Event: PARA ENDURANCE MULTISPORT CAMP + Triathlon race included
PARA Endurance Multisport Camp + Triathlon race included – Austin
September 18-22, 2024
From deep in the heart of Texas, this camp provides highly engaging & interactive instructions in the basics of adaptive triathlon through interactive drills and lectures in a safe, accessible environment.
It's geared to novice and intermediate levels, with an emphasis on first-timers.
You do not have to have prior triathlon experience or be proficient in all/any of the three disciplines.
The camp is intended and designed for adults, but is accepting applications from 16 years old and up. Juniors, 16-19 years old, will be asked for recommendations & will be vetted to determine compatibility with the camp demands.
This experience blends educational and practical sessions in a usable, dynamic manner that culminates with a sprint race experience. Athletes please to arrive by Wednesday noon and we will conclude on Sunday afternoon.
This camp is:
>designed & led by certified USA Paratriathlon coaches and assisted by USA cycling coaches, experienced para-athletes, and vetted volunteers.
>USAT Sanctioned
>meets and/or exceeds all the standards for being para-friendly as set forth by USA Paratriathlon
> is in compliance with SafeSport
>meets and/or exceeds the Safety Certification standards of USAT
ATHLETES: must meet criteria set forth by USAT competition rules: "Participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division is available to all athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, neurological, or intellectual impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Formal Paratriathlon classification into approved categories is not required for participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division nor does such classification status prohibit an athlete from participating in the Adaptive Triathlon Division." Note: In rare circumstances, race management reserves the right to request an athlete to present medical documentation of their eligibility.
Complete Adaptive Triathlon rules can be found here on pages 54-58: https://teamusa-org-migration.s3.amazonaws.com/USA%20Triathlon/Migration/Documents/USA%20Triathlon%202023%20Multisport%20Competition%20Rules.pdf
This camp will offer the following specific divisions:
ATD1
Visually Impaired - Includes athletes who are: (a) less severe partially
sighted (b) more severe partially sighted c) who are totally blind,
from no light perception in either eye, to some light perception.
These athletes use one guide, which may be of a different gender.
Must ride a tandem during the bike segment.
Wheelchair - Athletes use a recumbent hand cycle for the bike and a
racing wheelchair for the run.
Ambulatory - In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use
approved prosthesis or other supportive devices. These athletes
ride upright bikes or trikes.
ATD2
Eligibility includes those with medically verified intellectual impairment including, but not limited to, Down’s Syndrome, autism, etc.
ATD3
Those eligible include but are not limited to those athletes with medically verified conditions such as TBI/PTSD, chronic diseases, congenital conditions, neurological conditions, etc.
ATD4
For athletes who race with another athlete who pulls, pushes, or propels the athlete through the race course.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, questions should be directed in advance to: scott@paraendurance.com
REGISTRATION
Application closes: August 10, 2024. Maximum capacity is 20 confirmed athlete registrants. A waiting list will be utilized.
Cost: $95 - per athlete plus processing fees through June 1.
This is a USAT sanctioned event. Everyone participating must hold at least a Bronze level membership. Membership options are available during registration process.
Veterans & First Responders who meet eligibility criteria have no registration cost - [use code: service24 ], but may need to still purchase a USAT membership if you do not already have one.
ACCEPTANCE
To have the greatest impact, we purposefully design our camp size to have optimal coach to athlete ratio. Maximum capacity is 20 confirmed athlete registrants. Once registrations are processed, confirmation emails will be sent. In the acceptance confirmation email, you will get more details about what to bring. You will also get a personal phone call in advance from our camp staff so that we might get to know you, your situation, and be best prepared to serve you. Anyone not accepted will be notified by email. Limited financial assistance may be requested contingent on funds available.
A minimum number of 10 registered applicants will be required by August 10 for the camp to materialize. If this minimum is not met, all will be notified & will be given the decision from leadership to those registered.
What you get:
Lodging - ADA and standard rooms available <> Lunch on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/post-race Sunday + Saturday Celebration banquet dinner <> personal instruction in pool swims & open water, cycling, running, nutrition and how to put it all together for a triathlon <> camp T-shirt <>swag bag full of goodies <> education sessions<> mechanical support <> refreshments <> social outing <> tons of encouragement <> group photo <> new friends & memories for a lifetime <> PLUS entry into the historic, inaugural PARA ENDURANCE ADAPTIVE TRIATHLON.
We will do our best, but we cannot guarantee that tandem, hand cycle, or race chair equipment that needs to be borrowed, will be available or provided.
REFUND POLICY
This is a no refund, non-transferable event. A considerable amount of work and planning goes into this event. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as essentials and basic provisions must be ordered in advance. We appreciate your support and understanding.
