Juniors

We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of triathletes!

At Cairns Crocs, we love the energy, enthusiasm, and determination our kids and juniors bring to the sport. They truly are the future of triathlon, and we’re committed to helping them build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of being active.

We aim to offer junior-friendly races at every club event, with distances and formats tailored to suit different age groups — creating a safe, fun, and encouraging environments for all participants.

Junior Age Groups

We typically follow these age categories for our junior events:

• 7-9 years: Kids
• 10-12 years: Juniors
• 13+ years: Enticer distances

Our junior events are focused on participation, not competition, and we welcome all skill levels — from first timers to future champions!

We Need Parent Support!

Cairns Crocs is a volunteer-run club, and we rely on the support of our community — especially parents — to help make junior events safe and successful.From marshalling the course and helping with sign-ins, to cheering loudly at the finish line, every little bit helps.

If your child is racing, please consider lending a hand. It’s a great way to be involved and share in the fun!

Age-Appropriate Distances

All junior races are designed in line with AusTri’s maximum allowable race distances to ensure safety, enjoyment, and appropriate challenge for each age group. For example, 8-year-olds can participate in non-competitive events with a maximum of 100m swim, 3km bike, and 1km run. As kids get older, the distances gradually increase based on their capability and age bracket.

We always put safety first and structure our junior events to be fun, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate — whether they’re trying their first triathlon or already dreaming of Kona! (See table below current as of August 2024).