train for two hours from 8.30am to 10.30am on Saturdays during school terms. From Sept 2019 the group is for those who were born in 2010 or 2011 who will race in the Tristar 1 age group in 2020.
The aim of the group is to develop good technique, discipline and all round coordination skills in a fun competitive environment differentiated so suit all abilities.
Elaine Bramley is the Group Leader and can be contacted at Group1@waldenjnr.co.uk. Elaine is supported by Richard and Laura.
You will find details of how to apply to join Group 1 on the membership page.
(Level 1 Triathlon)
Laura began coaching with the Group 1 team in November 2017 and gained her BTF Level 1 coaching qualification in December 2018. She is also a Swim England official - Judge level 1. Her sons Edward and Theo train with WaldenJNR Group 2 and Group 1 respectively.
The Group 1 weekly schedule of training on Saturdays for Autumn Term 2019 is set out below.
| Venue | Time | Activity | |
| 21-Sep | Lord Butler | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 28-Sep | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 5-Oct | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 12-Oct | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 19-Oct | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 26-Oct | Half Term | Half Term | Half Term |
| 2-Nov | Half Term | Half Term | Half Term |
| 9-Nov | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 16-Nov | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 23-Nov | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 30-Nov | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 7 Dec | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
| 14 Dec | Carver Barracks | 8.30am - 10.30am | Bike / Run |
Aged 9 or 10 at the 31 December of the year race is held.
This is the second youngest age group and is based on age at the end of the year. TriStar 1's belong to Group 1 of our Saturday morning training groups.
Races are usually held on school playing fields on grass. Open water races are rare and if cycling on tarmac it will be on roads with traffic. Because of the short distances, quick transitions are very important.
TriStar 1's can compete in our Club Championship and in the Eastern Region Children' League and there is asummary of all races on our East Region Race Calendar. On these pages the links tell you about each race and how and when to enter.
The standard race distances set out in the BTF rulebook for this age group are:
(Level 2 Triathlon & RTO)
Elaine joined the coaching team for Group S in Spring 2013 and started coaching Group 2 in Sept 2014. She gained her BTF Level 2 qualification in March 2015 and completed the BTF Regional Technical Race Officials Course in October 2016.
Elaine is the Junior Club Secretary on the Management Team and Assistant Race Director.
Elaine's previously rowed for Cambridge 99s and used to help with coaching the junior and development squads. In August 2013 Elaine completed the inaugural Ride100 London and in Sept 2016 Elaine completed the Dart 10km swim , she has also completed in several triathlons including Blenheim Palace & Windsor Triathlons.
You can contact Elaine at group1@waldenjnr.co.uk
(Level 2 Triathlon)
Richard joined the coaching team in 2016 and gained his Level 1 qualification at the beginning of 2017 and completed his Level 2 in July 2019. A keen runner, Richard has competed in a number of races over a the years including half marathons, trail runs and the London Marathon. Richard's son Archie trains with Group F.
