Just over one week out from the USAT Junior Elite Series opener in Richmond, VA. First year race - almost 90% full. The race will qualify 80 athletes for Nationals and offer junior spots for the Pan American Junior Championships in Brazil. Click here to see who is racing.

The Talent ID Series provides a gateway into the sport of triathlon and a starting point for talent identification.  Participants experience triathlon in its traditional, non-drafting format, officiated using USA Triathlon Rules. 

These sprint-distance races have been selected because of their “junior-friendly” atmosphere and age-appropriate courses. There is no requirement to qualify and athletes of all abilities are welcome (subject to race director discretion). USAT frequently reviews the results for talent identification purposes. 

If you have any questions about the PNW Talent ID Series please leave a comment below.

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If you are a youth or junior triathlete, 13-19 years of age, take advantage of this opportunity to try your hand at draft-legal racing. Tri Monroe is one of the three USA Triathlon venues that offers athletes the chance to race in the draft-legal format and earn a spot on the starting line of the USAT Youth Elite or Junior Elite National Championships in West Chester, Ohio, on August 3-4, 2013.

Want to learn more about youth and junior draft-legal triathlon, click here.  Or click here to register today!

2013 PNW TIDS

Don't forget to check out the dates for the 2013 PNW Talent ID Series! The first race will be the Honolulu Triathlon on May 19th.

Click here for more info on the PNW TIDS.