The Youth Series is back for 2024!
The Youth Series takes in 14 of Ireland’s best triathlons, duathlons and aquathlons for 12-17 year olds.
Starting in April and running right through to September, athletes get to test themselves against their peers on land and in the water to see who will take home the Series titles.
To qualify for a final score in the Youth Series, an athlete must complete three events. Scoring is based on the athletes highest accumulated points.
AGE CATEGORIES
The Youth Series is based on World Triathlon guidance for U19s and had three age categories.
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- 12 – 13 years
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- 14 – 15 years
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- 16 – 17 years
DISTANCES
Each age group races over different distances.
| Triathlon | Open Water | Cycle – Tarmac | Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 12 – 13 | 400m | 8K | 2K |
| Ages 14 – 15 | 500m | 13K | 3.5K |
| Ages 16 – 17 | 750m | 20K | 5K |
| Duathlon | Run 1 | Cycle – Tarmac | Run 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 12 – 13 | 2K | 8K | 1K |
| Ages 14 – 15 | 3K | 13K | 1.5K |
| Ages 16 – 17 | 5K | 20K | 2.5K |
| Aquathlon | Open Water | Run | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 12 – 13 | 400m | 2K | |
| Ages 14 – 15 | 500m | 3K | |
| Ages 16 – 17 | 750m | 3K |
YOUTH SERIES POINTS SYSTEM
Youth Series 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 award series prizes at the end of the season 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.
ELIGABILITY
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
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- You must be a valid Membership holder prior to the completion of the final Youth Series event (Kids Membership / Youth Membership / Junior Membership)
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.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
In order to sign up for a kids, youth or junior membership with Triathlon Ireland, please see the button below.
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