Tentative Schedule
September 18 - 22, 2024
Wednesday -18th
3pm General meeting at hotel board room - Introductions; schedule overview; equipment fittings
Optional group dinner
Thursday - 19th
Morning - Bike and Run sessions
Lunch
Afternoon - Swimming Pool sessions - Gilleland Creek Pool
Friday - 20th
Morning - Open water sessions - Pflugerville Lake
Lunch
Afternoon - bike and run sessions - including course familiarization ride & run
Saturday - 21
8:00am-11:00am
Packet Pick Up and check-in at race venue. (There will be no race day packet pick up.)
9:00am-10:30am Open water Swim practice at race venue only for registered athletes who have checked in.
11am - Noon "Dynamic" Mandatory Athlete meeting at race venue.
We will actually walk through the venue including - parking; swim start, Pre T1; transition area; Bike mount & dismount line; finish line.
5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebration Banquet at Pflugerville Hall.
Athletes will be treated to a buffet dinner, presentations, and special guest speakers including Visually Impaired Paralympian athlete Kyle Coon.
Sunday - 22nd - Race Day
Transition area opens 6:30am
Transition area closes 7:30am
Pre-race announcements 7:35am
National Anthem 7:45am
Line up 7:50am
Race Start 8:00am
Race Concludes 10:30am
Awards Ceremony 11am
More details coming soon.
YOU MUST PROVIDE:
· bicycle helmet that is less than five years old & not damaged (all participants may access generous discount code for Rudy Project helmets via confirmation email...)
· Swim Goggles
· Swim suit/attire
· Casual clothes for workouts
· Great attitude
Training items to bring:
Water bottle
Preferred Snacks
Cycle shoes
Running Shoes
Swim Cap
race belt
Lava Shorts for WC athletes
wetsuit
bike/hand cycle
racing chair
sunscreen
sunglasses
beach towel
toiletries
training clothes
casual clothes
Optional items:
shower chair
swim hand paddles
swim buoy
kick board
fins
snorkel
ANY questions: scott@paraendurance.com
PARA Endurance Multisport Camp - Austin is supported & made possible by the generosity of our good friends:
PARA ENDURANCE FOUNDATION
Wendy Gumbert & Jennifer Weatherford- Texas Regional Para Sports
Anonymous Donations
USAT Paratriathlon
September 18-22, 2024
From deep in the heart of Texas, this camp provides highly engaging & interactive instructions in the basics of adaptive triathlon through interactive drills and lectures in a safe, accessible environment.
It's geared to novice and intermediate levels, with an emphasis on first-timers.
You do not have to have prior triathlon experience or be proficient in all/any of the three disciplines.
The camp is intended and designed for adults, but is accepting applications from 16 years old and up. Juniors, 16-19 years old, will be asked for recommendations & will be vetted to determine compatibility with the camp demands.
This experience blends educational and practical sessions in a usable, dynamic manner that culminates with a sprint race experience. Athletes please to arrive by Wednesday noon and we will conclude on Sunday afternoon.
This camp is:
>designed & led by certified USA Paratriathlon coaches and assisted by USA cycling coaches, experienced para-athletes, and vetted volunteers.
>USAT Sanctioned
>meets and/or exceeds all the standards for being para-friendly as set forth by USA Paratriathlon
> is in compliance with SafeSport
>meets and/or exceeds the Safety Certification standards of USAT
ATHLETES: must meet criteria set forth by USAT competition rules: "Participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division is available to all athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, neurological, or intellectual impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Formal Paratriathlon classification into approved categories is not required for participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division nor does such classification status prohibit an athlete from participating in the Adaptive Triathlon Division." Note: In rare circumstances, race management reserves the right to request an athlete to present medical documentation of their eligibility.
Complete Adaptive Triathlon rules can be found here on pages 54-58: https://teamusa-org-migration.s3.amazonaws.com/USA%20Triathlon/Migration/Documents/USA%20Triathlon%202023%20Multisport%20Competition%20Rules.pdf
This camp will offer the following specific divisions:
ATD1
Visually Impaired - Includes athletes who are: (a) less severe partially
sighted (b) more severe partially sighted c) who are totally blind,
from no light perception in either eye, to some light perception.
These athletes use one guide, which may be of a different gender.
Must ride a tandem during the bike segment.
Wheelchair - Athletes use a recumbent hand cycle for the bike and a
racing wheelchair for the run.
Ambulatory - In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use
approved prosthesis or other supportive devices. These athletes
ride upright bikes or trikes.
