The Academy is the first step on the GBR Performance Pathway for athletes aged 12-19 years of age.

In 2014 the South Central Region was created as the last of the 10 Triathlon England Regions and the Academy was formed. In September 2014 the first Academy trials were held.  In line with the region the Academy covers Hampshire/Isle of Wight; Buckinghamshire; Oxfordshire & Bedfordshire.

South Central Academy Trials & 2016-2017 Academy Days

The South Central Academy Trials and subsequent Academy days will be at the Oxford University Sports Centre, Jackdaw Lane, Oxford OX4 1EQ. 

The trials will be held on Sunday 18th September 2016 between 0900-1700. 

If you would like to register your interest for the academy please contact Scott Murray whose details are below. He will also be able to provide details of the scoring matrix and the time requirements for the athletes and also send you an application form. 

In September 2014 athletes that achieved the basic Bronze standard of 270 were invited to the trials by September 2015 athletes had to score over 300 points to get an invitation to the trials and for the trials on Sunday 18th September 2016 athletes will need to be of a Silver Standard, 310 points just to be invited to the trials. You can see how the standard of athlete has driven the expectations of the Academy.

Each Academy has a Regional Head Coach and for South Central that is currently Scott Murray scott@synergiecoaching.com (07870 596873). Scott currently employs three coaches within the Academy and will buy in expertise if required. 

The Academy is based at Oxford University Sports Centre, Jackdaw Lane off Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4BJ.