Draft Triathlon Series 2025 Youth

Youth triathletes have the opportunity to participate in a series of events at a high sporting and technical level in the Draft Triathlon Series.

The series accommodates beginners, experienced competitors, and young triathletes who are just short of moving up to elite class participation.

The Draft Triathlon Series includes events specifically tailored to young triathletes, designed with the aim of developing them as triathletes in both the short and long term. The competitions and events are organized based on training principles familiar to the young athletes, with a focus on technique, speed, motor skills, and agility.

The concept targets 14-17-year-olds, with an opportunity for the most skilled 12-13-year-olds to apply for a waiver from the federation for participation.

Triathletes under 14, who are new to the sport or want to test themselves in a competition format with more focus on learning, where distances are short and suitable for the age group, can benefit from participating in one or more of the many children's triathlon events held across the country from May to September. See more HERE.

Purpose of the Draft Triathlon Series:

• Increase the number of draft triathlon events and variations thereof.
• More content e.g., more competitions on event days – so there is more for the participants to strive for.
• Enhance retention and motivation among young triathletes.
• Focus on concepts that develop the youths' skills.
• Development of competition-specific skills.
• Increase participants in draft events.
• Recruitment of more youths to the sport of triathlon.
• Strengthen club environments.
• Strengthen the networks between the youths, coaches, and clubs.

Age Groups in Draft Triathlon Youth:

• 14-15 years (born 2010-2011) (12-13 years (born 2012-2013) can apply for a waiver to participate from the federation)
• 16-17 years (born 2008-2009)

Medals and Awards

DM medals are awarded for the overall results in the (DM) Draft Triathlon Series to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (m/f), and organizers are welcome to distribute prizes at individual events. Four out of six events count towards the standings. In case of a tie, the athlete with the best result at the finale in Aarhus wins. Awards for the fastest transition time at the event are distributed (where relevant) at the end of the respective event.

Events in the Draft Triathlon Series 2025 YOUTH (subject to changes)

1st stage – Draft Triathlon Series 2025 Youth

Date: April 6
Location: Fredericia
Format & distances: Draft triathlon event with multiple starts throughout the day. Distances to be updated in January/February.

2nd stage – Draft Triathlon Series Youth 2025
Date: May 3
Location: Ganløse
Formats & distances: Draft Triathlon 14-15 years and 16-17 years - Swim 400 meters – cycle 10 km – run 2500 meters.

3rd stage – Draft Triathlon Series Youth 2025
Date: May 10
Location: Ringe Tri
Formats and distances: Draft Triathlon held as in 2024 with the following distances:

• Youth 14-15 years, swim 200 – cycle 7.2 – run 1300 meters
• Youth 16-17 years, swim 400 – cycle 10.8 – run 2500 meters.  Note, DM Mixed Relay for youth is held on the same day.

4th stage – Draft Triathlon Series Youth 2025
Date: June 14
Location: Karlstrup quarry
Formats and distances: Draft Triathlon (maybe NON-draft – this will be decided before the event based on police permission).

• 14-15 years Swim 500 meters – cycle 9 km – run 2700 meters.
• 16-17 years Swim 500 meters – cycle 9 km – run 2700 meters.

5th stage – Draft Triathlon Series Youth 2025

Date: August 23
Location: Korsør Ferry Port
Formats and distances: Aquatlon with 3 starts on the same day, part of Korsør Active Days.

• 400-meter swim - 1700-meter run. The 2 best results (out of the 3 starts) on the day are combined to equal the day's result.
   

6th stage – Finale in 2025 Nordic Cup Youth
Date: September 14
Location: Aarhus
Formats and distances:  400-meter swim -10 km bike -2.5 km run. The same great event area as in 2024 – a spectacular finale, and the finale event in the Nordic Cup.

Heat Division in the Draft Tri Series:
Athletes are divided into heats based on age, to the extent possible and sensible according to the event’s organization. This means it can be organized in several ways, e.g., 14-15 years m/f, 16-17 years m/f, or 14-17 years m/f. Seeding for the 1st division in 2025 is based on 2024 results, in subsequent events seeding is based on placement in the series.

Safety
All events are safety-approved by Triathlon Denmark.