Disappointed of Littlehampton

British Triathlon - letters

Recently I was sent two letters from British Triathlon dated 2^nd March. I was so shocked and taken aback by them that I have not yet replied, thinking I needed to calm down before replying.  The general gist of the letters is that because I have now passed 75 years of age, that my membership would not be renewed unless I completed a list of events that I indeed to compete in this summer and get the list signed with a statement from a GP saying that I was fit enough to do them.

 

I find this request to be totally out of order, age-ist and definitely non PC. Add to that that it showed that British Triathlon had sold me down the river, and after I had brought home 8 World Championship gold medals and at least ten other podium place medals. 

This may sound boastful but I would have thought they would be proud of me for my achievements on the GB team over the years. Instead, they have hung me out to dry. 

One thing I am sure I do not have to explain is that there are very few UK women in my age group 75-79. As far as I know there is only one other working towards World Championships. Therefore I realise that I would be silly to think that I could stop this action on my own. It is pretty much bullying don’t you think?  Like stepping on one snail that is spoiling the look of the garden path.