The SSA Triathlon Program exists to provide a unique opportunity for local triathletes to gain further individual skill and personal development that will assist them in gaining higher representative selection in the sport of Triathlon.
The SSA Triathlon program is a part of the Triathlon New South Wales development pathway and has been designed, along with other NSW Regional Academy triathlon programs, to bridge the gap between local and club representation and the Triathlon New South Wales Junior Development Squad.
The SSA Triathlon program is a part of the Triathlon New South Wales development pathway and has been designed, along with other NSW Regional Academy triathlon programs, to bridge the gap between local and club representation and the Triathlon New South Wales Junior Development Squad.
The aim of the program being for athletes to progress into higher level squads through the the Triathlon NSW and Triathlon Australia Pathway.
SSA Triathlon athletes will have access to the following benefits as a SSA Athlete:
Access to Lumin Athlete Management System,
Education Sessions on Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Drugs in Sport, Media Training, and Social Media.
Functional Movement Screening and Review Session
Opportunity to Attend Academy Games in Tamworth
Opportunity to Join Inter-Academy Training Camp Tour
– Athletes must be between 13 and 18 years of age (as of 31st December 2025)
– Currently reside within the SSA catchment area
– Be committed to progressing to higher representation within the sport of triathlon
– Possess strong skills and performance levels in either cycling, middle/long distance running or swimming will also be considered.
– Current or willing to become a member of their local triathlon club.
Each applicant is reviewed by an independent selected panel of coaches, administrators and invited representatives. The SSA decision/s regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the SSA hold final responsibility for the selection of athletes.
Brad Kahlefeldt – two-time Olympian, 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and boasts multiple ITU World Cup wins.
Radka Kahlefeldt – represented the Czech Republic at the 2012 Olympics and holds over 30 IRONMAN 70.3 podium finishes, including 5th place at the 2018 World Championships.
Squad
Chelsea Reynolds
Chloe Milne
