Recreational Triathlon Certification

The purpose of the Recreational Triathlon certification levels is to introduce people to the sport of triathlon in a structured, fun and informative way. Each level focuses on a set of technical and knowledge skills, ensuring participants get the most out of their training and progress at a reasonable pace.

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All Recreational Triathlon levels have to be run and supervised by a current Alameda Triathlon Coach.

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Level 1

To obtain the Level 1 membership card, the participant should be able to:

• Identify all elements of a triathlon

• Identify basic equipment and kit needed to participate in a triathlon

• Name the main triathlon organisations and their respective activities

• Swim non-stop a minimum of 50 metres unassisted

• Show basic proficiency in riding a bicycle

• Run/jog a minimum distance of 400 metres

• Perform a basic bike to run transition

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Level 2

To obtain the Level 2 membership card, the participant should be able to:

• Be a current Level 1 member OR take the Level 1 theory test

• Identify bicycle gears and understand their correct use

• Understand swim training tools and how to use them

• Swim non-stop a minimum of 100 metres unassisted

• Ride a bicycle for a minimum distance of 2 kilometres non-stop on the road OR ride 2 km in non-straight line if in a confined environment (to show handling skills and correct gear selection over the distance)

• Run/jog a minimum distance of 800 metres

• Perform a basic bike to run transition

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Level 3

To obtain the Level 3 membership card, the participant should be able to:

• Be a current Level 2 member

• Understand basic race nutrition and hydration needs

• Understand basic muscle functions and muscle cramps

• Identify correct swimming technique

• Identify correct cycling technique

• Identify correct cycling etiquette

• Identify correct running technique

• Perform a bicycle tire change unassisted

• Show mastery of bike handling skills

• Understand swim training aids and their use

• Understand cycling training aids and their use

• Understand running training aids and their use

• Show correct use of swim training aids

• Show correct use of cycling training aids

• Show correct use of running training aids

• Swim non-stop a minimum of 400 metres unassisted

• Ride a bicycle for a minimum distance of 5 kilometres non-stop on the road OR ride 5 km in non-straight line if in a confined environment (to show handling skills and correct gear selection over the distance)

• Run/jog a minimum distance of 2 kilometres

• Perform an advanced bike to run transition

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Level 4

To obtain the Level 4 membership card, the participant should be able to:

• Be a current Level 3 member

• Understand race registration process

• Understand basic ITU Competition Rules

• Understand race day process (according to distance)​

  • Short distance

  • Mid distance

  • Long distance

• Understand race day nutrition (according to distance)​

  • Short distance

  • Mid distance

  • Long distance

• Complete one triathlon competition​

  • Short distance

  • Mid distance

  • Long distance

• Designation will include the distance as per longest race distance completed

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