Collegiate Club Triathlon
Collegiate club triathlon gives college students of all genders, abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to represent their school in competitive multisport. The sport of triathlon has seen a tremendous amount of growth over the past five years, especially within the college and university community. Collegiate club triathlon gives athletes a friendly, supportive and competitive atmosphere to make lifelong friends in a lifelong sport.
How to Start a Collegiate Club
Are you wondering how to start a collegiate club? USA Triathlon has a document that'll take you through the process. If there are additional questions or roadblocks please reach out to your conference commissioner.
The Cal Berkeley collegiate club has put together a reference guide to help clubs start and/or expand.
USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships
Every year, USA Triathlon sponsors a national championship race for collegiate triathlon clubs. The 2024 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships were held in Mission Viejo, California, and featured the following events:
- Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon
- Olympic-Distance Triathlon
- Mixed Team Relay Triathlon
Every competitor at the Collegiate Club National Championships must be eligible to compete for their institution. Inr order to verify their eligibility, their status as a current or recently graduated student must be confirmed by the school's registrar office.
Collegiate Club National Championships Eligibility Form (PDF)
Collegiate Club Member Institutions
Here is the current list of Collegiate Club programs that make up the 10 conferences. They include all divisions of NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA institutions. If you attend or are interested in attending an institution that is not represented on this list, please reach out to clubs@usatriathlon.org for help in forming a new club.
Collegiate Triathlon Conferences
There are 10 USA Triathlon Collegiate Triathlon Conferences that are affiliated with the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club program. The conference races are organized by the commissioners and are added waves at local events within the geographical region of the conference.
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