Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained
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2011-10-31 3:23 PM |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained I hadn't heard of the "weighted" change, where you get credit for having entered the lottery in the past. The example used in the video says if you've entered the lottery 10 times in the past, you will have 10 chances instead of 1. Interesting! |
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2011-10-31 3:43 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Elite 3090 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained I love the change as well--maybe someday. One down, one scheduled in 2012...... What I don't love is the confusion about 70.3's. This was brought up on ST as well when this was announced earlier today. The video announcement you linked has the CEO specifically mentions "full" when referring to the 2010, 2011 and 2012 race requirement. Nowhere else is the term "full" mentioned--not on their website or the press release quoted on ST. I'm going to assume it's 12 "fulls", because that's what the CEO referred to in the earlier podcast interview. But as mentioned, I'm still years away if ever. ETA: Oh, and I also like the weighted advantage for previous entries. But with half of the Lottery slots now going to Legacies, gettting in through luck just got a lot tougher. Plus it seems to make the Passport nearly obsolete and irrelevent. I still think it's fair and agree the Legacies deserve first shot. Edited by zed707 2011-10-31 3:48 PM |
2011-10-31 3:55 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained I like it. I've still got some time, #5 and 6 next year, but since I don't see plans on stopping after that I'll start throwing my name in the lottery as well. I figure if I can get in before I get to 12, cool, if not, that's cool too. |
2011-10-31 4:02 PM in reply to: #3746090 |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained zed707 - 2011-10-31 3:43 PM What I don't love is the confusion about 70.3's. Uugh exactly! That would be a huge game-changer if they included Ironman 70.3s or even the 5150 series (which technically is "Ironman-branded"). It's like they didn't think 1 step ahead and what questions were going to be asked. Basic stuff for communications/PR in any corporation! EDIT: Saw on Facebook they answered the question: Ironman branded refers to a full-distance Ironman event not an Ironman 70.3. All Legacy athletes must have completed full-distance Ironman events. FAQs can be found atwww.ironmanworldchampionship.com/qualification/ Edited by lisac957 2011-10-31 4:05 PM |
2011-10-31 4:27 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Elite 3090 Spokane, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained ^^^ Wow, that was remedied quickly. Good for them, but I agree they should have thought of that before the announcement. That little double asterisk with the: **2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run Was not there about an hour ago. Again, love the change. |
2011-10-31 5:49 PM in reply to: #3746164 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained can someone give me the abbreviated version for stupid people (me)? All I remember before is that I pay 50 bucks or so to get picked. If I got picked, the $50 was applied to the entry. If I didn't get picked - I'm out 50 bucks. NOW what do I do? What can I do to help the odds? Nevermind, I watched that moving picture thingy and the nice man on the screen told me what to do...
However, was I correct about the previous lottery? Pay 50 bucks to have one shot at the 205 available spots against 50,000 entries? How much does it cost now? Edited by Kido 2011-10-31 5:59 PM |
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2011-11-01 6:58 AM in reply to: #3746063 |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained All I can say is: I entered the lottery once, got my name drawn and had the experience of a lifetime. It can happen. Maybe it is just a money grab for the WTC but it sure worked out OK for me. I have no affiliation with the WTC, this is not meant as an ad for them. I'm just saying, lightning can strike.... |
2011-11-01 9:51 AM in reply to: #3746250 |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained Kido - 2011-10-31 5:49 PM can someone give me the abbreviated version for stupid people (me)? All I remember before is that I pay 50 bucks or so to get picked. If I got picked, the $50 was applied to the entry. If I didn't get picked - I'm out 50 bucks. NOW what do I do? What can I do to help the odds? Nevermind, I watched that moving picture thingy and the nice man on the screen told me what to do...
