World Triathlon

Course Language: English

Facilitator: Tomas Perucca (ARG) , Fenella Ng (HKG)

Contact: World Triathlon Development - Firas Al-Hmood (TRI) - Development Administration Coordinator - Korea Triathlon Federation - Project Administration

Course Venue: Seoul

About the Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaching Education Programme
World Triathlon Development and the Korean Triathlon Federation (KTF) are pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for the Level 1 Course of the eighth edition of the Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaching Education Programme. This course is to be delivered face-to-face between 07-11 Nov 2024 in Seoul, Korea.

The course is open for ODA Recipient Countries as it is defined by the United Nations (UN) and listed here (Asia and Oceania only). The programme has been supported and financed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of Korea, the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPF) and the Korea Triathlon Federation (KTF).

The project aims to provide opportunities for developing nations to access coaching education in triathlon and get qualified by World Triathlon as triathlon coaches. Between 2017 and 2023 (there was no course in 2020 due to the pandemic), 331 individuals from 64 National Federations from all five continents were awarded World Triathlon Coach Certifications after successful assessments.

Nominations must be submitted to World Triathlon Development by its member National Federations. All nominated coaches must meet the requirements defined in the Level 1 Triathlon Coach - Curriculum Document.
Level 1 Nomination Criteria:

●  Eligible Continents: Asia and Oceania
●  Eligible National Federations:
    ○ ODA recipient countries only
    ○ in good standing with World Triathlon (see Obligations of World Triathlon’s Members on this page).
●  Maximum number of enrolled candidates: 18 (1 cohort)

Mandatory nomination procedures:

●  World Triathlon Development accepts no individual applications. All nominations must go through member National Federations.
●  World Triathlon Development requires the scanned passport of each nominee to be sent to development@triathlon.org by 09 September 2024. Passports should be valid at least until 07 June 2025. Nominations without passport attachments will not be considered.
●  Selected candidates will receive an invitation letter from Korea Triathlon Federation on 09 September 2024. Each selected candidate is fully responsible for managing their own visas, including all related costs (if any).
●  Visas must be shared with World Triathlon Development by emailing development@triathlon.org by 07 October 2024; otherwise, the selected candidate will be replaced.

Gender Equity
At least 25 % of the participants shall be female, according to World Triathlon’s equal opportunities objectives. If fewer females apply, the total number of participants will be reduced to maintain the minimum ratio. 

Course delivery
The course language is English. The courses are partially running on the World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub (https://education.triathlon.org) which requires internet/computer or mobile device access from the participants.
Once accepted onto the course, learners will:
• be issued with a World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub password and username;
• complete pre-course induction material, which explains the requirements to complete the course;
• receive a welcome message from Facilitators, introducing themselves and encouraging engagement with the course;
• be required to complete online pre-course tasks and assignments within three weeks of being entered onto the education hub system. Failure to do this may result in the participant being removed from the course.

Course schedule - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY AS PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THIS
● Nomination period: 29 July - 26 August (4 wks)
● NOMINATION DEADLINE: Monday 26 August 2024
● Selection period: 26 August - 9 September (2 wks)
● Withdrawal/replacement deadline: 9 September
● Selection notice: 9 September
● Visa administration (self): 9 September - 7 October (4 wks)
● VISA SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, 7 October 2024
● User upload (course start day): 7 October
● Pre-course period: 7 October - 4 November (4 wks)
● Course duration (5 days FtF): 7 - 11 November
● Post-course period: 12 - 26 November (2 wks)
● POST-COURSE TASK SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday 26 November 2024

Please note, that in accordance with the World Triathlon Constitution (Article 17.3), only NFs in good standing can nominate coaches for this programme. The following ODA Recipient NFs are required to check and fix their good standing statuses:

●  Asia Triathlon:
    ○ Afghanistan

●  Oceania Triathlon:
    ○ Tonga

Additionally, Myanmar is currently suspended therefore, it is not eligible to nominate coaches.

For further information relating to the programme, please contact Zita Csovelyak, Head of National Federation Services & Development at zita@triathlon.org.

Accommodation

(TBC)

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) eligible countries must register here: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/viewstep1.do Please check the K-ETA website to find out if you are eligible for K-ETA!

Non-K-ETA eligible participants must check the applicable VISA process with the Korean embassy in their respective countries. Necessary documentation will be all different for each country (invitation letter, business registration certificate, etc.).

Closest Airports:

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Visa Requirements:

Korea Triathlon Federation - Coach.edu@triathlon.or.kr