Welsh Triathlon Performance Development
Operational Plan 2009/10 

General

Performance development for Welsh triathletes will be achieved using an academy system. The academy will be split in to two squads.  A development squad, for Tri Star Athletes (12-14yrs) and a performance Squad, for youth and Junior athletes (15-18yrs).

Over the winter period (Oct-Mar), the Academy with meet once a month, for training and coach development.  Academy training during the season (Apr-Aug) will be organised according to the race schedule. There will be an end of season break during the month of September, with no formal training.

 Winter Programme

Sat 3rd Oct 09   Academy Launch / Athlete Assessments  National Pool Swansea
Sun 1st Nov Swimming and Running Technique  National Pool Swansea
5th- 6th Dec Swimming Technique/ Gwent League XC National Pool Swansea/ Taunton
Sun 10th Jan Cycle skills/ running technique   Newport velodrome
Sun 21st Feb Athlete Assessments    National Pool Swansea
19-21st Mar Bike Skills/pre season preparation  Bridgend 

The focus from Oct-Dec with be swimming and running technique.  This is to allow for the most important aspects of development for the younger athletes. This will be complemented with swim galas and cross events. Bike skills will then be introduced from January onwards, using a variety of venues.

Summer Programme

The summer programme will focus on racing skills and tactical awareness, making use of venues that offer open water swimming and cycling in a safe environment, such as Bryn Bach Parc. Dates will be decided once the 2010 race calendar has been published.

Talent Cymru Athletes

Athletes that have been selected to receive talent Cymru funding will receive extra support from the Performance Development Team (RB/AW). This will be individually tailored to the athletes’ needs.  An additional visit to these athletes in their home training environment will be conducted so that they see a Welsh Triathlon Performance Coach twice a month, once at the Academy training, the second as a home visit. Other specialist support may also be organised via the WPDC (RB).

Coaches

Rich Brady  Performance Development Coach  L3
Andrea Whitcombe Assistant Performance Development Coach L2                           

Dean Hardie    Development Coach        L3
Steve Butler   Development Coach           L2                                                                        
Rose Jones     Development Coach        L2                                                                                   
Robin Withers  Development Coach       L2
Terry Jones    Development Coach          L2