BAD Kids

BAD Kids allows young people aged 8 -16 to train for and experience multi-sport events. Junior triathlon is split for competition purposes into two-year age groups (see below). Initially we will have training sessions for all young athletes at the same time; however, when the junior section becomes large enough we will split into juniors (aged 8-12) and seniors (aged 13-16).

Juniors will have the opportunity to train for a couple of hours on Saturday afternoons, when they will learn and develop skills for both healthy living and competition. We also want to encourage as many junior members as possible to enter and compete in competitions in 2010. We will make details of local competitions available as and when dates are confirmed. For a full plan of training sessions please click here (Jan-Mar 2010).

Our main training sessions:

Cycle/Run session: 3-4pm. This is an outdoor session using the hard court area behind the leisure centre. It will be a mixture of bike and run sessions (see plan for more details).

Swim session: 4-5pm. This session will develop good technique, and can complement any additional swim sessions that the young athletes attend at other swimming clubs.

We would encourage athletes to attend both sessions on the Saturday. Cost is £4 in total for both sessions.

We also encourage parents/carers to come along watch training sessions or use the facilities at our training venues while the juniors are training. Alternatively, if you would be willing to help out please e-mail coaching@badtri.org - We would be very grateful to hear from you!

Membership to BAD Kids is required if you attend the Saturday sessions or wish to enter races as part of the club. Current membership fees are £15 for the year. To start the membership process click here. You will need an adult to help you (if you are not an adult!).