Application Procedure Tri-Team Ireland
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a current Triathlon Ireland member when applying and at time of racing.
- Submit your online application and fees before the closing date – late applications are not guaranteed.
- Provide valid proof of Irish nationality or residency (upload to your TI account).
- You must not have raced for another federation in the last 12 months.
- Confirm your place by email if selected – unconfirmed places will be reallocated.
Application Process
- All applications must be submitted online through your Triathlon Ireland account.
- The Age Group Administration Fee must be paid online at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable, in line with Triathlon Ireland’s refund policy.
- All required supporting documents must be uploaded by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Documents can be uploaded during the application process or later via the “Upload Document” option in your account.
How to Apply
- Log in to your account on the Triathlon Ireland website.
- Go to the My Account section and select Age Group Selection Application.
- Apply for the race(s) you wish to be considered for and upload your supporting documents (e.g. proof of eligibility and relevant race results).
Selection Basis
Ireland has 20 places available for each five-year age group per race.
Eligible athletes can be selected through the following pathways:
1. Triathlon Ireland Qualifying Races – National Championship Events
- The highest-placed applicants per age group will be offered selection based on the 20 places available for each five-year age group per race.
- Any places not accepted will be added to the Selection Pool.
2. Triathlon National Series
- The highest-placed applicants per age group will be offered selection based on the 20 places available for each five-year age group per race
- Any places not accepted will be added to the Selection Pool.
3. Irish Athletes Based Outside of Ireland
- Open only to athletes with a membership address outside Ireland for the majority of the qualification period.
- Applicants must provide valid proof of residence outside Ireland (recent utility bill – mobile phone bills, bank statements, driving licences, rental agreements, etc. will not be accepted).
- Applicants may also be asked to submit results and course details from up to three WT-sanctioned races (e.g. British Triathlon) completed during the qualification period.
- Selection will be based on merit, as determined by Triathlon Ireland from the results submitted.
- Any unclaimed places will be added to the Selection Pool.
4. Selection Pool
- Remaining places will be allocated at the end of the qualification period.
- Priority will be given as follows:
- Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings
- Irish athletes based outside Ireland (based on results submitted)
- Position in the Triathlon Ireland National Series rankings
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