Motorcycle Officials

Race Safety is the most important thing for all clubs organising races. For all National Series races, Triathlon Ireland will appoint Motorcycle Officials.

Please read on to find out what is involved in the Motorcycle Official role, their entitlements and how to become a Motorcycle Official.

Role of a Motorcycle Official

Entitlements for Motorcycle Officials

How to Claim Entitlements

How to Become a Motorcycle Official

Role of a Motorcycle Official

The primary aim of the Motorcycle Official is SAFETY.  Whilst officiating on the cycle section of any race, great care must be exercised to ensure the safety of all competitors.

The Motorcycle Official's role includes observation of competitors, detection of infringements and imposition of penalties as well as identification and remedial action where necessary of any hazards that may develop as the event progresses. 

Entitlements for Motorcycle Officials

• Free training
• Payment of €50 per race for which you are a Motorcycle Official
• Accommodation: All claims must be approved by Triathlon Ireland before booking and paying for accommodation.  You must provide the original receipt (no photocopies or credit card/bank account statements accepted)
• Travel/mileage: where appointed by TI the payment of expenses will be subject to the following maximum mileage (plus to and from event) incurred whilst officiating:

Sprint:  50 miles / 80km

Standard:  80 miles / 130km

Middle:  130 miles / 210km

Long:  200 miles / 320km

These limits reflect the fact that it is not necessary to travel at speed on the course.

How to Claim Entitlements?

You will need to complete an Expense Claim form and return to the Triathlon Ireland office. Once we have received your form, we will process it and deposit your claim of €50 into your nominated bank account, along with any other claimable amount. Please ensure you complete your bank account details on the form otherwise we will not be able to make the payment into your bank account.

To download an Expense Claim form please click here

How to Become a Motorcycle Official

We are always looking for Motorcycle Officials, so if you are interested in becoming one, please send an email to administrator@triathlonireland.com.

You don't need to be trained, we can arrange this for you.

We run training courses throughout the year based on demand.  The course is designed to inform motorcyclists about triathlon, introduce them to the rules of the sport with particular focus on the cycling disciple, safety and how to impose penalties for rules breaches. The course also provides an introduction to advanced motorcycling and the "System of Motorcycle Control" used by all advanced riders and Class ! police motorcyclists. All tutors are fully accredited RoSPA Advanced Instructors.