National Championship FAQ
What is the USAT age group rule that athletes must follow?
All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.
How do I become an annual member of USA Triathlon?
Become an annual member of USA Triathlon.
How do I qualify for Team USA?
Team USA webpage
What are the age groups at Nationals?
Age divisions are broken down into the following: 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
National Age Group Championship
August 22, 2009
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Age Group Nationals webpage
How do I qualify for the National Age Group Championship?
Complete qualification and event information.
What distances can an athlete compete in to qualify for the National Age Group Championship?
Qualifying distances include: Intermediate/Olympic, Sprint, Long Distance Triathlon or Duathlon and Short Distance Duathlon. You may qualify in any of these specified distances; however, each athlete will compete in the intermediate distance at the National Age Group Championship.
What races in my area can be used as National Championship qualifiers?
Any USAT sanctioned event in your area that can be used as qualifiers can be found by visiting: http://www.usatmembership.com/EventCalendar/.These races qualify the top 10% or top finisher (whichever is greater) per age group for Age Group Nationals.
What races are Regional Championships?
These races qualify the top 33% or top 5 athletes (whichever is greater) per age group for Age Group Nationals. List of Regional Championships.
These races qualify the top 33% or top 5 athletes (whichever is greater) per age group for Age Group Nationals. List of Special Qualifiers.
Do I receive a notification from USAT once I have qualified for Nationals?
You will not receive a notification from USAT on your qualification as each athlete is responsible for submitting their own race application with their qualification race listed. More information.
Is there a Clydesdale or Athena category at Nationals?
Each Clydesdale or Athena athlete will compete within their respective age group as there will not be a separate Clydesdale or Athena wave. Awards will be presented to the top five Clydesdale and Athena athletes who have indicated this category on their registration form. These athletes must qualify within their age group in order to compete at the World Championships.
Collegiate Nationals
April 18, 2009
Lubbock, Texas
Collegiate Nationals webpage
Youth Nationals
August 8, 2009
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Youth National webpage
Does an athlete have to qualify in order to compete at the Youth National Championship?
There are no qualification guidelines that must be met in order for a youth to participate in the event.
What are the age groups for Youth Nationals?
Age divisions for Youth Nationals are broken down as the following: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15.
What are the distances for Youth Nationals?
Age Swim Bike Run
7-8 100m 5K 1K
9-10 100m 5K 1K
11-12 200m 10K 2K
13-15 200m 10K 2K
Short Course Duathlon Nationals
April 25, 2009
Richmond, Va.
Duathlon National webpage
Long Course National Championship — Halfmax Triathlon
September 19, 2009
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Long Course Nationals webpage
Winter Triathlon National Championship
January 11 , 2009
Mt. Bachelor
Bend, OR
Winter Nationals webpage
Sprint Nationals — Cayuga Lake Triathlon
July 26, 2009
Newport Beach, Calif.
Sprint National webpage
Club Nationals – Halfmax Triathlon
September 19, 2009
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Club Nationals webpage
Duathlon Long Course Nationals
TBD
Long Course Duathlon Nationals webpage
Aquathlon Nationals
August 1, 2009
Canton, N.C.
Aquathlon Nationals webpage.
Does an athlete have to qualify in order to compete in the Aquathlon National Championship?
There are no qualification guidelines for the Aquathlon National Championship. For a list of International Aquathlon events please visit: http://www.triathlon.org/
