World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has confirmed that its three Ironman races in Great Britain will undertake the Home Nation permitting process ahead of the 2013 season.
This will be the first time that Ironman events in the UK have completed the process and illustrates Ironman UK’s commitment to working with British Triathlon and the Home Nations (Triathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon) to support the growth of the sport throughout Great Britain.
The three events that will undertake the permitting process include Ironman 70.3 UK in Exmoor on 16 June followed by Ironman UK in Bolton on 4 August and Ironman Wales in Pembrokeshire on 8 September 2013.
Each of these events will ensure all competitors will hold a valid Home Nation membership or have purchased a day licence, which Ironman UK will make available online prior to the races for all entrants.
Kevin Stewart, Managing Director of Ironman Britain and Ireland said “We have been in discussion with Zara Hyde Peters and the team at British Triathlon over our races fitting into the Home Nation registered event structure and are delighted to be moving forward with them this year ensuring Ironman UK events continue to support the growth of the sport throughout the UK.”
Zara Hyde Peters OBE, Chief Executive of British Triathlon added “We are delighted to be able to be work with Ironman UK in 2013. As the Governing Body for the delivery of triathlon in Great Britain, it is a natural development for British Triathlon to work with this globally recognised brand on their events in the UK. Ironman UK events are part of the diverse portfolio of triathlon events across Great Britain from grassroots through to the ultimate challenge of competing in long distance triathlon events.”
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