Grand Prix 2025 Rules
- The Grand Prix calendar year runs from January to December.
- Participants will have their top 4 Grand Prix races count for Grand Prix award points.
- For races in the Grand Prix calendar, any races completed above the 4 races needed would give a participant 2 points, except if the participant got an age group award during the race.
For example, an athlete would either get the 2 points for participation or the award points. The rational is to even the playing field and allow the Grand Prix competition to be more inclusive.
Grand Prix Point System
a. Open points are awarded to the first 7 male and 7 female Tri Club members to cross the finish line of a Grand Prix event.
i. 1st: 30 pts
ii. 2nd: 20 pts
iii. 3rd: 17 pts
iv. 4th: 15 pts
v. 5th: 13 pts
vi. 6th: 10 pts
vii. 7th: 10 pts
viii. Participation Points: 2
b. Age group points are awarded to the first 7 Tri Club Members in each age group.
i. 1st: 20 pts
ii. 2nd: 15 pts
iii. 3rd: 12 pts
iv. 4th: 10 pts
v. 5th: 8 pts
vi. 6th: 5 pts
vii. 7th: 3 pts
c. 70.3 and 140.6 Races
i. 5 points for up to two 70.3 events
ii. 10 points for up to one 140.6
iii. Relay members get 2 points
d. e. Clydesdale and Athena as per previous year.
In Grand Prix races with other formats (Aquabike, Relay, Duathlon) participants are awarded 2 points. Not all members can do all three disciplines. Allowing points for participation in a Grand Prix race in other formats provides opportunity for more inclusivity.
- Volunteer Requirements for GP eligibility: In order to be eligible for annual awards, participants must:
a. Be member in good standing through December 31st.
b. Have recorded 5 volunteer hours. Volunteer hours will be submitted via Google form and verified by board member. Must volunteer in at least one Gulf Winds Track Club, Gulf Winds Triathletes, or other regional running/triathlon club’s event or function.
1. Examples of volunteerism include packet pick-up, race setup/breakdown, water stop, traffic control, race directing, or leading a club training session.