TEAM WA PATHWAY PROGRAM
The Triathlon WA State Pathway Program provides a supportive environment for Western Australian triathletes aged 13–23 years (born 2003–2013) to grow, thrive, and reach their potential in the sport. Open to all Standard or Premium AusTriathlon members with access to a road bike, the Pathway Program helps athletes build skills and knowledge through development opportunities that complement their home training.
Focused on holistic athlete development, the program covers areas such as health and wellbeing, technical and tactical skills, goal setting, communication, season planning, and mental skills. Team WA also fosters a strong culture of camaraderie, pride, and shared success.
The Futures Squad and Target Talent Program are embedded within Team WA to support athletes who have demonstrated talent or potential. These squads offer additional skill development opportunities tailored to help athletes prepare for national-level competition or progress toward the High Performance pathway. Selection into these squads is based on meeting specific AusTriathlon performance standards, as outlined in the 2025/26 Team WA Selection Policy.
Athlete Agreements take effect upon signing and remain in place for the duration of the 2025/26 season.
Please note: To help support the delivery of a high quality program, a $170 (+GST) levy is required for each athlete selected into Team WA. Regional discounts will be applied and financial assistance is available for families that might require support.
SELECTION POLICY, ATHLETE AGREEMENT & INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Before applying, please ensure you have read and understood the Selection Policy and Athlete Agreement.
Athletes may apply to join Team WA at any time after this date; however, nominations to be considered for the Futures Squad and Target Talent Program close at 5:00 pm AWST on 20 July 2025.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further enquiries or questions about the WA Pathway Program / Team WA, please contact the Athlete and Coach Development Manager on 9443 9778 or development@wa.triathlon.org.au
RACING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
* age you are as at 31st December 2025
| DATE | JUNIOR STATE SERIES RACE | 12-13* | 14-15* | 16-19* |
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For each Junior State Series event, points will be awarded to the top ten (10) eligible TWA members in each junior age group. An athlete’s best five (5) results from the State Series events will be considered. For an athlete to be eligible for Triathlete of the Year awards and final leaderboard placing, they must have competed in a minimum of three (3) state series races.
Overall Junior Triathlete of the Year Awards will be given to the three highest point-scoring male and female triathletes in each Junior age group on the State Series leaderboard.
| DATE | LOCAL DRAFT LEGAL RACE OPPORTUNITIES | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 | Thunder Games 2- Bike /Run – only J&23 Squad athletes & elites | Midland Speed Dome |
| 25/10/2025 | Lightning League Race 1 | Champion Lakes |
| 23/11/2025 | Lightning League Race 2 | Champion Lakes |
| 18/01/2026 | Lightning League Race 3 | Champion Lakes |
To race Draft Legal, you need Draft Legal Endorsement (DLE), which can be obtained as part of the Pathway Program. Additional races may be added throughout the season in consultation with race directors.
| DATE | SCHOOL SPORT NATIONAL TRIATHLON TEAM SELECTION RACES | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2025 & 7/11/2025 | School Sport WA Triathlon Championships | Champion Lakes |
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