Asia TO Development Program (2026 / Chiba&Miyazaki )

Invitation
On the occasion of the following international events held in Japan,
– 2026 World Triathlon Para Cup Chiba (12th Oct.)
– 2026 World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki(14th Nov.)
Triathlon Japan (TRIJ) is pleased to invite certified International Technical Officials (TOs) from Asia to participate in the Asia TO Development Project.

This project aims to support the development of TOs who are ready to be assigned as Assistant Technical Delegate (ATD) or Technical Delegate (TD) by giving them opportunities to brush up their skills as follows.

1. Training in the field of play (FOP) grasping the whole picture of the event and foreseeing what would happen in the FOP and
implementing the countermeasures.
2. Training the sense of cost performance for the countermeasures.
3. Training in teamwork: learning how to coordinate team members and importance of working as one team.

These experiences will contribute to enhancing their knowledge and capacity to serve as ATD or TD at competitions held in their own countries.

Since its inception in 2022, the project has allowed TOs to gain insights through direct participation in competition operations in Japan.
The suggestions and ideas shared among TOs during the project have also contributed to improving competition operations in Japan as well.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity. If you are interested, please refer to the details below and submit your application by Monday, September 7.

Eligibility
1. World Triathlon certified TOs with Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) qualification who are ready to work as ATD or TD in their own country.
2. Able to attend either of the following schedules:
2.1. For Chiba: Arrive in Japan on Thursday, October 8 and depart on Tuesday, October 13 (5 nights, 6 days)
2.2. For Miyazaki: Arrive in Japan on Wednesday, November 11 and depart on Monday, November 16 (5 nights, 6 days)
3. Able to submit a report after completing the on-site training.

Participation Costs
1. Round-trip airfare to Japan, domestic transportation, and hotel accommodation:
– 65% covered by Triathlon Japan（TRIJ）
– 35% to be borne by the NF or the individual participant
2. Meals during stay:
– 100% to be borne by the NF or the participant
3. Approximate domestic transportation costs:
For Chiba Venue:
– From Narita Airport (NRT) to JR Inage-Kaigan Station (round trip): approx. JPY 2,000 (1 hr one way)
– From Haneda Airport (HND) to JR Inage-Kaigan Station (round trip): approx. JPY 2,400 (1.5 hrs one way)
For Miyazaki Venue:
– From Haneda Airport (HND) to Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (round trip): approx. JPY 30,000 (2 hrs one way)
– From Narita Airport (NRT) to Haneda Airport (HND) (round trip): JPY 7,200 (1.5hrs one way by limousine bus)

Selection Criteria
In case of a large number of applicants, selection will be based on geographical and gender balance.

Application Method
1) Apply for the 2026 World Triathlon Para Cup Chiba:
https://forms.gle/DTY1zhoo1xRTuxvw7
2) Apply for the World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki:
https://forms.gle/VexJpHXLhtZifPJF7

Schedule
1. Application Deadline: Monday, September 7
2. Result Notification: September 11
3. Hotel Reservation (by participants): September 11–30
Email: For Chiba: sports_triathlon@jtb.com
For Miyazaki: Already reserved by TRIJ
4. Visa appreciation and collection at the Japanese embassy/consulate: September 11–October 5
5. Arrival in Japan: October8 (Chiba) / November11 (Miyazaki)

Visa
Please check with the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) to confirm whether you need an entry visa for Japan.
Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay):
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
If you need a visa, please refer to the website of the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for application requirements.
Japanese Embassies and Consulates:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html
If you need a set of supporting documents for your visa application, please prepare the Visa Questionnaire and send it to:

info@jtu.or.jp

Contact (Accommodation & Transportation)
JTB Co., Ltd.
Sports Marketing Division
Shinjuku Mitsui Bldg. 54F
2-1-1 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0454, Japan
Email: sports_triathlon@jtb.com

For Miyazaki
(Flight Reservation): Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd
Email: miyazaki_tri@nta.co.jp
(Accommodation): TRIJ (Already reserved)