In 2009, USA Triathlon sanctioned over 3,000 events across the country. USA Triathlon not only sanctions triathlons, but also duathlons, aquathlons, off-road events, winter triathlon, youth races, camps and clinics.
The Event Sanctioning process is done entirely online. Please visit www.usatsanctioning.com to start a sanction application.
What is Sanctioning?
The term "sanction" refers to the approval of a multisport event which means the following:
- The course is well-planned and documented local permits have been obtained.
- The event safety plan has been carefully reviewed by the experienced staff at USA Triathlon.
- Proper insurance coverage, including general liability and athlete excess medical, is in place.
- All participants will be either annual members of USAT or one-day license holders.
- The results (adult triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon races only) will be scored in the annual national rankings.
What are the BENEFITS of sanctioning?
- An affordable, comprehensive insurance program to protect the race director, event volunteers, athletes and sponsors.
- Inclusion in the USA Triathlon National Ranking System, which ranks athletes across the nation.
- Access to professional USA Triathlon Officials who are trained to ensure that each sanctioned event is safe and fair for competitors.
- Access to the USA Triathlon membership mailing list containing over 105K possible participants, at an unbelievably discounted price.
- Access to great sponsor programs and benefits.
- Participants will recognize the event as a fair race.
- Outstanding exposure through the USAT Event Calendar.
USA Triathlon is committed to providing outstanding customer service. There are numerous educational tools provided via this website and the Race Director Dashboard to support Race Directors. Please e-mail any questions you may have to Sanctioning.
