Info regarding IRCs - Inter-Regional Championships (National
Tri Champs)
IRC Test Event (NOT WM Series race)
Mallory Park Triathlon
(Leicestershire)
IRC Team Qualification Race (NOT WM Series race)
Super Tri Children's Tri
July
Sun
05/07/2015
(Eton)
Inter-Regional Championships 2015
U 20 European Triathlon Festival,
September
Sat
05/09/2015
Mallory Park
U 20 European Triathlon Festival,
September
Sun
06/09/2015
Mallory Park
May
Sat
31/05/2015
Q: What are the age groups?
A: Triathlon age groups for youngsters are straightforward. There are four
age categories which are based solely on the year of birth. So for 2015
they are as follows:
Category
Tri-Star Start
Age (on 31/12/15)
Year of Birth
8
2007
Tri-Star 1
9-10
2005 and 2006
Tri-Star 2
11-12
2003 and 2004
Tri-Star 3
13-14
2001 and 2002
Youth
15-16
1999 and 2000
Q: Will my child have to cycle on open roads?
A: NO - all the races in the West Midlands Series for tri-stars take place in
a traffic free environment - some are on grass and some are on tarmac.
Some races for youths are on open roads.
Q: My child can only do breaststroke – is this okay?
A: That’s fine. The only thing that is not permitted is back stroke.
Q: Can I run alongside my child?
A: NO! That’s outside assistance and not allowed and may mean that
your child is given a time penalty or perhaps even disqualified.
Q: What are the IRC’s?
A: Inter-Regional Championships – this is the national competition for
triathletes in the tri-star 2 and tri-star 3 categories and a highlight of the
season. Each region sends a team of twelve athletes made up as follows:
Tri-Star Two - 3 boys & 3 girls
Tri-Star Three - 3 boys & 3 girls
Q: Does my child have to be a member of Triathlon England in
order to compete?
A: No, to take part in any of the Junior Events they do not have to be a
Triathlon England Member but there is usually an increased entry fee to
cover a day licence. However if your child wishes to take part in the West
Midlands Series for 2015 to obtain a ranking, they will have to be a
Triathlon England member valid for the season. A criteria for IRC
selection is the ranking.
Q: What equipment does my child need to take part in triathlon?
A: For their first venture into the world of multisport you really don’t need
anything special - their swim gear, running shoes, t-shirt, a road worthy
bike and helmet.
Don’t go splashing out on fancy gear - it really isn’t necessary at first.
Certain time saving devices are relatively cheap and easy to obtain – the
main two being elastic lock-laces and number belts (it can be tricky
putting on a t-shirt when you’re wet and slipping on a belt is much
quicker) – please note though that boys (if they swim in trunks) must
have their top half covered when they get on the bike and run.
Q: What are the local events?
A: A full listing of all British Triathlon sanctioned events can be found
under the Events tag on the British Triathlon website. However certain
races have been selected for the West Midlands Series of Events for TriStars and Youths and these are listed above.
To be eligible for a place in the WM league juniors must compete in 4 of
the above races. 2 of which must be Triathlon or Duathlon. Details can be
found on the BTF website at www.britishtriathlon.org/events