Regional Academy Testing Day - Sunday 24 September 2023
The North East Triathlon Academy is a performance programme for triathletes aged 13yrs – 19yrs and will be testing for the next intake of Academy Athletes on Sunday 24 September with specific times and venue details being provided to athletes following receipt of their applications.
The trials will involve run testing (1500m or 3k) and swim testing (200m or 400m)
All athletes interested (including existing) will need to complete the form and attend the test dates to be considered for the 2023/24 squad.
Following the test date and upon achieving the required minimum points an invitation to attend a second meeting will be e-mailed to athletes, where further screening will be undertaken to establish base skill level ie use of rollers (bike) watt bike power and pedal profile, including the use of cleated shoes, mounting and dismounting. Basic core stability and muscle endurance along with previous and existing home training environment. These are minimum requirements/skills necessary to ensure inclusion on specific training sessions and progression towards PA weekend and SS competition selection.
The trials will involve run & swim testing . Athletes who wish to be considered to attend need to complete an online application form by clicking on the on the button below.
Standards
Athletes score points based on their swim and run times in the time trials. This system has been in place for a number of years, and as such, the Academy standards are currently subject to an internal review at National level. As a guide you can calculate your points score using your short course swim (25m pool) and track run times here.
The standard of athletes selected onto Regional Academies nationally continues to rise. As an indication of standard, the current North East Academy squad would all score a minimum of 300+ points under the current system.
Athletes who do not meet the above standards, but are interested in pursuing triathlon further are encouraged to join their local club.
North East Academy Athletes
The NE Academy will require full engagement with the programme from athletes. This includes regular inputting of data on personal training diaries and attendance at sessions when required.
All new intake athletes will become affiliate members initially and will remain affiliate until such time that we have evidence of regular engagement with the programme.
The Academy team have pulled together a document with further info
Contact
Any questions relating to this area, please contact Colin Gardener, Regional Academy Lead (RAL):
