Comments on: What Does ITU Age-Group Triathlon Qualification Mean? https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2012/07/what-does-itu-age-group-triathlon-qualification-mean/ Tales from a down-shifted family - Making the most of modest means in West Wales Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:55:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alan Cole https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2012/07/what-does-itu-age-group-triathlon-qualification-mean/#comment-42456 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:55:47 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=10658#comment-42456 I am commenting on Alan Cole’s note on age group triathlon fees for World champs. I have been in the sport for 20 years – qualified for my first world champs in 2007 in Hamburg – the entry cost then was eye watering but still only around £150. I competed in Auckland too for the sprint and paid the £285 but now for Rotterdam which represents an increase of nearly 100% in 5 years! The Worlds this year 2017 are in Rotterdam and the fee is £310 at today’s rates! OK not such a big rise, but the fees are now at Ironman level! Is it just me or is there anyone else that thinks that the ITU et al are profiteering?

Let me know – I am getting many supporters to the cause and I will shortly be starting a major campaign. (I wrote to Ian Howard CEO of the BTF on this and he ignored my communication completely!)

Graham

]]> By: Alan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2012/07/what-does-itu-age-group-triathlon-qualification-mean/#comment-21579 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:05:54 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=10658#comment-21579 In reply to Giles Sharp.

Hi Giles,
I remember.

Glad to hear that you’ve got a roll down slot, I’m looking forward to the race in Auckland. It’s my first time doing anything like this as well. Have you got your Team GB Tri-Suit and booked your flights yet?

Al.

]]> By: Giles Sharp https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2012/07/what-does-itu-age-group-triathlon-qualification-mean/#comment-21575 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:07:40 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=10658#comment-21575 Alan, I stumbled across your website after meeting you (or rather racing you) at Bristol. You may recall a guy at the end of the race asking you what time you finished in – having assumed that you had won the age group. Well that guy me and I was interested in your time as I was chasing a time within 115% of yours to try and get a qualifying time. Luckly i was inside the time limit, and as it has all unfolded I am delighted that I have got a roll down slot for Auckland! I echo your thoughts on the subject of Age-Group qualification. I am never going to win, or even challenge for a win, (largely as I only started swimming 12 months ago and as a result tend to lose 5 mins or so on the swim of a sprint tri) but am proud of my achievement. I know that there are many good age-group athletes across Great Britain and there are many reasons why some chose to try and qualify for championships or not – but as you say, if someone REALLY want to do it then they can overcome many hurdles, financial or otherwise.

Great blog by the way and it looks like you live in a great part of the world – we live by the sea in rural Northumberland and love the lifestyle.

Look forward to Catching up with you in Auckland.

]]> By: mum https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2012/07/what-does-itu-age-group-triathlon-qualification-mean/#comment-21527 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:17:41 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=10658#comment-21527 Well said Al It’s a huge achievement, something to be proud of.

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