Last two years there were about 400 people. With the way Triathlon has been growing, I would be surprised if less than 450-500 signed-up. But even then, why return 33% and keep 67%. Means the guy is still pocketing over $30G. And why favor some people and give them 100% refund and others 33%?
This guy has issues-major issues. He has stolen from people in the past and he seems to have done it again. He has given CATS, USAT and Triathlon in general a bad name.
I agree, we need an active club and racing in the area but this is NOT it and I am NOT going to be the one funding it, at least not this way. Let someone else start an active club and races, or is this guy the only option?
USA Triathlon announced Monday that it will not sanction any 2003 events put on by the Connecticut Area Triathletes (CATS), a non-profit corporation run by race director** Bill Phillips**.
USA Triathlon came to this decision after learning that Phillips was promoting the Summer Tri Series as USA Triathlon-sanctioned, when he had not actually applied for sanctioning. This means that there was no insurance provided for these events and they will not count toward USAT rankings.
Phillips also collected $7 one-day license fees from race participants; but this money was never turned over to USA Triathlon. One-day license fees are actually $9.
If you participated in a CATS event this year and paid $7 for a one-day license, please contact Phillips at (860) 673-2477 or at swike7ct@aol.com to receive a $7 refund.