NOVICE PROGRAM
New to triathlons? Returning to former glory? Never entered a race before?
Everyone is welcome!
The Canberra Bilby’s Triathlon Club offers a great introduction into the sport of triathlon through its annual Novice Program. The Bilby’s Novice Program has been running since 2000. Since its inception, approximately 50-80 novices each year have become triathletes.
The novice program caters for all levels of abilities and goals, from people who have no idea about triathlons and may not have ridden a bike for 30 years, all the way through to people who are competitive runners, swimmers or cyclists looking for a new challenge.
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The program comprises of 10 weeks of training sessions in running, swimming and cycling designed to increase your fitness and improve your performance. The program also provides information sessions on various aspects related to the sport of triathlon, and finishes with your first novice distance triathlon race. The cost includes weekly coached training sessions, Bilbys Club membership (2025-26 season), Triathlon Australia Standard membership, a fresh new Catfish-designed Bilbys t-shirt and swim cap, entry to the Canberra Tri 4 Fun on 23 November 2025.​
The program is open to all people over the age of 18.
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​2025 Canberra Bilby's Novice Triathlon Program Information night!
6pm - Wednesday 24 September 2025
Yowani Golf Club, Northbourne Avenue, Canberra
Click here for the 2025 Information Booklet
Email novicebilbys@gmail.com for any questions
Program start date!
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Whether you want to meet people, get fit or start doing some serious triathlons, this program is for you.
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