INTERSTATE TRIATHLON

The School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships incorporating the Aquathlon has the below age categories. 

(Age is as of 31 December in the year of competition)

Triathlon 
Juniors – 13/14 years (born 2012/2011)
Intermediates – 15/16 years (born 2010/2009)
Seniors – 17/18/19 years (born 2008/2007/2006)

Aquathlon
11 Years (born 2014)
12 Years (born 2013)

Nominations Due Date:
Aquathlon: Thursday 14 November 2024
Triathlon: Monday 25 November 2024

COSTS

Triathlon Tour Cost
Please be advised that if selected:

The cost of a HOME CHAMPIONSHIP will be approximately $800 – $1500 depending on the accommodation option.

The cost of an AWAY CHAMPIONSHIP will be between $2000 – $2700 dependent on venue and time on tour.

Aquathlon Tour Cost
Please be advised that if selected:
The cost of a HOME or AWAY CHAMPIONSHIP will be up to $800

Travel Model
The School Sport WA preferred travel model is for students to travel and accommodate with their parent/guardian.  Flights have been booked for team officials and their flight information will be provided at the parent information meeting.

Any variation to this model will be communicated at the initial trial

TRIAL DATES

Triathlon:

1. SSWA Secondary Schools Triathlon
   Thursday 31 October 2024
2. EXSS Sprint Triathlon Champion Lakes
   Sunday 24 November 2024
3. City of Joondalup Coastal Quest
   Whitfords Nodes, Hillarys
   Sunday 8 December 2024

Aquathlon:

• SSWA Primary Schools Triathlon – Aquathlon Event – Friday 1 November 2024

Team Announcement     Aquathlon – Monday 9 December 2024
                                             Triathlon –   Monday 9 December 2024                    

TRIAL VENUES

Trial 1 and Aquathlon
Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Henley Dr, Champion Lakes

Trial 2
Champion Lakes Regatta Centre
Henley Dr, Champion Lakes

Trial 3
Whitfords Nodes, Hillarys Foreshore

ELIGIBILITY

Triathlon:
To be eligible for selection, nominees must:

• Be a full time student at a DoE recognised educational institution
• Be 13/14, 15/16 or 17/19 by the 31st December in the year of the competition

Aquathlon*:
To be eligible for selection, nominees must:

• Be a full time student at a DoE recognised educational institution
• Be 11 or 12 by the 31st December in the year of Interstate competition

*Note – Selected athletes will be required to travel and accommodate with a parent or nominated guardian.