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Team Championship
Each year, USA Triathlon recognizes the top performing Youth Elite/Junior Elite development team based on performance at the designated national-level Youth Elite/Junior Elite Cups and National Championship. While membership on a development team is not required in order to compete at these events, these racing teams add an additional dimension to the draft-legal racing experience. To learn more about the scoring system, review the Junior Elite Series Guide.
2012 Development Team National Championship Top 5 - Complete Results
1. Z3 Junior Triathlon Team (IA, 31,118 points)
2. Southeast Region Junior Team (SE, 29,201 points)
3. Endorphin Fitness (VA, 17,945 points)
4. Multisport Madness Triathlon Team (IL, 11,285 points)
5. TriJuniors (CA, 10,379 points)
2011 Development Team National Championship Top 5
1. Multisport Madness Triathlon Team (IL, 197 points)
2. Southeast Regional Junior Team (SE, 189 points)
3. Z3 Junior Triathlon Team (IA, 164 points)
4. Endorphin Fitness (VA, 55 points)
5. TriJuniors (CA, 51 points)
1. Multisport Madness Triathlon Team (IL, 195 points)
2. Z3 Junior Triathlon Team (IA, 134 points)
3. Southeast Regional Junior Team (SE, 110 points)
4. Phenomena Triz (CO, 48 points)
5. Monterey Bay Multisport (CA, 28 points)
2009 Development Team Championship Top 5
1. Multisport Madness Triathlon Team (IL, 262 points)
2. Monterey Bay Multisport (CA, 130 points)
3. Icon One Multisport (TX, 63 points)
4. Vortex Racing (MA, 52 points)
5. Z3 Junior Triathlon Team (IA, 48 points)
2008 Development Team Championship Top 5
1. Multisport Madness Triathlon Team (IL, 256 points)
2. Monterey Bay Multisport (CA, 114 points)
3. Phenomena Triz (CO, 65 pts)
4. Icon One Multisport (TX, 60 points)
5. Wolfpack (CA, 32 points)
5. Vortex Racing (MA, 32 points)
Talent ID Races
Junior Talent ID Races provide a gateway into the sport of triathlon and a starting point for talent identification. Participants experience triathlon in its traditional, non-drafting format, officiated using USA Triathlon Rules.
These sprint-distance races have been selected because of their “junior-friendly” atmosphere and age-appropriate courses. There is no requirement to qualify and athletes of all abilities are welcome (subject to race director discretion). USAT frequently reviews the results for talent identification purposes.
Northeast Region
Mid-Atlantic Region
Southeast Region
Florida Region
Mideast Region
Midwest Region
South Midwest Region
Rocky Mountain Region
Pacific Northwest Region
Southwest Region
Need more information? Contact your Regional Athlete Development Coordinator (RADC).
National & International Championships
2013 USAT Junior Elite Series Guide
USAT Youth Elite and Junior Elite National Championships
See Event Website and USAT Junior Elite Series Guide for qualification information.
Voice of America Park
West Chester, Ohio
August 3-4, 2013
Event Website
ITU Junior Triathlon World Championships
London, England
September 11-15, 2013
Event Website
2013 Junior World Championships Selection Criteria
ITU Sprint Distance Age Group 16-19 World Championships
London, England
September 11-15, 2013
Event Website
2013 ITU Sprint World Championship Selection Criteria
ITU/PATCO Pan American Junior Championship
Vila Velha, Brazil
June 29-30, 2013
Event Website
2013 ITU/PATCO Pan Am Junior Championship Selection Criteria
ITU/PATCO North American Junior Championships
The next North American Championship will take place in late-winter/spring 2014
ITU Duathlon Junior World Championships
Ottowa, Canada
August 9-11, 2013
Event Website
2013 Junior World Duathlon Championship Team Selection Criteria
Draft-Legal Race Calendar
Teenage athletes who aspire to national and international-level competition must develop the speed and skill for success in the draft-legal format. USA Triathlon coordinates a series of draft-legal racing opportunities for this purpose. While not every teenage athlete aspires to race as an elite, developing the skills associated with draft-legal triathlon at an early age — a strong swim, superior bike handling, quick transitions, and the ability to run fast off the bike — will serve all athletes well as they progress as collegiate and age group competitors.
USAT Junior Elite Series
The USAT Junior Elite Series consists of the three Youth Elite Cups and the three Junior Elite Cups plus the USAT Youth Elite and Junior Elite National Championship. Each of the "Cups" serves as a qualifier for Nationals, with the Top 20 athletes in each division from each Cup advancing to Nationals. Series events are scheduled to take place three to six weeks apart and are spread across the three geographic zones...East, West and Central. Athletes may compete in any and all qualifiers - regardless of where they reside. Athletes score points at each event to determine a Series Champion and towards seasonal draft-legal rankings.
