Teenagers in TI-sanctioned races.

cjt156

My 16 yr old may have caught the Tri bug, she's expressed an interest in training over the coming months to enter an event or two next season.

Is there a lower age limit for TI events? I think TI grade your age based on Dec 31st of the current year. I see a Junior Race Licence on the website - I assume that's valid for all races.

So she'd be 17 next season - is there anything to say she can't enter DCT or CK next season?

68 lost souls

There is an age limitation. She will be allowed to race sprint distance next year but I dont think she can race Olympic distance until she is 18

EDIT: Page 82 of ITU rule book http://www.triathlon.org/uploads/docs/itusport_competition-rules_2017.pdf

sporteamon3

cjt156 wrote: »

My 16 yr old may have caught the Tri bug, she's expressed an interest in training over the coming months to enter an event or two next season.

Is there a lower age limit for TI events? I think TI grade your age based on Dec 31st of the current year. I see a Junior Race Licence on the website - I assume that's valid for all races.

So she'd be 17 next season - is there anything to say she can't enter DCT or CK next season?

Sprint distance races only until 18 years of age as far as I know.

cjt156

Cheers, probably a good plan to start her off with a sprint or two.