Age group - 2010

ETU Duathlon European Championships, Nancy France, 30 April 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 1^nd January 2010 and ends on 19^st March 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	25st February 2010
First offers made	26th February 2010
Final offers made by	19rd March 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to five athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 25th February 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period 25th February 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	25th February 2010
First offers made	26th February 2010
Final offers made by	19th March 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during March. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

 

ITU Triathlon Long Distance European Championships, Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain, 26-27 June 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 1^nd January 2010 and ends on 23^st April 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	3rd March 2010
First offers made	4th March 2010
Final offers made by	25th March 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to five athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 25th February 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period 3rd March 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	22nd April 2010
First offers made	23rd April 2010
Final offers made by	14th May 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during March. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

 

ITU Triathlon European Championships, Athlone Ireland (sprint distance), 3-4 July 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 25 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 26th June 2009 and ends on 1st April 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Mullaghmore Sprint Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	26th June 2009
First offers made	29th June 2009
Final offers made by	20th July 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

TriAthlone Sprint Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	25th July 2009
First offers made	28th July 2009
Final offers made by	18th August 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Dublin City Triathlon Super Sprint 2009
Closing date for applications	7th September 2009
First offers made	9th September 2009
Final offers made by	30th September 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Triathlon Ireland National Series 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd November 2009
First offers made	3rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24th November 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applicants received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	8th March 2010
First offers made	9th March 2010
Final offers made by	30th March 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to five athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 8th March 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (8th March 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	1st April 2010
First offers made	2nd April 2010
Final offers made by	23rd April 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during April. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

ITU Triathlon European Championships, Athlone Ireland (standard distance), 3-4 July 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 25 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 2nd July 2009 and ends on 1st April 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Kilkee Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd July 2009
First offers made	3rd July 2009
Final offers made by	24th July 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	17th August 2009
First offers made	18th August 2009
Final offers made by	8th September 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Dublin City Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	7th September 2009
First offers made	8th September 2009
Final offers made by	29th September 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Triathlon Ireland National Series 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd November 2009
First offers made	3rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24th November 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than five places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	8th March 2010
First offers made	9th March 2010
Final offers made by	30th March 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to five athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 8th March 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (8th March 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	1st April 2010
First offers made	2nd April 2010
Final offers made by	23rd April 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during April. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

 

ITU Triathlon Long Distance World Championships, Immenstadt, Germany, 31 July – 1 Aug 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 2^nd November 2009 and ends on 1^st March 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Triathlon Ireland National Series 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd November 2009
First offers made	3rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24th November 2009
Selection basis	the ten highest placed applicants, of applicants received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than ten places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	1st February 2010
First offers made	2nd February 2010
Final offers made by	23rd February 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to ten athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 1st February 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (1st February 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	1st March 2010
First offers made	2nd March 2010
Final offers made by	23rd March 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during March. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

 

ITU Duathlon World Championship, Edinburgh Great Britain, 3-5 September 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 8th February 2010 and ends on 17th May 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Naas Wheelworx Duathlon (race 1) – 24th Jan 2010
Closing date for applications	8th February 2010
First offers made	,P>9th February 2009
Final offers made by	2nd March 2009
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Limerick Duathlon (race 3) - March 2010
Closing date for applications	5th April 2010
First offers made	6th April 2010
Final offers made by	27th April 2010
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Northwest Duathlon –April 2010
Closing date for applications	26th April 2010
First offers made	27th April 2010
Final offers made by	18th May 2010
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	17th May 2010
First offers made	18th May 2010
Final offers made by	8thJune 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to four athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 17th May 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (17th May 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	17th May 2010
First offers made	18th May 2010
Final offers made by	8th June 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during May. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

ITU Triathlon World Championship Final, Budapest Hungary (sprint distance), 8-12 September 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 2^nd November 2009 and ends on 23^rd June 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Triathlon Ireland National Series 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd November 2009
First offers made	3rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24th November 2009
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	1st May 2010
First offers made	2nd May 2010
Final offers made by	23rd May 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to five athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 8th March 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (8th March 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

Valentia Triathlon (May 2010)
Closing date for applications	8th June 2010
First offers made	9th June 2010
Final offers made by	30th June 2010
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

