COVID-19 Update

Jean Ashley

As you will all have noticed so many events have been cancelled, marathons, triathlons and unfortunately we also have to register the first cancellations of planned WQF World Cups: – Terceria (POR), 26.04.2020, Kretinka (CZE), 13.06.2020, Olso (NOR), 22.08.2020.

BQA Events cancelled Dearne Valley Quad (GB) 14.06.2020

The BQA supports all our Quadrathlon events in the UK, but each event is organized by a local promoter, and they will dictate the out come of their race regarding Covid-19, following our Government Rules. We ask for all BQA members and Quadrathletes to support our organizers and respect their decisions. 

This is very sad news and I’ve seen many posts of disappointment, but stand back and observe what you’ve achieved in your training, training is never a waste it has made us stronger physically and stronger mentally and gets us ready for our next challenge. Look to move forwards knowing that you’ve more time to train, more time to get stronger and fitter, look for the positives, every swim, kayak bike or run is about why we do it, for our minds and our bodies not for just for the races …. its all part of the the journey ….. the race is just the bonus! Stay safe, take care …. we will come through of this! 

The BQA adhere to WQF Rules and British Triathlon guidelines, the latest news on the situation here in the UK is below and will be updated regularly. For your information –

COVID -19 British Triathlon is taking the current threat of COVID-19 very seriously and are working closely with all the relevant authorities. The wellbeing of the British Triathlon family, whether you are a member, volunteer, athlete or member of staff is our main priority, particularly as we enter the triathlon season in the UK. There are now an increasing number of event cancellations across the world and we expect this to continue in the coming weeks.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced that all activities have been suspended until April 30. This includes all events in the World Triathlon and Continental calendars. The full statement can be found here: Latest World triathlon cancellations

The latest advice from the government which can be found here: UK Guidance/coronavirus-covid-19

For those travelling to sporting events overseas, the Foreign Office’s travel advice should be followed, and travellers should note that apart from the countries and territories named in that advice, the government isn’t presently advising against travel to anywhere else.  Further information can be found here Uk Guidance Travel Advice Coronavirus

British Triathlon would like to remind anyone running events, training sessions or trips abroad that they must inform participants, coaches, volunteers and spectators of hygiene precautions to help reduce the spread of infection. For the latest infection control advice, please click here.