The athlete development model (ADM) used by Triathlon BC is based on a model that combines Provincial, National, and International competitions into a single comprehensive framework. In BC, hundreds of athletes can be found at the various developmental levels show in the ADM diagram below; from novice youth participants to elite professional athletes who will compete in the Olympics and major international competitions. It is important that our development model provide coverage for all athletes participating and competing in the sport of triathlon in this province. One of the main goals of the ADM model is to provide a clear and concise road map for provincial athletes to follow.

Outlined below are just a few of the services that Triathlon BC provides to our athletes.

• Athlete Assistance Program (AAP):  Triathlon BC has consistently matched the AAP funding received by the BC Government to help our developing athletes. Typically, annual funding to select high-performance athletes has been in the $1,000 to $2,000;  In 2006/07, Triathlon BC distributed close to $5,000!

          To download our revised Athlete Assistance Document, please click HERE.

• Provincial Championships:  At the Triathlon and Duathlon Provincial Championships, Triathlon BC assists with the cost of travel of the top three (or four) elite male and female athletes to the Canadian National Championships; in addition, the top two male and female juniors also receive travel funding;
• Training Camps:  Each year a number of training camps aimed at kids aged six to nineteen have been conducted throughout the Province. In the past, areas such as Penticton, Kelowna, Victoria, Prince George, Nanaimo, and Vancouver have hosted camps.

The National Triathlon Training Centre (NTTC), in conjunction with Triathlon Canada and PacificSport trains British Columbia's top young athletes.  The NTTC's Head Coach, Patrick Kelly brings knowledge, enthusiasm and plenty of motivation to his development squad.  Patrick has also been appointed as the Head Coach of the 2009 Canada Games Team, who will represent BC in Prince Edward Island in 2009!  Mr. Kelly welcomes training and racing questions from young BC-based racers, he can be reached at p.kelly@shaw.ca.

Visit the National Training Centre's Blogspot, and be kept up to speed with the future of our sport!

          Read about the latest Victoria NTC/Triathlon BC Fall Training Camp HERE

• Youth Development: There are consistently 15 or more events that are focused at youth development throughout the Province. A number of key races have been recognized as Provincial Youth Race Series Events to help further our youth/junior development;
• Team Uniforms: Team uniforms to all athletes who won their age group in the Championships events held in BC. This included Youth, Triathlon, Duathlon, and Long-Course Triathlon competitions.
• Race Series: Triathlon BC oversees a Triathlon Races Series held in communities throughout BC.  The Series provided awards and prizes to all athletes finishing 4 triathlons within the Series.  Participation in the Series was excellent with an average of over 350 competitors per event, and 120 finishers in the series in 2005;
• Events: Sanctions 60+ events in BC each year.
• Clubs: Continues to develop and strengthen the club system. There are over 50 clubs in BC, with the largest clubs having 200 members or more! A friendly rivalry has been established between the clubs with team competitions at some events, including the Provincial Championships;
• Communication: Provide  up-to-date information about our Organization, events, and opportunities for our members through the delivery of a quarterly, high-quality newsmagazine and via our website that is updated regularly;
• BC Summer Games: Access to youth athletes to compete in the BC Summer Games, opportunities for developing Coaches to increase skill sets;
• Canada Summer Games: Access to high-performance youth to compete in the Canada Summer Games.  Opportunities for high-level coaches to develop in a high-performance, multi-sport environment.