Triathlon BC delivers another full line up of World Championship qualifying opportunities with the release of the 2024 race calendar.
With a total of eleven qualifying events spanning six months, the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2025 World Championships has never been better. Close to 1,400 motivated racers from across the country submitted Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the qualifying process in 2023. With the 2024 Age Group National Team consisting of almost 500 athletes, competition for the limited Team spots is sure to be fierce.
Athletes will have the opportunity to earn the right to wear the Maple Leaf in nine different disciplines next year; Aquabike, Aquathlon, Cross (Off-Road) Triathlon, Sprint and Standard Duathlon, Sprint, Standard, Long Distance Triathlons and the Mixed Team Relay Triathlon.
Triathlon Canada’s Age-Group World Championship Teams consist of top performing athletes who earn a spot at provincial qualifying events, each going on to represent Canada on the world stage at the World Championships. Team members have the unique opportunity to proudly represent their country, participate in a unique team environment and celebrate their sport within the global multisport community.
“Triathlon Canada’s Age Group World Championship Team is such a unique opportunity for athletes to celebrate our sport, while racing on the same courses and at the same venues as the World’s best Elite athletes,” said Allan Prazsky, Executive Director of Triathlon BC. “The demand for a spot on the Canadian team keeps growing every year, it’s amazing to be part of that experience and seeing what the athletes are capable of.”
Each year, World Triathlon holds both Multisport World Championships and the World Triathlon Championships in a different host location, attracting thousands of like-minded, top performing, destination-minded age group athletes from around the world.
- 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships – Pontevedra, Spain
Aquathlon, Cross Triathlon, Cross Duathlon, Standard Duathlon, Sprint Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Long Distance Aquabike - 2025 World Triathlon Championships – Wollongong, Australia
Standard Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Standard Aquabike, Mixed Team Relay
2024 events and disciplines listed below will qualify athletes for the 2025 World Championships.
| DISCIPLINE | EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Standard Triathlon | Oliver Sprint & Standard | June 01 | Oliver, BC |
| Standard Triathlon | Peach Classic | July 07 | Penticton, BC |
| Standard Aquabike | Victoria Half & Sprint | July 14 | Victoria, BC |
| Sprint Triathlon | Cowichan Challenge | June 30 | Chemainus, BC |
| Sprint Triathlon | Oliver Sprint & Standard | June 01 | Oliver, BC |
| Mixed Team Relay | Oliver Half & MTR | June-02 | Oliver, BC |
| Standard Duathlon | Elk Lake Triathlon | August 04 | Nanaimo, BC |
| Sprint Duathlon | UBC Tri-Du | March-09 | Vancouver, BC |
| Cross Triathlon | Squamish Off-Road Triathlon | May-26 | Squamish, BC |
| Cross Triathlon – 3 spots | XTERRA Victoria National Championships | July 7 | Victoria, BC |
| Long Distance Triathlon | Victoria Half & Sprint | July 14 | Victoria, BC |
| Aquathlon | Elk Lake Triathlon | August 4 | Victoria, BC |
Athletes vying for Age Group World Championship spots throughout the 2024 season will be qualifying for Age Group spots for the 2025 World Championship:
Athletes who go on to earn an automatic spot at a designated qualifying event must also meet Triathlon Canada’s eligibility criteria, listed below.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
- Must be a valid annual member of a Triathlon Provincial Sport Organization (i.e. Triathlon BC) PRIOR to the qualification event.
- Must submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) PRIOR to the start of the qualification event.
- Expression of Interest portals for each qualifying event will be available in December.
Note 1: With limited age group qualifying spots available throughout Canada, particularly western 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 a qualifying event.
Note 3: World Championship age-group qualifying results are categorized according to gender and age-adjusted to 5-year age brackets based on 2025 race age (i.e. 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.). Event results may differ from age-group qualifying results, as some athletes may move up an age category from 2024 to 2025. Qualifying events host one spot, per gender, per age group.
Note 4: Under Triathlon Canada’s Expression Of Interest policy, rolldowns are permitted.
Note 5: 2024 Triathlon BC membership is now LIVE!
To learn more about Triathlon Canada’s Age Group National Teams, please CLICK HERE.
Make your move, join Triathlon BC today and start your journey to the World Championships.
