About US
Who We Are
Wakefield Junior Triathlon Club is a friendly, not-for-profit sports club for children aged 7–17 (and sometimes as young as 6, with agreement). Founded in 2009, we’ve been helping young people discover triathlon in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment ever since.
What We Do
Our aim is simple: to introduce children to swimming, cycling, running, and triathlon in a way that’s fun, inclusive, and confidence-building.
- Some join us for fitness and friendship.
- Others enjoy competing in local, regional, or national events.
- All are encouraged to achieve their own personal best.
Our Values
Welcoming & Inclusive – we support children of all abilities and backgrounds.
Teamwork & Respect – sportsmanship matters just as much as performance.
Role Models – our coaches and volunteers set the standard in behaviour, fairness, and encouragement.
Accessible – we work with families to remove barriers to participation, including equipment hire (wetsuits, bikes, kit) and support for specific needs such as BSL-trained volunteers.
Events & Community
Alongside training, we host our own summer and winter race series, complete with awards and social events. We also encourage and support members to take part in local races — there’s always plenty of cheering on from the Wakefield Juniors!
Children’s University
Wakefield Junior Triathlon supports the Children’s University, a charity that works in partnership with schools to develop a love of learning and participation in extra-curricular activities in and outside of school. to find out more visit: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/
Follow us on Social
We have a public facebook and instagram where we advertise our event and general activities we also have a closed Facebook group for Member only this is where a lot of the action happens with updates and chit chat join here:
Our Training
We run weekly structured coaching sessions in each discipline:
- Running – Mondays (track-based, speed, stamina, fun drills).
- Swimming – Tuesdays (pool-based, technique and confidence).
- Cycling – Fridays (safe, traffic-free venues, bike handling skills).
Plus, we practise the fourth discipline: smooth transitions between events.
Every session is led by qualified, DBS-checked coaches, supported by parent volunteers. Training is designed to be safe, encouraging, and age-appropriate.
Regular Weekly Sessions
- Monday
Running (1hr), 18.15 – 19.15
Thornes Park Stadium, WF2 8TY
- Tuesday
Swimming (1hr), 19:00 – 20:00
Sun Lane Leisure Centre, WF1 1JD
- Friday
Cycling (1.5hrs), 18:00 – 19:30
BKCAT Cycle Circuit, WF2 6AE
Want to Find Out More?
Membership enquiries:
Welfare Officer:
- wakefieldjtc.welfareofficer@gmail.com
We’re always happy to answer questions, chat about how to get started, or discuss any support your family might need. Contact General enquires for all other needs and questions.
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
Children can usually join from age 7 – 17, your child needs to be in their 7th year to join, turning 7yrs before 31st Dec this calendar year. In some cases, we accept younger children (from age 6) if agreed with the coaches
These sessions offer swim training to improve technique and fitness, they are not suitable for children who are learning to swim for the first time. We ask that all children attending are able to swim 100 continuous metres of a recognised stroke, preferable front crawl.
Yes, a safe, roadworthy bike and helmet are needed for cycling sessions. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t have specialist kit – a simple, working bike is fine to start. We also help families with equipment hire and second-hand kit where possible.
Yes. Safety is our top priority. All sessions are held in safe, traffic-free environments, led by qualified, DBS-checked coaches and supported by trained volunteers.
Membership fees cover coaching and safeguarding qualifications, facility hire, and insurance. We aim to keep costs affordable and provide kit hire options to reduce financial barriers. (full details on our [become a member] page).
Yes, absolutely! The club is run by volunteers – mainly parents. You don’t need triathlon experience, just enthusiasm. Find out more on our [How to Volunteer] page.