USAT Information
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All Sommer Sports Triathlons are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. In order to
participate in a USAT Sanctioned Event, all participants must show proof of
current USAT membership or purchase a one-day license at check-in.
All Sommer Sports triathlons follow USAT rules and are officiated by USAT
certified officials (excluding TriKidz and Super Sprint triathlons which are self-oficiated by Sommer Sports). The USAT Rulebook is
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About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines
of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States.
USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U. S. Olympic Committee and the
International Triathlon Union.
USA Triathlon coordinates and sanctions grass-roots and elite multi-sport
events across the country and works to create interest and participation in
those programs.
USA Triathlon's 55,000-strong membership is comprised of athletes of all
ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving together to strengthen
multi-sport.
On the elite level, USA Triathlon is responsible for the selection and
training of teams to represent the United States in international
competition, including the world championships, Pan Am Games and Olympic
Games. It conducts national camps and clinics and provides coaching
education programs.
On the developmental level, USA Triathlon fosters grass-roots expansion of
the sport, which is facilitated by the sanctioning of age-group events and
triathlon clubs. National and regional championships are held for
triathletes from junior to senior age divisions.
USA Triathlon's mission is to provide leadership and structure for the
growth and development of excellence in multi-sports. The organization's
vision is to be the Ògold standardÓ for triathlon worldwide. USA Triathlon
will inspire fitness as a healthy lifestyle, create a culture for excellence
in leadership and competition and be a world leader in the sport.
USA Triathlon National Office
1365 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 250
Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3425
Phone: (719) 597-9090
Fax: (719) 597-2121
Email: Info@USATriathlon.org
Usatriathlon.com
Membership Information:
Annual 12 month Bronze Membership - $30
Annual 12 month Youth Membership (ages 6-17) - $5 (NOW REQUIRED IN 2006)
One day Adults license - $9
One day youth license - N/A
USAT Membership Information
Avoid the line at USAT check-in at the race site. Sign up online in less than two minutes for your USAT membership and print a temporary card immediately for any upcoming events. This is the fastest and easiest way to purchase or renew your membership. Click here to sign-up now!
Important Changes for 2006:
Age Up Policy - The USAT Board has voted to use an athlete's age as of Dec. 31 to determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.
Reduced Youth Membership Fee - USA Triathlon is excited to announce that in 2006, the annual membership fee for youth triathletes(age 7-17) will be reduced to $5. Youth annual memberships will be required for a youth triathlete to participate in any USAT sanctioned event. A major benefit for parents is that they will not be required to attend every race registration to sign their child's waiver. They will sign up their child ONE TIME for a low membership fee of $5 at the beginning of the year, and youth triathletes will be eligible to compete in all triathlons for the remainder of their annual membership.
Please direct all questions regarding these changes to USAT Membership Services at membership@usatriathlon.org or 719-955-2807.
USAT Rules:
The complete USA Triathlon Rule Book can be found here. If you would like to download a .pdf version of the rules, click here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). This .pdf version is for your personal use only.
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