Didn’t get one of the coveted age group spots for the Short Course
(Olympic) Triathlon World Championships in Gold Coast, Australia?
You’re in luck because USA Triathlon has decided to hold a lottery for
this special 2009 event. We will be offering one spot in each age
group.
Please be aware that this is a one-time opportunity, and it will not be repeated for every World Championship.
To be eligible, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Any athlete who is a past Team USA member from 2006-2008
- Anyone who competed at the 2008 USAT Age Group National Championship
Here's how the lottery will work. On April 1, 2009, USAT will send a link to all eligible athletes. Eligible athletes can register for the lottery via the link provided for $30. This fee is non-refundable. However, if you get one of the lottery spots, this $30 will be applied toward your required $300 entry fee for the World Championship. All athletes interested in being included in the lottery drawing must register by 5 p.m. Mountain time on April 28.
On April 30, USAT will conduct the lottery and notify the qualified athletes on this day. Lottery winners will have one week to claim their spot by following the instructions on the email received on April 30.
If you have any questions about the lottery, please contact the Team USA coordinator at [email protected].