Junior Triathlon Squads
The triathletes of the future
At Bayside Multisport Triathlon Club we believe triathlon is a sport for all ages and abilities. We encourage everyone to have a go and see what they can achieve in a positive and encouraging family friendly environment.
If your Junior loves to swim, run and ride their bike, has a reasonably competitive spirit and doesn’t mind a new and exciting challenge each week then why not give it a go.
Our training sessions focus on swim/run, run/bike or swim/run/bike – and there’s always something new and exciting to learn and challenge your Junior. The club trains at Manly Pool each Saturday. At each session there are one to two Triathlon Australia accredited qualified coaches. The coaches provide the Juniors with the skills necessary to be proficient swimmers, cyclists and runners as well as the importance of transition training.
Junior triathletes from 7 years upwards will be placed in a squad that is appropriate for their triathlon ability and experience. This criteria sheet outlines requirements that are needed for each squad level.
The Foundation Squad
7-9 Years (approximate)
Fun and Triathlon basics
Saturday 7.00am - 8.00 am sessions focused on this level to establish basics and safety in the environment. Priority during this time is given to this level.
Coach: Ashley Williams, Lisa Jones, Nicola Glasper
The Development Squad
10 - 12 Years (approximate)
Fun and developing skills and race experience.
Saturday 7.00 - 8.30am sessions focussed on basics, and advanced skills in the last 30mins when Foundation level have finished. Priority during the last 30 mins is given to this level.
Extension rides on identified Sundays.
Coach: Ashley Williams, Lisa Jones, Nicola Glasper
The Performance Squad
12 - 18 Years (approximate)
Fun and competitive race experience, School, Regional State representation.
Varying training times
Individual training programs available.
Coach: Toby Somerville
The progression of athletes, between levels, will be discussed once the athlete has shown that they can consistently achieve the criteria specified. When the criteria has been achieved, consultation will take place between the Junior Coach, the Junior Development Coordinator and the Club Head Coach. Families will then be approached regarding progression.
Equipment
Swim cap and goggles and togs suitable for biking and running in.
A safely functioning and well-maintained bike and a correctly fitted, undamaged bike helmet.
Singlet, shorts, runners, visor.
Sunscreen, water bottle, appropriate nutrition and any relevant medication
Optional
A tri suit
Pool toys (Fins, kick board, pull buoy)
Training Packages
Our training sessions and activities run within a school term (10 weeks) and training breaks are in conjunction with most school holidays.
Athletes and families have two options in which to attend and train. Families can choose to purchase a training package or pay for individual sessions or a combination of individual sessions.
Our payment system allows families to choose the training sessions that they wish to attend and then pay in advance at the beginning of the school term. Please note, any sessions paid for but not attended cannot be reimbursed.
Trystars Training Package - Option 1
A $260 per term fee will cover the following:
1 weekly swim squad (location – Manly Pool)
1 weekly run squad (location – Manly Pool)
Saturday morning weekly triathlon training (Please check the Team app for location)
An additional second swim squad can be purchased at the individual termly cost of $150 per term- if required.
To register: Email Lisa Jones at lmj.tri@gmail.com. Please put ‘Junior Enquiry’ in the subject line.
Trystars Individual Training Sessions - Option 2
Individual Swim Squad
Monday 4.00pm – 5.00pm OR Thursday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: Manly Pool
An additional, second swim squad can be purchased at the individual termly cost - if required.
Cost $150 per term
Individual Run Squad
Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.00pm
Location: Manly pool
Cost $60 per term
Individual Triathlon Training
Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am
Location: Please check Team App weekly.
Cost $120 per term
To register: Email Lisa Jones at lmj.tri@gmail.com. Please put ‘Junior Enquiry’ in the subject line.
Membership Fees
All members (Junior and Senior) are required to become Triathlon Australia Members and Bayside Multisport Members for insurance purposes. This is a combined one-off yearly fee.
Athletes are entitled to one free taster session at Bayside Multisport Triathlon Club, then participants must be a club member in order to participate in further sessions.
Communication
All training and event communication will be done through the Team App and our members Facebook page. Please ensure that you have downloaded the Team App and have submitted your correct email address, when registering.
At the beginning of every term there will be a Parent Support Group Meeting. This will be held on the first Saturday of every term from 7.30am - 8.30am. The purpose of this session is to discuss the training overview and any voluntary parent involvement as we love our parents to be included in our training sessions.
For general club information you can request to follow the private page Bayside Multisport Members Facebook Group.
You can also follow the public Bayside Multisport Triathlon Club Facebook page.
Races & Events
Bayside Multisport Triathlon Club members regularly sign up for and compete in the Queensland Tri Series races. The events are supportive and family friendly and we have a Bayside Tent and presence at the majority of the events. Families can enter these events at their own cost and entry and registration is paid for by athletes’ families. The Junior events are well planned, and officials are supportive and helpful. There is a huge range of triathlete abilities, from those who are doing their first triathlon to those who are regional representatives. Everyone is made to feel very welcome.
For more information and to enter follow the link below:
https://www.theeventcrew.com.au/event/queensland-tri-series/
More experienced junior triathletes may like to register for the All Schools Triathlon Event, which is held annually in October in Kawana. Nominations are done through individual schools and families.
For more information please contact our Junior Development Coordinator, Lisa Jones via lmj.tri@gmail.com or our Club President, Karl Frank via baysidemultisport@gmail.com