Triathlon Canada is committed to selecting an Age Group World Championship Team using clear selection methods. The goal of the Age Group World Championships Qualification Program is to develop a strong domestic calendar of high caliber events that provides an opportunity for Canadian age group athletes to progress to the highest level of competition in age group racing.

Triathlon BC is thrilled to offer a record number of World Championship qualifying events in BC this season, allowing age group athletes the opportunity to represent  the Maple Leaf of Triathlon Canada’s National Age Group Teams in nine different disciplines; Aquabike, Cross Triathlon, Duathlon and Sprint, Standard, Long Distance Triathlon, including Canada’s first Mixed Team Relay World Championships qualifier!

Please note that you will be qualifying in the age category that you will race in at the 2024 World Championships (age as of December 31st, 2024).  This means that the qualifying results will be age-adjusted forward by one year.

Looking for more information on the Age Group World Championship Team Qualification Program?  A full resource is available HERE

An Expression of Interest (EOI) is the mechanism by which athletes confirm their intent to race for and accept an Age Group World Championship spot should they qualify. By expressing intent, results can be matched against a final list of those athletes who want to attend the World Championships, and spots can be “rolled-down”. The EOI application will open 3 weeks prior to each race and will close at 8am on race day.

All athletes looking to compete for a spot must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to each qualification event. An EOI page will be available specific to each event and discipline(s) hosted.

It is HIGHLY recommended that you read the full FAQ prior to registration.

Sprint Triathlon Qualifying Event
June 3, 2023
Oliver Sprint & Standard Triathlon
Oliver, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Distance Aquabike Qualifying Event
Wasa Triathlon
June 11, 2023
Cranbrook, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Triathlon Qualifying Event
June 11, 2023
Wasa Triathlon
Cranbrook, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Distance Aquabike Qualifying Event
July 2, 2023
Cowichan Challenge
Chemainus, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Long Distance Aquabike Qualifying Event
July 16, 2023
Sagelands Triathlon
Osoyoos, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Triathlon Qualifying Event
July 16, 2023
Sagelands Triathlon
Osoyoos, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Long Distance Triathlon Qualifying Event
Victoria Half & Sprint
July 16, 2023
Victoria, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Distance Duathlon Qualifying Event
Victoria Half & Sprint
July 16, 2023
Victoria, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Distance Duathlon Qualifying Event
Elk Triathlon & Duathlon
August 6, 2023
Victoria, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Standard Distance Aquathlon Qualifying Event
Elk Triathlon & Duathlon
August 6, 2023
Victoria, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – COMING SOON!

Long Distance Triathlon Qualifying Event
Ironman Penticton
August 27, 2023
Penticton, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Cross Triathlon Qualifying Event
Dodge City X Triathlon – NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 9, 2023
Cumberland, BC
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

What do you need to know about qualifying for Age Group World Championship Events? Athletes are responsible for the following:

  • You must be a current, annual member of Triathlon BC or a member of another Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) prior to competition.
  • Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted to Triathlon Canada with a non-refundable athlete fee paid prior to competition.
  • An Expression of Interest (EOI) page will be set up by Triathlon Canada specific to each province with the list of qualification events. Learn more about how to submit an EOI.

What do you need to know about Age Groups?

1.) British Columbia has a record number of qualifiers in 2023; 12 unique qualifying opportunities are available throughout the season, the most in Canada! Qualifying spots are offered in 5-year age groups e.g. women 40-44, men 45-49 etc.

Note: Race Day standings do not mean you have a qualifying spot in your age category.

2.) Qualifying spots are AGE ADJUSTED to December 31st, 2023. If there is one qualifying spot per age group, per gender, the fastest finishing athlete as of age adjusted results that has submitted an expression of interest will then be considered an ‘automatic qualifier’.

3.) Automatic qualifiers will be notified by Triathlon Canada directly. If you believe you have qualified and do not receive a notification within one month, please contact agegroupteams@triathloncanada.com.

4.) Skip over to Triathlon Canada’s Expression of Interest to indicate your interest to wear the Maple Leaf in the 2023 World Championships!

Note 1:  With limited age group qualifying spots available throughout Canada, expect events to fill early.  Early registration, where available, is recommended.

Note 2:  To be eligible to secure a World Championship spot, athletes must be members of their provincial triathlon association (i.e. Triathlon BC) PRIOR to competing in the qualifying event.

Note 3:  Age-groups are categorized according to gender and 5-year age brackets (i.e. 20-24, 25-29, 30 – 34 etc.)

Note 4:  If an event has 3 qualifying spots per age group, the top 3 athletes of each gender with a valid annual provincial and Triathlon Canada membership for each age-adjusted age category are qualifiers. Similarly, if an event has 1 qualifying spot, only the first athlete of each gender and age category will qualify.

To learn more about Triathlon Canada’s Age Group National Teams program, please click HERE.