IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races) Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2008-07-24 3:00 PM

User image

Master
2125
200010025
Subject: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)

Just got this interesting email from a friend. In the IMLou thread there was discussion that 2009 IMLou will be online only, but this email indicates that ALL races will be that way. 

 

It will be interesting to see what this does for Volunteering.  I read they turned folks away at Placid. I assume most volunteer at an IM to be onsite for registration the next day (and in the last year, volunteers got preferential treatment during registration so it was an additional bonus).

 

All,
 
Kevin emailed Chris and I to let us know that his KY IM packet claims that there in NO onsite registration this year!!!!
 
I called WTC
World Triathlon Corporation
43309 US Highway 19 North
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 942-4767 Phone
 
AND they confirmed that NO IM Event will have ANY onsite registration for ANYONE from now on (Paul - you are big-time lucky to get your spot in Placid!!)...including participants wanting to re-register or the volunteers (as they have done in the past).
 
I asked her why we have not seen any news on this major change and she said they are sending that out to the public very soon...they were waiting until it was positively going to happen.  Well...It is official.
 
For Chris and I, KY 2009 should be okay because it is only year 3 for this venue and it is not as popular as the others yet, but it is certainly still a risk that we will not get slots registering online at noon on 9/1.
 

 

2008-07-24 3:06 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Master
2020
2000
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
jonathan22 - 2008-07-24 3:00 PM

Just got this interesting email from a friend. In the IMLou thread there was discussion that 2009 IMLou will be online only, but this email indicates that ALL races will be that way. 

 

It will be interesting to see what this does for Volunteering.  I read they turned folks away at Placid. I assume most volunteer at an IM to be onsite for registration the next day (and in the last year, volunteers got preferential treatment during registration so it was an additional bonus).

 

All,
 
Kevin emailed Chris and I to let us know that his KY IM packet claims that there in NO onsite registration this year!!!!
 
I called WTC
World Triathlon Corporation
43309 US Highway 19 North
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 942-4767 Phone
 
AND they confirmed that NO IM Event will have ANY onsite registration for ANYONE from now on (Paul - you are big-time lucky to get your spot in Placid!!)...including participants wanting to re-register or the volunteers (as they have done in the past).
 
I asked her why we have not seen any news on this major change and she said they are sending that out to the public very soon...they were waiting until it was positively going to happen.  Well...It is official.
 
For Chris and I, KY 2009 should be okay because it is only year 3 for this venue and it is not as popular as the others yet, but it is certainly still a risk that we will not get slots registering online at noon on 9/1.
 

 



Correction... This is for WTC events only... Lake Placid, Wisconin and other NAS events will not follow this rule. I just spoke with Ann @ WTC who gave me this information.

Edited by jhouse4 2008-07-24 3:07 PM
2008-07-24 3:15 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Pro
4675
20002000500100252525
Wisconsin near the Twin Cities metro
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
jonathan22 - 2008-07-24 3:00 PM

I assume most volunteer at an IM to be onsite for registration the next day (and in the last year, volunteers got preferential treatment during registration so it was an additional bonus).

I have absolutely no data to back this up, but I would be extremely surprised if MOST volunteers at an IM are simply people wanting to sign up for next year.  These events have tremendous local support and I'm sure they can get enough volunteers that have never done a triathlon, let alone an IM.  Just my personal impression.

2008-07-24 3:23 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Extreme Veteran
580
500252525
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)

Which events are WTC and which are NAS?

Specifically, will IMFL have onsite registration?  Sorry if this is a dense question ...

2008-07-24 3:26 PM
in reply to: #1556715

User image

Master
2125
200010025
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Birkierunner - 2008-07-24 4:15 PM
jonathan22 - 2008-07-24 3:00 PM

I assume most volunteer at an IM to be onsite for registration the next day (and in the last year, volunteers got preferential treatment during registration so it was an additional bonus).

I have absolutely no data to back this up, but I would be extremely surprised if MOST volunteers at an IM are simply people wanting to sign up for next year. These events have tremendous local support and I'm sure they can get enough volunteers that have never done a triathlon, let alone an IM. Just my personal impression.

My assumption was simply a sample size of 1 (IMFL last year).  You are probably correct.   

2008-07-24 3:27 PM
in reply to: #1556750

User image

Master
2020
2000
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Ironman KY & Hawaii are ( I think) the only WTC Events.

