TRIATHLON – TEAM WA
Triathlon WA supports WA athlete development and representation at national and international triathlon events. Team WA is selected for a period of the specified season, in accordance with the Triathlon WA Selection Policy.
The aim of the Triathlon WA (TWA) Pathway program is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for the development of young West Australian athletes, allowing them to maximise their enjoyment and potential in the sport over time. This is achieved by engaging with the network of athletes, parents and home coaches to support each individual athlete to achieve personal excellence and to prepare athletes for the demands of training, competition and travel during the performance pathway and towards future representation at National and International triathlon events.
Season 2024 / 2025 will see the continued evolution of the Triathlon WA Pathway Program including the continued alignment with AusTriathlon. The philosophy will remain the same – to create environments where athletes can develop the necessary tactical, technical, physiological and psychological skill competencies to aid progression through to the National Athlete Pathway.
The TWA Pathway Program is focused on facilitating development opportunities for each athlete in the WA Team (Youth, Junior and U23) in line with the AusTriathlon National Pathway Network Strategy and Hierarchy of Discriminators (see below). The aim of the program is to help build the athlete’s knowledge and potential through education and skill sessions, and to develop their racing tactics and technical skills through masterclass clinics, camps, travelling race camps and draft Legal racing opportunities.
Applications for Team WA for 2024/25 is open to any junior triathlete aged 13 -23 years (DOB 2002-2012) who is a Standard or Premium member of Triathlon WA, is a resident of WA, and who has access to a road bicycle. Selection will be via a nationally approved selection policy and the ability to apply to be a member of Team WA will be available at any stage throughout the season.
SELECTION POLICY, ATHLETE AGREEMENT & INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the 2024/25 season are currently closed. For enquiries please contact the office using the details below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further enquiries or questions about the TWA Pathway Program / Team WA, please contact the Triathlon WA Pathway Lead on 9443 9778 or development@wa.triathlon.org.au
RACING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
| DATE | JUNIOR STATE SERIES RACE | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2024 | City of Joondalup Coastal Quest | Bolt | Draft Legal | Draft Legal |
| 16/02/2025 | LGM Bunbury Classic | Enticer | Sprint | Sprint |
| 30/03/2025 | Coogee Beach Triathlon | Fun | Fun | Sprint |
| 06/04/2025 | City of Joondalup Mullaloo Triathlon | Bolt | Sprint | Sprint |
| 03/05/2025 | Busselton Foreshore Triathlon | Short Course | Short Course | Short Course |
For each Junior State Series event, points will be awarded to the top ten (10) eligible TWA members in each junior age group. An athlete’s best three (3) results from the State Series events will be considered. For an athlete to be eligible for Triathlete of the Year awards and final leader board placing, they must have competed in a minimum of three (3) state series races.
Overall Junior Triathlete of the Year Awards will be given to the three highest point-scoring male and female triathletes in each Junior age group on the State Series leader board.
| DATE | LOCAL DRAFT LEGAL RACE | VENUE | AVAILABLE TO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2024 | Armadale Draft Legal Duathlon | Champion Lakes | All athletes with DLE |
| 19/10/2024 | Lightning League Race 1 | Champion Lakes | WA Team athletes with DLE |
| 17/11/2024 | Lightning League Race 2 | Champion Lakes | WA Team athletes with DLE |
| 22/12/2024 | Lightning League Race 3 | Champion Lakes | WA Team athletes with DLE |
| 19/01/2025 | Armadale Draft Legal Triathlon | Champion Lakes | All athletes with DLE |
DLE means Draft Legal Endorsement. Additional races may be added throughout the season in consultation with race directors.
| DATE | SCHOOL SPORT NATIONAL TRIATHLON TEAM SELECTION RACES | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2024 | SSWA Secondary Championships | Champion Lakes |
| 24/11/2024 | EXSS Triathlon | Champion Lakes |
| 08/12/2024 | Coastal Quest | Whitford Nodes |
HIERARCHY OF DISCRIMINATORS
The below Hierarchy of Discriminators forms the basis for our pathway strategy and what to develop.
