GE Boost to Age Group Community

Today we are delighted to announce an exciting new sponsorship where GE will become the Elite Partner of the British Triathlon Federation. GE are one of the worldwide sponsors of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and will become Elite Partner of British Triathlon and Paratriathlon Elite teams and  also  want to be associated with British Triathlon Elite events, Age Group Teams, Home Nation Regional Academies, and the coaching programme.

Corus British Paratriathlon Championships switch to Holme Pierrepont

The Corus British Paratriathlon Championships featuring members of the recently launched GB Paratriathlon squad have been re-located to Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham on 22 August 2010.

North West Coaching Forum

Triathlon England in association with TheEnduranceCoach.com and Towhill Total Health are pleased to announce the first Coaching Forum in the North West. It will take place on the 10th May in Warrington. This will give anyone interested in improving their coaching delivery a chance to ask questions of Marc Laithwaite followed by a presentation by Jim Townhill. The evening is open not only to coaches but anyone involved in the sport who is keen to learn and expand their knowledge.

Holland Achieves Top Ten at World Championships Series Opener

Britain’s Vicky Holland achieved a top ten finish at the opening event of the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series in Sydney. 

With New Zealand and Chilie taking the spoils in the men’s and women’s events respectively, Britain’s up and coming athletes performed well at the very start of the World Championship Series that will visit London’s Hyde Park in July. 

Exclusive 2XU Wetsuit offering for GB Age Group Team qualifiers

For 2010, 2XU are offering all GB Age Group Team qualifiers the opportunity to receive a number of exclusive benefits when buying a 2XU wetsuit at www.britishtriathlonwetsuits.co.uk 2XU are offering GB Age Group Team qualifiers the opportunity to join the likes of Jonathan Brownlee in wearing market leading 2XU wetsuits.Triathlon England West Midlands Region is pleased to offer an Open Water Swim and Run coaching session.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Hayes and Blatchford claim medals down under

British triathlete, Stuart Hayes started the season with a late burst to clinch silver at the opening event of the 2010 season, the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup on Australia’s sunshine coast. Brad Kahlefeldt won the race, although Hayes was just ten seconds behind the Australian, with fellow Aussie James Seear in third place, 16 seconds behind Hayes.

Check your membership status today!

Have you successfully renewed your Triathlon England or Welsh Triathlon membership for 1 April 2010 onwards?  Over 7000 members successfully have and will be receiving their new membership cards soon. To check your membership, that the details we hold are correct and if your renewal has been successful, please login to your account.

Age Group athletes join Scotland’s finest at Stirling Duathlon

Catriona Morrison is set to top the bill at the Stirling Duathlon this Sunday 28 March 2010.  Scotland’s in-form athlete will take on the scenic but tough standard distance duathlon that doubles as a qualification event for Age Group athletes aiming for a place in the GB Age Group Team for the 2010 Edinburgh ITU Duathlon World Championships in September.

Come and Join Me in London, says World Champ Brownlee

“Come and join me in London”, said World Champion Alistair Brownlee yesterday at a national Sports Journalists’ Association (SJA) lunch in London as he announced his intention to make the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship, London, a key part of his 2010 season.

Dibens earn hard-earned victories in Abu Dhabi triathlon

British long distance athletes raced this weekend at the inaugural Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. With temperatures into the mid-thirties, athletes raced over a course including a 3km swim, 200km bike and 20km run. Great Britain’s Xterra World Champion, Julie Dibens was first in the women’s race (in a time of 7:08.25) with Leanda Cave a close second.

Triathlon England North West - Referee Courses May 2010

Triathlon England North West are pleased to announce two Level one Referee courses taking place in May. The importance of the referee cannot be underestimated and without them we simply won’t have a fair and even sport. By becoming a referee you will be putting something back into Triathlon but we stress you won’t be called upon every week,

British Aquathlon Championships at Salford Quays

British Triathlon is delighted to announce that the British Aquathlon Championships will take place at the tried and tested Salford Quays Water Sports Centre on the evening of Saturday 17 July. Manchester Triathlon Club on behalf of British Triathlon is promoting the event with entries now available from www.man-tri-club.org.uk.

Registration for European Age Group events now open

British Triathlon is pleased to announce that registration for the 2011 ETU Triathlon European Championships and 2010 Myjava ETU Cross Triathlon European Championships in Slovakia is now open. 

The Role of the Regional Programme Manager

Triathlon England deploys Regional Programme Managers to implement the strategic development plan for the sport in England. This plan was created by comparing the aims of Sport England and Triathlon England, resulting in the creation of ten Regional Programme Managers. Their central responsibilities are to work on creating opportunities to participate in triathlon and are solely funded by Sport England.