Opportunities for Juniors

There are lots of opportunities for Junior athletes to join in with three FREE training sessions each week, learning opportunities throughout the season and support at events.

Our main training based focus for Juniors are the ACTC Junior Development sessions that get together around key Junior events and the first Thursday and Friday of every School Holidays.  A number of coaches lead the sessions focusing on different triathlon skills.

There are loads of events/races in Auckland, Nation and Worldwide to represent Auckland City Tri and your School!

We now have a quarterly newsletter specifically for Juniors so you don't miss out on all the opportunities and news.

Triathlon New Zealand have also created resources for primary, intermediate/secondary school students and pathways into the Triathlon New Zealand Development Squad - see below.

The Next ACTC Junior Development Training Holiday Dates 03rd-04th Oct 2024

Junior athletes are invited to register for the Oct school holiday triathlon camp being organised as part of the Auckland City Triathlon Club Junior Development Squad with Liam Miller.

The cost of attending the full camp is $50 (both days combined) for Auckland City Triathlon Club Junior Members.

For Non-Members it is $85 but that will then make you an ACTC Member.

The minimum age to attend the camp is 11 years old and a gear list will be circulated prior to the camp.

Please lock in your spot via;

https://regoform.mygameday.app/#/event/registration-form/juniorsoctober2024/form

Oct TBC - Annual Rick Wells Water Entry/Exit  Skills Session

The annual water entry/exit skills session with former Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist and ACTC Life Member will happen every October.

Oct TBC - ACTC Triathlon Skills Session

We are planning on having a triathlon skills session in October in time for the first People's Triathlon and Tinman (which is also the Standard Distance Champs and qualifier for Wollongong in '25).

Jan TBC - ACTC Bike Handling Skills Session

We are planning on having two bike handling skills sessions per season with the next one in Jan '25.

College Sport Auckland

College Sport Auckland’s vision is that sport is valued as a vehicle for enhancing the wellbeing of all secondary school students in Auckland. Triathlon, Aquathon and Duathlon run events annually https://collegesportauckland.co.nz

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

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

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. Three races across both islands make up the series, with the top 2 races counting toward the overall series champion. 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.

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