Team USA

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Age Group Team USA is a program for top U.S. amateur triathletes to represent their nation at the World Triathlon Age Group Championships. Since 1989, it has connected athletes to over 35 years of national pride, global competition, and community. Selection is performance-based, offering a chance to compete internationally alongside a passionate network of triathletes.

There are five ways to qualify for Team USA. View qualification criteria here.

Sprint and Para Nationals - Cancellation Update

USA Triathlon is committed to ensuring fair qualification opportunities following the cancellation of the Sprint and Para National Championships. Athletes can qualify through two paths:

Criteria #1: Olympic-distance athletes who finished in the top 50% of their age group and were registered for the Sprint will automatically receive a qualification email
Criteria #2 (Deadline - Dec. 31): Sprint-registered athletes may also qualify by demonstrating a top 25% finish in another 2025 sprint race. To submit your results, please complete this form. Our team will verify submissions and send qualification letters once confirmed.

General Information

Benefits
- Exclusive access to Team USA travel packages
- Dedicated Team USA communication platform
- Seasonal and event specific checklists
- On site support staff at select events (Doctor/bike mechanic/massage therapist)
Competitive Disciplines
- Triathlon (Sprint, Olympic-Distance, Long Course)
- Duathlon (Sprint, Standard, Long Distance)
- Aquathlon (Standard)
- Aquabike (Standard, Long Course)
- Cross (Triathlon and Duathlon; distances vary by location)
- Winter (Run, bike ski; distances vary by location)
Note: Exact disciplines and races can vary from year to year
Athletes are separated into five-year age groups (18-19, 20-24, etc., up to 90+).

Team USA Events
All 2025 Team USA World Championship and qualification events are below. Visit your event's tab to find information about the event. Age Group Team USA will be using TeamWorks for 2025 World Championship official communications.
EVENT INFORMATION
Team USA Kits
Team kit information for Team USA competitors.
KIT INFORMATION, opens in a new tab

2025 Team USA Town Halls

Jan. 8 - 4 p.m. MST - January Recorded Town Hall

Feb. 5 - 4 p.m. MST - February Recorded Town Hall | First-Timers Meeting Recording

March 12 - 4 p.m. MST - March Recorded Town Hall

April 2 - 4 p.m. MST - April Town Hall Recap (PDF with Notes)

May 7 - 4 p.m. MST - May Recorded Town Hall

June 11 - 4 p.m. MST - June Recorded Town Hall

Note: Information before 38:30 is general Team USA information & any details after 38:30 is specifically for the 2025 Pontevedra team

July 9 - 4 p.m. MST - July Recorded Town Hall

Aug. 13 - 4 p.m. MST - August Recorded Town Hall

Sept. 3 - 4 p.m. MST - September Recorded Town Hall

Oct. 8 - 4 p.m. MST - October Recorded Town Hall (PW: sXcrR&8K)

Nov. 5 - 4 p.m. MST

Dec. 3 - 4 p.m. MST

Watch past Team USA Town Halls

Expenses

Team USA is funded through the deposits paid by athletes on the team with some USA Triathlon partners creating cost offsets in other areas of need. An athlete's typical costs can be broken down into several categories:

$110 Spot Fee: Confirms your roster spot (non-refundable)
$160 - $400 Event Entry Fee: to be paid when World Triathlon announces the fee
$170 - $220 Race Uniform: mandatory Team USA ordered through Zoot. Can be customized with athlete name
$110 Team Kit: shorts and top worn at Parade of Nations event, throughout race week
$500 - $1,500 International Travel: flights can be arranged through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently
$200 - $320/day Lodging/Food/Bike Shipping/Rentals/Other: travel packages offered through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently

Anti-Doping Policy

All members of Team USA are expected to abide by USADA policies, protocols and rules. In-depth information and resources can be found on USA Triathlon's anti-doping page.