1. Basic Idea
The GMA Triathlon is an international activity program for radio amateurs. Its purpose is to make radio contacts in several outdoor disciplines and to collect points.
The term “triathlon” is historical. In practice, the program now includes more than three disciplines.
2. Disciplines
- Summits (GMA / SOTA)
- WWFF
- COTA
- IOTA / GMA Islands
- Lighthouses
- Mills
- POTA
Note on IOTA / GMA Islands: The discipline IOTA / GMA Islands includes both classic IOTA references and GMA Islands.
3. Participant Groups
Activator
Activators are radio amateurs operating from a valid reference.
Chaser
Chasers are radio amateurs who work valid activities.
A chaser QSO is not limited to operation from home or from a fixed station. Even someone operating portable may also be counted as a chaser when working another valid reference.
Example: If someone is sitting on a summit and works an island, this QSO may count as a chaser QSO for the relevant discipline.
4. Scoring
4.1 Summits
For Summits (GMA / SOTA), scoring follows the GMA rules.
1 point per 100 m elevation
4.2 All Other Disciplines
For WWFF, COTA, IOTA / GMA Islands, Lighthouses, Mills, and POTA, each valid activation or reference is worth 10 points.
5. Multiple Scoring
Multiple scoring is allowed. One activity may therefore count for several disciplines if the relevant conditions are met.
6. General Scoring Rules
- Each discipline is counted separately.
- Summits are scored according to the GMA rules.
- For non-summit disciplines, 10 points per valid reference / activation apply.
- The total score is the sum of all disciplines.
- In addition to the total score, a minimum number of qualifying groups must be fulfilled.
7. Annual Scoring
The annual scoring applies to one calendar year.
Period: 01 January, 00:00 UTC to 31 December, 23:59 UTC
| Points | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMA / Summits | 10 | 50 | 100 | 500 |
| WWFF | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| COTA | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| IOTA / GMA Islands | 10 | 25 | 50 | 55 |
| Lighthouses | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 |
| Mills | 10 | 20 | 30 | 35 |
| POTA | 10 | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 |
| Qualifying groups | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Period | current calendar year | |||
8. Endless Scoring
The endless scoring includes all valid activities since the beginning of the program.
Period: since 01 January 2014
| Points | Super Chaser | Mega Chaser | Ultra Chaser | Crazy Chaser | Legend Chaser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMA / Summits | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 5000 | 10000 |
| WWFF | 100 | 200 | 400 | 1000 | 2000 |
| COTA | 75 | 100 | 200 | 500 | 1000 |
| IOTA / GMA Islands | 60 | 90 | 150 | 300 | 600 |
| Lighthouses | 40 | 50 | 60 | 250 | 500 |
| Mills | 40 | 50 | 60 | 250 | 500 |
| POTA | 100 | 200 | 400 | 1000 | 2000 |
| Total | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | 10000 | 20000 |
| Qualifying groups | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Period | since 01-Jan-2014 | ||||
9. Automatic Calculation
The scoring is calculated automatically in the GMA web interface.
For each award class, the system checks:
- whether the required total score has been reached,
- whether the required number of qualifying groups has been fulfilled,
- whether the required minimum score has been reached in each discipline.
The online table shows for each class how many points are still missing in a discipline, or whether the class has already been fulfilled.
- 0 or check mark = target reached
- negative value = points still missing
10. Logging and Proof
All relevant activities must be recorded in the GMA system. The rules of the respective program apply for each discipline.
If required, proof may be requested, for example:
- logbook extract
- photos
- GPS track / APRS
- other suitable evidence
11. Operation and Validity
- The licensing rules of the relevant country apply.
- All frequencies and modes for which the operator is licensed are permitted.
- Contacts via terrestrial repeaters do not count.
- For Summits, the GMA rules apply.
- For the other disciplines, the rules of the underlying programs apply.
12. Summary of the Scoring Logic
Annual Scoring
- Period: current calendar year
- Classes: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
- Minimum number of qualifying groups: 3
Endless Scoring
- Period: since 01.01.2014
- Classes: Super Chaser, Mega Chaser, Ultra Chaser, Crazy Chaser, Legend Chaser
- Minimum number of qualifying groups: 5
13. New Title: Legend Chaser
With Legend Chaser, a new highest endless-scoring class is introduced.
- at least 20000 total points
- at least 5 fulfilled qualifying groups
- minimum points in each discipline according to the scoring table
This makes Legend Chaser the new top class above Crazy Chaser.