Based off 2018 Standards (subject to change)

Eligibility criteria

You MUST on selection race day:

• Be a citizen of New Zealand, be a permanent resident of New Zealand or have been residing in New Zealand for a minimum of 12 months.
• Be a current member of Tri NZ (TRIBE) and be in good standing with Tri NZ
• Be a current member of a Tri NZ Affiliated Club

Race qualification standards

You MUST on selection race day:

• finish within 120% of the gendered age group winners time
• finish within the number of allocated slots (based on AG finished position)

*The only exception to the 20% threshold  is where the winner finishes 10 minutes or more ahead of second place. In this instance, the 120% threshold is taken from the second place getters time.

All athletes racing in selection races must submit a selection nomination form in the set out deadline. Check the relevant selection policy for further details. 

To be selected in the NZ Age Group Team athletes should:

• Compete in a selection event
• Meet eligibility requirements
• Meet race qualification standards
• Complete and return a Selection Nomination Form no later than two working days after the selection event

These events are privately owned and operated independently of the ITU World Championships. Selection information on Kona and Xterra can be found on their website.

Athletes competing in these events are also encouraged to take out Triathlon New Zealand’s Insurance Policy to ensure they are adequately insured while travelling, competing and training.

For more information on this policy, contact the Age Group Experience Manager at triworlds@triathlon.kiwi

If circumstances prevent the athlete travelling to New Zealand to attend the selection event, they may still be considered under special circumstance selection. However, the following must apply to the athlete:

• Must be a Triathlon New Zealand member (TRIBE) and New Zealand citizen.
• Must complete the online application within 2 working days of the final New Zealand selection race of that discipline.
• Member of an affiliated Triathlon New Zealand club*

Consideration will be given to athletes who are unable to compete in (or finish) the selection event, however, there is a limited capacity for these considerations and selection will be at the discretion of the Age Group Selection Committee.

Athletes who:

• have entered a selection event and their performance was adversely affected by illness/injury/mechanical problems. The athlete must complete and submit their Special Circumstance Form online within 2 working days of the selection race that they had entered and for which their performance was affected.
• are unable to compete at any selection event due to health/surgery/other extenuating circumstances. The athlete must complete and submit their special circumstance form online within 2 working days of the final selection race of that discipline.
• have raced in Junior Elites or Under 23 selection races but not age group selection races will not receive automatic selection into age group teams. For such athletes, a Special Circumstance Form must be completed within 2 working days of the final age group selection event of that discipline.

*It’s not compulsory for athletes to belong to an affiliated club but Triathlon New Zealand encourages all athletes to.

Representing Tri NZ at an ITU world Championships as an Age Group Athlete is self-funded. From year to year there are common responsibilities for team members with associated costs.

The full detail of this can be found here – this is a 2018 example. A summary is below:

• Team Admin Form & Fee – $275 + Active Service Fee
  • This admin fee helps maintain the sustainability of the age group program including the services provided by the Age Group Experience Manager/ team manager for ITU World Championship Teams. Including, but not limited to;
    • running a fair selection process to gain selection into a World Championship team
    • supporting the appointment of National Championships & Age Group Selection Events.
    • working with partners and suppliers to ensure Age Group Athletes are receiving quality services and product (Travel, Uniform and Insurance)
    • regular communications with athletes in the lead up to a world championships
    • supplying athletes and clubs with letters of support for subsidies and/ funding or sponsorship.
    • on ground support at the World Championships

• ITU compliant race suit & respective year team uniform- estimated at $350(GST exclusive).

• Race Entry Fee-  $320USD – $800USD (varying depending on location of World Champs & race distance). 

• Tri NZ Nominated Insurance through AON- $23.50- $30.50 per day (varying depending on level of cover). NB that insurance requirements mean the athlete uptakes the insurance from the day of their departure- until their return. 

• Travel and accommodation- varying depending on the event location.