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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL ATHLETES

At all races, you must produce a valid TI racing licence membership card with photo attached at race registration to be allowed to race - these cards are grey in colour. If you cannot produce this membership card, you must have pre-purchased a One Day Licence (ODL) in advance from the Triathlon Ireland website.  If you do not have either a grey membership card or pre-purchased your ODL, you cannot do the race. Please call our office on 01 276 4934 by the Wed before your weekend race if you have not received your TI membership card.

WHICH RACES DO YOU NEED TI MEMBERSHIP FOR

If a race is not on the TI race calendar you are not covered by TI insurance. In the past there have been reports of competitors being asked for TI membership cards at non sanctioned races. For non sanctioned races the production of a TI membership card does not mean you are covered by TI insurance. It is your own responsibility to check the insurance cover in place if the event is not listed on the TI race calendar.

HOW TO ENTER RACES

You may also notice that a number of races are now using the TI race entry system. You can enter these races by clicking on the ‘Enter’ box on the right hand side of the TI race calendar. Alternatively follow the link to the race website and use the entry system they are using.

MOTORCYCLE OFFICIAL TRAINING

Triathlon Ireland is pleased to announce that two Motorcycle Official training courses will be run in Antrim and Limerick in May and for the first time, a refresher course will be run as well.  Please click here for further details of dates and locations.  

TRIATHLON TRAINING DAY

Activ Multisport TC will be hosting a Triathlon Training day on the 5th May hosted by current TI National Series champion Bjorn Ludick. The day will consist of sessions and activities focussing on swim, bike, run and transition plus general race day tips. There is also the opportunity to complete each leg of the sprint triathlon. The event is ideal for beginners but everyone is welcome. Please contact ActivMultisport@gmail.com to register or see www.ActivMultisport.ie for more details.

CHILD PROTECTION COURSES

Code of Ethics Child Protection and Welfare in Sport Basic Awareness Workshop

Louth Local Sports Partnership will be running courses as below:-

 Booking is essential. Please contact Celine Kearney for a booking form on 042 932 4318 or celine.kearney@louthcoco.ie

 RACES

Lough Ree Monster Triathlon: Registration is now open here for this race taking place on Saturday 9th June. 

Tri the Lough Sprint Triathlon:  After the hugely successful inaugural race the Tri the Lough Sprint triathlon is back again this year on Sat 11th Augt. The team are currently working very hard to ensure a quality race and are focussed on making improvements from last year.  The swim will again be in the calm waters of The Lough at Loughmacrory, a bike course with some challenging hills as well as some great fast stretches and all finishing on the 5k trail lakeside run.  Entries open at 9am on Mon 9th April through the Triathlon Ireland website. Be sure to enter early as the limited places filled very quickly last year and we will be unable to accept any entries after the allocation has been filled!

Fingal Sprint Competition:  3D Triathlon Club is delighted to announce that the Fingal Sprint Triathlon is now open for entries. This year the event takes place on Sunday 27th May, in the National Aquatic Centre Dublin 15.  As always the Fingal sprint is a great start to the season for experienced triathletes and the prefect 1st race for newbies.  Details are available here.  Entry is here.  Check out Facebook for race updates and a competition with 2 race places up for grabs.

We’ll also be running the Fingal Junior Sprint on the day for any mini triathletes in the family

Letterkenny Sprint Triathlon:  After the hugely successful inaugural race the Letterkenny Sprint triathlon is back again this year … bigger and better than ever !!  The swim will again be in the calm waters of Gartan Lake, a bike course with some challenging hills as well as some great fast stretches and all finishing on the 5k part road/part trail lakeside run.  Entries open up at 9am on Thursday 1^st March and there will be an Early Bird entry fee of €35 !! 

Mint Women’s Only Triathlon: Waterford Triathlon Club in partnership with Mint Health & Beauty is proud to announce our inaugural Mint Women’s Only Triathlon to be held on our famous Dunmore East course, with its 750m swim in calm Dunmore East bay, flat 20k cycle and challenging 7k run on Saturday the 1^st September.  This fun and friendly race will be Ireland’s first women’s only triathlon. Entry will be open to individuals and relay teams with an emphasis on ladies who are new to the sport and those who want to compete in a relaxed atmosphere. Keep an eye on our facebook page for details of our new race webpage, race opening date, training programs & press release. All of which will be coming very soon

Spalding Liam Ball Triathlon Sunday 20^th May will see in the 2012 SPALDING Liam Ball Triathlon. With exciting new sponsorship from leading sports teamwear and equipment providers SPALDING this year’s race is set to be a spectacle for all. The Northwest Triathlon Club is bringing you a Triathlon Ireland National Series race on your doorstep. It will attract the best athletes in the country hungry for some early points on the National Series rankings and offers a chance for locals to participate in a race that includes a 750m pool swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run. SPALDING’s sponsorship will not only guarantee a cracking race for the competitors but also for the crowds of spectators enjoying the action from the sidelines. In its 27^th year the SPALDING Liam Ball Triathlon will hopefully see the return of two regulars, Terry Donnelly and Danny Sheeran, who have not missed a year yet.  Entries are now open and can be made on the Triathlon Ireland website. More information about the race can be found on the Northwest Triathlon Club home page. Be sure to get your entries in early as the hugely popular race is filling up quickly.

Tri An Mhí CXIII Middle Distance Triathlon is strongly Supported by Base2Race.  The race will be on Sat May 12th starting at 9am.  For entries, please click here.

The club is delighted to announce that CXIII is being strongly supported by Base2Race, the specialist triathlon centre. This support will help the host club achieve their ambition of promoting an event that provides a top quality racing experience on the day for all participants.

The closing date to enter this event will be Sat 5th May 2012 or earlier if the maximum number of starting slots are filled - 180 Individual starting slots & 20 Relay teams starting slots.