Program Details

Cronulla Triathlon Club has one of the strongest and most supportive Junior programs in NSW, catering for athletes from 5 years old right through to Youth and Junior competitors.

Our program is designed to be fun, inclusive and rewarding, building confidence and friendships while developing triathlon skills. With expert coaches, loan equipment options, and clear pathways into higher-level competition, every junior has the chance to reach their potential.

We're just about to kick off our 2026/27 Season of Triathlon, and over winter we've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you one of the best Junior seasons yet. Whether you're here to have fun, give triathlon a go, make friends, learn a new skill, or progress into a development pathway, we cater for all, starting from as young as 4 years old right up to the late teens.

This coming season we bring structure, accredited Triathlon Australia coaches, support, events, and most of all a Junior community living our motto: Train. Race. Belong.

We're excited to share that, for the first time, our Junior Members will receive a SWAG Bag, proudly sponsored by Cronulla RSL, including a bag, bucket hat, swim cap, elastic laces and a water bottle to support your season.

With funding we've received, we'll continue to develop our coaching staff who volunteer their time to support our program, buy more bikes so our Juniors can loan them (making the sport more affordable as they grow so fast!), and invest in other equipment to support our program.

How are we kicking off the season?

Join us for a fun day on Sunday 20th September, starting at 11am at Cronulla RSL and Cronulla Beach. The day includes an introduction to our coaches, club and sport, a swim and run clinic, a goal-setting session, pizza, and a guest speaker.

Mums and Dads are welcome, and feel free to bring along a friend - everyone is welcome! Look forward to seeing you there.

Why Join Cronulla Tri Club as a Junior?

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Set & Forget Licence Cover

Your Triathlon Australia Licence & Insurance is included, no need for a One Day Licence at every race, making racing more affordable all season long.

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Insured, On and Off the Course

You're covered on the road and at every training session and race.

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Loan Gear Program

Access to the club's loan bike and trisuit program, with a wetsuit program coming soon. Perfect for growing Juniors who outgrow gear fast!

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Expert Coaching

Train under Triathlon Australia accredited coaching staff.

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Up to 3 Free Training Sessions a Week

That's close to 42 sessions across the season, valued at almost $1,470 included in your membership.

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Free SWAG Bag (worth $60)

Every Junior Member receives a welcome SWAG bag to kick off the season in style.

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Generous Sponsor Discounts

Exclusive discounts across all our club sponsors.

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Fun Every Session

A welcoming, social squad where every training session is something to look forward to.

Race Calendar 2026/27

Date	Event
10 Aug 2026	Monday Night Duathlon
11–13 Sep 2026	ROSTA Pathway Camp
20 Sep 2026	Cronulla Juniors Kick-Off
26 Sep 2026	CTC Club Race #1
27 Sep 2026	Race #1: MacTri
9–11 Oct 2026	Development Squad Camp + Race #2: Illawarra (11 Oct)
24 Oct 2026	Race #3: Cronulla
4 Nov 2026	All Schools NSW Triathlon
7 Nov 2026	CTC Club Race #3
22 Nov 2026	Challenge Canberra
22 Nov 2026	Nepean Trathlon
28–29 Nov 2026	Race #4: Orange
5 Dec 2026	CTC Club Race #4
12 Dec 2026	Callala Beach Triathlon
16 Dec 2026	Christmas Run
17–20 Dec 2026	National SS Championships: Runaway Bay, QLD
30 Jan 2027	CTC Club Race #5
31 Jan 2027	Race #5: Penrith
Feb 2027 (TBC)	Race #6: Newcastle
20 Feb 2027	Race #7: Club Championships (Final Race)
27 Feb 2027	CTC Club Race #6
6 Mar 2027	Big Huskey
16–19 Mar 2027	National School Sport Triathlon/Aquathlon
27 Mar 2027	CTC Club Race #7
3 Apr 2027	Richie Walker Aquathlon
9–11 Apr 2027	Academy Games (ROSTA)
18 Apr 2027	Tri Wollongong
24 Apr 2027	CTC Club Race #8

NB Billigence Race rounds are also an opportunity for Cronulla Juniors aged +10 to compete in the non-draft race at each event. This offers additional race experience together with the chance to watch pathway racing and cheer on their CTC teammates.

Weekly Sessions

Training Program

Our juniors train across swim, bike, run, and transitions under accredited coaches throughout the Summer and Winter seasons.

Winter Schedule

Monday – Bike Session Junior & High School Athletes 4:15pm–6:30pm · Sutherland Cycle Track

Wednesday Fortnightly – Run Session 6:20–7:30pm · Cronulla Triathlon Clubhouse

⚠️ Winter bike sessions have been opened up to younger Juniors due to it getting lighter. Please check the Juniors Whatsapp Group and Facebook Page for changes in the day.

