Grand Prix Explanation
Prizes
The top athletes overall with the most total points accumulated during the 2023 season will win the following prizes (participants must have competed in at least 3 applicable events):
| Triathlon Winners | Duathlon Winners | AquaBike Winners | Clydesdale/Athena Winners | Prizes |
| 1st Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 2 free entries in future DQ Events and a commemorative award |
| 2nd Overall Male & Female | 2nd Overall Male & Female | 1 free entry in future DQ Event and a commemorative award | ||
| 3rd Overall Male & Female | 3rd Overall Male & Female | 1 free entry in future DQ Event and a commemorative award | ||
| 1st Age Group Male & Female* | 1st Age Group Male & Female* | 1 50% off entry in future DQ Event and a commemorative award |
* Age Groups: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Over
Scoring System
| Triathlon Placements | Duathlon Placements | Aquabike Placements | Clydesdale/Athena Placements | Grand Prix Points |
| 1st Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 6 points | ||
| 2nd Overall Male & Female | 2nd Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 5 points | |
| 3rd Overall Male & Female | 3rd Overall Male & Female | 2nd Overall Male & Female | 4 points | |
| 1st Age Group Male & Female | 1st Age Group Male & Female | 3rd Overall Male & Female | 1st Overall Male & Female | 3 points |
| 2nd Age Group Male & Female | 2nd Age Group Male & Female | 4th Overall Male & Female | 2nd Overall Male & Female | 2 points |
| 3rd Age Group Male & Female | 3rd Age Group Male & Female | 5th Overall Male & Female | 3rd Overall Male & Female | 1 point |
Points for the series will be tallied after each race and the leaders will be posted on the Grand Prix Standings section of our website. If an athlete enters multiple categories (Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Clydesdale/Athena) during the season, points will accrue separately in each category. After the last race of the season, the prizes will be awarded to the top male and female athletes who have earned the highest total points. Age group winners will receive awards for the highest total in each age group. There is no duplication of awards. Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points. Overall winners are ineligible for age group awards.
The Grand Prix 2023 events are:
Registration Open
May 6 - Adventure Duathlon at The Manor
June 3 - Jersey Genesis Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
June 11 - Stafford Race for HOPE Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
June 18 - Hammonton Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
July 8 - Vincentown Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
July 29 - Laurel Lake Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Super Sprint Triathlon IHO William Laubengeyer
August 3 - Vincentown Super Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
August 19 - Brookville Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike
August 27 - Medford Lakes Colony Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
September 9 - Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Sprint Triathlon
Setpember 10 - Goodman Properties Warrington Cares Sprint Tri/Du/Aqua
September 17 - Long Beach Island Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike at Bayview Park
September 24 - Parvin Anniversary Duathlon
October 1 - Treasure Island Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
October 8 - Adventure Duathlon & Aquabike at Belleplain
Registration Pending
October 15 - Survival of the Mills: 7-stage Triathlon & 5-stage Duathlon
Events may change, be removed, or be added at the discretion of DQ Events.
FAQ
Q. Can a competitor accumulate both overall and age group points in an event? (i.e. 3rd overall & age group winner)
A: No if they are in the top 3 overall they just get those points and don’t win their age group
Q. Are overall totals a combination of overall points + age group points or are they maintained separately?
A: They are maintained the same, if you are 3rd overall in one race you get 4 points and if you are first in age group the next race you get 3 points for a total of 7 points.
Q. How deep are the age groups?
A: Age groups go 1 deep for Grand Prix awards
Q. I did not finish 3 Grand Prix events but I still see my points?
A: We will display all the points but you will not be elligible for Grand Prix awards until you hit the 3 event quota.
