Youth Triathlon

Triathlon Scotland has a budding and lively youth section and with the increasing popularity of the sport as well as an increase in youth sections in our clubs, more and more kids are getting in to triathlon.

Youth Membership

Triathlon Scotland membership for young people is available from just £15 per year.  Joining gives them the opportunity to take part in the National Triathlon Series and Scottish Championship Events.  Membership can be purchased online here.

Find A Club

Clubs are at the heart of triathlon in Scotland and a number of the clubs around the country have recognised that providing opportunities for young people to take part is key to the future of our sport. Clubs with youth sections normally have youth specific training sessions and dedicate youth section coaches. Use our club finder page to find a suitable club in your area.

Event Opportunities

There are a lot of opportunities out there for the most seasoned young triathlete to the absolute beginner, including the National Triathlon Series and the annual Scottish National Youth Triathlon Championships.

Youths and juniors compete in set age group categories as below:

  • TriStar Start – Age 8
  • TriStar 1 – Age 9-10
  • TriStar 2 – Age 11-12
  • TriStar 3- Age 13-14
  • Youth A – Age 15-16

Age is taken as per 31 December of the year of competition.

Scottish Schools Championships

The Scottish Schools Championships is an aquathlon held during the school day.  Racing is open to all pupils in S1 to S6 and features both individual races and a mixed team relay.  Race distances are as follows and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are available in each category for both boys and girls:

  • S1/2 = 250m swim, 2km run
  • S3/4 = 400m swim, 3km run
  • S5/6 = 500m swim, 4km run

The Mixed Team Relay will be contested over a 200m swim and 1km run per athlete in a boy, girl, boy, girl format.  Entries are only available through schools.  Further information on how to enter can be found on our Scottish Schools Championship page.

 

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