2020 Post Primary Schools - Championships BID DOCUMENT - Triathlon Ireland
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2020 Post
Primary Schools
Championships BID DOCUMENT
Triathlon Ireland
Objectives
Host a safe and fair event.
Develop a high quality event in Ireland.
National Schools Foster a friendly and competitive spirit amongst
athletes in their respective age groups.
Championship Overview Allow for easy accessibility to quality racing for
athletes nationwide.
In 2019, More than 75 of the country’s best teenage Provide a spectator friendly environment to
inspire the audience.
triathletes raced for glory at the National Post Primary
Schools Championships in Clarinbridge, Galway. Inclusive
Benefits to a hosting the Post Primary
Schools Championships [1/2]
Insurance Sponsorship
Robust Public liability insurance up to €6,500.000/£10,000.000. The local organising committee (LOC) must share advertising space on the field of
This applies to all sanctioned events. play and on-site branding with Triathlon Ireland along with its sponsors inclusive of
finish shoot and transition area.
The category exclusivity of Triathlon Ireland’s title sponsor or series sponsor cannot
Income be infringed upon. Triathlon Ireland will work with the local organising committee
where additional sponsorship is obtained locally providing no conflict of interest
Host club will retain all entry fees exists between any parties.
Triathlon Ireland will also pay a grant to the host club on
successful completion of the event of €1,000
Age Categories
Category Swim Cycle Run
Minor - Born 2007 200m 6km 2km
Junior - Born 2006 300m 8km 2.5km
Intermediate - Born 400m 10km 3km
2004/2005
Senior - Born 2002/2003 400m 12km 3.5km
2020 National Post Primary Schools Championships 2Prize Fund
Prizes Prizes after third place in any category
and the provision of “Spot” prizes are The prize value in each category shall
Medals will be supplied by Triathlon Ireland at the discretion of the race organiser. be equal for male and female.
Overall Prizes
Award Overall 1st Male 2nd Male 3rd Male
Award Overall 1st Female 2nd Female 3rd Female
Team Prize
School 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Team made up of top male A Trophy will be awarded to A second place prize shall be A third place prize shall be
and female in each of the 4 winning team with the lowest awarded to the 2nd lowest awarded where to the 3rd lowest
age categories. combined finishing score. combined finishing score. combined finishing score
Event Criteria Venue: The host club must have access to or provide the following:
A club must be able to provide a minimum a minimum of a 25 metre Bike: A closed road section or A transition area capable of
amount of marshalls and volunteers to pool with at least 5 lanes. area for the minor and junior holding 200 bikes.
safely run the event. The exact amount age categories and a safe
of marshalls and volunteers will be given an area for registration and open road bike course for The run section can be run
once a venue has been identified and an presentation the intermediate and senior on a looped or out and back
event and safety plan has been completed. age categories. The surface course and can be grass, hard
Only after the this will a decision be made changing and toilet facilities cannot be grass. A hard gravel gravel or tarmac surface.
if the club can host the event. or tarmac surface is preferred.
Medical Room.
2020 National Post Primary Schools Championships 3Benefits to a hosting the Post Primary
Schools Championships [2/2]
Race Delivery Safeguarding Requirements
Must be an affiliated club or organisation for 2020 Junior events will need to comply with the following Safeguarding requirements:
before the event will be published.
1. Appoint a qualified 2. 2. Complete the Safeguarding section of the
The event and safety plan must be received a Designated Person Junior Event Management Plan which includes:
minimum three months prior to the event. Triathlon (Garda vetted/Access
Ireland will provide the Children’s event management NI through TI, signed a) Safeguard Risk Assessment
and safety plan template which must be used for all TI code of conduct,
events. completed Safeguard b) Volunteers:
1 course/ Safeguarding
The local organising committee should Children and Young Sufficient number of volunteers to have
communicate effectively with Triathlon Ireland on a People in Sport). The one fully qualified junior leader/coach
regular basis. name and contact supervising each section (start, swim, bike,
number of this person run, transitions, finish, changing area etc.) of
All events will be required to comply with Triathlon should be made the race and the volunteers in that section.
Ireland’s Clean Sport policy and provide the available on the day.
necessary information for testing at their event. Sufficient volunteers so that juniors are
never out of sight of a marshall..
The Childrens Event
Results & Timing Management & Safety c) Medical cover
Plan to be approved
Results must be returned to Triathlon Ireland in by Triathlon Ireland d) Handover protocol at the finish - handing
the format provided within 48 hours. National Children’s juniors back to parent/guardian.
Officer 30 days prior
to the event. e) Managing photography at the event and
photography guidelines distribution.
2020 National Post Primary Schools Championships 4Local Organising Committee
Delivery Requirements [1/2]
Registration System Technical Officials
Using the Triathlon Ireland entry system will be favoured. Highly qualified and experienced technical officials guaranteed.
Technical Officials are qualified through Triathlon Ireland’s internal
Capturing the name of the athletes school will be mandatory upon registration. programme based on the International Triathlon Union’s training
and rules.
Benefits of the Triathlon Ireland Entry System: Technical Delegate and Referee will be appointed to all events.
Race entry fees can be Multiple race admin access to the Number of additional Technical Officials appointed will be
transferred to you prior to the event dependent on expected entries, race distance and as the Technical
event Committee advise.
Allows to advertise purchase of
Triathlon Ireland handle all merchandise
customer service in relation to Motorc yc le Offic ials
any queries, refunds etc Allows Athlete to see race schedule
Triathlon Ireland trained motorcycle officials to ensure the highest
No sign on sheets required Payments can be made with all quality and safety measures are employed at all DS events.
for your event, saving a huge major credit/debit cards credit.
amount of time Number of Motorcycle Officials appointed will be dependent
Track payments and manage on expected entries, race distance and as Technical Committee
Competitors can only enter the refunds all in one place. advise.
race if they meet the minimum
age requirements. Access to reporting and analytics.
Discount codes Greater convenience for
competitors as they can now
Refunds available and ability to locate 8races on the calendar and
set and display a refund policy purchase them in one location.
2020 National Post Primary Schools Championships 5Local Organising Committee
Delivery Requirements [2/2]
The Bid Process Bid Evaluation:
Bid Submissions must be made Bids will be assessed and evaluated based on the following criteria:
electronically via the link provided.
a) Geographical location and the number of g) Previous Technical Official Reports
events in the region
h) Capacity of the event
b) Time of the season
Click Here to Begin the Submission i) Use of Triathlon Ireland recommended timing company
Process c) Event Date
j) Marketing & Communications - easy
d) Entry fee for event accessibility of information for competitors
e) Experience of the local organising committee k) Quality of spectator experience
Please ensure you can meet all f) Quality of the bid application l) Course design
requirements of this bid document
before bidding.
Successful Applications
If you are successful in being appointed a Triathlon Ireland Major event status,
Triathlon Ireland will provide the following for your event:
A clear Championship host contract outlining Appointment of a suitably qualified technical
roles and responsibilities of both parties officiating team
Event support before, during and after your event Enhanced event marketing including social
media and online reports via the Triathlon
Triathlon Ireland branding to enhance the look Ireland website
Disclaimer. All information contained within this and feel of your event, including barrier scrim,
document is correct at the time of publication, but flags and inflatable gantries, logos etc Photography/Videography
is subject to change pending 2019 season review.
Event attendance by staff and/or Board Members
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