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When applying for, or renewing TriBC membership, athletes have the option of declaring their provincial 'Elite' status. While the decision to make this declaration is up to the athlete, TriBC will review the basis for the declaration before issuing a provincial Elite membership. An athlete must hold an Elite or Junior Elite membership in order to compete in any Elite heats at all Triathlon BC-sanctioned events, including Race Series events, Provincial Championships. Athletes wishing to compete in the Elite category at National or International events should contact Triathlon Canada to confirm their Elite status, and their ability to compete as an Elite out of country.
To qualify for funding to national and international competitions, and for the Provincial Series points, athletes must hold an 'Elite' membership and race in the Elite category, where offered. Junior athletes (aged 16-19) who wish to declare themselves as 'Junior Elite' may also do so. Note Elite application/requests are processed at the beginning of the season, prior to the start of any racing events, and at latest, March 31st of any given year.
All Elite athletes must submit a photocopy of their BC Care Card to prove residency together with each application.
RationaleThe reasons for establishing an Elite category includes encouraging athletes to compete at a higher level of competition, and to use the experience of racing as an Elite as a stepping stone to compete at the National and International level.
Funding/Criteria Issues
In order to be eligible for funding, prize purses, or eligibility for certain events in BC, an athlete must hold a valid Elite membership. Any Elite athlete who chooses to race in an Age Group category when the option to race as an elite exists will be re-classified as an Age Group member of Triathlon BC (see race exemptions below).
Please note that declaring your Elite or Junior Elite standing does not automatically qualify you for funding from Triathlon BC. Elite and Junior Elite athletes must submit a request and meet the specific criteria set in the outlined documents to qualify for funding to national and international competitions.
Senior Elite Short Course Criteria
To better reflect the changing environment of Elite Short Course racing, Triathlon BC 's Senior Elite Short Course Elite Criteria went under considerable review in the winter of 2011. With consultation from senior Triathlon Canada staff, a revised provincial Criteria was ratified. The (new) Criteria includes performance swim/run benchmarks, to better prepare Elite athletes for the rigors of Elite Short Course competitions.
To be granted a Triathlon BC Elite membership, athletes must be in good standing with Triathlon BC. In addition, athletes applying for Elite status must download, complete and return the Elite Membership Application found below.
Please note, except in special
circumstances, and with support of a certified coach, all Elite membership requests
must be submitted to Triathlon BC prior to the start of each season, and before
March 31st of each year.
SENIOR ELITE SHORT COURSE APPLICATION
Junior Elite Criteria (16-19 years)
Similar to Senior Elite Short Course athletes, Junior athletes requesting Junior Elite Cards must:
- Be current members in good standing with Triathlon BC
- Submit a photocopy of their BC Care Card to prove residency.
In addition, athletes applying for Junior Elite status must download, complete and return the Junior Elite Membership Application found below.
JUNIOR ELITE APPLICATION.
To ensure maximum safety of all competitors, athletes new to the Junior Elite stream must provide confirmation of drafting skills. Confirmation can come by way of a certified cycling coach, an evaluation by a named representative from the National Training Centre (NTC), Victoria's Regional Training Centre (RTC-Vic) or Vancouver's Regional Training Centre (RTC-Van). Hopeful Junior Elite athletes are strongly encourage to participate in NTC/RTC Development opportunities whenever offered.To arrange a drafting evaluation, please contact the RTC staff listed below.
Alan Carlsson, Coach, Regional Training Centre Vancouver Kelly Guest, Coach, Regional Training Centre, Victoria
Long Distance Elite Criteria
Athletes hopeful of competing at the Elite level in Long Distance competitions must:
- Be current members in good standing with Triathlon BC.
- Submit a photocopy of their BC Care Card to prove residency.
In addition, athletes applying for Elite (LD) status must download, complete and return the Elite Long Distance Membership Application found below.
ELITE LONG DISTANCE APPLICATION
Maintaining Elite StatusAthletes who currently hold an Elite or Junior Elite membership will be evaluated against the above criteria at the start of each season. If an athlete is unable to maintain performance against the current criteria, they may not be issued an Elite membership card (subject to special circumstances i.e. injury, etc.). An athlete who has previously raced Junior Elite, can maintain an Elite membership when they turn 20 years of age. Those who are maintaining their Elite membership may be asked to submit documentation to ensure that they still meet the Elite standards.
CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE - PACIFIC ATHLETE CARDING CRITERIA
Canadian Sport Centre - Pacific (CSC-P) is a leader in
the delivery of programs, services and expertise in high performance sport in
Canada. The successes of athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers affiliated
with the CSC-P is directly related to the strong partnerships that have been established with regional, provincial and national organizations.
Regional Training Centres (RTC) are located in Victoria and Vancouver, and draw on successful athletes that can meet pre-established swim/run standards at three provincial development levels.
Triathlon BC & Canadian Sport Centre – Pacific athlete cards are targeted for athletes 25 years of age and under (qualified athletes may appeal the age exemption; however, they must show a minimum [3%] measureable time improvement from one year to the next, documented at sanctioned Triathlon, Swim or Run events).
To view the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific's Triathlon Athlete Eligibility Criteria, please click HERE.
National Elite Card
Please note, to race outside of Canada as an Elite, athletes should request an Elite Development Card from Triathlon Canada. Please contact Triathlon Canada further information on National Development and Elite carding. |
The Provincial Governing Body for Triathlon and Duathlon in BC
