Competitors

Members of the Home Nation Associations are strongly advised to only compete in events that are permitted by Triathlon England or the other Home Nation Associations. By taking part in a permitted event, you can be sure of a safe, fair and most importantly enjoyable race experience.

The event permitting process is designed to support organisers in the delivery of quality events, but also to act as reassurance to athletes taking part in those events.

By taking part in a permitted event, you can be assured that:

• The event has the appropriate insurances in place.
• The organiser is taking approriate measures to ensure your safety.
• The event is run in accordance with British Triathlon Rules.
• The organiser is committed to supporting the wider development of the sport.
• If you have a problem at a permitted event, Triathlon England will endevour to help you reach a satisfactory conclusion with the organiser.

How do you know an event is permitted?

Only the events listed on the Triathlon England and the Home Nation Associations websites are events that have applied for an event permit. At the event you will also see the event permit certificate clearly displayed in registration.

What to do if you have concerns about a permitted event

If you have taken part in, or plan to take part in a permitted event and you have concerns about the way the event is organised you can contact Triathlon England, in confidence, to report the issues. Triathlon England will then look into the matter on your behalf and work with the organiser to resolve any issues that there may be. 

If you take part in a non-permitted event, Triathlon England cannot help you if you experience any problems at that event.

Organisers

Organisers who permit their events show a responsible approach to event delivery contributing to the continued success of the sport and have the full support of Triathlon England.

Benefits of permitting include:

• As a permitted event you will have the full support of Triathlon England. If you need any advice you are free to contact our head office, or you can speak to your Regional Development Manager.
• Your event will be listed on the websites of British Triathlon and the Home Nation Associations.
• Have your event listed in the British Triathlon Handbook (if submitted before the handbook submission deadline).
• Event Permits can help greatly when applying for local permissions with authorities such as the police and local councils.
• Provide all your competitors who are not members of the Home Nations Associations with Third Party Public Liability Insurance through the Day Membership Scheme.
• Only permitted events may apply to host British Championships, English Championships, ITU World and ETU European Qualifiers.
• Only permitted events can host Regional Championships and Series Events.
• Only permitted events may apply to be considered for British Triathlon Event of the Year Awards.
• Only organisers of permitted events may apply to attend the Event Organisers Qualification Course.
• Only organisers of permitted events may apply for their event to be included in the “Event Mark of Quality” scheme.
• Subscription to the British Triathlon Event Organisers E-newsletter.

To Permit your event with Triathlon England, please visit the Event Organisers website.