Kids
We focus on all the fundamental movement skills; agility, balance, coordination, speed, running, jumping, gliding, buoyancy, throwing, catching, kicking and hitting which encourages successful participation in any sport.
Juniors
With juniors triathletes we will focus on skill development. While maintaining the fun during the session, inclusive and focusing on improving the fundamentals of swimming, cycling and running.
Teens
Things get serious! our triathletes will engage in a more structured training routine, learn skills to help them compete in races, understand the rules of this style of racing & be more accountable for learning what is necessary to perform their best.
Coaches
ERIC WATSON
Head of Junior Academy
HUSSAIN SANGOOR
Head of Swimming Academy
CASIE PITTMAN
Head of Cycling Academy
ROYA ALSAATI
Coach
MOHAMED AL KAMEL
Coach
MADELEINE MARTIN
Physiotherapist
Benefits of Triathlon for kids
In the world of sports, the triathlon is the ultimate of all competitions!
Children can learn a great deal about dedication and determination when they start training for a triathlon. Being able to compete in this type of course requires a lot of stamina, which is developed over time with consistent training. There is no such thing as missed practices for successful athletes, and kids will learn that hard work is rewarded when they cross the finish line at the end of a triathlon.
Triathlons require the competitors to be proficient in three different areas: swimming, cycling and running. Kids who decide to compete in the event will need to fine tune each skill until they are ready to compete. If they were not a fast runner or able to cover long distance before, they will be able to after training for a triathlon. Preparing for the event is also a great way to become a good swimmer. The junior athletes will eventually become technically strong in all three disciplines.
Completing a triathlon is tough, even for natural child athletes. To be able to finish the course, competitors must be in good health and have great stamina. During the time in which a kid is preparing for the big race, they will learn about eating healthy meals and exercising on a regular basis. Taking the time to explain to children why these actions are so important to bodily healthy will help them to develop a respect for the body.
Your child will have an opportunity to meet other kids who are also passionate about competing in sports. They could form connections and make lifelong friends through this friendly competition.