Dorset Junior Triathlon Hub

Dorset's first and only Junior Triathlon Hub at Dumpton School where young people can come and experience the fun of triathlon, the fastest growing sport in the UK and world wide.

We are excited to be able to bring to you 6 Taster Mornings, two a month on Saturday’s 8:15-11:15 am from April-July 2023. Your child may attend more than one session of they wish. These sessions will provide a foundation of skills for participants to be able to use to perform a race distance of their choice to end the session. The sessions will be able to accommodate all abilities/experiences across the 3 disciplines. These sessions have been provided with the intension of leaving participants excited and curious to learn more about the world of triathlon and it's other counterparts. The next step will be to join the Dorset Junior Triathlon Hub: a fun and safe environment in which to nurture and develop each participants skills so that they may race recreationally or follow the British Triathlon Talent Pathway.

Triathlon Camp 3 Days Wednesday-Friday - 23rd-25th August 9:30-4:30pm. Information and booking can be found by clicking on the link.

If there are any questions please contact dorsetjuniortriathlonhub@email.com

Triathlon offers something for everyone and there is no discrimination regarding ability, age, gender; it is a self achieving sport offering long life participation.

Having already witnessed first hand how youngsters are engaging in triathlon and the buzz and excitement it is creating. It is a wonderful sight to see amongst young people, particularly since the pandemic & its impact on youngsters physical and mental development.

Head Coach Tracy Cook

Highly qualified and experienced over 20 years in teaching and coaching alongside having competed on the World Stage in ITU Triathlon and IRONMAN achieving medals at all distances including GOLD.

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What you need to know....

Brief Outline

Purpose: A triathlon fun packed morning aimed at children aged 8-16 years old, catering for all abilities.

Please note……ideally, children should be able to ride a bike and swim 50m continuously without aids.

The morning activities activities will be organised onsite using the pool and nearby grass fields for the bike and run aspects. Pupils will be split into ability groups for each discipline. They will experience a series of fun and constructive activities targeted at transition skills with the intention of completing a mini triathlon as an individual or as part of a team.

A break down of skills aimed to be covered over a taster mornings & 3 day camp.

Morning taster sessions will aim to cover the fundamental skills to enable each participant to take part in a race. The choice of skills and depth will be decided by the ability of the group. Coaching sessions will be differentiated to meet the needs of the individuals within the group.

Swimming

It is the aim to cover the following swimming skills focussing on swimming in open water environments and the differences between the different types.