The Eligibility and Selection criteria for entry into the 2024 FISU World Triathlon University Championships in Gdansk, Poland August 30 – 31, 2024 can be found below and attached.

A Canadian team of up to six (6) men and six (6) women will compete against university athletes from around the world in a draft legal sprint distance triathlon (750m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run) and Mixed Relay format (if a team is available).

The primary goal of the World Triathlon University Championships Selection Criteria (FISU) is to field a team capable of podium performances.

The following criteria apply to both male and female athletes.

This event is a FULLY self-funded event with estimated costs in Appendix B. Triathlon Canada is not obligated to provide any support other than this selection policy document and entering athletes into the event.

Within Triathlon Canada’s resources, Triathlon Canada may send a Team Leader/Coach. This is yet to be confirmed.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The yet to be published World Triathlon or FISU qualification criteria will take precedent over any and all inconsistencies with this document.

1. All athletes must between the ages of 18 and 25 as of December 31, 2024;
2. Hold a valid Triathlon Canada International Competition Card (ICC);
3. Be in good standing with Triathlon Canada; meet the minimum FISU criteria for student eligibility as follows,
a) registered for and pursuing full-time studies at a USport recognized post-secondary institution. Full-time status must be authorized by a document from the registrar of the institution. Post-secondary institutions recognized by USport include community colleges, professional schools, technical schools, C.E.G.E.P., and universities, in Canada or outside of Canada; or
b) who has graduated from a post-secondary institution as a student in good standing in the 12 months preceding the competition. Graduation must be authorized by a document from the
registrar of the institution; or
c) registered to attend a recognized post-secondary institution for September 2024 and who are within the required age range, are eligible for this event
4. Be deemed healthy to race as per Triathlon Canada’s Competition Readiness policy (see Appendix A);
5. Participate fully with Team Canada at the World Triathlon University Championships, as required.

Read the full 2024 FISU SELECTION CRITERIA HERE