About

In 2009, the Canterbury Triathlon Club received a grant from the Mainland Foundation and Canterbury Sports Foundation (Inc) to help set up a Junior Programme.  The focus of this programme is primarily participation and getting more kids involved in the sport.  There may also be more junior/youth events either as add-ons to existing events, or as new events.

As of 12 October 2009, three squads came into existence for athletes at all levels of skill and ability:

- Tri Kids for age 9 years to high school;

- Tri Devils for high school up to 15 years;

- Black Squad for high school students 15 to 18 years.

Training sessions covering all three disciplines of triathlon – running, cycling and swimming – will take place at least twice each week (depending on the level of the squad).

For all enquiries, contact Sarah Helmore at junior@canterburytriclub.co.nz.

To contribute news and information to our blog site, please contact Rachel Harris at harrisfamily@paradise.net.nz.