Our Training Sessions
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
At Wakefield Junior Triathlon Club, training really is as simple as swim, bike, and run! We welcome children aged 7–17 (sometimes 6+) and focus on fitness, skills, and fun. Every session is coached by qualified, DBS-checked coaches and supported by volunteers.
Our aim is to:
- Build confidence in all three disciplines.
- Develop skills and techniques suited to triathlon.
- Prepare juniors for races (if they wish to compete).
- Encourage participation, friendships, and enjoyment.
Trial Sessions & Membership
Interested in giving it a go? New juniors are welcome to try up to three sessions with no commitment.
- Session fees are up to £5 each.
- Annual membership starts from £30.
- No weekly commitment — join in as often as it suits your family.
- Training is affordable, inclusive, and supportive.
👉 To arrange a trial session, please email wjtcmembership@gmail.com
- Swimming
📍 Where: Sun Lane Pool, Wakefield, WF1 1JD
🕖 When: Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
💷 Cost: £5.00 per session
Our swim sessions focus on front crawl technique, fitness, and race preparation.
Sessions are led by a qualified swim coach.
Training is designed to progress through the year towards race season.
These sessions are not suitable for children still learning to swim.
👉 To take part, children must be able to swim 100m continuously using a recognised stroke (ideally front crawl).
- Cycling
📍 Where: BKCAT Cycle Circuit, WF2 6AE (St. Thomas a Beckett School)
🕖 When: Fridays, 6:00–7:30 pm
💷 Cost: £4.00 per session
Safe, structured, and fun — our cycling takes place on a traffic-free closed circuit.
Sessions follow British Cycling coaching guidelines.
Focus on bike handling, technique, and race confidence.
Transition training (switching between disciplines) is included in the build-up to race season.
Winter note: Please ensure your child wears a correctly fitted helmet, warm layers (high-vis or bright clothing is best), gloves, and brings a drink.
Payment
All sessions must be paid for in advance via the booking application above.
Annual Membership is only £30.00 with a 50% discount for siblings.
Important info
You need to book and pay fr a session to try it out after 3 trail sessions, you will be asked to become a member to continue.
Note: Non-members are welcome to come along to try a session before joining, to book select the trial ticket option.
Current Cost per session*
All Session currently cost up to £5 or less.
We are always trying to make the cost of our sessions accessible to all.
- Running
📍 Where: Thornes Park Track, WF2 8TY
🕖 When: Mondays, 6:15–7:15 pm
💷Cost: £4.00 per session
Our running sessions are designed to build speed, stamina, and technique in a fun, supportive environment.
Led by qualified coaches.
Sessions are progressive and aligned with the triathlon season.
Transition practice is often included in preparation for races.
- Club Series
The club runs a Winter and Summer Series. These include a range of multi sport and single discipline related racing events, which are free for all our members.
The events are suitable for everyone regardless of ability
Spring/Summer Series –
January – July (School Term Times)
Autumn/Winter Series –
September – December (School Term Times)z
Payment
All sessions must be paid for in advance via the booking application above.
Annual Membership is only £30.00 with a 50% discount for siblings.
Important info
You need to book and pay fr a session to try it out after 3 trail sessions, you will be asked to become a member to continue.
Note: Non-members are welcome to come along to try a session before joining, to book select the trial ticket option.
Current Cost per session*
All Session currently cost up to £5 or less.
We are always trying to make the cost of our sessions accessible to all.