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USA Triathlon
Description
Our country is divided up into 10 different regional federations. Regional federations are very important to the world of triathlon because they can provide many benefits to the athletes. The primary objective of a regional federation is to assist in the development and growth of triathlon and duathlon within the designated states of the region. A regional federation is like a microcosm of the national office, giving athletes more of a voice and say of what goes on at the local level.
Regional federations are run and organized by a regional board of directors and executive committee and are funded by USA Triathlon. The board of directors is made up of seven people with a representative from each state and is required to meet twice a year. This board directs and administers policies and procedures of USA Triathlon, and administers and legislates procedures at the regional level. Volunteered time commitments for board members are generally not more than 10 hours per week. USA Triathlon grants rebate money to the regions based on productivity and effort to fulfill various responsibilities and functions. Rebates are viewed as a form of compensation and are performance driven.
Strong and organized regional federations maintain an active and visible presence in several ways. Communication tools such as newsletters or magazines and web sites disseminate pertinent information to keep athletes fully informed and to minimize conflicts in the scheduling of regional events. Regional federations assist clubs and individuals to develop and conduct sanctioned multi-sport events. Sanctioned races are safer due to strict rules and regulations that must be followed to be eligible for the insurance policy. Recruiting and educating race directors, officials and marshals is another important responsibility that is fulfilled at the regional level. An annual meeting and race directors conference presents a forum that allows for active calendar clearing, input from the race directors and the opportunity for race directors to meet with a representative of the national office. Officials workshops also provide the opportunity to obtain re-certification, discuss rule changes and begin planning for the new season. Coaching certification clinics are also organized within different regions. Regional and state championships promote a competitive atmosphere within the region, provide recognition and offer a championship venue close to home. A regional ranking system encourages participation and competition and creates an opportunity to measure performance on a regional level.
Contact
- USA Triathlon
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- Colorado Springs CO
- United States 80907-3425
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- +1.9184961900
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