There are Junior triathlon clubs around the Sussex area. One of them is Sussex Tristars which trains at Ringmer Community College on Sundays (during term time).
Details can be found on the web site www.sussestristars.org
The club is open to all that can swim 50m front crawl, has own cycle and helmet and wants to have a fun couple of hours. Age group 8-12yrs. The club is very much aimed at the beginners/ first time eventers.
Other children's triathlon training is organised at Uckfield Leisure Centre, TN22 1UB. on Thursdays 4pm to 6pm. First hour is dryside fitness & running the second hour in the pool. This session is aimed at the more able swimmers (200m+) and the age group of 11-14yrs.
Contact the centre reception on 01825 761160 for details
Training sessions - more details
Past events- Ringmer Children's Tri 2009
Past Events- Uckfield Children's Tri 2011
What is kidstri and what are it's aims?
'The Kidstri' series events are set up with the aim of getting as many children as possible to experience a triathlon or aquathlon event in the Olympic year.
Over SIX different venues and SEVEN events there is an opportunity for all to come and try out an event either as a 'Tristar- Triathlon England' categories age group 9-10yrs TS1, 11-12yrs TS2 & 13-14yrs TS3.
(More info on the Triathlon England web site).
Also as a Novice over two distances and age groups 8-10yrs & 11-14yrs.
All ages for the events are based on the age at 31/12/12
Not only that, if the young person is a little nervous of doing an event by themselves then there is a 'NOVICE FAMILY TEAM' event. Where a parent, brother/sister (16yrs+) or other relative can take part with them and help support their efforts around the course. More info HERE
In every event each competitor will receive a medal, a goodie bag and real fun time.
EQUIPMENT: All competitors will need to supply their own road worthy cycle (ATB - mountain bikes are fine) for the grass, sportfield surface. Also you MUST have an undamaged cycle helmet (up to british standard).
School Visits We will be arranging visits to primary schools and Community colleges in the Sussex area in 2012 to promote the events and to get as many involved in this Olympic year. If you are active in a schoo/colegel and would like to arrange a presentation (10-15mins) then please email Paul HERE. Age range 9yrs (year 6) to 14yrs (year ?)
The presentation includes: video and pics explaining about triathlon, Kids of Steel (Triathlon England event in Sussex), Kidstri series of events, Where to go to join in training and a 'transition' game. Leaflets available to be handed out to all children to direct them to this site and the events.
Triathlon England TATA KIDS of STEEL comes to Sussex on Wedensday 30th may 2012.
WE WILL BE THERE- COME ALONG AND SEE US!
Hailsham Aquathlon
Sunday 15th April - HERE
East Grinstead Triathlon
Sunday 20th May - HERE
Ardingly Aquathlon
Sunday 3rd June - HERE
Rye Triathlon
Sunday 22nd July - HERE
Uckfield Triathlon*
Sunday 12th August - HERE
Crowborough Triathlon
Saturday 15th September - HERE
Crowborough Aquathlon HERE
Sunday 14th October
Click the link and see who's entered in
any of the events so far.!!