World Triathlon

Course Language: english

Facilitator: Emma Carney (AUS) , Lini Kazim (MAS) , Eugene Lee (SGP) , Istvan Jankov (HUN)

Contact: World Triathlon Development - Firas Al-Hmood (AST - Continental Development Coordinator) - Mok Lee - Korea Triathlon Federation

Course Venue: Seoul

About the 2026 Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaches Level 2 Course:

(This course is ONLY open for ODA Recipient Nations of Asia, Europe, and Oceania in good standing with World Triathlon)

World Triathlon Development and the Korean Triathlon Federation (KTF) are pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for the Level 2 Course of the 9th edition of the Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaching Education Programme. This course is to be delivered face-to-face between 16-20 November 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. For your information, there will be no Level 1 course within the project this year.

The course is open to ODA Recipient Countries as defined by the United Nations (UN) and listed here (priority order: Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, Oceania). 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 2025 (there was no course in 2020 due to the pandemic), 373 individuals from 71 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 2 Triathlon Coach - Curriculum Document.

The online nomination form is on the following link:
LEVEL 2 NOMINATION FORM

Level 2 Nomination Criteria:

• Eligible Continents: Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe  & Americas (in this priority order)

• Eligible National Federations:

  • ODA recipient countries only

  • In good standing with World Triathlon (see Obligations of World Triathlon’s Members on this page).

• Eligible Level 1 Certified Coaches can be nominated by indicating their priority order in the nomination form.

• Eligible coaches: the individuals included in the World Triathlon Level 2 Eligible Coaches 2026 list (see at www.triathlon.org) AND have completed their revalidation duties. The eligible lists are on the following links (please note that these lists don't include revalidation data and in-good-standing data):
  

  • List of World Triathlon Level 2 Eligible Coaches 2026

• The Nomination Form includes only those individuals who meet the above eligibility criteria.

• Fast-track and direct entry opportunities are provided for Olympians and coaches who hold:

  • Certification of an ACEP NF,

  • at least a BSC degree in a specific recognised discipline,

  • World Aquatics, UCI, or World Athletics Coach Certification.

• Fast-track and direct entry requirements are specified on page 5 of this document. Individuals who meet the criteria listed here shall be nominated by email to development@triathlon.org, attaching their certificates and all listed proof of experience documents.

• Maximum number of enrolled candidates: 30 (2 cohorts)

• One of the cohorts will be a female-only cohort as a key action to provide female coaches with more opportunities

Mandatory Nomination Procedures:

• World Triathlon Development accepts no individual applications. All nominations must go through the member National Federations.

• World Triathlon Development requires each nominee's scanned passport to be sent to development@triathlon.org at the time of nomination (latest by 20 May 2026). Passports should be valid at least until 10 May 2027. Nominations without passport attachments will not be considered.

• Selected candidates will receive an invitation letter from the Korea Triathlon Federation. Each selected candidate is fully responsible for managing their own visas, including all related travel to appointments and costs (if any).

• Visas must be shared with World Triathlon Development by emailing development@triathlon.org by 7 September 2026; otherwise, the selected candidate will be replaced.

The nomination deadline is Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Timelines - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY AS PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THIS:

Please note that in line 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:

• Africa Triathlon

  • Nigeria

• Americas Triathlon

  • Nicaragua

For further information on the programme, please contact us at development@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:

TBC