WI, Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, FLA and CdL are all NAS sports.

Florida 70.3 & Cali 70.3 are also NAS events.

Edited by jhouse4 2008-07-24 3:28 PM

2008-07-24 3:29 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Extreme Veteran
580
500252525
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Oh well, I was excited for a minute since I am worried about getting into IMFL since I will NOT be on site, but I will go back to being frustrated again ...
2008-07-24 3:30 PM
in reply to: #1556778

User image

Master
2020
2000
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
irondreams - 2008-07-24 3:29 PM

Oh well, I was excited for a minute since I am worried about getting into IMFL since I will NOT be on site, but I will go back to being frustrated again ...


Sorry...
2008-07-24 3:46 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Extreme Veteran
494
100100100100252525
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
I got excited for a quick second as well... bummer
2008-07-24 4:14 PM
in reply to: #1556649

User image

Regular
119
100
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Well this makes things a little bit easier for me. I was going to head to Florida to volunteer to be able to get a spot for next year, but now I can sit at home and the refresh button 1 million times until I'm able to sign up. Its going to be nuts from here on out. Active.com's website will be bombarded by 3000 plus people attempting to sign up for a single race. haha Good thing I have cable
2008-07-24 4:23 PM
in reply to: #1556977

User image

Champion
5575
5000500252525
Butler
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
KeepOnTriN - 2008-07-24 4:14 PM Well this makes things a little bit easier for me. I was going to head to Florida to volunteer to be able to get a spot for next year, but now I can sit at home and the refresh button 1 million times until I'm able to sign up. Its going to be nuts from here on out. Active.com's website will be bombarded by 3000 plus people attempting to sign up for a single race. haha Good thing I have cable
Make sure you read all the comments.  IMFL is NAS and still will have onsite registration.

2008-07-24 4:50 PM
in reply to: #1556765

Subject: ...
This user's post has been ignored.
2008-07-24 4:54 PM
in reply to: #1557061

Champion
8540
50002000100050025
the colony texas
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
JeepFleeb - 2008-07-24 4:50 PM

jhouse4 - 2008-07-24 3:27 PM
Ironman KY & Hawaii are ( I think) the only WTC Events.

WI, Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, FLA and CdL are all NAS sports.

Florida 70.3 & Cali 70.3 are also NAS events.


Yes, except the abbreviation for Coeur d'Alene is with an 'A' instead of an 'L'.

WTC has a few other events, but nothing in the 48 states so they're not really relevent here.  IMKY is the only race that's actually effected by this.  And it's not popular enough for this to actually make any difference.

So everything is exactly the same as it was yesterday.

stop trying to calm the rioting    

2008-07-24 4:58 PM
in reply to: #1557077

Subject: ...
This user's post has been ignored.
2008-07-24 5:36 PM
in reply to: #1556765

Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)

jhouse4 - 2008-07-24 1:27 PM Ironman KY & Hawaii are ( I think) the only WTC Events. WI, Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, FLA and CdL are all NAS sports. Florida 70.3 & Cali 70.3 are also NAS events.

Cool, so I can register for Kona online this year?  Cool, that's much easier than this qualifying junk

2008-07-24 10:42 PM
in reply to: #1556649

Regular
119
100
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Ah yeah, should have read each post. Sorry I'm real out of it today. The mind is long gone.....

2008-07-24 10:46 PM
in reply to: #1557077

Champion
9430
50002000200010010010010025
No excuses!
Subject: RE: IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races)
Gaarryy - 2008-07-24 5:54 PM
JeepFleeb - 2008-07-24 4:50 PM

jhouse4 - 2008-07-24 3:27 PM
Ironman KY & Hawaii are ( I think) the only WTC Events.

WI, Lake Placid, Canada, Arizona, FLA and CdL are all NAS sports.

Florida 70.3 & Cali 70.3 are also NAS events.


Yes, except the abbreviation for Coeur d'Alene is with an 'A' instead of an 'L'.

WTC has a few other events, but nothing in the 48 states so they're not really relevent here.  IMKY is the only race that's actually effected by this.  And it's not popular enough for this to actually make any difference.

So everything is exactly the same as it was yesterday.

stop trying to calm the rioting    

yeah no kidding, my popcorn business has been a little slow around here lately Wink

New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » IM Registration going online only from IMKY onward (for all races) Rss Feed