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Crystal Palace has been running for 15 years after being formed in 1993 by a small group of friends. That small group of friends has grown to over 150 members.

During these 15 years triathlon has grown and matured with far greater participation, lots more races and bigger races with London Triathlon having as many as 8000 athletes race over one weekend.

On top of this growth we’ve seen the sport televised and move from night time slots to more friendly popular viewing times. Each year the amount of TV coverage increases.

With all this growth the sport still remains a friendly modern sport where novices race along side elite athletes.

Along with all this growth and interest in the sport more young people want to get involved but where do they go to train?!

Crystal Palace wanted to fill this void and work got started in July 2007 to put the new junior section together. After months of meetings, organising training, etc the club held its first junior club session on Crystal Palace athletics track. This session was attended by 11 keen youngsters, three girls and eight boys ranging from 8 - 15.

If you are between 8 - 18 and are interested in entering the whacky sport of triathlon check below for full details of training sessions and fill out a membership form.

Look forward to seeing you soon.

Junior membership

Phil If you would like to find out more about joining Crystal Palace Triathletes please contact our Secretary, Phil Taylor on 020 8659 8091.

Download a junior membership form Download a 2008 Junior membership application form (82KB)

Junior section training sessions

We ask that parents/guardians stay at all sessions.

Activity	Day and time	Where and how to get there
Cycling	Tuesday - 18.30 - 19.30 (from 15th April)	Herne Hill velodrome - this session will be cancelled if it's raining and the track is wet (020 7737 4647 - www.hernehillvelodrome.co.uk). Although we may be able to use the mountain bike course or go for a run. So come prepared! Bring own bike and suitable riding clothes plus something to wear over the top to keep warm when not cycling. It's especially important to wear gloves and bring some dry clothing to change into afterwards. Please advise in advance if you don't have a bike and we'll do our best to arrange.
Swimming	Friday - 19.45 - 20.45	Dulwich Prep - this session will be held every Friday until 27th June. Be on poolside at 19.45
Running	Saturday - 10.00 - 11.30	Track at Crystal Palace - Please pay track entry (£2.05) at the Lodge before going to the track. The Lodge is located at the reception in the YHA building marked on this map. Wear suitable running attire and trainers. Again bring something warm to wear over the top or dry to change into.

Sessions coached by Phil Taylor, Jon Horsman and John Sullivan. assisted by Dawn Haines, Cathie Greasley and Anna Jackson.