Course Information

The focus of this Skills School Day will be on open water swimming skills. For some triathletes this might be the first time they have swum in open water so for them the day will be about experiencing the open water environment. For other triathletes who have swum in open water before we will be working on exploring and enhancing their open water swim skills. The day will be run alongside the East Midlands Development Squad triathletes so there will also be an opportunity to learn alongside more experienced triathletes. 

Triathletes who don't own a wetsuit can borrow one on the day - there are 20 wetsuits available in various sizes. We might not be able to find the perfect size, but we should be pretty close. Parents whose child doesn't have a wetsuit should sign up and pay online - this will reserve a wetsuit for the child.

If the triathlete does have a wetsuit they can bring, then parents should book their child on the day direct through John Crewe at skillsschooleastmidlands@britishtriathlon.org.

What are Skills School Days?

Skills School days are a great opportunity for young triathletes to develop their triathlon skills in a fun and engaging environment. They are designed to build a young athlete's all-round skills and attributes, not just focusing on sport-specific skills.

Each day will be led by your regional Skills School Lead Coach and supported by qualified British Triathlon Coaches. The day’s activities will be built upon our world class Athlete Development Framework.

Who's it for?

Athletes

Skills School days are for junior athletes committed to exploring personal excellence using the Skills School principles.

Minimum age (as at 31 December 2018): 8 years            Maximum age (as at 31 December 2018): 16 years

What the sessions are we focusing on?

The day will consist of a focus on open water swim skills. The athletes will be encouraged to develop their technical, tactical and mental skills during the sessions.

How do we get involved?
A parent or guardian can sign up participants via the online booking system.
Click enrol on this course as a guest and then enter the details of the participant you are signing up. Please provide the parent/guardians contact details.

Please note you will need to do a separate booking for each participant you would like to sign up.

Once you have signed up you will receive an email from the Skills School Lead Coach around 2 weeks prior to the Skills School day. This will contain all the information you will need regarding the day. 

Course Venue

Racehub, Six Hills, Six Hills Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3PR