Event Sanctioning
USA Triathlon sanctioned events are among the safest in the nation. Learn how and why to register your event with USAT.
At USA Triathlon, we understand that organizing a successful multisport event takes time, effort, and resources. That's why we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to make your event successful.
Our goal is to make your job as a Race Director as smooth and stress-free as possible so you can focus on delivering an exceptional experience for your athletes. From course design to volunteer management, we'll help you. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a first-time race director, you'll find the resources you need to take your event to the next level. Let us know how we can help support you. We are here to help!
If you have any questions, please email our Event Services team at EventServices@usatriathlon.org or call (719) 884-5612.
Requirements for Event Directors With Minor Participants#
As of January 2024, the U.S. Center for SafeSport has implemented new requirements for all event directors who have minor participants in any capacity at their event.
Event Directors with minor participants must:
- Ask each participating athlete during registration to provide the contact information for their coach(es) potentially planning to attend the USAT-sanctioned event.
- approximately two weeks in advance of your event. A template will be provided within 2 weeks of the start of your event.
- Have an identified area for coaches where coaches’ IDs will be checked against the banned list and their SafeSport training will be verified.
- Record a list of all coaches who check in at the event.
- Submit the list of all coaches who checked in to USAT post-race in addition to results.
As a reminder, all coaches who check in at your event must be SafeSport trained to qualify as coaches. If no coaches check in, you may mark that during the post-race.
If you have any issues, please reach out to trisafesupport@usatriathlon.org.
Why Sanction with USA Triathlon?#
By sanctioning your events with us, you'll gain access to a wide range of benefits that will help elevate your events and grow your audience. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from planning to execution. We'll provide you with the tools and resources you need to make your event a success.
Athlete Safety
Give your athletes peace-of-mind by ensuring industry-wide safety standards.
Insurance Coverage
USAT Sanctioned events provide the gold standard of insurance protection for the event, venue and athletes.
Count for Qualification and Rankings
Only USA Triathlon events provide national ranking points and berths to National Championship races
Inclusion in Events Calendar
Get your race included in USA Triathlon's Sanctioned Events Calendar, a compresensive list all sanctioned races in the nation.
Event Sanctioning & Certification#
Race Director Committee Meeting Agendas & Notes #
2024 Race Director Meeting Agendas:
2024 Race Director Meeting Notes:
More for Race Directors#
Insurance
All USA Triathlon sanctioned events include event liability and participant medical coverage. Learn more about coverage.
Incident Reporting
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SafeSport Requirements #
Athlete safety is USA Triathlon's top priority. We've teamed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport to provide members with training and resources to prevent or stop abuse in multisport.
USA Triathlon Certified race directors or those who are hosting an event with athletes aged 17 or younger must have maintain an active SafeSport training certificate and clear a background check.
If you have any questions about the SafeSport or background check requirements, please email our Compliance Team at trisafesupport@usatriathlon.org.
More Information on SafeSport Training
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