Inter Regional Championships
The Inter Regional Championships (IRCs) are a once yearly event held as part of the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final. They are an opportunity for some of the best girls and boys across both the TriStar 2 and 3 age groups in each of the 10 English Regions, Scotland, Wales, and Jersey to race against each other.
The 2027 Inter Regional Championships will take place at the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final at Mallory Park Race Circuit. Athletes will compete in both individual and Mixed Team Relay format over the 2 days of competition.
The individual event is heats and finals over the following distance:
- TriStar 2: (Aquathlon) 300m swim / 1.2km run
- TriStar 3: (Triathlon) 300m swim / 2.6km bike / 1.2km run
The British Triathlon IRC – Moving Forward document details the changes made to the IRC in 2020 and why we use the current format.
Further information about the Inter Regional Championships can be found in the below documents:
- IRC Moving Forward
- Parent, Coach & Athlete Information Booklet
- Children’s development toward the British Triathlon Pathway
Scotland will send a team of 16 athletes + reserves – four open and four female in two age groups (TriStar 2 & 3).
Selection Information
The aim of the Triathlon Scotland Inter Regional Championships Team is to provide a race-based experience of the skills athletes wishing to progress onto the Triathlon Scotland Performance Pathway will require. Selection to the 2027 Triathlon Scotland Inter Regional Championships Team will be determined by the selectors appointed by Triathlon Scotland and will be made in line with this aim.
To be eligible for selection, participants must:
- Have a valid Triathlon Scotland membership prior to the start of the final selection race – Join Here.
- Be living in Scotland or be an active member of a Triathlon Scotland Affiliated Club.
- Be registered as a female at birth for nomination for female events (and as a competitor in a female place in a Mixed Relay). See the BTF Transgender Policy more information.
- Take part in at least one of the selection races in Scotland. The IRC selection events for 2027 have yet to be confirmed.
The TriStar 2 and TriStar 3 events that are being used for selection for the IRC team will be gear restricted.
Gear Restrictions
All athletes, Tristar and Youth will race on the same gearing restrictions as 7.00M. This means that bikes should be easier to restrict, and the gearing doesn’t change as athletes move up the age groups. Athletes are free to use any gear/tyre combination that fits within the restriction limit.
For full details on what this means and how to check if your bike has the correct restrictions please refer to – Gear Restrictions – British Triathlon.
On the day there will be Triathlon Scotland staff available to help athletes ensure their bikes conform to the regulations and provide advice and support if needed.
Please note: Full details of selection can be found in the relevant selection policy below.
Race Entry
- Coming soon
Selection Policy
- Coming soon
Information Session
We will be hosting an online information session for parents on Monday 1 March 2027 at 8.00pm. Please register to attend by emailing caleasouter@triathlonscotland.org.
Change to transport and accommodation for 2024 onwards
Due to a number of factors including changes to the race programme and bus companies not being able to supply 2 drivers, we have made the decision not to provide transport and accommodation for the IRCS at Mallory on the 29 and 30 August , parents will therefore have to transport their own children and find accommodation locally.
We will have coaching staff on site to meet athletes when they arrive and who will take responsibility for them until after the final IRC races on each day.
Please note that this change should not be a barrier to young athletes being selected and anyone who would be unable to travel with their child please let us know and we can discuss alternative options or put you in touch with other parents.
We will still be taking a van down for bikes which will allow people to car share to help with travel costs.
Provisionally racing for IRCs will be Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Resources for Parents
