Triathlon
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The WSAS 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 Triathlon NSW and Triathlon Australia’s national talent frameworks and connects athletes to state and national pathways.
Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent WSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
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 WSAS at events
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal Triathlon development
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, Billigence Pathwya Series and Super Sprint Race Weekends
- Athlete development with Triathlon Australia’s Hierarchy of Discriminators, promoting physical, technical, and psychological performance standards.
- Access to Sydney West Sports Medicine’s Long‑Term Athlete Development opportunities
Additional WSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through WSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged 12–18 years
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Triathlon
- Be a financial member of Triathlon Australia.
- Complete mandatory SIA modules including Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, and the National Integrity Framework.
- Complete bike skills testing, a functional movement screen, and provide verified swim/run times.
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, or The Hills.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Selection Timeline
- Nominations Open: July 2025
- Nominations Close: Early August 2025
- Trials and/or Selection Period: Mid August 2025
Program Delivery Period
August 2025 – April 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
Billigence Pathway Series Races
- Sunday, 31 August 2025 – Sutherland
- Sunday, 14 September 2025 – Illawarra
- Sunday, 9 November 2025 – Newcastle (TBC)
- Saturday & Sunday, 29–30 November 2025 – Orange
- Sunday, 1 February 2026 – Penrith (TBC)
Additional Key Dates
- Pathways Development Camp, Point Wolstoncroft – 26–28 September 2025
- Super Sprint Race Weekend (Invite Only), Runaway Bay – 20–22 December 2025
- Your Local Club Academy Games, Tamworth – 17–19 April 2026
2025/26 Squad
Zayden Rothwell
Sophie Viloria
Hayley Foley
Alexander Mackie
Bianca Nicoletti
Isaac Chapman
Noah Morphett
Jack Luscombe
Savannah Prime
