British Triathlon was overwhelmed by the quantity and calibre of applicants for these posts with over 30 people applying.

We are pleased to announce the following appointments to manage the Age Group teams for 2009.

It is anticipated that the Age Group web pages will open for applications on Monday 5th January 2009.

Please ensure you read the qualification criteria carefully as there have been some changes from 2008 with greater emphasis on performance.

May I take the opportunity to wish all potential Age Group athletes a successful 2009.

Howard Vine - Director of Age Group Teams

Are you 11 ? 18 years old? Have you ever thought about giving Triathlon a try, or are you involved with sport and think you could be talented in this fast growing Olympic Sport?

North East Triathlon is organising this Talent ID day to give an opportunity for talented youngsters across the region to access the regional talent squad.

When and where:

Saturday 31st January at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham 12.30pm - 4.30pm

The day will consist of:

• Presentation from a World Age Group Champion
• Timed run - 1500m on athletics track.
• Timed swim ? 200m (11 -16yrs) or 400m (17 ? 18yrs)

All athletes who meet a given standard will be invited to join the new Regional Triathlon Academy for 2009 which will include:

• Monthly regional academy training days.
• Support and guidance on triathlon events to enter both regionally and nationally.
• Help and advice on Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Open Water Swimming, Group cycle riding, race strategies and training plans.

If you would like to book a place or require additional information please contact;

Barry Jameson ? British Triathlon N.E. Talent Identification Officer and Academy Head Coach
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Tel: 01434 344284 or

Paul Watson ? British Triathlon N.E. Regional Development Coach
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North East Region web site: www.northernpulse.co.uk

Triathlon England is delighted to award the 'Disabled Triathlete Inclusive Club' accreditation to Lincsquad. The Yorkshire and Humberside club have demonstrated a commitment to providing opportunities for disabled triathletes, and have completed the necessary coach education and event modifications to ensure disabled access.

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Triathlon England is delighted to award the 'Disabled Triathlete Inclusive Club' accreditation to Lincoln Tri Club. The East Midlands club are the first from the region to achieve the accreditation, and have demonstrated a commitment to providing coaching and racing opportunities for disabled triathletes.

For more information on the accreditation, please contact Julian Wills, National Equity Manager, on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jonathon Riall, Regional Development Manager said "This shows a real dedication from the club to show all members of the community that no mtter what goals they have in Triathlon and no matter of thier ability, the club can help them to reach it" 

For more information about Lincoln Tri Club please visit here.

The Ampleforth Leg Warmer triathlon on 04 April 2009 has been announced to replace the cancelled Northumberland Festival. Anybody still wishing to qualify for the ETU Triathlon European Championships in Holten, Netherlands on 05 July 2009 is encouraged to race at the beautiful surroundings of Ampleforth College, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire.

The application list on the BTF website will reopen 05 January 2009. Anybody that has already applied need not to reapply.

Related Links

• Holten Age Group Event Page
• Ampleforth Leg Warmer
  

UK Sport has announced that British Triathlon and Triathlon England have successfully reached the Preliminary level of the Equality Standard.

The Equality Standard is a framework for assisting sports organisations to widen access and reduce inequalities in sport and physical activity from under representative individuals, groups and communities including females, ethnic minority groups and disabled people. It is based around two broad themes on developing both an organisation and developing the services it provides. There are four levels of achievement: Foundation, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced.

To date only 41 sporting organisations have achieved the Preliminary Level accreditation, so both Triathlon England and British Triathlon can consider themselves at the forefront of removing barriers within sport.

Julian Wills, National Equity Manager, said:"Both British Triathlon and Triathlon England are delighted to have achieved the Preliminary level of the Equality Standard, as this recognises the ongoing equality work we are undertaking. The staff and board members of both organisations are committed to ongoing equality work and are dedicated to achieving progressively higher levels of the Equality Standard.?

?In celebrating the achievement of this standard, I would like to recognise the significant amount of effort on the part of both staff and volunteers within our sport that has gone in to demonstrate our commitment to equitable sport,? said Zara Hyde Peters, British Triathlon Chief Executive. ?This is not just a paper commitment as we are demonstrating by moving up through the levels of standard; it is the way we want our sport to be.?

"The attainment of this standard indicates a willingness of the whole range of participants to subscribe to the principles of equity in our sport, no matter what the nature of the contribution is nor the level at which the contribution takes place,? commented Jem Lawson, Chairman of Triathlon England.