Inside This ITU Update:

1. 2004 ITU Duathlon Series - ITU is pleased to announce the events that will comprise the 2004 World Duathlon Series.

2. News from the Regions - Europe
- New ETU Website
- Announcement from the ETU Treasurer, Graeme Kempson - All Athlete Prize Money has now been Settled
- News from Malta

3. Important Deadline Reminder for all NF's - Today is the deadline to return your NF Survey to ITU and receive a free copy of the ITU Youth Triathlon Training Video

ITU News Update: 31 March, 2004: MADEIRA SPECIAL

1. Madeira ITU World Championships - Special Edition Update: The 2004 ITU Triathlon World Championships are rapidly approaching - each Monday between now and the event the ITU Update will contain important information to ensure you are ready for the largest event of the ITU season.
2. World Championship Registration Deadline - April 1: A reminder to all National Federations that April 1, 2004 is the registration deadline for the 2004 Madeira ITU World Championships.
3. New Madeira Course Maps Now Available: New course maps have been posted on www.trimadeira2004.com under the course details section.
4. Training Opportunities: A swim, bike, run schedule has just been posted - lots of opportunities to train on the course.
5. Madeira Travel Information: Click here for closest airport, hotel accommodations and much, much more.
6. The Parade of Nations & Opening Ceremonies: All National Teams are invited to attend the Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremonies. The event will take place in downtown Funchal on Thursday May 6, beginning at 5:30pm

Fountains in Madeira

1. Conrad Stoltz and Megal Halls Win Olympic Spots: The best-ever African Regional Triathlon Championships were held this past weekend and for the first time www.triathlon.org provided live coverage of the important Olympic Qualifying event for Africa.
2. Virgina Berasategui and Javier Rosas Win in Valle de Bravo: The ITU International Triathlon at Valle de Bravo is a familiar stop on the annual ITU calendar, with one of the most challenging bike courses around.
3. Asian Regional Championships
   More Olympic spots will be up for grabs next weekend with the ASTC Championships in Subic Bay, Philippines.
4. World Rankings and Olympic Simulation: Enrique Quesada, ITU Rankings Manager has posted updated World Rankings after the African Regional Triathlon Championships and the Valle de Bravo ITU International Triathlon
5. WADA Modifies List of Prohibited Methods and Substances:
   David Howman, Director General of WADA writes: Following a recommendation from the Chair of the WADA Health, Medical and Research Committee, and after approval by the WADA Executive Committee, WADA is issuing a modified version of the 2004 List of prohibited methods and substance.

ITU News Update: 26 March, 2004

1. This Weekend's Events:Valle de Bravo ITU International Event in Mexico and the ITU African Regional Championships in Langebaan, South Africa
2. Therapeutic Use Exemptions FAQs: We provide answers to the questions that athletes have sent to us.
3. ITU Family Saddened by Death of Simon Britten: Graeme Park writes about the sudden loss of a wonderful talented athlete.
4. Athens Olympic Games: Gergely Markus provides details on construction of the transition area and training schedules
5. Edmonton 2004 ITU/ IOC Solidarity Camp: Stephen Boudreau writes that Solidarity Camp is already half full. Head Coach Jackie Gallagher is expecting a full house.
6. World Cup 2004: The points system for the 2004 World Cup has been released - the best athletes of the year will be declared by this system.
7. 2003 World Cup Winners: Emma Snowsill and Vladimir Polikarpenko will be honoured in Madeira for winning the 2003 World Cup
8. Duathlon News: The European Duathlon Championships and ITU Duathlon World Series Event has been awarded to Swansea, Wales:
9. New from Aruba: A new Executive Board was elected recently.
10. NF Survey Update: Please return your NF survey by 31 March 2004 - free Kid's Training Video to all you get their survey in on time.
11. New on www.triathlon.org: Start Lists, Event Details, Course Maps, Updated Profiles - all available on www.triathlon.or

1. NF Survey Update: NFs who return their competed survey's to ITU Headquarters by 31 March will receive a free dvd of the recently released ITU Kid's Training Video.
2. Therapeutic Use Exemption Forms: This is a very important matter for athletes who suffer from exercise induced asthma - new forms are available on www.triathlon.org. Make sure all affected athletes have the news in to ITU Headquarters by 6 April 2004
3. Ishigaki World Cup: The start list now available, Mazatlan coming soon..

ITU News Update: 20 March, 2004

1. Taomina and Kemper Win Pan American Triathlon Championship
2. Mazatlan Pacifico Triatlon World Cup Constructs Spectator- Friendly Stadium:
3. IOC Tripartitie Commission Awards 4 Invitations to Triathletes
4. Lough Neagh ITU International Triathlon and ETU Continental Cup:

ITU News Update: 19 March, 2004

1. Victoria ITU International Triathlon Takes a Hiatus in 2004
2. Only a Few Spots Remain at the 2004 Ultimate Triathlon Camp in Victoria Canada
3. Acapulco Pan American Triathlon Championships - March 20
4. Past Pan American Triathlon Champion

ITU News Update: 17 March 2004

1. Acapulco Pan American Triathlon Championships - On This Weekend
2. 2004 Uniform Guidelines
3. New on www.triathlon.org

ITU News Update: 15 March 2004

1. Marisol Casado attends IOC Conference on Women in Sport
2. TVNW becomes ITU's In-house Television Production Arm
3. Elections in Brasil
4. New Managing Director of TV Eurosport in Bulgaria
5. Don't forget to get you NF Survey in to ITU Headquarters

ITU News Update: 13 March 2004

1. 2004 Wildhaus ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships - post-race story: Sigrid Lang (GER - photo right) and Sigi Bauer (AUT) win

1. Ideal conditions for Wildhaus ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships
2. NF Survey Update
3. Triathlon Ireland hires New Administrator
4. A touch of Greece in Africa
5. Online Registration now available for 2004 Madeira ITU Triathlon World Championships
6. Salford ITU World Cup - Update #1
7. What's new on Triathlon.org

ITU News Update: 11 March 2004
ITU President Announces Project Beijing

1. ITU Project Plan to Partner with ITU's 5 Regions and 95 National Federations
2. Why do we need to establish this project at this time?
3. What does the project involve?
4. NF Survey

ITU News Update: 10 March 2004

1. 2004 Madeira World Championships Update: send in NF expected attendance, help with travel plans to Madeira, Do you need a visitor's Visa?
2. Wildhaus 2004 ITU Winter Triathlon World Championships - coming soon!
3. Cayman Islands Triathlon Federation - the "smallest federation with the biggest heart" hires a technical director.

ITU News Update: 9 March 2004
Special International Women's Day Edition

1. Pam Fralick, chair ITU Women's Committee Report
2. Women's Triathlon in Guatemala
3. Women of Courage from the BTA
4. Women's Triathlon in France - from FFT

1. Meetings in Athens
2. ORCA
3. ITU Rankings Manager
4. Mazatlan World Cup Site Visit
5. More News from Athens
6. Madeira Site Visit
7. ITU Executive Board Meeting
8. ANOC General Assembly
9. Recognition of New NOCs
10. Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
11. USOC President
12. Rio 2012 Olympic Bid and 2004 World Cup Triathlon
13. London 2012
14. Salford World Cup 2004 Launch
15. WADA
16. Women's Conference, Marrakesh
17. Ishigaki World Cup
18. Proverb
19. ITU Celebrates International Women's Day
20. Special Women's Edition coming soon