ATD2
Eligibility includes those with medically verified intellectual impairment including, but not limited to, Down’s Syndrome, autism, etc.
ATD3
Those eligible include but are not limited to those athletes with medically verified conditions such as TBI/PTSD, chronic diseases, congenital conditions, neurological conditions, etc.
ATD4
For athletes who race with another athlete who pulls, pushes, or propels the athlete through the race course.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, questions should be directed in advance to: scott@paraendurance.com
REGISTRATION
Application closes: August 10, 2024. Maximum capacity is 20 confirmed athlete registrants. A waiting list will be utilized.
Cost: $95 - per athlete plus processing fees through June 1.
This is a USAT sanctioned event. Everyone participating must hold at least a Bronze level membership. Membership options are available during registration process.
Veterans & First Responders who meet eligibility criteria have no registration cost - [use code: service24 ], but may need to still purchase a USAT membership if you do not already have one.
ACCEPTANCE
To have the greatest impact, we purposefully design our camp size to have optimal coach to athlete ratio. Maximum capacity is 20 confirmed athlete registrants. Once registrations are processed, confirmation emails will be sent. In the acceptance confirmation email, you will get more details about what to bring. You will also get a personal phone call in advance from our camp staff so that we might get to know you, your situation, and be best prepared to serve you. Anyone not accepted will be notified by email. Limited financial assistance may be requested contingent on funds available.
A minimum number of 10 registered applicants will be required by August 10 for the camp to materialize. If this minimum is not met, all will be notified & will be given the decision from leadership to those registered.
What you get:
Lodging - ADA and standard rooms available <> Lunch on Thursday/Friday/Saturday/post-race Sunday + Saturday Celebration banquet dinner <> personal instruction in pool swims & open water, cycling, running, nutrition and how to put it all together for a triathlon <> camp T-shirt <>swag bag full of goodies <> education sessions<> mechanical support <> refreshments <> social outing <> tons of encouragement <> group photo <> new friends & memories for a lifetime <> PLUS entry into the historic, inaugural PARA ENDURANCE ADAPTIVE TRIATHLON.
We will do our best, but we cannot guarantee that tandem, hand cycle, or race chair equipment that needs to be borrowed, will be available or provided.
REFUND POLICY
This is a no refund, non-transferable event. A considerable amount of work and planning goes into this event. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as essentials and basic provisions must be ordered in advance. We appreciate your support and understanding.
Tentative Schedule
September 18 - 22, 2024
Wednesday -18th
3pm General meeting at hotel board room - Introductions; schedule overview; equipment fittings
Optional group dinner
Thursday - 19th
Morning - Bike and Run sessions
Lunch
Afternoon - Swimming Pool sessions - Gilleland Creek Pool
Friday - 20th
Morning - Open water sessions - Pflugerville Lake
Lunch
Afternoon - bike and run sessions - including course familiarization ride & run
Saturday - 21
8:00am-11:00am
Packet Pick Up and check-in at race venue. (There will be no race day packet pick up.)
9:00am-10:30am Open water Swim practice at race venue only for registered athletes who have checked in.
11am - Noon "Dynamic" Mandatory Athlete meeting at race venue.
We will actually walk through the venue including - parking; swim start, Pre T1; transition area; Bike mount & dismount line; finish line.
5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebration Banquet at Pflugerville Hall.
Athletes will be treated to a buffet dinner, presentations, and special guest speakers including Visually Impaired Paralympian athlete Kyle Coon.
Sunday - 22nd - Race Day
Transition area opens 6:30am
Transition area closes 7:30am
Pre-race announcements 7:35am
National Anthem 7:45am
Line up 7:50am
Race Start 8:00am
Race Concludes 10:30am
Awards Ceremony 11am
More details coming soon.
YOU MUST PROVIDE:
· bicycle helmet that is less than five years old & not damaged (all participants may access generous discount code for Rudy Project helmets via confirmation email...)
· Swim Goggles
· Swim suit/attire
· Casual clothes for workouts
· Great attitude
Training items to bring:
Water bottle
Preferred Snacks
Cycle shoes
Running Shoes
Swim Cap
race belt
Lava Shorts for WC athletes
wetsuit
bike/hand cycle
racing chair
sunscreen
sunglasses
beach towel
toiletries
training clothes
casual clothes
Optional items:
shower chair
swim hand paddles
swim buoy
kick board
fins
snorkel
ANY questions: scott@paraendurance.com
PARA Endurance Multisport Camp - Austin is supported & made possible by the generosity of our good friends:
PARA ENDURANCE FOUNDATION
Wendy Gumbert & Jennifer Weatherford- Texas Regional Para Sports
Anonymous Donations
USAT Paratriathlon
Event Dates: Wednesday September 18, 2024 - Sunday September 22, 2024
Start Time: 3:00pm CDT
End Time: 2:00pm CDT
Price:
$95.00 Race Fee
+ $6.70 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $125.00 after June 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
Registration: Price increases to $125.00 after June 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2024, 3:34pm CST | June 1, 2024, 11:59pm CDT | $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2024, 12:00am CDT | August 10, 2024, 11:59pm CDT | $125.00 Race Fee + $8.50 SignUp Fee |
Event: PARA ENDURANCE ADAPTIVE TRIATHLON - Triathlon only
RACE
This is the first ever USAT sanctioned "adaptive athlete only" triathlon.
