Kay Stokes is the Cleveland Triathlon Club Junior Academy coordinator.
As a Level 1 swim coach, Level 2 British Triathlon coach and an NVQ Level 2 Activities coordinator she has all the necessary training to run our academy. Kay also competes herself in pool and open water triathlons, fell and road runs, giving her plenty of hands on experience.
For more information on the Junior Academy e-mail clevelandtriathlon@hotmail.co.uk

Kids Academy:
Our junior academy is a chance for the younger generation to be introduced to triathlon. All our sessions are fully supervised with qualified coaches and life guards on hand. Parents/Carers of children aged over 8 are welcome to watch or to leave the children in our care, however children under the age of 8 must be accompanied at all times.
The session will consist of run, cycle, swim and transition training, inside and outside the school depending on the weather!
The kids academy training session dates are as follows: September 6th and 20th, October 4th and 18th, November 8th and 22nd, December 6th and 20th (Christmas Party).

The sessions are held at Our Lady of St Bede's School, Bishopton Rd West, Stockton TS19 0QH
Membership £3.00 - Weekly Subs £2.00
Open to ages 7-15

Try a Tri - Benfield Sports Academy - 9th August
Our junior session that was scheduled for the 9th of August will now be held in conjunction with the above event. Please see here for an entry form and details.

Tri a Tri
Well done to every one that took part, hope you all found it helpful. Here are the results

Monkwearmouth Junior Triathlon - 21st June 2008
Five of our juniors took part in the Monkwearmouth Kids Triathlon:
Alex Clark
Lissie Moore
Sam Moore
Elena Swinson
Dominic Swinson

Alex won the Tristar Start category and Lisse was fourth in Tristar One. All finished the race (which was run in horrible conditions) with a real determination which reflected brilliantly on the club as there were plenty of kids from other clubs crying on the bike and the run because of the tough conditions. We are proud of them all and they each said the day was fantastic.

Full results

7th June 2008 - Junior Academy Training Duathlon Results
Today the kids academy completed a training Duathlon,at the British Triathlon standard Tri Star distances (the recommended distances for individual age groups.) They then did the standard distance swims; here are the times:

Michael
Hannah
Mathew S
Oliver
Mathew
Tom
Paige

Duathlon Swim
27:30 ----- 4.21
25.20 ----- 3.50
15.10 ----- 2.43
24.12 ----- 2.46
23.10 ----- 2.13
33.58 ----- 3.55
10.38 ----- 2.30

When this event is completed again I will attach a printable table so you compare your times from one session to the next.

Dates for your calendar:
10th August - Troutbeck Junior Triathlon
13th September - One Life Kids Duathlon
27th September - Cleveland Triathlon Club Kids Aquathon - download entry form here

For junior runs including the Junior Great North Run click here

Don't forget your trunks! - Kit list for triathlons:
We have put together a handy list of the kit you will need when competing in a triathlon
click here for a printable version

Good Eating = Good Triathletes:
Visit here for eat smart advice

Fun Trivia Quiz - Here

Safety and training advice
Running Advice
Swimming Safety
Cycle Safety

As a member of Cleveland Triathlon Club you are expected to abide by the following junior club rules:

• All members must play within the rules and respect officials and their decisions.
• All members must respect opponents.
• Members should keep to agreed timings for training and competitions or inform their coach or team manager if they are going to be late.
• Members must wear suitable kit for training and race sessions, as agreed with the coach. Bike helmets are required for racing and recommended for training.
• Members must pay and fees for training and events promptly.
• Junior members are not allowed to smoke on club premises or whilst representing the club at competitions.
• Junior members are not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs or any kind on the club premises or whilst representing the club.
  
  For Parents and Carers:
  
• Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
• Help your child to recognise good performance not just results.
• Never force your child to take part in sport.
• Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
• Never punish or belittle a child for loosing or making mistakes.
• Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
• Support your child’s involvement and help them enjoy their sport.
• Use correct and proper language at all times.