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.

Are you a Youth or Junior Athlete that is going to be competing in the Junior Elite Series? If so take a peek at the prize kit for the top three overall Youth Elite & Junior Elite Athletes in the 2012 USAT Junior Elite Series!

Are you a youth or junior triathlete in Pacific Northwest? If so, check out RockSteady Junior Triathlon Club. RockSteady is first junior triathlon club in the entire Pacific Northwest! They are based in the South King County and Pierce County area of Washington State, but kids anywhere in the Northwest are welcome to join and be a part of the team.

RockSteady is committed to promoting and developing the sport of triathlon for youth in the Pacific Northwest from beginner to elite ability levels. Athletes in the RockSteady program will be given every opportunity to fulfill their maximum potential as triathletes while developing strong character and life skills.

The Pacific Northwest is honored to be home to one of the three USA Triathlon venues that offers athletes between the ages of 13 and 19 the chance to race in the Elite 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 11 – 12, 2012.

For information on TriMonroe click here.