Join us in making history at this inaugural event taking place deep in the heart of Austin, Texas on September 22, 2024.
PRODUCTION: Created and produced by USAT certified Paratriathlon race director and USAT certified Paratriathlon & USA Cycling coaches. This event meets and exceeds the standards for para-friendly course.
ATHLETES
Must meet criteria set forth by USAT competition rules: "Participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division is available to all athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, neurological, or intellectual impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Formal Paratriathlon classification into approved categories is not required for participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division nor does such classification status prohibit an athlete from participating in the Adaptive Triathlon Division." Note: In rare circumstances, race management reserves the right to request an athlete to present medical documentation of their eligibility.
Complete Adaptive Triathlon rules can be found here on pages 54-58: https://teamusa-org-migration.s3.amazonaws.com/USA%20Triathlon/Migration/Documents/USA%20Triathlon%202023%20Multisport%20Competition%20Rules.pdf
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2024 - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
RACE DISTANCES: Swim - 400 yards Bike 11 miles Run 5K Race maps coming soon. Subject to change.
DIVISIONS:
ATD1 Awards - Male & Female 3 deep in these sub-divisions
Visually Impaired - Includes athletes who are (a) less severe partially sighted (b) more severe partially sighted c) who are totally blind, from no light perception in either eye, to some light perception. One guide, who may be of a different gender, is mandatory throughout the competition. Must ride a tandem during the bike segment.
Wheelchair - Athletes must use a recumbent hand cycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment.
Ambulatory - In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
ATD2 Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Eligible include those with medically verified intellectual impairment including, but not limited to, Down’s Syndrome, autism, etc.
ATD3 Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Those eligible include but are not limited to those athletes with medically verified conditions such as TBI/PTSD, chronic diseases, congenital conditions, neurological conditions, etc.
ATD4
For athletes who race with another athlete who pulls, pushes, or propels the athlete through the race course.
Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Adaptive Triathlon Temporary Mobility Impairment (ATTMI)
This division is a participatory category that allows athletes with some form of medically verified, significant, and temporary injury that would require accommodations for participation in multisport events. These athlete’s results are not eligible for rankings or awards.
COST: $95 plus tax and fees.
This is a no refund, non-transferable event. A considerable amount of work and planning goes into this event. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as essentials and basic provisions must be ordered in advance. We appreciate your support and understanding.
This is a USAT sanctioned event. Everyone participating must hold at least a Bronze level membership. Membership options are available during registration process.
Athletes receive: swag bag; T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by September 1); special inaurgual commerative items; finisher medal; awards; post race food; red carpet race experience
LODGING:
We have partnered with several local hotels to offer special pricing for athletes. These ADA and standard rooms are on a first come, first served basis. Registration links will be posted soon.
SCHEDULE: (subject to change)
Saturday - 21st
8:00am-11:00am Packet Pick up and check-in at race venue. There will be no race day packet pick up.
9:00am-10:30am Open water Swim practice at race venue only for registered athletes who have checked in.
11am - Noon "Dynamic" Mandatory Athlete meeting at race venue.
We will actually walk through the venue including - parking; swim start, Pre T1; transition area; Bike mount & dismount line; finish line.
5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebration Banquet at Pflugerville Hall.
Athletes will be treated to a buffet dinner, presentations, and special guest speakers including Vision Impaired Paralympian athlete Kyle Coon.
Sunday - 22nd RACE DAY
Transition area opens 6:30am
Transition area closes 7:30am
Pre-race announcements 7:35am
National Anthem 7:45am
Line up 7:50am
Race Start 8:00am
Race Concludes 10:30am
Awards Ceremony 11am
More details coming soon.
This event is supported & made possible by the generosity of our good friends:
Para Endurance Foundation
Wendy Gumbert & Jennifer Weatherford- Texas Regional Para Sports
Anonymous Donations
USAT Paratriathlon
This is the first ever USAT sanctioned "adaptive athlete only" triathlon.
