The first and most straightforward way to qualify is to compete in a regular USAT-sanctioned
age group triathlon of any distance.
All non-championship tournaments are included in this category.
To be eligible to compete, an athlete must finish in the top three (3) or top 25% of
finishers in their age category.
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Eligibility based on age group- To be considered, you must be a current Core
or Ultimate member of one of the British Triathlon Home Nations: Triathlon England/Triathlon
Scotland/Welsh Triathlon.
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) recognizes your Core or Ultimate membership as qualifying
for a race license, and your race license is recognized internationally (ITU).
Your lawful residence in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or your
citizenship in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be established
before you may apply.
You must be in good standing with your home country, British Triathlon, and the International
Triathlon Union.
Age categories- These age-group categories are classified
by gender and chronological age, and they are broken into five-year age bands ranging
from 20-24 to 80+.
Age-group competition in international competitions begins at the age of 16 for sprint distances
and at the age of 18 for both standard and long distances.
How to Meet the Requirements- You must meet the following requirements in
order to be considered for selection as a Great Britain Age-Group Athlete:
Step 1: Become a member of your home nation's association.
In order to be eligible, you must hold a valid Great Britain Home Nation race license from
one of the three participating organizations: Triathlon Scotland, Triathlon England, or
Welsh Triathlon.
You can sign up for a Core or Ultimate membership (which includes a race license) if you want
to go racing.
Step 2: Select a Championship to compete in.
Choose one or more races for which you want to qualify.
You can select more than one Championship, however, each one has its own set of qualification
rules, which are detailed on each championship's webpage.
([a]Click on the link at the bottom of the page to choose a race.)
As a first-time potential qualifier, choose the event for which you would like to qualify
and take your time going through the pages of the tournament's website.
A lot of information is presented to you, but you are attempting to qualify for the
Great Britain team and hence must be aware of a great deal of information.
European and World Championships, triathlons, duathlons, aqua bikes, aquathlons, cross triathlons,
and duathlons of varying distances are all part of the championship schedule.
Step 3: Register- Once you have selected the Championship for
which you wish to qualify, click on the blue registration icon to complete the registration
process.
Due to the fact that you will be prompted to check-in, you will need to have your Home
Nation membership number and password ready.
Please follow the on-screen instructions and pay the £10 registration fee so that you
can register your desire to compete for a spot in the World Championships.
Please keep in mind that you must register before the deadline specified on the registration
page.
To ensure that your registration has been done correctly, scroll down to the bottom
of the page and check to see if your name has been added to the list of athletes who
have registered for the event.
In addition, you will receive a confirmation email.
Step 4: Submit a race result or register for a qualification race in the fourth step.
The method by which you qualify for an event will vary depending on the distance of the
event for which you are qualifying.
Every year, the Sprint and Standard Championships are held.
Each Championship event has a set of qualifying races that must be completed in order to compete.
You are required to qualify through one of these races, which may be found on the following
page as a list.
Middle, long, and cross-country triathlons, as well as Aquathlon and Aquabike championships,
are all held throughout the year.
These events need you to submit your best previous race performance that fits the criteria
outlined on the registration page in order to participate.
To complete your submission, you will need to provide information about your finishing
time, the winning time of the athlete in your age group, and a link to the race results
page, among other things.
Please keep in mind that you are declaring your intent to qualify for a Championship,
not for a qualification race in that championship.
It is not necessary to inform anyone about the qualification race you will be participating
in.
If you enter a qualification race, you will be asked to register, which will cost you
£10 and is completely different from any notification you may be asked to provide on
the event entry form.
You must register by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the qualifying event in which you
will be participating.
Step 5: Selection- Within two weeks of the registration deadlines,
the Team Managers will place a Q next to the names of the athletes who have qualified for
their respective teams.
If you meet the requirements, you will receive an email confirming your qualification.
The email will contain the information we have at the time, and other emails will be
sent out in the future with information on the entry price, course information, and other
specifics about the event itself as they become available.
Step 6: Make a payment for your event entry.
Once you have qualified, you will receive an email notification with instructions on
how to proceed with the payment of your entrance fees and other pertinent information.
Flights and lodging are included.
You will be responsible for making your own arrangements for flights and accommodations.
In contrast, Nirvana Europe, as our official travel and accommodation supplier, offers
travel packages that are specifically tailored to the needs of GB Age Group athletes.
During the months leading up to the Championship event, we will give you all of the necessary
information regarding packages.
Nirvana Europe can be found here.
* Important Points to Keep in Mind- Read through all of the policy and guideline
documents for the Great Britain Age-Group Team.
For more detailed information, please see this link.
1.
Remember to check the registration page to see if there is a deadline for completing
the registration process.
If you do not register by the deadline, you will not be able to participate in the competition.
2.
You can qualify for numerous Championships; however, the International Triathlon Union
(ITU) requires that they be held at least 48 hours apart.
3.
If a qualification event serves as a qualifier for more than one Championship, you must submit
your intent to qualify for each of the Championship events on a separate form for each Championship.
You will only be considered for selection to the Championships in which you have shown
an interest in participating.
4.
Please verify that your email address is up to date in your membership account and that
the domain @britishtriathlon.org is added to your trusted sender’s list in order to
ensure that you are kept informed.
Age group kit- All ETU and ITU championships are run under
the auspices of the International Triathlon Union; please familiarize yourself with the
applicable Age-Group uniform and sponsorship requirements by visiting this page.
Shirts and shorts for the British Triathlon Age Group can be purchased from the British
Triathlon Age Group shop.
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