the end of the year based on the final series standings.
As stated earlier, individuals must compete in a minimum of 5** scored events to be eligible for awards (novices & relays are not scored).
Divisions:
Advanced (M & W)
Age Groups (M & W)
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79,80+
Clydesdales (Men, 220 Lbs & Over)
Masters Clydesdales (Men, 220 Lbs & Over, 40 years of age & older)
Athenas (Women, 165 Lbs. & Over)
Aquabike (M & W)
**Due to Hurricane Flornce, this has been adjusted to 4 highest scores for 2018.
2018 Series Qualifier Package
We will be announcing shortly the qualifier package for 2018.
As has been the policy in the past, people who participate in 5 NCTS events in 2018 will automatically receive the qualifier package.
In 2016, qualifiers received customized transition bags. In 2017, qualifiers received custom cycling jerseys.
We will have something equally exciting for 2018 qualifiers.
Make sure you have liked us on Facebook and signed up for AAA NCTS Emails so you will be the first to know the package details.
Past Event Results
Click here to view event results that are no longer on the event calendar.
About the AAA NCTS
The AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series is the longest running triathlon series in the U.S. - celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018.
Totaling 21 events, the AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series is comprised of early season pool swim sprint distance events, traditional sprint distance events, international distance events, and three half iron distance events.
AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series events are staged from the heart of the of the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains, to the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina, from the metropolises of Charlotte and Raleigh to wide-open out of the way places like White Lake.
Over 8,000 different people race in the AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series each year.
2018 will be an exciting year as we plan to really enhance everyone's event experience. Look for some unbelievable swag at NCTS events in 2018.
Experience an AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series event in 2018.
