Athletes can qualify for the ACT team:

Venue: Stromlo Forest Park and Stromlo Leisure Centre

Swim: 2:15pm warm-up, 2:30pm start

• 400m TT – 14-15 years and 16–19 years
•  200m TT – 11-13 years

Meet inside the pool, far corner in the stands. Pool entry is required.

Run: 3:30pm warm-up, 3:45pm start

• 2km TT and 1km TT – 14-15 years and 16–19 years
• 1km TT – 11–13 years

Age Groups

Triathlon: 13–19 years
Aquathlon: 11–19 years (turning 12 by 31 Dec 2027)
Multi-Class Triathlon: 13–19 years
Multi-Class Aquathlon: 11–19 years

Selection Criteria

Selection will consider an athlete’s previous experience and demonstrated ability across swim, bike and run, together with their combined swim and run time trial results.

Where there are more than six male or female athletes in a category, time trial performance will be considered as part of the selection process; however, finishing within the top six does not guarantee selection.

A fast swim/run time trial result alone does not necessarily demonstrate an athlete’s overall triathlon/aquathlon ability or future potential. Coaches may also consider factors including cycling ability, technical skills, race experience, consistency, attitude, coachability, development potential and overall suitability for the team.

Final team selection is at the discretion of the team officials, who will consider all relevant factors when selecting the athletes they believe are best suited to the team and the development opportunity.

How You Can Help

We’d love your help in identifying students who might be interested in trying out. Look out for:

• Strong swimmers who also run or ride well
• Keen runners who enjoy swimming
• Students who show talent, resilience, and enthusiasm for sport

Please share this opportunity with students and families - the ACT team had 29 students attend in March 2026. This was the first time ACT has had a school team in 6 years and for 2027 we are hoping to increase the number of students. The Championships in 2027 will be known as a long course event and not a Super Sprint. This means athletes will do one longer event instead of multiple smaller events, plus team relays. For example students in the 16-19 year age group (Seniors) will compete over the Sprint distance of 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.

• Swim: goggles, swim cap (can provide but not mandatory), swimmers or trisuit
• Run: comfortable running gear - shorts/tshirt and runners
• Drink Bottle