We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in Triathlon at the University of Leeds, from playing to spectating.  Find out more below.

Join a club & represent the University

The University of Leeds is a main partner in one of three dedicated triathlon performance centres in the UK. Supported by Coaches, Malcolm Brown, Jack Maitland and Liam O’Neill, the Leeds Triathlon Centre is an initiative between the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and British Triathlon, which provides a structured training and competition programme for athletes of all levels.

The University of Leeds Triathlon Club

  • The Club

    Our triathlon club is divided into four squads:

    Performance Squad: 15 places available for athletes who are on the national funding programme or meet the selection criteria. These athletes will be preparing for U23/Senior European Championships, World Championships and Major International Competitions.

    Development Squad: 20 places available for up and coming junior and U23 athletes to develop their talent to progress to the senior level. These athletes will be preparing for European Cups, French GP’s and looking to win individual medals at the BUCS races.

    BUCS Squad: 20 place available for athletes aspiring to compete in British Triathlon Super Series races and aiming to win BUCS individual and team medals/points.

    Fast Track Squad: 12 places available for athletes that require particular attention on 1-2 disciplines to progress.

    All athletes have the opportunity to develop and work their way up the squads throughout their time at university. Athletes compete in a number of the BUCS events throughout the year, as well as discipline-specific events including the BUCS Hill Climb and Cross Country.

Play Socially

There are lots of opportunities to get involved in triathlon socially with no commitment at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

Give it a Go

Give It A Go

  • What is Give it a Go?

    Leeds University Union runs one of the largest Give it a Go programmes in the country with over 300 events per semester, including Triathlon.
    Give it a Go not only allows you the opportunity to try out different clubs and societies with no obligation to join, but you can attend arts & craft workshops, film screenings, workshops and explore attractions both local in Leeds and across the UK.

Become a Coach

We have lots of opportunities to gain experience and qualifications at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

  • Coaching Scholarships

    The University of Leeds awards a number of scholarships to aspiring coaches to help improve the quality and quantity of coaching available to students in clubs. Working in conjunction with the Leeds Sport team and club committees it is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and grow as a coach whilst at University.

    The Coaching Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for current undergraduate or postgraduate students to rise to the challenge of coaching their fellow students alongside working with senior coaches and mentors to become a more effective coach as well as articulate the transferable skills coaching gives you in real-world situations. Ideally, candidates will have an NGB Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience in their chosen sport and be looking to build on this whilst at University.

  • Find out more

    Applications for coaching scholarships for the forthcoming academic year are accepted from February to April.

    Visit the coaching scholar webpage to find out more.

    Coaching Scholar Webpage