SWINDON Phoenix Youth Triathlon Club

Swindon Phoenix is a club for junior triathletes in the Swindon and North Wiltshire areas.

The club runs regular training sessions, led by qualified coaches, to prepare young athletes to participate in the exciting sport of triathlon. We are affiliated to Triathlon England, the national governing body for our sport.

We welcome new members aged between 8 and 18. Previous triathlon experience is not needed to join the club. All we ask is that you can swim front crawl with face in the water for a minimum of 10 minutes, in a 25 meter pool, take instruction, and demonstrate the skill and determination to train appropriately for your age group across the swim, run and bike disciplines.

There is an initial registration fee of £20, thereafter training fees are £25 per triathlete per month.

Why
Youth
Triathlon?

Triathlon is an exciting multi-sport consisting of a swim, bike ride, and finished with a run. Junior triathlon race distances vary by age group.

Triathlon and being part of Phoenix provides our youth triathletes with the opportunity to train in a safe and fun environment. Training teaches our triathletes to set and meet their own personal goals.

Training and competition helps our triathletes to develop their motor skills in three key elements: Swim, Bike, Run … skills they will carry into adulthood.

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach Bryan - BTF level 2

Bryan is a British Triathlon level 2 coach, a keen multi terrain runner and year round open water swimmer.

He has taken part in some of the iconic trail running events - The Terminator, Lundy Island and the Grizzly, as well as marathon and ultra marathons. Also loves Swimrun completing the coastal Hokey Cokey and Gribbin events.

His coaching philosophy is to encourage every triathlete to be the very best they can be but above all to enjoy themselves so that exercising become a lifelong habit.

Coach Mark - BTF level 1

Mark is a British Triathlon Level 1 coach, an avid long-distance swimmer, and life-long mountain-biker. He has swum some of the UK’s most prestigious open water events, such as the Dart 10k and Bantham Swoosh, and ridden some of the most technically challenging mountain bike trails in the country.

His coaching philosophy is to make triathlon a welcoming and enjoyable sport for all, regardless of ability or background. Through coaching he hopes to inspire the next generation to always reach their potential, and recognise that trying your best is more important than being the best.

Coach Becky - BTF level 1

Becky is a British Triathlon Level 1 coach, a life long swimmer and recently took up running being inspired by her family to take part in triathlon. She has completed a sprint distance Tri but prefers specialising in longer distance Aquathlons.

One of her favourite events remains the annual Swimathon fundraiser: swimming the triple 5km earlier this year.

Her coaching philosophy is to be inclusive of people not only of different backgrounds and abilities but also having different aims and objectives. To encourage those who wish to come and participate with their friends as well as those striving for a personal best, self improvement or new experience.

Coach Phil - BTF level 1

Phil is a British Triathlon Level 1 Coach with a background in a wide variety of sports whom regularly runs, cycles and hikes.

His philosophy is to engage in sport in a fun and enjoyable way so you get positive mental well being alongside the physical benefits.

He believes in encouraging everyone to try their best, support each other and enjoy their sporting time whether that be in training for events or just to keep an active lifestyle.