Mitchell’s Glass Works Novice Program

The Mitchell’s Glass Works Novice Program is an 8-week coached introduction to triathlon. Whether you’re new to sport or already active, this program is designed to support all abilities. We’ll get you through your first triathlon and make you a triathlete!

The program includes training sessions in running, swimming and cycling that are designed to increase your fitness and improve your performance. The program also provides information sessions on the sport of triathlon and plenty of social activities. 

So come and join the fun. Challenge yourself to try a triathlon with us.

Dates 

  • This year’s program begins on 11 October
  • Your first triathlon race is on 23 November

Weekly Sessions 

  • Running: Tuesdays at 6am - meet at Calwell Shops 
  • Swim sessions: Fridays at 6am - at Lakeside Leisure Centre 
  • Bike sessions: Saturdays or Sundays - various locations including Stromlo Criterium Track and Dairy Flat Road 

Additional Activities 

  • Info sessions and social events 
  • Further sessions will include transition training and race-day preparation 
  • Optional open-water swimming familiarisation

There are two options to be part of the program: 

8 week option (~$180):  

  • Includes gear 
  • Try-a-Tri race entry 
  • Coaching  
  • 8-week trial membership 
  • Start on 11 October

 Full membership (~$390):  

  • Includes gear 
  • Try-a-Tri entry race entry 
  • Coaching
  • Full annual membership 
  • Start training with the club from the day you sign up 
  • No one-day insurance fees for any other events you enter 
  • Eligibility for club awards at the end of the season 

What's included?

  • Vikings shirt
  • Vikings swim cap
  • Vikings water bottle
  • Vikings running hat
  • Race entry for Try-a-tri
  • Accredited coaching
  • Information sessions
  • Insurance coverage
  • Membership for Vikings Triathlon Club
  • Membership for AusTriathlon

Registration  

Online registration is open already. Don’t miss your opportunity to secure your spot.   

Register now on the AusTriathlon site.  

  1. Sign up as a new member 
  1. Chose Tuggeranong Vikings Triathlon Club as your club 
  1. If you wish to sign on for the ‘8 week Option’ select '8 week Membership’ as an option, the additional cost of the Novice program will then be added to the AusTriathlon Membership cost. This option should be Approx $180.00. 
  1. If you wish to sign on for the 'Standard Membership' which runs for 1 year then select ‘Yearly membership’ option and the additional cost of the Novice program will then be added to the Membership cost. This option should be approx $390.00. 

Information Night 

If you wish to hear more about the program before signing up we are holding an information night you can attend on 11 September at the Zoo Room, Erindale Vikings Club. 

Further Info 

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Ask all your questions by emailing: [email protected].