2022 Youth Series Supported by Costcutter

The Triathlon Ireland Youth Series supported by Costcutter is back for a second year after the hughly successful first year in 2021!

The Youth Series

The Youth Series supported by Costcutter is based on World Triathlon guidance for U19s and will cater for three different age categories. Age groups will be broken down as follows: 

• 12 – 13 years 
• 14 – 15 years
• 16 – 17 years

The Details

All Triathlon Ireland Youth Series races are run in accordance with the Triathlon Ireland Competition and Technical Rules.

Triathlon Ireland Youth Series titles and medals can only be won by individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, as detailed below

• You must be a valid Membership holder prior to the completion of the final Youth Series event (Kids Membership / Youth Membership / Junior Membership)

Distances

Please find below the reccommended Youth Series distances for Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon.

Rules

Please refer to the Triathlon Ireland 2021 Derogations for competition rules for Under 19 events. It is the competitors responsibility, or parent / guardian if the athlete is under 18, to know the rules by which Triathlon Ireland Youth Series events are governed, both in relation to the competition rules by which competitors must abide by, but also eligibility rules.

Youth Series Points System

The Youth series race points are calculated based on a reduction by 7.5% for the first 20 finishers and by 4% thereafter. Winners receive 700 points, Points reduced by 7.5% for the first 20 finishers and by 4% thereafter. Males and Females are ranked separately with overall and age group rankings displayed.

The Youth National Championship race points are calculated based on a reduction by 7.5% for the first 20 finishers and by 4% thereafter. Winners receive 1000 points. Points reduced by 7.5% for the first 20 finishers and by 4% thereafter. Males and Females are ranked separately with overall and age group rankings displayed. 

To qualify for the Youth Series athletes must complete three events. Scoring is based on the highest accumulated points across an athlete’s best three (3) events across the series.

Prizes

Triathlon Ireland will award series prizes at the end of the season. Prizes will be awarded for the first three overall winners in each age category for both male and female.

Prizes on race day are provided at the discretion of the race organisers.

How do I sign up?

In order to sign up for a kids, youth or junior membership with Triathlon Ireland, please click the link below. This guide will take you through a step by step process. Click here

Entry into each individual race needs to be done through the race calendar by the junior athlete’s parent/guardian.

Don’t be afraid to jump right in and make a splash! See you all at the races!