International pathways
Athletes wishing to compete at elite or professional international level must meet certain administrative requirements. This includes international competitions sanctioned by World Triathlon, such as continental, elite or junior events, world cups, world championships, etc. Athletes competing on the IRONMAN, Challenge and Xterra professional circuits must also meet some of these requirements.
International Competition Card (ICC)
Athletes must apply for an international competition card, undergo anti-doping training and register for each World Triathlon-sanctioned competition they are required to take part in.
Steps to follow
- Be a member in good standing of Triathlon Québec.
- Create an account on the Triathlon Canada platform. A user guide is available.
- Make an appointment with a sports or family doctor for a pre-season check-up. This process validates that the athlete is in good health and fit to take part in physically demanding competitions.
- The examination form is available on the Triathlon Canada website. It is strongly suggested that athletes fill it out before their appointment and then review it with their doctor.
- At this appointment, the athlete should request a prescription for a resting electrocardiogram (resting ECG). It is also advisable to ask for a prescription for a control blood test.
- Once the forms have been completed and the resting ECG result has been received, the athlete can apply for an International Competition Card (ICC) by paying on the Tricanreg platform.
- Athletes must then apply for each race they wish to take part in, at least 45 days before the race.
- If the athlete needs to change his or her plans after making a request, he or she must withdraw from the system.
*The card is not required for USAT races.
Competition uniform
Athletes must comply with World Triathlon rules regarding competition uniforms.
In particular, the uniform must bear the athlete’s name and country on the front and back, and the World Triathlon logo. Club or partner logos must respect the specified dimensions.
