Giving back to Ironman Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
Please make sure you check the FAQ for important information and answers to many of your questions!
I'm entered into an event through the Community Foundation and I want to transfer to another event. Can I choose any event as long as it's the current year or the next year?
- If you are a Community Foundation athlete, currently registered in a 2009 event you can request a one-time transfer to ONLY the same event in 2010.
You must a submit an E-mail request to athleteservices@ironman.com no later than 60 days prior to your original race date. Athlete Services will confirm your transfer to the 2010 event via E-mail.
Why can't we fax or send in checks for the North America Sports Community Foundation, wouldn't this make it easier to apply?
- It might make it easier for an individual athlete but not for Ironman Athlete Services that handles several of applications, inquiries, phone calls and E-mails everyday.
To register for an Ironman event through North America Sports Community Foundation (NASCF), please click on the specific race link above. This will take you to Active.com where you will need to complete your online registration and pay the full $1300.00 USD via credit card. $775.00 USD of the registration fee will go directly to NASCF, a 501c3 charitable organization (application pending). For more information about NASCF and foundation distributions, please contact cfund@ironman.com
Now that I'm entered in an Ironman, I'd like to raise more funds for charity. Are there any other charities that Ironman is involved with?
- YES! Champions in Courage Foundation (CiC) is a charity founded by hockey superstar, Pat Lafontaine. The website is:
www.companions-in-courage.org/
We are partnering with CiC so that together, we can create a lasting legacy in each community that hosts an Ironman in North America. Please read more about the CiC on their website and consider raising funds for this great cause! Watch the newsletter for more information on an incentive program, based on fund-raising goals.
My employer will match donations, how do I do this?
- 1)Have your employer write a check to NASCF in the desired amount.
2)If matching donations are presented, made payable to the NASCF and cleared by the bank, a check will be issued to you as a refund of your original donation in the amount of the match submitted.
3)Please have your employer mail the check to the following address:
NASCF
Attn: Paula Newby-Fraser
PO Box 235150
Encinitas, CA 92023-5150
4)Please make sure your name and race are included in the memo portion of the check:
Example: John Smith; Lake Placid 2009
For more information, please contact cfund@Ironman.com
What is the relationship between the NA Sports Community Foundation and the Janus Charity Challenge?
- Every athlete that signs up through the North America Sports Community Foundation for an event is able register for the Janus Charity Challenge. After all you have already raised $775 for the NA Sports Community Foundation!
Janus Capital Group has creates a wonderful program at our events.
Their website is:
www.januscharitychallenge.com/site/c.egLOIYOGKtF/b.591467/k.CC30/Home.htm
Janus wants you to take your fundraising goals one step further and choose a charity (NA Sports Community Foundation or any charity that is significant to you) to raise money and awareness for.
NASCF is partnering with the CiC Foundation in 2006. www.companions-in-courage.org/index.html
What are the Community Foundation gifts in 2009?
- A technical shirt and visor will be provided at registration.
Where are the funds generated by the NA Sports Community Foundation spent?
- Funds are pooled in the NAS Community Foundation account. Grants are issued to each race community every year. NASCF donates between $25,000 - $50,000 to each race community. Many of the volunteer captains assist in choosing local charities. The main focus of the NAS Community Foundation grants is youth and sports. There is a link on the NA Sports Community Foundation website that lists the grants distributed for the years 2003 -2006.
More Information
Letter for Income Tax Purposes
Every North America Sports Community Foundation participant will receive a letter for Income Tax purposes from the NAS Community Foundation, a registered 501 (c) (3) (application pending). The letter will state the amount of the contribution and that amount, if any, that the donors have received for goods or services for the gift to the North America Sports Community Foundation. Please contact cfund@ironman.com for further information.
Refunds
The donation to North America Sports Community Foundation is non-refundable. However, our general entry withdrawal policy applies to the NASCF slots. Withdrawal requests must be received in writing via E-mail to athleteservices@ironman.com. Without exception, all requests must be received two months out for a partial refund of $150.00 (USD).
Deferments
North America Sports Community Foundation members are allowed one (1) deferment to the same race of the following year. Please keep in mind that you will not receive a partial refund on your deferment for the following year and you are not allowed to request one after the original event has taken place.
To request a deferment, please E-mail athleteservices@ironman.com
Athlete Update Information
Please contact Ironman Athlete Services if your contact information has changed. We use your E-mail address as our main point of contact for all registered athletes. Race specific information will be sent via E-mail at least one month prior to each event. Please E-mail athleteservices@ironman.com to update your information.
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