However, was I correct about the previous lottery? Pay 50 bucks to have one shot at the 205 available spots against 50,000 entries? How much does it cost now? You're right. But now it's pay your $40 and you have one shot at 100 AG spots instead of 200. Because 100 of those previous 200 AG spots are now going to the "legacy" spots. Unless you have entered before; then you get that many more shots. I also think the whole part where you have to have done a full IM for the past two years and be registered for one the next year... is a wee bit complicated. I like the concept of what they are doing, but they couldn't have made it more confusing. From http://ironmanworldchampionship.com/qualification/ What is the 2012 Lottery entry fee? What are the eligibility requirements for the 2012 Ironman Legacy Program? To enroll athletes must meet all four of the following requirements*: 1. Athlete must have completed a minimum of twelve (12) full-distance Ironman-branded** races (includes existing and past events) by December 31, 2011 2. Athlete has never participated in the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i 3. Athlete must have completed at least one Ironman event in 2010 and 2011 4. Athlete must be registered for an Ironman event in 2012 *Legacy athletes will be required to submit their information during online registration. If I have applied for the general Ironman Lottery in the past, do I have an increased chance of being selected? Edited by lisac957 2011-11-01 9:52 AM |
2011-11-01 11:14 AM in reply to: #3746063 |
Expert 1244 | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained I wonder how many people actually fit the legacy requirements. 12 full distances, already registered for a full in 2012, never been to Kona... Seems like a very tight category? |
2011-11-01 11:20 AM in reply to: #3747138 |
Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained ajusf16 - 2011-11-01 11:14 AM I wonder how many people actually fit the legacy requirements. 12 full distances, already registered for a full in 2012, never been to Kona... Seems like a very tight category? Don't forget you had to have completed a full IM in 2010 AND 2011... |
2011-11-01 11:22 AM in reply to: #3747138 |
Elite 3060 N Carolina | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained ajusf16 - 2011-11-01 12:14 PM I wonder how many people actually fit the legacy requirements. 12 full distances, already registered for a full in 2012, never been to Kona... Seems like a very tight category? I agree. Probably tons of people who have completed 12 or more races. The "never been to Kona" rule probably takes out a big chunk. Then, the rule of completed a race in 2010 and 2011 would take out another big chunk since some people probably "retired" after '09 or '10. The already registered part is easy to overcome because you can still sign up for races today and submit your "Legacy" application at a later date. Edited by japarker24 2011-11-01 11:24 AM |
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2011-11-01 3:40 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Extreme Veteran 492 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained How do they know how many times you've entered to lottery? Does it automatically add additional entries based on information pulled from their database or Active? Do you need to specify how many times you've entered the lottery when you apply again this year? I plan on entering hoping I can get lucky. If no luck, then it's back to work for 2013 qualification. |
2011-11-01 4:18 PM in reply to: #3747149 |
Elite 7783 PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained japarker24 - 2011-11-01 1:22 PM ajusf16 - 2011-11-01 12:14 PM I wonder how many people actually fit the legacy requirements. 12 full distances, already registered for a full in 2012, never been to Kona... Seems like a very tight category? I agree. Probably tons of people who have completed 12 or more races. The "never been to Kona" rule probably takes out a big chunk. Then, the rule of completed a race in 2010 and 2011 would take out another big chunk since some people probably "retired" after '09 or '10. The already registered part is easy to overcome because you can still sign up for races today and submit your "Legacy" application at a later date. I read an interview somewhere (ST article maybe?) where they explained that they had run the numbers to see what that would leave them and that criteria is what left them with a reasonable number of people who were eligible. They figured it would still take them a few years to get through them all though. |
2011-11-01 5:08 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Member 473 | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained i heard it before on this forum and ill agree that to go in the lottery you should have to break a certain time depending on the course. it is a world championship and everyone else has to qualify via placing so why not the lottery people give a time qualifier to sign up? |
2011-11-01 5:57 PM in reply to: #3747807 |
Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained evb4mvp - 2011-11-01 3:08 PM i heard it before on this forum and ill agree that to go in the lottery you should have to break a certain time depending on the course. it is a world championship and everyone else has to qualify via placing so why not the lottery people give a time qualifier to sign up? Hm? Lottery doesn't require a time on any course, or having done an IM. Just a post slot qualifier (at the 70.3 distance, I *think*) to qualify it |
2011-11-01 6:33 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Veteran 784 | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained I say divide the lottery spots into each age group for each race(may have to add a few), and have a lottery pick in each age group per race.......does that make sense?, it makes sense in my head... |
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2011-11-01 6:52 PM in reply to: #3746063 |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained Anyone have any data on how many people apply to the 100 slots? Someone previously said 50,000 entries. If that is right, that gives a chance of 1 in 500? Talk about a long shot! If I put $40 on a roulette wheel the odds of hitting a single number (1 chance in 37) pays off at 35 to 1 or $1,400.....so scaling that up to 1:500 and that $40 would pay $18,918. :-) Just trying to get my head around the odds. :-)
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2011-11-01 7:00 PM in reply to: #3747807 |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman lottery re-vamp officially explained evb4mvp - 2011-11-02 7:08 AM i heard it before on this forum and ill agree that to go in the lottery you should have to break a certain time depending on the course. it is a world championship and everyone else has to qualify via placing so why not the lottery people give a time qualifier to sign up? That would defeat the purpose behind the lottery. It's set up so that those of us not fast enough to qualify can have a shot and 17 hours is the time to beat. Also, if you're looking for a qualifying time there already is one which is being faster than those in your AG at an IM. |