TriAthy May 2010
Closing date for applications	8th June 2010
First offers made	9th June 2010
Final offers made by	30th June 2010
Selection basis	the five highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	1st July 2010
First offers made	2nd July 2010
Final offers made by	23rd July 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during June. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

 

ITU Triathlon World Championship Final, Budapest Hungary (standard distance), 8-12 September 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group AthletesIreland has been allocated 20 places per five year age group. These places for each age group will be allocated on the following basis:

• To be eligible for selection you must fulfil the eligibility criteria and have submitted a complete application and paid any stipulated fees by the closing date.
• Any final fee must be paid by the deadline.
• Any late applications, either forms, documentation, or fees will be considered at Triathlon Ireland's discretion.
• The selection period commences on 24th August 2009 and ends on 21st June 2010.
• The route to gaining selection is detailed below.
• Acceptance of the offer of a place must be done in writing. Once you have declined a place the place will be offered to another, and will not be subsequently available to you.
• All decisions for selection races will be taken from the official results, as supplied to Triathlon Ireland by the respective race. Any results will be subject to official Triathlon Ireland rules, and any time penalties, or other penalties, applied by the race officials.
• Age Group is determined by the Competitor's age as of December 31st in the year of competition.

 

Lough Neagh Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	24th August 2009
First offers made	25th August 2009
Final offers made by	15th September 2009
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Dublin City Triathlon 2009
Closing date for applications	7th September 2009
First offers made	8th September 2009
Final offers made by	29th September 2009
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Triathlon Ireland National Series 2009
Closing date for applications	2nd November 2009
First offers made	3rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24th November 2009
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Irish athletes based outside of the Island of Ireland
Closing date for applications	5th April 2010
First offers made	6th April 2010
Final offers made by	27th April 2010
Selection basis	This route will only be open to four athletes who have a membership address outside of Ireland for the majority of the qualification period. Applications for this method must be received with the appropriate fee by 8th March 2010. Application must be made by supplying full results, and course description (including any available profiles and some photos), from up to three standard distance races that the applicant has completed during the qualification period. These races must be sanctioned by another ITU affiliated National Governing Body. Proof of residence outside Ireland during the qualification period should also be provided. Applications for this qualification route will be accepted up to the end of the qualification period (8th March 2010). The opportunity to represent Ireland will be offered on merit, as decided by Triathlon Ireland, and based on the results submitted. Any offers will be made at the end of the qualification period, and must be confirmed by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within twenty one days of the offer letter date. Any unallocated places will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter. Any unallocated places will be put into a selection pool for allocation later.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

Joey Hannon 2010
Closing date for applications	6th May 2010
First offers made	7th May 2010
Final offers made by	28th May 2010
Selection basis	the four highest placed applicants, of applications received, per five year age group in the above event will be offered selection, and will have twenty one days from the date of the offer letter to accept the places and complete their application, including paying any required fees. If less than four places are taken up then the remainder will be offered on a rolling basis to the next best placed athletes, who must then confirm their place by completing any documentation and paying any required fees within two weeks of the date of the offer letter.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will be placed in a selection pool.

 

The Selection Pool
Closing date for applications	28th May 2010
First offers made	31st May 2010
Final offers made by	21st June 2010
Selection basis	Any places in the selection pool, will be allocated to any remaining non-selected applicants during May. Applications for places in the selection pool will be accepted until the end of the qualification period. Selection offers will be made on the following basis and order of priority: Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings 2009; Any remaining places will be offered to athletes based outside Ireland (selection to be decided by Triathlon Ireland on the basis of athlete results submitted); Athletes will have one week from the date of the offer letter to take up their place, by completing any documentation and paying required fees.
Allocation of un-claimed places	Unclaimed places will remain unused.

Eligibility

To be eligible to race for Ireland as an age group athlete you must satisfy the criteria below:

You must satisfy both of:

1. You must not have raced for another Triathlon Federation in the last year;
2. You must be a Triathlon Ireland member when applying for a place and during the year of the race.

In addition, you must satisfy one of the criteria below:

1. Be an Irish passport holder;
2. Be born on the island of Ireland or;
3. Be resident on the island of Ireland.

Proof that you satisfy one of the above criteria must be sent in with your application. You should send in either:

1. A photo copy of the photo page of your passport or;
2. A photo copy of your birth certificate or;
3. A copy of a utility bill, or bank statement, showing your address. This bill must have been issued within the last three months.

