Selection Criteria for 2010 ITU Championship Races

ETU Duathlon European Championships, Nancy France
ETU Triathlon Long Distance European Championships, Vitoria-Gasteiz Spain
ITU Triathlon European Championships, Athlone Ireland (sprint distance)
ITU Triathlon European Championships, Athlone Ireland (standard distance)
ITU Triathlon Long Distance World Championships, Immenstadt, Germany
ITU Duathlon World Championship, Edinburgh, Great Britain
ITU Triathlon World Championship Grand Final, Budapest Hungary (sprint distance)
ITU Triathlon World Championship Grand Final, Budapest Hungary (standard distance)
Eligibility
Application Procedure
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ETU Duathlon European Championships, Nancy France, 30 April 2010

Qualification Criteria for Age Group Athletes

Ireland 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	25^st February 2010
First offers made	26^th February 2010
Final offers made by	19^rd 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 25^th 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 25^th 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	25^th February 2010
First offers made	26^th February 2010
Final offers made by	19^th 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	3^rd March 2010
First offers made	4^th March 2010
Final offers made by	25^th 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 25^th 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 3^rd 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	22^nd April 2010
First offers made	23^rd April 2010
Final offers made by	14^th 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	26^th June 2009
First offers made	29^th June 2009
Final offers made by	20^th 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	25^th July 2009
First offers made	28^th July 2009
Final offers made by	18^th 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	7^th September 2009
First offers made	9^th September 2009
Final offers made by	30^th 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	2^nd November 2009
First offers made	3^rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	8^th March 2010
First offers made	9^th March 2010
Final offers made by	30^th 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 8^th 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 (8^th 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	1^st April 2010
First offers made	2^nd April 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	2^nd July 2009
First offers made	3^rd July 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	17^th August 2009
First offers made	18^th August 2009
Final offers made by	8^th 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	7^th September 2009
First offers made	8^th September 2009
Final offers made by	29^th 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	2^nd November 2009
First offers made	3^rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	8^th March 2010
First offers made	9^th March 2010
Final offers made by	30^th 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 8^th 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 (8^th 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	1^st April 2010
First offers made	2^nd April 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	2^nd November 2009
First offers made	3^rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	1^st February 2010
First offers made	2^nd February 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 1^st 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 (1^st 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	1^st March 2010
First offers made	2^nd March 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	8^th February 2010
First offers made	,P>9^th February 2009
Final offers made by	2^nd 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	5^th April 2010
First offers made	6^th April 2010
Final offers made by	27^th 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	26^th April 2010
First offers made	27^th April 2010
Final offers made by	18^th 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	17^th May 2010
First offers made	18^th May 2010
Final offers made by	8^thJune 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 17^th 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 (17^th 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	17^th May 2010
First offers made	18^th May 2010
Final offers made by	8^th 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	2^nd November 2009
First offers made	3^rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	1^st May 2010
First offers made	2^nd May 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 8^th 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 (8^th 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	8^th June 2010
First offers made	9^th June 2010
Final offers made by	30^th 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	8^th June 2010
First offers made	9^th June 2010
Final offers made by	30^th 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	1^st July 2010
First offers made	2^nd July 2010
Final offers made by	23^rd 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 Athletes

Ireland 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	24^th August 2009
First offers made	25^th August 2009
Final offers made by	15^th 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	7^th September 2009
First offers made	8^th September 2009
Final offers made by	29^th 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	2^nd November 2009
First offers made	3^rd November 2009
Final offers made by	24^th 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	5^th April 2010
First offers made	6^th April 2010
Final offers made by	27^th 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 8^th 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 (8^th 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	6^th May 2010
First offers made	7^th May 2010
Final offers made by	28^th 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	28^th May 2010
First offers made	31^st May 2010
Final offers made by	21^st 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:

You must not have raced for another Triathlon Federation in the last year;
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:

Be an Irish passport holder;
Be born on the island of Ireland or;
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:

A photo copy of the photo page of your passport or;
A photo copy of your birth certificate or;
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

Application is open to athletes eligible to race on the Triathlon Ireland team (see Eligibility Criteria on Application form).
Application is open to athletes currently holding Full, Student and Junior membership for 2009 of Triathlon Ireland.
Application Forms incorrectly completed, illegible, or without the accompanying application fee and documentation will not be considered for selection.
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

All qualifying athletes who have paid the race entry fee and Application Fee in full will be nominated to the event.
Age Group athletes need to ensure that they comply with the applicable ITU regulations.
No athlete will be nominated to compete on a Triathlon Ireland team if there are monies outstanding.
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.

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