The North West Triathlon Academy are delighted to receive financial support again from Liverpool Heart Beat.

This will be the 8^th year Liverpool Heart Beat have supported the regional academy, helping to provide kit and support towards the training needs of the best junior and youth triathletes in the North West.

The Academy is one of ten regional academies in England and is the first step on the performance pathway for British Triathlon.  14 athletes have been selected onto the academy aged 14-18 years old and all will be focusing on competing in the National elite triathlon series in 2023, the British Triathlon Super Series.  The series comprises of 6 races across the country with the British Champion crowned at the end.

Athletes in the North West come from a range of backgrounds including swimming, athletics and tristar level triathlon.

They are selected into the academy annually, following a series of trials, and will receive access to training days, camps, kit and coaching support through the regional academy.

With huge thanks to Liverpool Heart Beat for their continued support, of which some of these opportunities would not be possible without.