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.
We are very lucky to have Liam Bird and Sophie Spencer on board as coaches. They have so much knowledge and experience to pass down. Checkout the Coaches page for their profiles.
There are loads of events/races in Auckland, Nation and Worldwide to represent Auckland City Tri and your School!
We now have a 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.
Entries are OPEN for the ACTC Junior Development Training Session
16-17 April 2025
Junior Development Training to be held as part of the school holidays in April 2025. We are planning two days of training and skills development, to help take your triathlon to the next level. The sessions will run on both the 16th and 17th of April, 2025, starting at 9am, running through to 11.30am. Our coaches are booked for the day, and we are just finalising details on the training sessions.
We are very lucky to have Liam Bird and Sophie Spencer on board as coaches. They have so much knowledge and experience to pass down. Checkout the Coaches page for their profiles.
Having two coaches means that we can welcome juniors of all levels as we can split groups up.
Plan for 16th of April
Meet at Newmarket Swimming Pools for a 45 - 60 minute swim session
We can then use the cycle studio for an indoor bike session
Small break to have something to eat followed by a run session in the domain
Plan for 17th of April
Meet at Kohimarama Beach for an open water swim, practicing open water skills and drills for about 45 minutes
An easy bike session, practicing bike transitions and an easy ride for 45 minutes
Finishing up with an easy run with some strides at the end, including some drills along the beach
To secure your spot;
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 College Sport Auckland Series.
Next up is the College Sport Auckland Triathlon on 01st May 2025 at Pt England and the College Sport Auckland Duathlon on the 27th May 2025 at Pukekohe Raceway.
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.
Who can be an ACTC Junior?
Juniors have to be U22 on the 01st November (the first date of the new Membership Period).
Thanks to our loyal supporters
Get in touch
ACTC operates a number of training sessions and learning opportunities across Auckland
Postal Address:
PO Box 99079; Newmarket ; Auckland 1050
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