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 as a team and accommodate with their parent/guardian.  Flights have been pre booked and deposits paid for all athletes and officials.   If individuals opt off the group flight booking, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged upon final invoice.

Any variation to this model will be communicated at the parent information meeting.

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.