How do you become an All American triathlon?

All you have to do to be nationally ranked is race at least three (3) triathlons or duathlons, or two (2) races in any other multisport discipline (aquabike, aquathlon or off-road triathlon); and you must be a current USA Triathlon annual member on December 1 of the current year.

How many USA Triathlon members are there?

Amongst people in the United States aged six years and older, the number of participants in triathlons amounted to approximately 4.04 million in 2017, down from 4.08 million the previous year.

Is USA Triathlon a nonprofit?

The USA Triathlon Board of Directors also voted to hire an Executive Director of the USA Triathlon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the charitable fundraising arm of USA Triathlon.

How do you qualify for a World triathlon?

Athletes can automatically qualify. The top 33 percent or top 10 (whichever is greater) athletes in each age group at the USAT Sprint, Olympic Distance and Long Course Triathlon National Championships in the current and/or previous year automatically qualify.

Is a triathlon the same as an Ironman?

All Ironman races are triathlons, but not all triathlons are Ironman races. A Triathlon refers to a race that consists of three disciplines completed back to back; swimming, cycling and running. There are other triathlons that cover the same distances, but these are simply called ‘Iron-distance races’.

How much is USA Triathlon?

Annual Membership – $50 Adult and $10 Youth USA Triathlon Annual Members receive a variety of benefits including exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon Partners, inclusion in the USA Triathlon national ranking system, as well as eligibility to qualify for Team USA and compete at World Triathlon events.

Is triathlon losing popularity?

Today, the largest age group of triathletes is 45-49, and by 2018 membership in U.S.A. Triathlon, the national governing body in the sport, had dropped about 25 percent over five years. Membership in U.S.A. Triathlon grew from 21,341 in 2001 to 174,787 in 2013, then declined to 130,470 by the start of this year.

Is triathlon a popular sport?

And for what it’s worth, SFIA says triathlon peaked at nearly 2.5 million participants (defined as having done at least one triathlon) in 2015, but has leveled off around 2.1 million people the last two years. The organization also says over 1.5 million people additionally did an off-road triathlon in 2018.

How do you become a certified triathlon coach?

For USA Triathlon Level I Coach Certification, candidates must complete and/or submit the following:

1. Completion of the Core Coaching Courses.
2. Completion of the USA Triathlon Online Level I Coach Certification Course.
3. Green Light (Clear) NCSI Background Check.
4. SafeSport Training Certification.