 
Now that your off-season training has carried you through the holidays, 2016 is here and ready for you, and so is SB Tri Club. Whether you're looking to survive your first triathlon ever or slay your 20th Ironman, there's no better way to get connected to Santa Barbara's endurance community.
Join us for our first meeting of the year at our home base, Hazard's Cyclesport and get plugged in. Oh and save some time and register to join us prior to the meeting. Register by clicking HERE.
See you soon!
'Dos
Race Distances
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Sprint Triathlon     Start time 7:30 am
500 Meter Swim - 14 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run
Sprint Dualthlon    Start time 7:35 am
1 Mile Run - 14 Mile Bike - 3 Mile Run
Sunday, March 6, 2016
International Triathlon   Start time 7:30 am
3/4 Mile Swim - 24 Mile Bike - 6 Mile Run
Aqua Bike     Start time 7:30 am
3/4 Mile Swim - 24 Mile Bike
Come join us for this world-renown event at beautiful Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. Nestled against the awesome Santa Rosa Mountains and only 30 minutes from Palm Springs, this venue offers tremendous vistas while providing a very fast and fun race course. There are awards, music, prizes and post-race refreshments. All entrants receive a beautiful poly-pro tech race shirt and all finishers receive a medal. There are additional awards for top three men, women and relay teams in each age group. The sprint course is a great first timer event. We also have relay teams in both events.
The Desert Triathlon will also host the Triathlon Club Championship where your club will compete for cash and prizes while having a blast. We have over 75 different clubs from around the country and Canada compete for the title. We offer two categories, a small club category (175 active members or less) and a large club category (over 175 active members).
 
SUNDAY MARCH 6TH, 2016 (SOUTH SHORE) WAVE STARTS
CHAMPIONSHIP:SWIM 500M - BIKE 23.34K - RUN 5K (BIKE 2 LAPS OVER THE DAM)
TRI EXPRESS:SWIM 300M - BIKE 12.07 K - RUN 5K (BIKE 1 LAP OVER THE DAM)
The Parent & Child Team Distances are the same as the Tri Express Distances.
The So Cal Youth Tri Series Distances Ages (11 to 14) does the same as the Tri Express
The So Cal youth Tri Series Distance Ages (7 to 10) Swim 150M - Bike 12.07K - Run 3.24K
(BIKE1 Lap over the Dam)
Due to insufficient interest (not enough RSVPs), the clinic is CANCELLED. We typically need at least 10 to carry out a clinic. If you still desire taking a bike skills clinic, contact the SB Bike Coalition for instruction. Click on the logo to the left. They're a great organization that have worked wonders for the cycling community of SB.
We as SB Tri Club want to get you out on the road, training, enjoying the beauty of where we live (and putting you at ease as to why you pay the rent).
So first things first, whether you're the most experienced rider or hesitant to get on your bike, become a more confident rider by attending our Bike Skills / Ride / Brunch at the East Beach Parking Lot. Look for the SB Tri Club Tent.
So grateful to Measure A and the SB Bike Coalition for facilitating the event. I will reiterate, all levels are welcome and encouraged.
Couple things before you show up:
- Please show up promptly and ready to bike at 7:30am.
- Complete this portion of the course online at bikeed.org.
- Understand your rights & responsibilities as a driver operating a bicycle safely and legally on public roadways. Most importantly, develop the ability to identify unsafe traffic situations and make decisions that can prevent crashes and collisions.
 
- Before showing up, print and fill out The Online Waiver and bring it to the event.
We'll have a ride following the clinic and group together according to our ride intentions. I will say yet again, all levels are welcome and encouraged.
Join us for brunch afterward at East Beach Grill! So come on out for 1 or all consecutive activities!
Kendra's is a Club Race. So show up and soak up the energy, volunteer or race!
Race Benefits the Kendra Chiota Memorial Fund
 
Heather has graciously offered to host us again this year! The NMBBQ is an opportunity for our returning members to welcome our new members to the SB Tri Club family!
Location
- Meet at 3226 Laurel Canyon Road, 93105 (Google Maps HERE).
- Park on the empty field at the end of the road. Carpooling is encouraged.
- We will be serving some beverages but feel free to BYOB - Please bring your own beverages!
The Club will provide the BBQ (hamburgers, chicken, and a vegetarian option).
- A - K : Desserts
- L - Z : Side Dish
Welcome and celebrate our new members!!! Some pretty snazzy items to raffle off as well!
 
SUNDAY APRIL 17TH, 2016 (NORTH SHORE) WAVE STARTS
CHAMPIONSHIP:SWIM 1K -BIKE 33.9K-RUN 8K (BIKE 3 LAPS AROUND THE DAM)
TRI EXPRESS:SWIM 300M - BIKE 11.4K - RUN 5K (BIKE 1 LAP AROUND THE DAM)
For The Parent & Child Team, Click on The Tri Express Category, When registering The Parent is Team Member #1 & The Child is Team Member #2
 
The Spring Track & Field School Games provides the only inter-school athletic competition opportunity for children and teens with intellectual disabilities.
Students from Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Santa Ynez Valley and more will train for two months with the help of participating Special Education teachers to compete in this event! There are various ways to show your support for these students including helping with staging, heat sheets, timing, awards, and of course set up and break down.
Registration is now available to volunteer at the 8th Annual School Games! To register, visit: 2016-sb-springschoolgames-volunteer.my-trs.com
For questions, contact Volunteer Manager, Vanessa Harris, at Vharris@sosc.org or 805.884.1516 x 102
2016 Santa Barbara Special Olympics Region Fact Sheet and Calendar of Events
 
 
 

 
