Competitors

Members of the Home Nation Associations are strongly advised to only compete in events that are permitted by Welsh Triathlon or the other Home Nations Associations, by taking part in a permitted event you can be sure of a safe, fair and most importantly enjoyable race experience.

The event permitting process is designed to support organisers in the delivery of quality events, but also to act as reassurance to people taking part in those events.

By taking part in a permitted event, you can be assured that:

• The event has the appropriate insurances in place
• The organiser is taking approriate measures to ensure your safety
• The event is run accordance with British Triathlon Rules
• The organiser is committed to supporting the wider development of the sport
• If you have a problem at a Permitted Event, Welsh Triathlon will use its best endevours to help you get to a satisfactory conclusion with the organiser

How do you know an event is permitted?

The only events listed on the website of Welsh Triathlon and the Home Nation Associations are events that have applied for an event permit. At the event you will also see the event permit certificate clearly displayed in registration.

What to do if you have concerns about a Permitted Event

If you have taken part in, or plan to take part in a Permitted Event and you have concerns about the way the event is organised you can contact Triathlon England in confidence to report the issues. Welsh Triathlon will then look into the matter on your behalf and work with the organiser to resolve any issues that there may be. 

If you take part in a non-permitted event Welsh Triathlon will not be able to support you if you experience any problems at that event.

Organisers

Organisers who permit their events show a responsible approach to event delivery contributing to the continued success of the sport and have the full support of Welsh Triathlon and British Triathlon.

Benefits of permitting include:

• As a permitted event you will have the full support of Welsh Triathlon, if you need any advice you are free to contact our Head Office, or you can speak to your Regional Development Manager.
• Your event will be listed on the websites of British Triathlon and the Home Nation Associations
• Have your event listed in the British Triathlon Handbook (if submitted before the handbook submission deadline)
• Applying for an event permit, a sign that your event is run safely and fairly. Event Permits can help greatly when applying for local permissions with authorities such as the police and local councils
• Provide all your competitors who are not members of the Home Nations Associations with Third Party Public Liability Insurance through the Day Membership Scheme
• Only permitted events may apply to host Welsh Championships, English Championships, ITU World and ETU European Qualifiers
• Only permitted events can host regional championship and series events
• Only permitted events may apply to be considered for British Triathlon Event of the Year Awards
• Only organisers of permitted events may apply to attend the Event Organisers Qualification Course
• Only organisers of permitted events may apply for their event to be included in the “Event Mark of Quality” scheme
• To receive the British Triathlon Event Organisers E-newsletter

To permit your event with Welsh Triathlon please visit the Event Organisers website