The websites re-development follows an in-depth consultation with Home Nation members, age-group triathletes, the British sporting public and many of our world-class staff at the National Performance Centre in Loughborough and the Home Nations.
British Triathlon will now focus on providing the latest news from British triathletes racing around the globe and tell the story of our triathletes in their quest for success at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Triathlon England and Welsh Triathlon will now focus on enabling athletes from novice to experienced level achieve their triathlon challenges and take part in our fast growing sport. The sites will also enable everyone to get involved in the sport and find out how to volunteer, officiate or attain their coaching qualifications within triathlon.
British Triathlon’s Chief Executive, Zara Hyde Peters OBE is excited about the new site commenting: “The launch of the three new websites shows our commitment to providing both quality content and user experience for our Home Nation members and triathlon fans around the Great Britain. Next year is an exciting time for triathlon, and with the new online structure, I hope we can maximise the interest and legacy that the London 2012 Olympic Games will create for the sport as well as inspiring people to go and watch the events that we hope will create the most memorable free-to-view experience of the 2012 Games.”
Jem Lawson, Chair of Triathlon England echoed Zara’s enthusiasm adding: “Each of the new sites will greatly increase the accessibility of our sport as we expect awareness of triathlon to grow significantly over the next 12 months. The Triathlon England website will be a vital resource for the organisation to build its profile within the triathlon community and help us deliver greater value for money to our members.”
Steve Butler, Chair of Welsh Triathlon added: “Interest in triathlon within Wales continues to rise with the new website enabling us to highlight our successes and ensure the Welsh triathlon community are up-to-date with all the opportunities that exist within the sport. Welsh Triathlon has an active membership, and the new site will ensure they get maximum opportunities to take part and get involved in the sport.”
About British Triathlon
British Triathlon is the National Governing Body for Triathlon, Paratriathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Great Britain, responsible for raising profile and delivering elite performance of the sport. Triathlon is a fast growing, dynamic and modern Olympic sport with talented world class athletes, coaches and support staff, focused around delivering world class events and medal winning performances.
Great Britain boasts 13 current world champions amongst a strong squad of world ranked elite triathletes, alongside emerging talent from our youth development programmes. British Triathlon enables paratriathletes to deliver world class success, raising the profile of paratriathlon in the build up to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
There are over 700 triathlon events conducted in Great Britain each year including the British Triathlon Super Series, which attracts athletes from all over the world. British Triathlon is committed to being a leader in environmental awareness in sport, protecting the environment in which we operate today and in the future.
British Triathlon aims to promote excellence in our sport, and create opportunities for everyone to achieve their personal triathlon challenges. Tata Steel is the Corporate Partner of British Triathlon and is proud to be enabling the sport of triathlon.
www.britishtriathlon.org
About Triathlon England
Triathlon England is the National Governing Body for managing the sport and recreation of triathlon in England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Members are affiliated to a region and can vote for their regional committee. There are nine regions which correspond to the English regional government areas.
Each region has a representative on the Council of Triathlon England, which appoints and supervises the controlling Management Board of Triathlon England.
About Welsh Triathlon
Welsh Triathlon is the National Governing Body for managing the sport and recreation of triathlon in Wales.
