Triathlon

Nominations for the 2026/27 Program have now closed 

Nominations CLOSED

The SSA Triathlon program is delivered in partnership with Triathlon NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Triathletes, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Triathlon NSW Development Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance races. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent SSA at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.  

Program Partners

Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent SSA at events
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and Inter-Academy SSA activities (invitation only)
 

Additional SSA benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through SSA media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Aged 13-19 years old in 2027 (ie born in 2008-2014)
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Triathlon
  • Be a registered member of a Triathlon club within the Southern region.
  • Reside in the Southern cacthment area.

An athlete scholarship levy applies and covers the program benefits outlined above, along with a range of additional development opportunities throughout the season.

Uniform costs are additional and include Southern Sports Academy apparel and the compulsory Triathlon race suit (Tri Suit). The Tri Suit is supplied through the Academy’s official supplier at a cost of $250.00 

2026 Southern Sports Academy Triathlon Race Suit (Compulsory competition uniform – $250.00 GST inclusive)

Please note that additional costs may apply for participation in Academy Games, Triathlon NSW pathway events, and other approved competitions throughout the program.

Program Delivery Period
July 2026 – April 2027

Camp days 
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September – Point Wolstoncroft

Billigence Pathway Series Races
Date / Event
Sunday 27 September BPS Macarthur – Race 1
Sunday 11 October BPS Illawarra – Race 2
Saturday 24 October BPS Kurnell – Race 3
Saturday/Sunday 28–29 November BPS Orange – Race 4
Sunday 31 January BPS Penrith – Race 5
Sunday 14 February BPS Newcastle – Race 6 (TBC)
Saturday 20 February BPS Forster – Race 7 (TBC)

Academy Games 
Friday 9th – Sunday 11th April 2027 – Tamworth