Junior Triathlon
Welcome to York Sport Junior Triathlon
The perfect way to keep active and stay healthy all year round. It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or have been enjoying triathlon for years, our weekly sessions are open to everyone. We provide a fun and safe environment for children to make new friends, develop and learn new skills. Our junior triathlon sessions run every week during the school term and you can sign up at any time so don’t be shy, it’s never too late to start! Each weekly session will focus on cycling, running, transition skills and conditioning, led by fully qualified British Triathlon & British Cycling coaches.
We have three separate weekly sessions catering for a range of different age groups, attending the same group each week.
Book on to a FREE taster session to see if it is something your child will enjoy. Once you’ve been to the taster session you can decide if you would like to sign up to the remaining weeks of the course.
Training Planner
| DAY | ACTIVITY | START TIME | END TIME | AGE GROUPS |
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| Monday | Bike & Run | 16:30 | 17:30 | 8-10 & 11-12 |
| Wednesday | Bike & Run | 16:30 | 17:30 | 9-10 & 11-12 |
| Wednesday | Bike & Run | 17:45 | 18:45 | 8-12 & 14-16 |
| Wednesday | Swim | 18:00 | 18:30 | ASA Stage 6 |
| Wednesday | Swim | 18:30 | 19:00 | ASA Stage 6 |
| Friday | Swim | 16:30 | 17:30 | ASA Stage 7+ |
Age groups are based on the age of the children by December 31st 2023. More information can be found on the British Triathlon website.
Bike/Run
Cost
£36.00 for 6 weeks (£6.00 per session), payable in advance on booking.
Bike/Helmet Hire
It would be great if your child can bring their own bike and helmet to the sessions. If this is not possible, we currently offer both bike & helmet hire on a first come first served basis (additional £12.00 for 6 weeks or £2.00 per session)
Swim
Additional Coached Swim Sessions
We will cover various skills and techniques E.g. Open water techniques, sighting, mass swim start, and drafting etc.
When
Wednesday 18:00 – 18:30
Wednesday 18:30 – 19:00
Friday 16:30 – 17:30
Cost
£36.00 for 6 weeks (£6.00 per session), payable in advance on booking.
Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you’re interested in future Junior Triathlon sessions or you are not able to make the current sessions due to other commitments we would still like to hear from you.
To register your interest please email activities@york-sport.com or sign up to our waiting list.
Jonny Brownlee visit 2019
Policies and Documentation
FAQ’s
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Where will the training take place?
Bike/Run sessions will be held at the York Sport Cycle Circuit at the York Sport Village (Lakeside Way Heslington YO10 5FG) Weather Permitted.
Swim sessions will be held at the York Sport Swimming Pool at the York Sport Village (Lakeside Way Heslington YO10 5FG).
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Who can take part?
These courses are aimed at Children ages 8-15 and will cater to all abilities.
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How much are the courses?
The 7-week course starting the week commencing 31st Ocotber 2022 is £42.00
The next 6 week course will begin 2nd January 2023.
The swim sessions are £36.00 for 6 weeks.
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What do I need to bring?
Cycle Circuit Sessions
Bike/Run sessions are outdoors so please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
If you are bringing your own bike, it is essential that it is checked and it is roadworthy before you attend. Helmets are compulsory.
Please make sure children are wrapped up warm, gloves, hats and a rain jacket are also recommended.
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing, preferably no dresses or skirts to avoid anything getting caught in bike wheels or chain. Strictly no sandals.
Layering clothing is the best way to stay warm and you can always shed a layer if you get too hot.
A bottle of water will help to keep you hydrated.
Pool Guidelines
In order to ensure the smooth running of lessons we ask that parents would not enter poolside
Please ensure that you arrive in enough time to change and arrive on poolside just before the session.
Please also remember to bring a water bottle to keep hydrated during swim sessions.
Don’t forget your swim hat if you have long hair and your swimming goggles.
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Do you provide bikes and helmets?
If you would like to hire a bike you need to book this in advance (select “Bike Hire…” on the “Participants & Options page”) otherwise you will need to bring a roadworthy bike. Please note – We have a limited number of bikes and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Bike and Helmet Hire will be £12.00 for the 6 week Course.
If you are bringing your own bike, it is essential that it is checked and it is roadworthy before you attend. Please make sure tyres are pumped up before the session.
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What happens if there is bad weather?
The sessions will go ahead each week unless there is significantly bad weather.
The coach will check the weather forecast the morning of a session and make a call if the weather is particularly bad. If there is indoor space, the coach will email and call the parents and let them know the session has been moved indoors. If no indoor space is available, the session will be cancelled and parents will be notified by email and refunds will be given for that session.
