North East Triathlon Talent ID Day

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Are you 11 – 18 years old? Have you ever thought about giving Triathlon a try, or are you involved with sport and think you could be talented in this fast growing Olympic Sport?

North East Triathlon is organising this Talent ID day to give an opportunity for talented youngsters across the region to access the regional talent squad.

When and where:

Saturday 31st January at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham 12.30pm - 4.30pm

The day will consist of:

• Presentation from a World Age Group Champion
• Timed run - 1500m on athletics track.
• Timed swim – 200m (11 -16yrs) or 400m (17 – 18yrs)

All athletes who meet a given standard will be invited to join the new Regional Triathlon Academy for 2009 which will include:

• Monthly regional academy training days.
• Support and guidance on triathlon events to enter both regionally and nationally.
• Help and advice on Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Open Water Swimming, Group cycle riding, race strategies and training plans.

If you would like to book a place or require additional information please contact;

Barry Jameson – British Triathlon N.E. Talent Identification Officer and Academy Head Coach
E-mail:    barry.jameson@tri4u.co.uk
Tel: 01434 344284 or

Paul Watson – British Triathlon N.E. Regional Development Coach
E-mail:    paulwatson@britishtriathlon.org  or visit

North East Region web site: www.northernpulse.co.uk