Organisation

The CTA is part of the Canterbury Triathlon Club (CTC) and all CTA athletes are CTC members. The CTA provides an ongoing pathway for young CTC athletes who have been junior program members. CTA athletes are a minimum of 14 years of age. The CTA is also open to athletes from other sports entering triathlon between the ages of 15-23.

Introduction

Historically Christchurch has provided a strong base for high performance triathlon in New Zealand. In 1996 the New Zealand Triathlon Academy was established in Christchurch as the national programme for excellence in Triathlon. Over the years Canterbury has produced multiple World Triathlon Champions and Olympic representatives in Erin Baker, Jenny Rose, Sarah Harrow, Ben Bright, Kris Gemmell , Greg Watson and Andrea Hewitt. 

Local Canterbury Triathlon coaches have combined forces to help establish a regional programme for young triathletes in the Canterbury region, and we hope you will join our community!

What we do

Our group of athletes train together 3-4 times per week and connect athletes into swim programmes.

Typically the sessions offered are

• Monday - afternoon bike session

• Tuesday - afternoon gym session

• Thursday - run workout with Team Petty runners

• Saturday - swim / bike / run or run/bike/run session

Joining

In the summer of 2025/2026 we will be revamping the look of the Academy offering a pathway for serious athletes as well as options for those that just want to do triathlon over the summer months in a more recreational manner.

If you would like to get involved please email academy@canterburytriclub.co.nz or call John Newsom 021 399 774