Triathlon

Nominations for the 2026/27 program opens 13th July

The SWSAS 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 SWSAS 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 SWSAS at events
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and Inter-Academy Basketball activities (invitation only)
 

Additional SWSAS benefits:

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

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Aged 12 to 18 in as of 31 December 2025 (born 2007 or 2013)
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Triathlon
  • Be a registered member of a Triathlon club within the South West Sydney region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Wollondilly.
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Triathlon‑specific and SWSAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for Academy Games and Triathlon NSW pathway events.

Nominations open: 13th July 2026
Nominations Close: 2nd August 2026
Squads Announced: 10th August 2026

Program Delivery Period: August 2026 – April 2027

Key Events

  • Academy Games
  • Camps:
    • Fri 11th – 13th September – Point Wolstoncroft Camp
  • Billigence Series
    • Sun 27th September – BPS Macarthur Race 1
    • Sun 11th October – BPS Illawarra Race 2
    • Sat/Sun 28th/29th November – BPS Orange Race 4
    • Sun 31st January – BPS Penrith 5

Cody Salter – Head Coach
Erica Galea – Mentor Coach
Zoe Bruce – Athlete Mentor

Matthew Fosse
Ruby Fuller
Ava Marano
Dante Picken