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Alumni Mixed-Team Relay
The 2017 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships will open the Mixed Team Relay event to include up to 10 Alumni Mixed Team Relays. Current Collegiate Clubs should invite their alumni to form an Alumni Mixed Team Relay. The format will still remain as 2 female athletes and 2 male athletes. If a collegiate club is not able to fill a full team, a conference based team can petition for a slot. Please contact your conference commissioner with this request. Alumni MTR teams are not eligible for prizes.
Please contact clubs@usatriathlon.org for the registration password.
Bike Support - VeloCity Pro Cycle
USA Triathlon is pleased to partner with VeloCity Pro Cycle for the Collegiate Club National Championships Bike Support. VeloCity is conveniently located less than a half mile east of the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater at 2318 4th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. For service, please stop by their shop between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday. On Friday, April 21, VeloCity Pro Cycle will stay open later until 8 p.m. and on Sat. April 22, they will be open until 6 p.m. VeloCity will also provide basic bike services and maintenance on site at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater as well as on course during races. Note: there may be a charge for more extensive bike services and maintenance.
Course Nutrition
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Gatorade Endurance formula is the Official Sports Beverage of USA Triathlon and will once again be available on the course for all Collegiate Club Nationals athletes. |
Drug Testing
In accordance with U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regulations, athletes may be drug tested at this event. Should drug testing occur, there are strict protocols that must be followed and will be coordinated by the on-site USADA representative as well as a USA Triathlon staff member. For information on USADA, please click here. For a list prohibited and banned substances, click here.
Hotels
USA Triathlon has contracted with local hotels to provide the best group rates during Collegiate Nationals. Click here to book your room today.
Jaybird Journey to Nationals Video Contest
For the fifth year in a row, Jaybird is taking submissions for the best 30-to-60 second video capturing each team's journey to the 2017 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships.
Click here to view more information on the contest and how to submit.
Pasta Party
All high school and collegiate participants are welcome to attend the 2017 Pasta Party. The cost is free for all registered athletes and one (1) coach per team. Additional coaches or guests may purchase a ticket at the door for $15.00 each. The Pasta Party will occur on Friday, April 21 at the Tuscaloosa River Market (see Google Maps location below).
Olive Garden of Tuscaloosa will be catering the pasta party. Spaghetti with pasta sauce (meat and non-meat varieties available) will be provided in addition to a side salad and dessert. Gluten-free pasta will also be available.
Team captains or individual athletes not part of a team must click this link to register. There is limited seating and all registered teams and athletes will be assigned a time to attend in one of the three slots: 4:30-5:45 p.m., 6:00-7:15 p.m., 7:30-8:45 p.m. Attendees must eat during their assigned window. Slots will be assigned and team posted on this page at a later date. Contact Stephanie Evans if your plans change.
Sportsmanship
USA Triathlon Sportsmanship Creed
As competitive athletes and members of the triathlon community, you know there is no better feeling than succeeding in your endeavors in sport. As a competitor at USA Triathlon events, you have a responsibility to demonstrate the highest standards of sportsmanship per the USA Triathlon Rulebook (Article III, Sections 3.3 and 3.4, Line b.), and as such, should always show respect for the sport, your fellow athletes, race staff, officials, volunteers and spectators. Each individual athlete shares this responsibility, which includes refraining from the use of improper language and conduct detrimental to the community at large. This rule will be strictly enforced and disrespectful language or conduct will not be tolerated.
For more information on USA Triathlon rules and sportsmanship, please reference the USAT Competitive Rules.
Swimming Practice
Swimming in the Black Warrior River is prohibited outside of warm-up times listed on the event schedule.
Below are some options available to have practice swimming during the days prior to race day.
- Lake Lurleen: state park with nominal entry fee
- Lake Nicol: local park with no fee
- Lake Tuscaloosa, Phelps Activity Center: local park with no fee
Swim Safety
- If the water temperature is 55 degrees or below on race morning, all athletes will be required to wear wetsuits.
- Swim socks or neoprene booties are legal for the Collegiate Nationals races
- If you have a latex allergy, please let USAT staff know and you will be provided with a non-latex swim cap
Team Tents
For safety reasons, team tents must be weighted. All team tent areas are on concrete, thus tent stakes will not work. Teams must provide their own weights. Any tent without weights will be removed by USA Triathlon or Tuscaloosa Amphitheater staff.
All tents must be removed by 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.
Timing Chips - Disposable
Timing chips are disposable and will be included in your race packet at check-in. Simply dispose of your timing chip at the end of your race; there is no need to turn it in. Timing chips must be worn around an ankle and under your wetsuit leg if the race is wetsuit legal. Do not place on top of your wetsuit. We highly encourage chip placement on your left ankle to avoid interference with your bike chain ring. Click here for a visual diagram on fastening your chip.
Wristband Colors
*Must be wearing appropriate wristband to enter transition area*
You must wear the wristband(s) you receive in your race packet during the entire duration of the event.
- Draft-Legal: Red
- High School: Gold
- Olympic-Distance: Blue
- MTR: White
