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The Triathlon Ireland Youth Series supported by Costcutter takes in ten of Ireland’s best triathlons, duathlons and aquathlons for 12-17 year olds.

Starting in May and running right through to October 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 athlete’s highest accumulated points.

AGE CATEGORIES

The Youth Series supported by Costcutter is based on World Triathlon guidance for U19s and has three age categories.

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

DISTANCES

Each age group races over different distances. The following maximum distances are applicable for each group for the following  competitions

Triathlon 

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 

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 

AQUATHLON          OPEN WATER          RUN

Ages 12 – 13              400m                           2K

Ages 14 – 15             500m                            3K

Ages 16 – 17             750m                            3K

All Triathlon Ireland Youth Series races are run in accordance with the Triathlon Ireland Competition and Technical Rules. Details on scoring, eligibility, rules and prizes can be found HERE

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

Entry into each individual race needs to be completed through the race calendar by the junior athlete’s parent/guardian. Don’t be afraid to jump right in and make a splash!

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