Based on their survey responses and historical data National Federations form different groups representing their levels of development:

1. Established National Federations
2. Established and functioning National Federations
3. Well established and functioning NFs with Development Programs, Youth and Junior Continental Event participation
4. Developed NFs, Structured Education Program, Continental Class Athletes in all ages
5. Developed NFs with High Performance Programmes, World Class Athletes, ITU Accredited Education Systems, High Gender Equity, ITU Sanctioned Event Hosting

Members of the first three groups of the above list are considered as “developing” National Federations.

Meting the below KPIs are strict criteria to achieve Group 5 ranking. If any of these KPIs is missed, an NF cannot get Group 5 recognition regardless the overall result of the survey.

• In good standing with the International Triathlon Union (ITU)
• Minimum 20 % of female EB members
• ITU Accredited Coaches Education Programme (ACEP)
• ITU Accredited NF Technical Officials Education Programme (ATOEP)
• At least one continental or world class event’s development