windrush Tri Club juniors
Windrush Tri Club Juniors was founded in 2014. Our emphasis is on participation and enjoyment but we aim to support each junior athlete at whatever stage of triathlon they are at.
About Windrush Tri Club Juniors
We have over 50 junior members who participate in training sessions and various triathlon competitions. We are a family friendly club and encourage parents and siblings to get involved where possible.
What ages do you cater for?
We coach 7–16 year olds in mixed gender and ability sessions.
Where and when you train?
The current Juniors training schedule is as follows:
Junior cycling and running at Norwood Park, 18:30–20:00 on Tuesdays
Junior swimming at Dulwich College Pool, 17:40–18:40 on Thursdays
Junior swimming at West Norwood Leisure Centre, 15:30-16:30 on Sundays
Full details and sign up is available here.
Do you need to have prior triathlon experience?
Absolutely not! Windrush Tri Club’s mission is to introduce everyone regardless of experience to the sport of triathlon. If you do have experience let the coach know via the sign up form.
What kit do you need?
Depending on activity kit needs are varied:
Cycling – a working, safe bike, water bottle, layers of clothes, trainers or bike shoes, gloves and a helmet – no helmet, no ride.
Swim – swimming costume, goggles, hat, water bottle, towel
Lido swim – wetsuit, swimming costume, goggles, hat, water bottle, towel
Run skills – trainers, shorts or leggings, t-shirt, sweatshirt if cold. Water bottle.
How much does it cost?
Junior sessions are currently pay-as-you-go or priced by term. Sessions are £6 per session or £5 a session when paid for in a term block. All sessions can be booked through MyClubhouse.
How do I join Windrush Tri Club Juniors?
As with adult membership, juniors membership can be purchased through MyClubhouse. A step-by-step break down of how to pay the annual membership fee can be found on this page. For more information please email us.
How can I support the Juniors?
The junior section maintains subsidised pricing to allow as much community participation as possible. The section is 100% run by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please get in touch.
We're always on the look out for sponsors and funding partners to work with to help us to develop the club. If you're interested in partnering with us please get in touch.
Contact us
You can contact us by sending us an email.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions, we have resumed some of our Junior sessions!
Firstly, we have a Sunday swim sessions at West Norwood Leisure Centre 15:30-16:30. Sign up is available here.
We have also got a Junior cycling and running session at Herne Hill Velodrome on the Inner track on Tuesdays, 18:00-19:30. Full details and sign up can be found here.
All sessions are currently pay as you go and we look forward to seeing new faces and current members soon!
If you have any questions please drop us an email on juniors@windrushtri.co.uk and don't forget to sign up to the newsletter on our club database MyClubhouse to keep up to date with what the club is doing.
juniors at Windrush Tri CLUB Aquathlon
Images © Lisa Bretherick