TRIATHLON

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR TRIATHLON CAREER

The Illawarra Triathlon Program is delivered in partnership with NSW Triathlon and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Triathletes, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Triathlon NSW Development Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance races. The program includes practical education in areas such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent IAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING AND COMPETITION WITH A VIEW TO:

Develop athletes’ fundamental skill level to enhance their opportunities of progression through the TNSW Development Pathway into NSW squads and teams
Prepare athletes for the listed NSW ITU Youth and Junior Development races, with a major focus on draft legal racing and the ultimate goal of competing at the Australian Youth, Junior & U23 Triathlon Series
Increase the level of athlete success in triathlon competitions and events nationwide
Provide an introduction and progression into sport specific strength and conditioning
Provide education around athletic and personal development, including nutrition, sport psychology, media skills, leadership, and drugs in sport

ATHLETE BENEFITS

Selected athletes receive:

Access to athlete discounts
Access to purchase IAS Uniform
Athlete education covering key topics including, Drugs in Sport, Leadership, Load Management, Media Training, Motivation, Nutrition, Social Media, Sports Psychology
Functional movement screening and review session
Opportunity to attend the Your Local Club Academy Games in Tamworth
Opportunity to join Inter-Academy Training Camp Tour (first year athletes only)
Squad training sessions with IAS
40-week supervised strength & conditioning with access to program in the athlete management system, Lumin

Additional IAS benefits:

Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
Support for award and scholarship nominations
Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
Promotion through IAS social media channels and newsletters

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the 2026/27 program athletes must:

Be aged 13-19 years old as of 31st December 2027 (ie born in 2008-2014)
Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Triathlon
Current or willing to become a member of an Illawarra based Triathlon Club
Currently reside within Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven or Wingecarribee local government area

ATHLETE LEVY

An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the program benefits and more. This levy is subsidised by state and local government funding in addition to NSW Triathlon.

Uniform costs are additional, with Triathlon‑specific and IAS items purchased directly through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for Academy Games and NSW Triathlon pathway events.

KEY DATES

Program Delivery Period
July 2026 – April 2027

Camp days
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September – Point Wolstoncroft (First year athletes only)

Billigence Series Races
Sunday 27th September 2026 – BPS Macarthur Race 1
Sunday 11th October 2026 – BPS Illawarra Race 2
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026 – BPS Orange Race 3
Sunday 31st January 2027 – BPS Penrith Race 4

Academy Games
Friday 9th – Sunday 11th April 2027 – Tamworth