Club Profile: Newcastle (Staffs) Tri Club Newcastle
Club Profile: Newcastle (Staffs) Tri Club Newcastle (Staffs) Tri club is a friendly, up and coming triathlon club in Newcastle under Lyme. The club was formed in 2006 by Ken and Julia Matheson who boast impressive pedigrees of their own and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with club members. Our club kit is a distinctive red, grey and black outfit and can be seen at many events. Newcastle Tri is the only local triathlon club in the area, the next nearest being Stafford Tri. We currently have 240 members which includes over 50 juniors, although this number is rapidly increasing due to the popularity of triathlon in general. Several of these members compete at international level. Newcastle Tri is run by a committee of volunteer members who are working together to ensure the future development of the club and help establish it as one of the leading triathlon clubs in the Midlands. Approachable and friendly The club caters to all abilities, from novice through to seasoned international and is well known for its warm and friendly attitude towards everyone. This welcoming approach is a key theme of the club who provide support and encouragement to all, regardless of aptitude or experience.
Family-orientated We are also a ‘family-friendly’ club in that they actively encourage parents to become involved in their children’s training and development as triathletes. As a result of this several of the parents help out at the coached training sessions for juniors and play an active role in the running of the club, many of who train and compete themselves. The club has an impressive set of juniors, several of whom look set to be triathlon stars of the future. They are provided with first rate coaching, sound advice and support in which to achieve their goals. All of this takes place in a safe and secure environment providing reassurance for juniors and their parents. Coaching for all Newcastle Tri offer coached sessions in all three triathlon disciplines: swim, bike and run. This is supported by weekly training schedules, specialist advice and technical support. We also hold ‘one-off’ sessions which have included individual bike set up, bike maintenance, class room work shops/seminars. If a group of members request a particular activity then a session is arranged to accommodate this. We have a qualified and established coaching team which is committed to helping the members of the club achieve their ambition and potential.
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Top quality training Run training sessions take place at Newcastle AC (track) and from Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne (steady group runs). Swim sessions take place at Newcastle Community Pool and Fenton Pool(swim) and during the summer months there are open water swim sessions at Boundary Park and Blithfield Reservoir. During the winter indoor cycling sessions take place at Biddulph High School (Watt bike) and NCHS sports hall (skills) During summer we use the Newcastle Cycle track to train and also as a meeting place for our rides which take place year round, on local cycle routes, country lanes and roads, accommodated in several groups to suit various abilities.
Swim training: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays Bike training: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Run training: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Training Camps We organise a ‘warm weather’ training camp in May each year: this is an ideal opportunity for club members to improve their techniques within a purpose built environment. These training camps have taken place in Spain and France and have proven to be highly successful. The club has recently added weekend training camps in the UK. In the early part of spring we have a regular cycling weekend in Wales which focuses on bike handling skills and group riding. We also have a triathlon based weekend in Wales in September which includes sea swimming. Achievements to date Members of Newcastle Tri compete in a wide range of events which not only include triathlon but also include duathlon, cross-country, road running, time trialling, mountain biking and long distance cycling. Adults and juniors were successful in the following:
Gold, silver and bronze medals for 3 members at the World Age Group Championships. These medals were achieved in both Duathlon and Triathlon.
Gold silver and bronze medallists at National Age Group Championships.
High ranking places in the area’s local road running league, the NSRRA.
Top ten finishes in both adult and junior regional triathlons.
Top place finishes in the recent Blank Bank Hill Climb, hosted by Lyme Racing Club.
High ranking positions for both the men’s and ladies teams at last year’s National Triathlon relays.
Age group winner at the ITU World Championship Series, Hyde Park, London.
Top ten finish in the IRC Championships, South Wales.
Other achievements such as cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Future plans The club aims to build upon its success so far and is looking ahead to this year’s National Triathlon Relays as well as local, regional, national and international events. More information can be found on our website www.newcastletriclub.co.uk
Family-orientated We are also a ‘family-friendly’ club in that they actively encourage parents to become involved in their children’s training and development as triathletes. As a result of this several of the parents help out at the coached training sessions for juniors and play an active role in the running of the club, many of who train and compete themselves. The club has an impressive set of juniors, several of whom look set to be triathlon stars of the future. They are provided with first rate coaching, sound advice and support in which to achieve their goals. All of this takes place in a safe and secure environment providing reassurance for juniors and their parents. Coaching for all Newcastle Tri offer coached sessions in all three triathlon disciplines: swim, bike and run. This is supported by weekly training schedules, specialist advice and technical support. We also hold ‘one-off’ sessions which have included individual bike set up, bike maintenance, class room work shops/seminars. If a group of members request a particular activity then a session is arranged to accommodate this. We have a qualified and established coaching team which is committed to helping the members of the club achieve their ambition and potential.
Swim
Bike
Run
Top quality training Run training sessions take place at Newcastle AC (track) and from Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne (steady group runs). Swim sessions take place at Newcastle Community Pool and Fenton Pool(swim) and during the summer months there are open water swim sessions at Boundary Park and Blithfield Reservoir. During the winter indoor cycling sessions take place at Biddulph High School (Watt bike) and NCHS sports hall (skills) During summer we use the Newcastle Cycle track to train and also as a meeting place for our rides which take place year round, on local cycle routes, country lanes and roads, accommodated in several groups to suit various abilities.
Swim training: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays Bike training: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Run training: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Training Camps We organise a ‘warm weather’ training camp in May each year: this is an ideal opportunity for club members to improve their techniques within a purpose built environment. These training camps have taken place in Spain and France and have proven to be highly successful. The club has recently added weekend training camps in the UK. In the early part of spring we have a regular cycling weekend in Wales which focuses on bike handling skills and group riding. We also have a triathlon based weekend in Wales in September which includes sea swimming. Achievements to date Members of Newcastle Tri compete in a wide range of events which not only include triathlon but also include duathlon, cross-country, road running, time trialling, mountain biking and long distance cycling. Adults and juniors were successful in the following:
Gold, silver and bronze medals for 3 members at the World Age Group Championships. These medals were achieved in both Duathlon and Triathlon.
Gold silver and bronze medallists at National Age Group Championships.
High ranking places in the area’s local road running league, the NSRRA.
Top ten finishes in both adult and junior regional triathlons.
Top place finishes in the recent Blank Bank Hill Climb, hosted by Lyme Racing Club.
High ranking positions for both the men’s and ladies teams at last year’s National Triathlon relays.
Age group winner at the ITU World Championship Series, Hyde Park, London.
Top ten finish in the IRC Championships, South Wales.
Other achievements such as cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Future plans The club aims to build upon its success so far and is looking ahead to this year’s National Triathlon Relays as well as local, regional, national and international events. More information can be found on our website www.newcastletriclub.co.uk
