Triathlon England North West Regional Academy

3rd August 2010

The NW Regional Triathlon Academy supports the development of young and talented athletes within the North West of England. The North West region is broken into the following areas:
1. Cheshire
2. Merseyside
3. Lancashire
4. Greater Manchester
5. Cumbria
For each of these 5 areas there are coaching officers responsible for support and guidance of local athletes and the NW academy as a whole supports the NW children's winter and summer race series.
Our aims:
1. Identify talent by monitoring results at local events
2. Direct talent by establishing links with local swim/cycle/run/triathlon clubs
3. Provide support for talent via the system of coaching officers
4. Guide athletes towards BTF funded programme selection
5. Prepare the best possible team for Inter Regional Championships
6. Develop young athletes in a holistic manner to ensure their continuation within the sport of triathlon

How do youngsters access the academy?
1. Trial days take place in March and October and all local triathlon clubs will be contacted in advance
2. Those identified at local events within the North West will be contacted and invited to join the academy at their next training day
3. If you wish to apply personally email Marc Laithwaite

How do youngsters benefit from the academy?
1. Access to all academy training days
2. Support from the academy coaching team
3. Guidance relating to IRC selection and progress to BTF funded pathways

Where do I find the latest news and details of the next training day?
Please follow the links from the news items on the Triathlon England North West home page to find out more about the next academy training day.