Statement of Equity
3xTri do not discriminate against gender, race, disability or financial circumstances. All junior athletes with a desire to learn and develop within the sports of Triathlon, Duathlon and Auquathlon are welcome to apply for academy membership.
All members will be provided with access to quality coaching and development in safe and equitable local venues.
Membership
All memberships are discretionary and awarded for a period of 12 months following a review by the team directors or their appointed delegates
Membership is dependant on conforming to the BTF and Team 3xTri rules and regulations, membership can be withdrawn at the discretion of the team directors.
Benefits
Junior Member Benefits:
- Priority entry to all open events managed by 3xTri Sports Development Consultancy
- The opportunity to potentially be selected to the BTF Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Junior Development Squad
- Access to high quality coaching and development provided by qualified and experienced coaches
- Access to sponsorship / funding as available
- Discounted kit and equipment
- Discounted entry to some events
Junior & Senior Benefits:
- Fully insured by the BTF while participating in official Team 3xTri and events
- The opportunity to represent Team 3xTri at the National Club Relay Championships
- Access to development sessions in sports nutrition, sports psychology, physiology and other areas of sports development.
- Access to exclusive discounts and offers provided to academy members by suppliers and sponsors
- Access to coaching skills development programmes.
Eligibility
Junior (11 - 19)
Junior athletes between the ages of 11 and 19 who have a genuine interest in learning and developing in the sports of Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon are invited to apply to join the academy.
- Application is subject to parental consent (U16).
Continued involvement with Team 3xTri is subject to the member keeping a good record of effort, discipline and attendance with their school, and confirmation that their commitment to sport has no negative effect on their academic development.
- Junior members will be required to represent Team 3xTri as part of the official race squadatany open events in which a squad is entered.
- Junior members must race in the official Team 3xTri kit where accessible
- Junior members agree to advertise any official Team 3xTri sponsors or partners on their kit or equipment where appropriate, they further agree where appropriate to participate in any sponsors advertising campaigns (subject to parental approval).
- Junior Academy places are limited to a number determined by the team directors and may vary each season.
Senior (20+)
As membership involves direct interaction with, and support of a Junior Academy, successful applicants must conform to the strict acceptance criteria as detailed below
- Senior members must agree to be CRB checked by / registered with the BTF.
- Senior members must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- A sports coach registered with the sports National Governing Body.
- A registered exercise / fitness instructor.
- Qualified Sports Physiotherapist
- Qualified Sports Nutritionist
- Qualified Sports Scientist (including sports psychologists)
- BTF Qualified Official
- A volunteer registered with the BTF who will meet one of the above criteria within the following 12 months.
- Any individual considered by the academy directors to have suitable skills or knowledge required by the academy
- A developing athlete being coached by Team 3xTri
- Senior members must be of good character and commit to providing their own time and knowledge, free of charge (where applicable), to assist the development of Junior Academy members. This includes, but is not limited to, coaching, supervision and providing advice, support and guidance where requested.
- Senior members will be required to represent the Team 3xTri as part of the official race squad at any open events in which a squad is entered.
- Senior members must race in the official Team 3xTri kit where appropriate.
- Senior members agree to advertise any official Team 3xTri sponsors or partners on their kit or equipment where appropriate, they further agree where appropriate to participate in any sponsors advertising campaigns.
- Senior Team 3xTri squad places are limited to a number determined by the team directors and may vary each season.
- Senior members, through signing a membership agreement agree to abide by all current and future BTF rules and regulations.
