Trials and Selection
The Performance Squad will comprise of a small group of athletes, between 10 and 14 who are looking to maximise their triathlon performance and be the best athletes they can be alongside their academic commitments. The squad will train with a group of external athletes, senior, U23 and Junior elite athletes under the coaching of Steve Lloyd, who is the Performance Coach as well as BTF ENG Coach. Athletes will be expected to attend the planned sessions and follow a training plan although each athlete with have their own plan based on their current level, overall goals and also availability around their academic studies, we certainly expect some athletes to be doing less than others. Athletes will also need to commit to racing the 3 or 4 BUCs racing each year as these are key to the continued development of the overall program.
trials Format
400m Timed Swim
3min Bike Power Test
5K Timed Run
The trials will take place in October to allow athletes to settle in. Before this, athletes may be invited to join with performance sessions. Details on how to apply will be posted closer to the time but if you are interested please get in touch so we can put you in contact with the right people.
Entry Criteria
The basic parameters for the squad are below but please don’t be put off if you don’t quite hit these numbers, we are as interested in having Performance minded individuals apply that want to be the best they can be and we fully expect that with coaching athletes can make the necessary improvements. We would certainly encourage any 1st year athletes who are keen to apply as we can assess potential and know that if athletes are on the program for 3 years then we can hopefully make the improvements required.
