World Triathlon

Course Language: english

Facilitator: Scott Murray (GBR) , Denise Murphy (IRL)

Contact: Zeljko Bijuk (CRO), (Europe Triathlon Development Continental Coordinator) - Kaisa Tamminen (Executive Manager - FIN NF)

Course Venue: Pajulahti

About the 2026 Pajulahti World Triathlon Coaches Level 1 Course:

• NEW DATES

Course schedule - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY AS PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THIS:

• Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
• Selection Deadline: 7 August 2026
• Pre-Course Period: 7-21 August 2026 (2 weeks)
• On-Course Period: 21 August - 2 October 2026 (6 weeks)
• Face-to-face Period: 2-4 October 2026
• Post-Course Period: 4-11 October 2026 (1 week)
• Course Closure: 11 October 2026

About the World Triathlon Coaches Level 1 Education

This qualification is an introduction to coaching triathlon. It has been specifically designed to provide candidates with the principles and practices of safe and ethical coaching of triathlon sessions to youth, junior and adult recreational participant groups, using the activities provided through this course programme, equipping coaches with the necessary skills and resources to start coaching straight away.
At Level 1 the focus is on three key aspects:
• WHAT to coach (knowledge and skills);
• HOW to coach these concepts to best enable athletes to develop;
• WHO is being coached, understanding the athlete to enable better coaching to take place.

For more information on World Triathlon Coaches Education please visit the following pages:

• Coach Education Objectives, Strategy, Pathway
• Coach Development Pathway - Overview of Courses
• Coach Education Documents

Accommodation

Pajulahti Sport Institute

Pajulahdentie 167 15560 Nastola, Finland

Closest International Airport:

• Helsinki Airport (HEL)

Local Transportation: 

• Kaisa Tamminen: kaisa.tamminen@triathlon.fi