2025 Super Series Frequently Asked Questions

Your one-stop-shop for all things frequently asked about the British Triathlon Super Series.

Last updated: 25 February 2025

Entry Qualifications / Selection Policy

The Selection Policies can be found on the Super Series website under the Resources tab. Simply select your category and click on the appropriate link

Can I compete if I am based outside the UK?

Yes, if a;

UK citizen –

• All British athletes hoping to compete in the British Super Series require a British Triathlon membership.

International/Non-UK Citizen –

• International athletes can enter events using a membership number from their relevant national governing body, as long as it provides them with insurance for racing abroad. Overseas athletes may be required to use the Overseas Application Form to apply for race starts.

Which age category am I?

The age categories for the Youth and Junior Super Series are based on an athlete’s year of birth.  For the 2025 season, the age categories will be made up of athletes born in the following years:

• Youth A – 2009 and 2010
• Youth B – 2008
• Junior – 2006 and 2007
• All athletes born in or before 2005 are categorised as Seniors.

Where can I find the regulations relating to Restrictions and Technical Guidance?

These can be found under the Resources tab on the Super Series website.

Which race category am I?

Female = Only people who are the female sex at birth will be eligible to compete in the Female category
Open = Everyone else, i.e. men and those who are born male, including transgender and nonbinary people.

For more detail or information, please see our Transgender Policy.

How can I apply for a race start?

Simply click on the event you wish to apply for and click the apply now button once the event page has loaded. Then simply follow the on screen instructions to apply. You can find the events to apply for either on the top bar of the website or under the Events tab.

How can I check if I have applied for a race ?

Race applications are visible on the event specific application page. You can view each race categories applicants and may apply on the same page if you have not already done so. You will also have received an email confirmation once your application has been received. Once applications are closed you will not be able to view the page.

I missed the deadline for applying can I still get a race entry offer?

No, deadlines are set to allow the start lists to be created in a timely manner.

How can I check if I have entered a race?

A confirmation email will should be sent to the email address you have used during the entry process. If you do not receive one, we recommend you contact the Event Organiser to confirm your entry.

I have entered the wrong race, what shall I do ?

Please contact the Event Organiser of the race and let them know. The Event Organiser of each race will be listed on the event page on the Super Series website.

How do I withdraw from a race?

To withdraw from a race please email the Event Organiser and superseries@britishtriathlon.org to confirm your withdrawal. This allows us to reallocate your start to an athlete on the waitlist. Please check the terms and conditions of entry with the Event Organiser.

How does the waitlist work for events?

If you have applied for a race and do not make the start list you will be automatically be placed on the waitlist. Athletes are ranked in order of their Super Series ranking within the waitlist. If the race does not reach capacity the leading waitlist athlete will receive a race start. This offer will typically occur on the Tuesday – Wednesday before a given race weekend.

There is a problem with my result (missing /wrong time etc) what do I do ?

Please contact the Event Organiser and superseries@britishtriathlon.org no later than the Tuesday following the event.

Where can I view the rankings ?

The rankings can be viewed via the Rankings tab on the Super Series website. Rankings are updated in the week post event, no later than the Friday.

There is an error with my ranking what can I do?

To minimise errors please ensure that each time you enter a Super Series event, the EXACT same name is used. (First and surname, including consistent punctuation)

Please contact superseries@britishtriathlon.org, and ensure to include as much information as possible.