Become a Youth & Junior

Whether you're dreaming of competing on the world stage or simply want to have fun getting active, triathlon can be the sport to get you there. With plenty of opportunities to get involved, you're just a swim, bike and run away from starting your journey.

Triathlon also isn't the only multisport option available! If swim, bike, run isn't of interest to you we guarantee there will be a multisport option that is, with aquathlon (swim, run) and duathlon (run, bike, run) options available.

Find out more about our Youth and Junior opportunities below.

Getting started

We know getting started with a new sport can be daunting, that’s why we’re here to help every step of the way.

Here's a list of the category names and ages for Youth and Junior to help you understand the lingo.

  • Youth A - Ages 15-16
  • Youth B - Age 17
  • Junior - Ages 18-19
  • Senior - Age 20+

If you are aged below 15 then please see our TriStar page here to find out more about your event category.

Now you've identified your category it's time to start your swim, bike, run journey! See our tips for becoming a Youth and Junior below.

TIPS FOR becoming a Youth & Junior

1. TAKE ON A GO TRI

Get involved with GO TRI Active Sessions and Events, all of which are tailored to beginners in the sport; meaning that whilst it may be an event, the main goal is to cross the line.

Find a GO TRI

2. TAKE ON AN EVENT

There are over a thousand triathlon and multisport events to take part in throughout the year across the country. We are sure to have an event to suit you. Search for an event near you using the button below.

Find an event

3. FIND A CLUB

Clubs are full of people wanting to swim, bike and run and are a great way to get active and make friends at the same time, plus with coaches and experienced triathletes, are a great way to progress your training in a safe environment.

If you want to know more about a club before going along and how they can support you and accommodate any additional requirements, get in touch with the club and they’ll be able to help you get involved.

Find a club

4. TALK TO SOMEONE IN YOUR AREA

READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?

So you have started your swim, bike, run journey and you're now looking to take your racing to the next level. Great! Find out more about our Youth & Junior competition opportunities and Talent Pathway below.

1. AGE-GROUP TEAM

British Triathlon members are offered a unique opportunity to compete at an international level with the Great Britain Age-Group Team. If you qualify for the team, you can be proud to represent Great Britain and enjoy the experience of racing at World Triathlon and/or Europe Triathlon Championships.

Age-Group competition starts from age 16 for sprint distance events and age 18 for standard distance and long distance events.

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2. TALENT PATHWAY

The national Talent Pathway helps prepare promising triathletes for success at the highest levels, providing a gateway onto the British Triathlon Performance Pathway.

Triathlon England, Triathlon Scotland and Welsh Triathlon offer Talent Academies. The academies are led by a Head Coach who works with national staff to deliver a programme of support to the best youth and junior triathletes in their region. There are specific selection criteria to be selected for the academies.

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3. YOUTH & JUNIOR SUPER SERIES

The British Triathlon Youth and Junior Super Series provides up-and-coming athletes from across England, Scotland and Wales with the chance to compete against other high-performing athletes of their age in highly competitive races on a regular basis.

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