CAN YOU HELP SHARE THE LOVE OF TRI? Grassroots development holds the key for the sport to thrive long-term. We just need to put our hands up to getting involved…
Its federation race licence being
revoked was the final straw as another UK events company folded recently, and while it was disputed where the blame lay, what didn't seem in question was that some of the organising had become frayed at the edges. & lessthan-sympathetic commenter issued a line that stuck with me: Clubs grow the sport, event companies grow their bank balance. While | don't entirely agree with the statement and believe it's possible to do both [ understood the sentiment. No-refund cancellations aren't going to earn for-profit entities much sympathy, no matter the level of sunk costs.
But events are a critical part of the triathlon ecosystem; validation of our never-ending quest to master its three disciplines, and, hopefully, bring a lot of fun to boot. While I'm not convinced riarhlon s vital signs should be judged purely by numbers of entrants, the sport needs its races to thrive, from local club-organised sprints through to global Ironmans.
From this year your choices will include the Helvellyn Triathlon in Cumbria under new ownership.
Already with an established reputation, its recent purchase by the Brownlee Foundation will mean that future profits are invested into introducing more children fo tri - and by definition, helping sustain the future of triathlon.
It's not abad blueprint to follow, and brings sharper focus to where our entry money is headed when we sign up for events. So, while they might not be able to match the halo effect given by Olympic champion siblings, i's the reason low-cost club-run events should be held in similar high esteem: they also break down barriers to encourage new people info the sport.
Recently, I've had more time to participate
