Boost Training Hubs are group training sessions run on a monthly basis. They give young athletes the chance to train together in a safe and fun environment.
Hubs are delivered by fully qualified Triathlon Ireland Coaches with the support of Triathlon Ireland Development Officers
They are open to all levels and have two tiers
- New to triathlon and participation
- Development
Hubs are for you if:
- There is currently no local junior club in your area
- You have done a schools programme and want to do more
- You are a club member and want to further develop your skills and train with others
- You are thinking about races and want to train to improve
Sessions are for ages 10-13 and 14-17
Sessions are aimed at both club and non club athletes but you must be a member of Triathlon Ireland to attend.
What You Need
- Triathlon Ireland Membership
- You will need to be able to ride a bike and have your own bike which is in good working order and helmet. (If your child does not have a bike or helmet but wishes to attend please let us know.)
- You will need running shoes.
- You will need to be able to swim comfortably out of your depth – this won’t be a requirement for every session and we will detail in the registration if there will be a swim session.
Unfortunately our coaches will not be able to give swim lessons for beginners at these sessions.
How to Sign Up
Triathlon Ireland Membership:
You will need to ask your Parents/Carers to register you in advance.
You need to be a Triathlon Ireland member. Click here for membership.
Register for the Hub Sessions:
Your Parent/Carer should login to the Triathlon Ireland account and then sign up for each hub through the links on our calendar. There is a charge of €5/£4.30 per session. Please note that when registering, the Parent/Carer should register with their contact details, but the attendee’s name.
REGISTER HERE on the Triathlon Ireland Course Calendar. Filter the calendar for ‘Junior Development’ to view all hubs open for booking.
One parent/carer may attend the session with the athlete and must stay for the duration of the session.
Meet The Coaches
Connacht
Elena Maslova
Elena is a member of Fingal Triathlon Club. She represented her country and Olympic team in 1996 in Biathlon and she won numerous national titles as well as several medals in individual and relay at European Cups and World Cups. Elena is a level 2 triathlon coach and has coached juniors and adults in triathlon including youth relay teams.
Leinster
Dee Needham
Dee is a member of Pulse Triathlon Club and is a former Children’s Officer and Chairperson of the Junior Committee. She is a former competitive swimmer and an age group triathlete. Dee is a Level 2 Coach and has completed numerous World Triathlon Junior Development courses.
Niall Foley
Niall is a member of Athy Triathlon club. Niall is the current Swim Coach at Carlow Triathlon Club and he has completed Internationally for Ireland at European Junior Level. Niall is also a former intercounty hurler and footballer with Kildare. Niall is a Level 2 Coach and Swim Coach.
Munster
Niamh Murphy
Niamh is a member of Tralee Triathlon Club. She is a founding member and former Chairperson of Tralee Junior Club. She coaches with Tralee Tri Club. Niamh is a Level 2 Triathlon Ireland Coach and coaches our Tri Heroes schools programme.
Trevor Mahoney
Trevor is a member of Cork Triathlon Club. He completed his first triathlon in 2008 and has been heavily involved in Triathlon since. He has competed nationally and internationally from sprint distance to long distance. Trevor is a Level 2 Coach and Technical Official and coaches our schools programme Tri Heroes.
Ulster
Sam Cordner
Sam is a member of Lisburn Triathlon Club and has competed as an age-group athlete and represented Team Ireland on numerous occasions at World and European Championship events. He is a Level 2 Coach and delivers our schools programme Tri Heroes.
Joanne McDonald
Joanne is a member of Tri Limits Triathlon Club and helped to set up the Junior Section. Joanne has delivered a number of new to tri programs over the past few years for adults and youths and she is the Race Director for South Lakes Junior Tri. Joanne is a Level 1 Triathlon Coach and Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach.