Opportunities for Juniors
There are plenty of training and racing opportunities with a view of representing your School, ACTC, Auckland Junior Tri Academy or even New Zealand.
There are a number of Auckland based events that have Junior divisions and there are also the National Champs events to target inc the NZ Schools Triathlon Champs. Many of the events help decide our Club Champs.
Auckland City Tri are very proud to help deliver the College Sport Auckland Triathlon Series with support from the Committee and Members as volunteers..
Training opportunities have never been better with the Auckland Youth Triathlon Academy (see below) with weekly Saturday morning training with two groups 9-13 + novice and 14-19.
The Academy has also created the Auckland Junior Tri Series where juniors get points for racing Auckland based events and for turning up training.
There are four FREE ACTC training sessions each week where juniors are welcome with Monday Night Run Training Speed Session and Wednesday Night Run Training Tempo Session with Liam Bird, Friday Morning Run Intervals and on Saturday Mornings TeamSesto have their weekly Brick.
If you are interested in hearing about opportunities for juniors please subscribe to our Junior Newsletter to get that information direct to your inbox.
Auckland Youth Triathlon Academy Term 4
Term 4 is underway and it's MASSIVE.
The weekly sessions are coached by TriNZ Accredited Coaches Troy McAlister 9-13 + novice and Liam Bird and Rafael Souza 14-19 at alternating locations between the North Shore and Auckland City.
Sessions from as little as $7.50!
The Academy has a strong emphasis on skills, learning, fitness, fun, adventure and connections to the community.
In Term 4 the Academy have a couple of excursions coming up inc an overnight trip for all ages. Please keep an eye out via social media for details.
The Academy will also have a strong presence at all three TriNZ Junior Tri Series races in 2026/27 (see below) with coaches and support for athletes and maybe event group travel, if numbers allow. Get in touch ASAP if you want to join us.
The inaugural Auckland Junior Tri Series is underway!
All sessions will have a Game Day Registration + Facebook Event.
The Academy is a joint initiative between North Harbour Triathlon Club and Auckland City Triathlon Club, created to support the long-term growth of youth triathlon in Auckland.
Please email us if you have any questions
College Sport Auckland
ACTC are proud to help deliver the College Sport Auckland Series with Triathlon, Aquathon and Duathlon run events annually College Sport Auckland Series.
Auckland Junior Tri Series points on offer.
Peoples Triathlon Series
Auckland's longest running triathlon series with the last race of the series being the official club champs. A great chance for Juniors to build and test their racing skills. https://peoplestri.co.nz
Auckland Junior Tri Series points on offer.
Kohi Summer Swim Series
NZ's largest weekly summer open water swim right in our backyard. A great opportunity for Juniors to test their open water swimming skills against other triathletes and specialist swimmers. Members get a discounted entry for this series. https://www.summerswim.co.nz
Auckland Junior Tri Series points on offer.
Weet-Bix Tryathlon
It’s about giving it a TRY! Did you know that almost half a million Kiwi kids have completed the TRYathlon since it began and it is the largest under 16 triathlon in the world?
Two Auckland Based Events
Triathlon New Zealand Junior Series
Junior Series race calendar provides more opportunities to race deeper fields across the season. TriNZ have moved to a North/South model this year to remove the necessity for athletes to travel, whilst holding the Grand Final races where we hope the see the largest fields across the year to truly ‘test the metal’ of all athletes.
Three Events Below, Tinman, Future ChampioNZ and The Blue Lake Festival all make up the North Island racing with 3000 points per event on offer and the Finals at Napier Triathlon Festival (Junior) and NZ Schools Champs (Youth) offering 4000 points.
Tinman – 22 Nov 2026
Future ChampNZ – 5–7 Dec 2026
Blue Lake Multi-Sport Festival – 30–31 Jan 2027 (with Training camp 28-29 Jan 2027)
NZ Schools Champs
Youth
Date: 25-26th January 2026
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Resources for Primary School Age - Water, Wheels, Fun!
Water, Wheels, Fun! is a school-based programme designed to introduce Triathlon to primary school students, with opportunities to then have a go at a local kids Triathlon event. It’s a fun way to be creative, keep active, and grow stronger together all while achieving the objectives of the New Zealand Curriculum.
Resources for Intermediate/Secondary School
Whether it’s eSport, a local Triathlon event, or the official New Zealand Schools event, there are many opportunities to be involved in Triathlon for intermediate and high school students as a one-off experience or through our Secondary Schools Programme. Ride with rangatahi from around NZ and the world in the Youth eSport Series, enter an event with your mates as a team, or grow your swim, bike and run skills to complete one yourself! To find a TriNZ endorsed event near you click HERE.
Pathways and Triathlon New Zealand Development Squad
Take it to the next level. If you are wanting to hone your triathlon skills, race at a more elite level, or find out how to get selected for development squads then make sure to enter the Tri NZ Suzuki Junior Series happening this summer. This series is to open to both under 16 and under 19 athletes and has been created to encourage the development of our promising athletes and celebrate their successes. Full event information and entry links can be found HERE.
Who can be an ACTC Junior?
Juniors have to be U22 on the 01st November (the first date of the new Membership Period).
Get in touch
ACTC operates a number of training sessions and learning opportunities across Auckland
Postal Address:
PO Box 99187; Newmarket ; Auckland 1050
Registered Charity Auckland City Triathlon Club is a registered Charity : CC 47275