2013 USAT Junior Elite Series Guide
USAT Youth Elite and Junior Elite National Championships
Voice of America Park
West Chester, Ohio
August 3-4, 2013
Event Website
USAT Junior Elite Cups
Junior Elite Cups are draft-legal sprint distance triathlons open to athletes 16 to 19 years old. Junior Elite Cups are the most competitive junior triathlons in the United States. The competition distances are 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer (4x5k laps) bike, and 5k (2x2.5k lap) run. These events serve as qualifiers for the Junior Elite National Championships, contested at the same distances, and provide the pathway into international competition. Juniors looking for additional draft-legal racing opportunities may consider entering a U25 Elite Development Race or a Youth F1 triathlon.
USAT Richmond Junior Elite Cup
Richmond, Virginia
May 5, 2013
Event Website
USAT Monroe Junior Elite Cup
Monroe, Washington
June 22, 2013
Event Website
USAT Flatland Junior Elite Cup
West Des Moines, Iowa
July 14, 2013
Event Website
Direct Link to Registration Website
USAT Youth Elite Cups
Youth Elite Cups are draft-legal super-sprint distance triathlons open to athletes 13 to 15 years old. The competition distances are 375 meter swim, 10 kilometer (2x5k laps) bike, and 2.5k run. Youth Elite Cups prepare athletes for Junior Elite competition when they turn 16. These events serve as the qualifiers for the Youth Elite National Championships. Young teens looking for additional draft-legal racing opportunities should consider entering a Youth F1 triathlon.
2013 USAT Junior Elite Series Guide
USAT Richmond Youth Elite Cup
Richmond, VA
May 5, 2013
Event Website
USAT Monroe Youth Elite Cup
Monroe, Washington
June 22, 2013
Event Website
USAT Flatland Youth Elite Cup
West Des Moines, Iowa
July 14, 2013
Event Website
Direct Link to Registration Website
U25 Elite Development Races
U25 Elite Development Races are draft-legal sprint distance triathlons open to athletes 20 to 25 years old [if the race is not co-located with a Junior Elite Cup, the minimum age will be 16]. Athletes over the age of 25 may request an invitation from USAT High Performance. Juniors looking for additional draft-legal racing opportunities should look at the Junior Elite Cups listed above.
The first three (3) finishers in the U25 Elite Development Race will become eligible for a USAT Elite Triathlete License. These athletes must finish within five percent (5%) of the winner’s overall time. If there are fewer than 30 starters, only two (2) athletes will earn eligibility. If there are fewer than 20 starters, only one (1) athlete will earn eligibility. If Elite license holders or non-U.S. athletes are permitted to start in the race, elite eligibility spots will roll down to the next amateur provided he or she is within five percent (5%) of the first amateur’s overall time. Elite and non-U.S. starters will not count toward the total number of starters used to determine the number of Elite licenses awarded.
Clermont Challenge
**Designated USAT U25 Elite Development Race
Clermont, Florida
March 9, 2013
Event Website
Results
NBP Challenge
**Designated USAT U25 Elite Development Race
Sarasota, Florida
March 16, 2013
Event Website
Results
East Coast Elite Triathlon Festival
**Designated USAT Elite Development Race
Richmond, Virginia
May 5, 2013
Event Website
TriMonroe
**Designated USAT U25 Elite Development Race
Monroe, Washington
June 22, 2013
Event Website
Youth F1 Races
Youth F1 Triathlons are draft-legal super-sprint distance races designed to provide an entry-level experience in the draft-legal format. They may be used a scrimages between High Performance Teams or tune-up events prior to national competitions. Youth F1s are not included in the rankings or nationals qualifications system. Working with USAT High Performance, the race director will set an age range that is most appropriate for the event, however, the minimum allowed age is 12 and the maximum allowed is 17.
Clermont Challenge Youth F1 Triathlon
Clermont, Florida
March 10, 2013
Event Website
Results
PlayTri Youth F1 Triathlon
Lewisville, Texas
March 10, 2013
Event Website
Results
LA-F1 Youth F1 Triathlon
Los Angeles, California
April 28 and May 19, 2013
Event Website
PlayTri Youth F1 Triathlon
Dallas, Texas
June 1, 2013
Event Website
Mixed Team Relay
Draft-legal super-sprint distance triathlon for 13-19 year olds. Each team consists of two teams of two males and two females. Each athlete completes a full triathlon (swim, bike and run) before tagging the next team member. Fastest combined time wins.
2013 Mixed Team Relay
International Calendars
Triathlon Canada National Junior Series
ITU/PATCO
USA Triathlon Performance Pyramid
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