Summer Schedule

Monday – Bike Session Ages 5–11 & 12+ 5:30–6:30pm · Sutherland Cycle Track

Wednesday – Swim/Run All ages 6:30–7:30pm · Cronulla Triathlon Clubhouse

Saturday – Ocean Swim (TBC) Youth A, B & Juniors (proficiency required) 7:30am · South Cronulla/Kurnell/Gunnamatta

Gear & Loans

Equipment Support

We know triathlon can be an expensive sport. The club provides loan gear to help every athlete compete without the barrier of cost.

Loan Tri Suit

Available for the full season

$25

Loan Road Bike

Limited availability – enquire early

$100

Junior SWAG Bag

Bucket Hat, Bag, Elastic Laces, Swim Cap and Water Bottle included with 1st year membership

FREE

NSW Government Initiative

Active Kids Vouchers

Cronulla Triathlon Club is a registered Active Kids provider. Families can claim two $50 vouchers per child, per year via Service NSW — applied directly to your child's Junior Membership Package.

Apply for Active Kids Voucher

NSW Development

Athlete Pathways

The NSW Triathlon Pathway Series, presented by Billigence, is the premier development competition for Youth, Junior, Under-23, and PARA athletes. This season comprised four rounds: Sutherland, Illawarra, Orange, and Penrith. Cronulla Triathlon Club proudly had 13 athletes represented across both development programs.

NSWT Development Squad

2026/2027 Squad Athletes

Ryder O'Gradey Austin Crump Petra Fransen Kyle Mason Koby Helleyer Zane Galea Phoenix Rostron Lachlan Targett

ROSTA

2026/2027 Squad Athletes

Veronica Rogers Luca Jury Harry Beukes Cate McCulloch

Key Events These Athletes Compete In

Billigence Series Australian Junior Championships World Triathlon Junior/U23 Tactical Development Camps

2025/2026 Key Series Results

Athlete	Category	Result	Program
Petra Fransen	Female Junior B / Junior / U23	1st Place — all three categories	NSWT Dev Squad
Kyle Mason	Male Juniors	2nd Place	NSWT Dev Squad
Mikayla Reay	Female Youth	4th Place	ROSTA
Zane Galea	Male U23	4th Place	NSWT Dev Squad
Lachlan Targett	Male Youth	7th Place	ROSTA
Harry Beukes	Male Youth	8th Place	ROSTA
Cate McCulloch	Female Youth	11th Place	ROSTA
Bohdi Jackson	Male Juniors	11th Place	NSWT Dev Squad
Austin Crump	Male Juniors / Overall	12th / 15th Place	NSWT Dev Squad
Phoenix Rostron	Male Youth	11th Place	ROSTA
Darcy Kelly	Male Youth	19th Place	ROSTA
Koby Hellyer	Male Youth	13th Place	ROSTA

Season Highlights 2025/26

2025 All School Nationals

Seven junior athletes progressed through the state pathways to represent Cronulla and NSW at the School Sport Australia National Championships, held at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast.

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Kyle Mason

Senior A Final Triathlon — National Champion
6

Harry Beukes

Junior B Final Triathlon
9

Petra Fransen

Senior A Final Triathlon
11

Ryder O'Gradey

Senior A Aquathlon Final

Tamworth Academy Games

Koby Hellyer — 10th Place, Youth Male Individual Finals
Cate McCulloch — 10th Place, Youth Female Individual Finals

International Spotlight

The path to the green and gold suit is extraordinarily competitive, assessed by Australia's High Performance program over sustained periods. The entire CTC community congratulates Kyle and looks forward to cheering him on in Spain this September!

Australian Junior Team · World Championships

2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals · Pontevedra, Spain · 23–27 September 2026

Kyle Mason

2025 NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships: Senior Boys Champion
Kiama Triathlon 2025: Overall Champion (1st of 178 competitors)
National SS Championships 2025/26: Senior A National Champion
Bronze medal: Australian Triathlon Championships

Rank	Athlete	Category	Points	Highlights
1	Ewan Lichner	Youth B Boys (10–12)	19 pts / 6 events	Five race wins, dominant Club Championships
2	Isla Fifield	Youth C Girls (7–9)	16 pts / 5 events	Dominant throughout, a bright emerging star
3	Petra Fransen	Junior A Women (17–19)	15 pts / 5 events	Perfect scorecard, five wins from five events
3	Eva Lichner	Youth B Girls (10–12)	15 pts / 5 events	Brilliant consistency + Club Championship gold