Santa Rosa Island Triathlon » Portofino Island Santa Rosa Sound

Highlights From The 2009 Event

Charles — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:00:21 +0000

Special Thanks

This event depends on our fantastic sponsors and volunteers. Without either we would not be able to put on such a great race. Our generous sponsors are listed below and deserve our gratitude.

Special Triathlon Lodging Rates Available For Beautiful Pensacola Beach!

Charles — Fri, 28 May 2010 18:56:28 +0000

We have negotiated a $99 soundside rate at the host hotel, The Hampton Inn on Pensacola Beach, during the early registration period and you will want to take advantage of that. Call the hotel at 850-932-6800 or 800-320-8108, ask for sales (Kelly or Katie) and ask for the triathlon rate which is good from September 29 through October 4th. Luxury accommodations are available at Portofino, Emerald Isle and The Beach Club with special triathlon rates we have arranged for you. You can reserve a luxury sky-home/condominium for a substantial discount! These sky-homes can accommodate larger parties resulting in greater savings. Call 866-206-0323 and ask for the group rate for SRI Triathlon. There are many great properties available!

Sponsor: Santa Rosa Island Authority

Charles — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:56:16 +0000

Pensacola Beach is owned by Escambia County, Florida, and is under the direction of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA). They are the governing body on the Island and are an essential component in assuring that we have well organized, safe race. In addition to safety they provide funding as a Sponsor of the event.

Sponsor: Portofino Island Resort

Charles — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:58:19 +0000

Situated along eight miles of white sand beaches within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Portofino Island offers the perfect balance of indulgence and natural beauty. Portofino’s protected shoreline offers endless opportunities for recreation and rejuvenation on, in, or around the waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound. Ask about special SRI TRI rates.

Sponsor: Palm Tiki

judi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:45:30 +0000

Charlie Knight’s original, one-of-a-kind sculptures resonate with a primal, creative energy that captures the power and beauty of the ocean and the creatures that live in and around it.Palm Tiki, offers a taste of a disappearing life-style, one much less hurried than your own. He enjoys meeting people at his studio on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze, and loves to talk about his art and inspiration.

Sponsor: Eye Dye

Charles — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:59:48 +0000

The mantra at Eye Dye is that they take apparel promotions to new levels of visibility. Eye Dye creates unique, hand-crafted, tie dyed and screen printed garments such as our race tee shirts. They will find the product you need or dye trying!

Awards and Groups

Charles — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:30:23 +0000

Post-Race Awards Ceremony

All awards must be picked up at the post-race party under the tent behind the Hampton Hotel. The drawing for the Bike Plus bicycle will be held at the completion of the awards ceremony and you must be present to win. Plan to stay around and party and you just may go home with a new bike!

Cash Awards:

USAT registered pros and very fast triathletes may register in the Elite category. However, prize money will be awarded to the first three male and female overall finishers regardless of category. 1st place m/f $1,000, 2nd place m/f $350, 3rd place m/f $150.

Overall Age Group Awards:

First 3 Overall Male / Female
First Master Male / Female (40+)
First Grand Master Male / Female (50+)
First Great Grand Master Male / Female (60+)
Age Group: Awards 3 deep, 16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, to 80+ M/F
Clydesdale: Male 200+ lbs, under 40/over 40, Awards 3 deep
Athena: Female 150+ lbs, under 40/over 40, Awards 3 deep
Physically Challenged special awards: Amputee, Wheel Chair, Blind Athletes
Relay teams: Male, Female, and Mixed. Awards top 3 teams in each category

Special Tiki Awards

Every year the top male and female athletes in each of the first four individual categories receive a coveted tiki handcrafted and donated by Charlie Knight of Palm Tiki located on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze.

Charlie Knight of Palm Tiki

Registration Deadlines and Fees

Charles — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:37:19 +0000

Registration

Registration is limited to the first 1,000 individuals and the first 30 teams.

Relay Teams

A team may be comprised of two or three people. Each member of a team must fill out a separate entry and USAT fee, indicating on the entry which event they are doing. All of the entries of a particular team should be sent in together with a team name.

Fees

Individual Entry Fees:
5/1/2009 – 7/31/2009: $70.00
1/2009 – 10/1/2009 : $80.00
Race Weekend: $100.00

Relay Team Entry Fees
5/1/2009 – 7/31/2009: $120.00
8/1/2009 – 10/1/2009: $130.00
Race Weekend: $150

Junior/Youth (Age 16 and under only)
5/1/2009 – 7/31/2009: $25.00
8/1/2009 – 10/1/2009: $35.00
Race Weekend: $50.00

Right to Cancel or Reschedule

The Santa Rosa Island Triathlon reserves the right in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural diasaster to cancel the race or move to a later time. In order to keep our USAT sanctioned status we follow their policies on cancellations. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refund of entry fees. However the USAT fee, if prepaid, will be refunded.