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- Triathlon ACT Event Calendar
- Sri Chinmoy Off-Road Duathlon
- ACT Duathlon Championships
- Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon
- Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon
- Aquathon Race #1
- Capital Trilogy Triathlon
- Aquathon Race #2
- Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Canberra
- Proximity Canberra Triathlon Festival
- ACT Aquathlon Championships
- Dickson Splash and Dash
- Series Pass
- Results
- Series Points
- Triathlon ACT Annual Awards
- Triathlon ACT Event Calendar
SANITARIUM Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is the biggest under 16’s triathlon series on the planet with over 42,000 kids swim, ride and running their way into the world record books! The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is designed for kids aged 7-15 no matter what their abilities or experience. Every participant is a TRY Champ and receives an official Weet-Bix Kids TRY gold medal and a champion certificate.
Get your school involved and start preparing your motivational signs for the 2020 event.
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Canberra - 9th February 2020 at the Australian Institute of Sport. www.tryathlon.com.au
Registrations for the 2020 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon are now open.
Registrations for the 2020 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon are now open.
WEET-BIX KIDS TRYstars Programs
Weet-Bix Kids TRYstars is Triathlon Australia’s national junior participation program for 7-12 year-olds that encourages kids to get involved in triathlon all around Australia. The Weet-Bix Kids TRYstars Community program is delivered in local triathlon clubs or community areas. The Weet-Bix Kids TRYstars Schools program is delivered in partnership with the Australian Government and the Australian Sports Commission under the Sporting Schools initiative. Schools can apply for funding of the Weet-Bix Kids TRYstars program. www.trystars.com.au
KIDS CHALLENGE ACTIVATION
Triathlon ACT delivers an exciting, energetic and engaging triathlon activation experience called the Kids Challenge. The activation is held at triathlon events, during school visits and at other sports events around Canberra. Check out this cool video from the 2017 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon kids challenge activation. If you would like to have the kids challenge at your school, please contact Triathlon ACT
JUNIOR CLUBS
JT Multisport
Situated in Central Canberra, JT Multisport provides junior programs for beginners through to national champions:
- Squad Program: suitable for Juniors of all abilities from the ages of 15-19. website
Performance Triathlon Coaching (PTC)
Situated in CentralCanberra, PTC provides junior coaching from the age of 7 years of age to 19 years. PTC also coaches age group athletes from beginners to long course athletes across all levels.
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Little T's Triathlon Program - for kids 7-14 years website
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Canberra Junior Triathlon Development Academy - for kids 14-19 years who are experience triathletes looking at racing at junior age group and/or national junior level.
Tri 3 Coaching (T3C)
Situated in Central & Southern Canberra, T3C provides junior programs for beginners through to national champions:
- T3C Kids program: Suitable for Youth athletes wishing to participate in the ACT Triathlon Series from ages 10-15. (Dates for 2020 TBC)
- Junior Squad program: suitable for Juniors who compete on the national junior series from ages 16-19. contact
Vikings Triathlon Club
Situated in Tuggeranong, the Vikings Triathlon Club have a junior and adult novice program for children aged 14 years and older:
- Novice program: suitable for all the Junior from 14 year old. website
JUNIOR Events
Triathlon Events (Swim / Cycle / Run)
| Date | Event | 7-13 | 10-13 | 12-19 | 14-19 | 16-19 |
| Nov 30 | Jackie Fairweather Memorial Triathlon |
100m S / 3km C / 500m R | 200m S / 6km C / 1km R | 200m S / 10km C / 2.5km R | 750m S / 20km C / 5km R | |
| Jan 18-19 |
Triathlon / Mixed Team Relay |
Triathlon / Mixed Team Relay |
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| Feb 9 |
75m S / 3km C / 500m R |
150m S / 6km C / 1km R | ||||
| Feb 15 |
Elite Energy TRI Canberra |
100m S / 3km C / 500m R | 200m S / 6km C / 1km R |
300m S / 10km C / 2km R |
750m S / 20km C / 5km R | 1.5km S / 40km C / 10km R |
Aquathlon Events (Swim / Run or Run / Swim / Run)
| Date | Event | 7-13 | 10-13 | 12-19 | 14-19 | 16-19 |
| Jan 29 |
ACT Aquathon Series Race #1 |
100m S / 1km R | 200m S / 2km R |
250m S / 2.5km R |
500m S / 5km R |
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| Feb 5 |
ACT Aquathon Series Race #2 |
100m S / 1km R | 200m S / 2km R |
200m S / 1km R / 200m S / 1km R |
400m S / 2km R / 400m S / 2km R |
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| Feb 19 | ACT Aquathon Series Race #3 |
100m S / 1km R | 200m S / 2km R |
400m S / 1.5km R |
800m S / 3km R |
More junior events link
Junior Development Program
The Junior Development Program (JDP)'s primary purpose is to identify and support Junior ACT triathletes to reach their potential, whilst enhancing ACT’s presence at National Junior Selection competitions and development opportunities.
The Junior Development Program (JDP) supports the great work that junior coaches Corey Bacon, Megan Hall and James Thorp do in their respective clubs in the Canberra region. The program provides opportunities that aren't usually available in a daily training environment. The 2019-2020 JDP will not have regular training sessions. The program includes:
- Minimum 4x Athlete Workshops, which are open to all Youth, Juniors, U23 and Elite athletes
- Triathlon ACT Pathways Program Trisuits & Polos for those athletes who will be competing in the Australian Junior Triathlon Series and National Championships and Australian U23 Series and National Championships) - Athlete sizing and orders completed in September 2019.
- Support for ACT coaches selected for the Triathlon Australia National Development Camp
FIND OUT MORE
- What is a triathlon?
- Who can do a triathlon?
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- How to fit a Helmet correctly
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