Join us in making history at this inaugural event taking place deep in the heart of Austin, Texas on September 22, 2024.
PRODUCTION: Created and produced by USAT certified Paratriathlon race director and USAT certified Paratriathlon & USA Cycling coaches. This event meets and exceeds the standards for para-friendly course.
ATHLETES
Must meet criteria set forth by USAT competition rules: "Participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division is available to all athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, neurological, or intellectual impairment that limits one or more major life activities. Formal Paratriathlon classification into approved categories is not required for participation in the Adaptive Triathlon Division nor does such classification status prohibit an athlete from participating in the Adaptive Triathlon Division." Note: In rare circumstances, race management reserves the right to request an athlete to present medical documentation of their eligibility.
Complete Adaptive Triathlon rules can be found here on pages 54-58: https://teamusa-org-migration.s3.amazonaws.com/USA%20Triathlon/Migration/Documents/USA%20Triathlon%202023%20Multisport%20Competition%20Rules.pdf
REGISTRATION CLOSES: August 23, 2024 - NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
RACE DISTANCES: Swim - 400 yards Bike 11 miles Run 5K Race maps coming soon. Subject to change.
DIVISIONS:
ATD1 Awards - Male & Female 3 deep in these sub-divisions
Visually Impaired - Includes athletes who are (a) less severe partially sighted (b) more severe partially sighted c) who are totally blind, from no light perception in either eye, to some light perception. One guide, who may be of a different gender, is mandatory throughout the competition. Must ride a tandem during the bike segment.
Wheelchair - Athletes must use a recumbent hand cycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment.
Ambulatory - In both bike and run segments, the athlete may use approved prosthesis or other supportive devices.
ATD2 Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Eligible include those with medically verified intellectual impairment including, but not limited to, Down’s Syndrome, autism, etc.
ATD3 Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Those eligible include but are not limited to those athletes with medically verified conditions such as TBI/PTSD, chronic diseases, congenital conditions, neurological conditions, etc.
ATD4
For athletes who race with another athlete who pulls, pushes, or propels the athlete through the race course.
Awards - Junior (16-19 year old) Male & Female overall + Adult Male & Female overall
Adaptive Triathlon Temporary Mobility Impairment (ATTMI)
This division is a participatory category that allows athletes with some form of medically verified, significant, and temporary injury that would require accommodations for participation in multisport events. These athlete’s results are not eligible for rankings or awards.
COST: $95 plus tax and fees.
This is a no refund, non-transferable event. A considerable amount of work and planning goes into this event. Refunding entry fees based on changes of participants schedules is not feasible as essentials and basic provisions must be ordered in advance. We appreciate your support and understanding.
This is a USAT sanctioned event. Everyone participating must hold at least a Bronze level membership. Membership options are available during registration process.
Athletes receive: swag bag; T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by September 1); special inaurgual commerative items; finisher medal; awards; post race food; red carpet race experience
LODGING:
We have partnered with several local hotels to offer special pricing for athletes. These ADA and standard rooms are on a first come, first served basis. Registration links will be posted soon.
SCHEDULE: (subject to change)
Saturday - 21st
8:00am-11:00am Packet Pick up and check-in at race venue. There will be no race day packet pick up.
9:00am-10:30am Open water Swim practice at race venue only for registered athletes who have checked in.
11am - Noon "Dynamic" Mandatory Athlete meeting at race venue.
We will actually walk through the venue including - parking; swim start, Pre T1; transition area; Bike mount & dismount line; finish line.
5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebration Banquet at Pflugerville Hall.
Athletes will be treated to a buffet dinner, presentations, and special guest speakers including Vision Impaired Paralympian athlete Kyle Coon.
Sunday - 22nd RACE DAY
Transition area opens 6:30am
Transition area closes 7:30am
Pre-race announcements 7:35am
National Anthem 7:45am
Line up 7:50am
Race Start 8:00am
Race Concludes 10:30am
Awards Ceremony 11am
More details coming soon.
This event is supported & made possible by the generosity of our good friends:
Para Endurance Foundation
Wendy Gumbert & Jennifer Weatherford- Texas Regional Para Sports
Anonymous Donations
USAT Paratriathlon
Event Date: Sunday September 22, 2024
Start Time: 6:30am CDT
End Time: 2:00pm CDT
Price:
$95.00 Race Fee
+ $6.70 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $125.00 after June 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
Registration: Price increases to $125.00 after June 1, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2024, 9:00pm CST | June 1, 2024, 11:59pm CDT | $95.00 Race Fee + $6.70 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2024, 12:00am CDT | August 23, 2024, 11:59pm CDT | $125.00 Race Fee + $8.50 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
