Tyne Tri - Junior Section
In February 2012 Tyne Triathlon Club opened a Junior section.
The age range is 7-16, with a childs competative age based upon their age on 31st Dec.
Membership is open to any Child or Young person regardless of sporting ability, who just wants to improve their fitness, learn new skills or train with people of their own age.
Not sure if it`s for you or your child, then come along and try one of our sessions.
We have 2 weekly coached sessions with a third planned for next year.
The twice weekly Coached sessions cover;
Swim: Friday`s 4:30-5:30pm at Elswick Leisure Centre. We would expect the Child or Young person to be able to swim 50 metres without stopping, however exceptions can be made for 7-8 year olds.
Bike/Run: Wednesday`s 5:00-6:00pm within Elswick Park. We expect a Child or Young person to have a Bike & helmet, any type will do providing it is safe to ride.
The Coached Bike sessions cover - Bike handling & transition (T1 & T2) skills, aimed at improving a Child or Young persons overall confidence, ability and speed.
The Run sessions will cover fitness & fun.
Open Water Swimming: We are working with VO2Max, Barry Jameson & a local Wetsuit supplier in the hope that for 2013 we can offer Coached Open Water Swim Sessions based at QEII Lake, Ashington.
For further please contact Shaun Branegan (shaunbranegan@msn.com) or [07798 925880].
Events - For information on events ofr Juniors go to:
As a Club we are responsible for running a minimum of 3 events each year.
The North East Regional Aquathlon Championships - 1st April 2012
The PLD Childrens Triathlon - 20th May 2012
The Lakeside Aquathlon - November 2012 www.trihard.com for further information.
Newcastle "PLD" - Childrens Triathlon
Sunday 20th May 2012
Benfield Sports Centre, Benfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NU
£10 entry fee, age group determined by age on 31st December 2012
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Age Group |
Distances (approx) |
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8 yrs old |
60m swim / 1km bike / 600m run |
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9-10 yrs old |
100m swim / 2km bike / 1200m run |
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11-12 yrs old |
180m swim / 3km bike / 1800m run |
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13-14 yrs old |
260m swim / 4km bike / 2400m run |
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15-16 yrs old |
300m swim / 5km bike / 3000m run |
Entry Form HERE
Any queries please contact Laura at: pldtri@yahoo.co.uk