Application Procedure

> Download the Application Form

Application Procedure

1. Application is open to athletes eligible to race on the Triathlon Ireland team (see Eligibility Criteria on Application form).
2. Application is open to athletes currently holding Full, Student and Junior membership for 2009 of Triathlon Ireland.
3. Application Forms incorrectly completed, illegible, or without the accompanying application fee and documentation will not be considered for selection.
4. The completed application form must be received in the Triathlon Ireland office along with the correct fee and documentation, by the 'application closing date' to be considered for selection. Please do not email your application form as this will not be accepted. You must post your application form with your fee and relevant documentation.

Nomination of Triathlon Ireland athletes to the Race Organising committee

1. All qualifying athletes who have paid the race entry fee and Application Fee in full will be nominated to the event.
2. Age Group athletes need to ensure that they comply with the applicable ITU regulations.
3. No athlete will be nominated to compete on a Triathlon Ireland team if there are monies outstanding.
4. Athletes not nominated by Triathlon Ireland cannot compete in these events, on the Triathlon Ireland team, under any circumstances.

NOTE:
Team Fee: Triathlon Ireland is not in a position to be able to cover the costs of sending teams to World and European Championships. There will be an additional team fee on top of the €20 application fee. This fee will be announced after the selection period.Application Fee: The €20 application fee is non-refundable.

Accomodation Options

Accommodation in Athlone:

Triathlon Ireland have held accommodation for age group racers at the Shamrock Lodge in Athlone for the European Triathlon Championships in 2010. This is where the Triathlon Ireland Team Managers and elite team will be based during the weekend of racing. This accommodation is limited and must be booked before Wednesday 30th September 2009. Please see below further details of the accommodation:

• Shamrock Lodge - Country House Hotel & Conference Centre
  Clonown Rd, Athlone
  Co. Westmeath
  Ireland
  www.shamrocklodgehotel.ie
  Ph: 090 649 2601
  
  
• Accommodation Available to athletes:
  * 3 x 2 bedroomed suites @ €270 per suite per night b&b
  * 15 twin/double deluxe rooms @ €140 per room per night b&b All rooms and suites will only be held until Wednesday 30th September 2009. If you wish to make a booking, please contact Pamela Egan at the Shamrock Lodge on PEgan@shamrocklodgehotel.ie or 090 649 2601. When making your booking, ensure you ask for Pamela Egan and quote the code: Triathlon Ireland.
  
  

Other accommodation options in Athlone are:

• Sheraton Athlone Hotel
  Gleeson Street, Athlone
  Ph: 090 645 1000
  www.sheratonathlonehotel.com
  In the heart of Athlone's town centre, this 12-storey glass tower offers 4-star luxury and superb relaxation facilities, including an 18-metre pool.
  
  
• Creggan Court Hotel
  N 6 Centre, Dublin Road, Athlone
  Ph: 090 647 7777
  www.creggancourt.com
  Creggan Court is a central, convenient hotel just 1 mile (1.6 km) from Athlone and close to the N6 motorway. It has free parking, 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in the lobby.
  
  
• Radisson SAS Hotel
  North Gate Street , Athlone
  Ph: 090 644 2600
  www.radissonblu.ie
  Set beside Athlone marina, this Radisson hotel overlooks Athlone Castle.
  
  
• The Prince of Wales Hotel
  Church Street, Athlone
  Ph: 090 647 6666
  www.theprinceofwales.ie
  Ideally located in the centre of Athlone, The Prince of Wales Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel, within walking distance of the train and bus stations.
  
  
• Hodson Bay Hotel
  Roscommon Road, Athlone
  Ph: 090 644 2000
  www.hodsonbayhotel.com
  This luxurious 4-star hotel is a haven of peace and quiet, on the beautiful shores of Lough Ree, in the heart of Ireland's Lakelands and bordered by Athlone Golf Course.
  
  
• Lough Ree (East) Caravan & Camping Park
  Ballykerran, Athlone
  Ph: 090 6478561
  E: athlonecamping@eircom.net
  Ideally located 2 miles from Athlone town on N55 road. Recreation room and camper's kitchen on site. Pub beside the park. Bus groups and clubs catered; reductions for students or large groups.