Edit: OK I believe you're correct after reading it again. Here's the email:
All athletes competing in France, without exception, are required to hold a valid Triathlon License.
Please read carefully to understand which requirement is applicable to you for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship:
1. Athletes holding a valid triathlon license from France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal or the Netherlands.
You will not need an additional license. You are required to bring the following two items to Athlete Check-in:
• Valid Triathlon License (from one of the countries listed above)
• Personal Identification (ID)
2. Athletes holding a a valid ITU license* from a country not listed above. You are required to purchase a French Federation One-Day License (see below link).
Obtain One-Day License:
FOR WOMEN FOR MEN You are required to bring the following three items to Athlete Check-in:
• French Federation One-Day License
• Valid ITU Triathlon License*
• Personal Identification (ID)
3. All other athletes, regardless of whether you hold a valid triathlon license from another country not listed above, or a license from a non-affiliated ITU country*.
You are required to purchase a French Federation One-Day License (see below link).
Obtain One-Day License:
FOR WOMEN FOR MEN You are also required to obtain a Medical Certificate. The Medical Certificate must state that you are medically fit to participate in triathlon competition. The Medical Certificate must be less than one year old from the day of your race. (See below link for template).
MEDICAL certificate Template
According to French law and the regulations, a medical certificate is compulsory to obtain a sports license in France.** These obligations apply to every organizer of any kind of competition and all sports. To meet the needs, we suggest you download the medical certificate template above to ensure the same information is provided by your physician. If you use your doctor's regular form please mind that the following data is obligatory: the date of issue, last name, first name, date of birth, stamp and signature of the doctor.
You are required to bring the following three items to Athlete Check-in:
• French Federation One-Day License
• Personal Identification (ID)
• Medical Certificate signed by your physician
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