Costcutter, one of Ireland’s leading retail groups, is looking to foster a healthier future for Ireland’s athletes through its support for Triathlon Ireland’s youth programmes.
Under a new agreement, Costcutter will become ‘Official Retail Partner to Triathlon Ireland’ and the official supporter of all of Triathlon Ireland’s youth and kids’ activities.
The announcement comes just weeks ahead of the start of Triathlon Ireland’s first ever Youth Series – a summer long series of triathlons for 12 to 17 year olds in locations right around the country. The Youth Series supported by Costcutter, marks the first time the sport has launched a nationwide competition for young people and is a ‘reflection of the substantial growth in youth triathlon in recent years.’
Triathlon Ireland CEO Darren Coombes said “We are enormously grateful to Costcutter for their support – as organisations that are rooted in community, we are a great match and together we are really excited to see this innovative new series roll out, with young, talented athletes from all over the country coming together to swim, bike and run, have fun and enjoy racing in some beautiful venues.
“The Youth Series supported by Costcutter, will give our young athletes an opportunity to compete with their clubmates in some fantastic events and venues around the country as society re-opens.”
Managing Director of Barry Group, parent company of Costcutter, Jim Barry said “We are delighted to be sponsoring Triathlon Ireland, and particularly are looking forward to the activation of the Youth Series.
“To have the opportunity to work with such a progressive organisation that is rooted in communities, like Costcutter, is a perfect alignment for us. In such a momentous year for the brand as we celebrate Costcutter’s 21st birthday, we look forward to getting to work with these athletes and meeting them at events around the country.
2021 Youth Series supported by Costcutter
- Loughrea Youth and Junior Triathlon Festival – August 1
- The Lake at Kilrea Youth Series Aquathlon – August 29
- Skerries Youth Series – September 5
- Tried and Tested Youth Triathlon, Dungarvan –September 11-12
- Lough Cutra Castle Youth Series – September 11
- Moby Dick Triathlon – September 18
- Westport Triathlon – September 25
- Athy Duathlon – October 10
- Pulse Junior Triathlon, date TBC
