Thunderbolt Multi Sports

Escape From Ft. De Soto Countdown: Sprint Tri + Du + AquaBike at Fort De Soto (April 11, 2026)

Owner revision applied: **No holiday tie-in** (this is strictly an **event-forward preview + countdown**). Current-date context: **Feb 26, 2026** posting window, driving sign-ups for **Escape From Ft. De Soto** on **April 11, 2026 (7:00AM)** at **Fort De Soto Park (3500 Pinellas Bayway South, St. Petersburg, FL 33715)**. **Concept / story (voiceover + fast-cut visuals):** - **Hook (0–2s):** iconic, venue-specific Fort De Soto shot (transition racks / fort area / park signage) + quick athlete action beats. - **On-screen text (early, quick):** “**Escape From Ft. De Soto • Apr 11, 2026 • Fort De Soto**”. - **What athletes can race (quick menu):** - **Sprint Triathlon:** “**0.5 Mile Swim / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run**” - **Sprint Duathlon:** “**1.5 Mile Run / 10 Mile Bike / 5K Run**” - **AquaBike:** “**0.5 Mile Swim / 10 Mile Bike**” - **Accuracy rule:** Only show swim visuals when referencing triathlon/aquabike; if showcasing duathlon moments, make it clearly **run → bike → run**. - **Swag + bling spotlight (differentiators):** - Feature **event shirt** + **new 3D medal design** (use the **3D medal video** whenever possible). - Quick callout: “**New 4th-place podium level**”. - **After-party is non-negotiable (brand signature):** - End-of-event **After Party**: **ice-cold beer, hot food, snacks**. - Show athletes warming up by **big propane heaters**. - (Optional quick cut) “**#1 sound system (8 speakers)**” **only if real footage exists**. - **Community close:** high-fives, smiles, friends/family energy, authentic participant diversity. - **CTA (friendly + simple):** “Get details + register at **thunderboltmultisport.com**.” **Creative / production notes (must-follow):** - Use **real, location-accurate Fort De Soto** visuals (no generic beach/park b-roll). - Use the **updated official Thunderbolt Multisport logo only**. - Include a **race/venue photo** in the post to boost engagement. - Do **not** display phone numbers/emails on-screen; direct viewers to the website. - **Hold for review/approval before publishing** (no automatic posting; and maintain the current pause on Facebook posting until discussion/approval). **Asset checklist before final export:** - Updated Thunderbolt Multisport logo (official) - Fort De Soto location-specific race/venue footage/stills - Event shirt close-ups - Medal close-ups + **3D medal video** - After-party footage: heaters + food/beer/snacks - (Optional) verified footage of **#1 sound system (8 speakers)** **Optional accuracy callouts (ONLY if confirmed by official Thunderbolt assets and approved):** - Quick on-screen: “**USAT Sanctioned**” - Quick on-screen: “**First 275 entries receive custom Escape swag**” **Publishing reminder:** Do not publish until the team reviews/approves.