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Triathlon Australia is empowered by the International Triathlon Union to sanction triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon events and enforce competition rules in accordance with the TA constitution, TA Race Competition Rules (RCR), TA Technical Policy and TA Race Operations Manual (ROM).
Sanctioning is defined in Appendix D of the RCR as follows:
A permit issued by the authority of TA for the conduct of a national championship, or a race of a national race series, or for an international event staged in Australia, and by a state/territory association, through the authority delegated to it by TA, for all other events.
The issue of such a permit is a declaration by the sanctioning authority that plans for the event have been thoroughly inspected and have been found to comply within the guidelines of the TA Race Operations Manual, to provide the greatest potential for the conduct of a safe and fair event.
Benefits to be gained from conducting a sanctioned event include access to:
- Public liability insurance (up to $20 million) for all competitors, staff and volunteers involved with the event.
Appropriate participant and volunteer insurance: personal accident accident and public liability insurance.
The Event to be included in STTA and/or TA race calendars.
Sanctioning may assist in obtaining local authority permits and permissions where required.
TA ROM
Provision of TA Technical Officials
TA RCR
Ability to bid for and stage State, National and international Championship events
Use of State and National brand and logo.
The Aim of Sanctioning
- To assist Race Organisations and Race Directors stage safe and fair triathlon events.
To maintain a positive image of the sport of Triathlon by setting standards for the staging of safe events which are accessible to all members of the community.
To ensure that triathlon events are conducted in accordance with minimum standards of safety and fairness on a uniform basis throughout Australia.
What Race Directors need to know...
TA and the Triathlon Australia Technical Committee (TATC) created the National Sanctioning Document (NSD), with assistance from race directors and administrators. In order to assist the race directors with the process, below is what you need to know when applying for event sanctioning.
One Race Membership Fee
One race membership (ORM) is to be sold at sanctioned events to cover all unlicensed competitors with limited personal p/l insurance for the event. The only exceptions for this are National and State titles in which only licensed competitors can compete.
· ORM Individuals (Non TA Members):
15% of the compulsory or advertised entry fee with a minimum of $3 and a maximum of $20 regardless of distance\
· ORM Teams (Non TA Members):
15% of the compulsory or advertised entry fee with a minimum of $9 and a maximum of $20 regardless of distance.
Sanctioning Process
Determine if you require your event sanctioned. Refer to the table below.
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Private race promoter/affiliated clubs: Cover $20 million |
Premium |
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A. Sanctioned event that allows non-TA members to compete
and a field greater than 100 entrants |
$465.00 |
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B. All other events (inc. Aquathlon, Duathlon and open Club events with more than 100 entrants) |
$270.00 |
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C. Club Sanctioned Events that allows own club members only AND maximum field 100 entrants |
Nil |
- If C was applicable, no sanctioning is required from TQ, as Club Insurance covers this event.
- Date Application to TQ Form A, with $50 fee.
- Apply to TQ for event sanctioning: At least 28 days prior to Event date
- Complete Form B New event, new venue, new course design or Race Director (RD) change.
- Complete Form C - Event was sanctioned last season with same course, same venue and same RD.
- Forms D-E must be submitted, whether Form B or C has been completed.
- Payment details:
- Cheque to Triathlon Australia, if sourcing their insurance (in Table above); or notification of other arrangements.
- If race has been sanctioned, things to do:
- Complete Form F Sanctioned Event Invoice, and send to TQ/TA with payments within 14 days of the event.
- RD to notify TA of possible insurance claim (Form I), if any incidents occurred, within 48 hours.
- RD to complete Race Director Report (Form G) within 14 days after Race Date to TQ.
Sanctioning Time Frames
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Sanctioning Time Frames |
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Form A - Race Date Application |
As soon as possible |
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Form B or C Sanctioning Documents |
28 Days prior to Event date |
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Form F Sanctioning Invoice |
Within 14 days after the Event |
to see the full 'NATIONAL SANCTIONING POLICY' of Triathlon Australia click the link below:
National Sanctioning Policy
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