The Secondary School Sport SA Individual and Teams’ Triathlon Championships are only 3 weeks away and it’s tipped to be one of the biggest years yet.

Schools nominate teams for both individual and team’s competitions to be held on the 22nd of February at West Lakes Canoe Club,, and with last year’s winners Loxton High School (pictured) expected to again fielding a strong team It’s tipped to be an exciting day of action.

Distances vary based on age, with Senior State Championship boys and girls completing a 750m swim, a 17km cycle and a 5.5km run, while in the come and try category athletes will compete over a 300m swim, 8.5km cycle a 2.25km run.

Those that perform well have the chance to represent their state in the 2017 Australian Schools Triathlon Championships which will be held from Tuesday, April 18 until Friday, April 21 in Penrith, NSW.

<< CLICK HERE >> for event details including event distances, nominations, event schedule, course maps and contact details of the Secondary School Sport SA Individual and Teams’ Triathlon Championship