The Kronos Triathlon Club, based in Calgary, is dedicated to promoting the sport of triathlon through fostering an environment of hard work, community, and personal growth. Our team includes professional coaches with top-tier experience in swimming, cycling, and running. We offer training for athletes of all levels, from beginners to those on the Olympic Pathway, ensuring a supportive environment for everyone to reach their highest potential.

Kronos Triathlon Club offers a progressive athlete development pathway designed to support every athlete — from their first introduction to swim, bike, and run through to national and international high-performance racing.

Our pathways allow athletes to develop at their own pace while providing clear opportunities for growth, competition, and lifelong participation in the sport.

Grassroots Pathway

Programs include: Swim/Bike/Play and Race Ready

Introducing young athletes to triathlon through fun, movement, and play.

• Who: Athletes under 10 years old exploring swimming, cycling, and running for the first time

• Focus: Physical literacy, confidence, body awareness, social connection, and enjoyment

• Training: 1–3 hours/week through movement games, skill development, and play-based learning

• Progression: Athletes progress to the Foundations Pathway around age 10 or when ready for a more structured training environment

Foundations Pathway

Programs include: Full-Time Youth and Seasonal Youth Programs

Building strong foundations in a supportive and inclusive training environment.

• Who: Athletes aged 10–13 of all experience levels, including those new to triathlon

• Focus: Skill development, technique refinement, confidence, and learning positive training habits

• Training: 4–6 hours/week with local training and optional local/provincial race opportunities

• Progression: Athletes may move to the Development Pathway at age 14, or earlier (ages 12–13) if performance benchmarks are achieved

Development Pathway

Program includes: Development Squad

Developing confident, independent athletes through structured training and skill development.

• Who: Athletes aged 14+ (or age 13 with performance benchmarks) developing their triathlon skills, training habits, and race experience

• Focus: Technical refinement, accountability, independence, and building a healthy lifelong relationship with sport

• Training: 6–8 hours/week with local and provincial racing opportunities, plus social training camps

• Progression: Athletes may remain in this pathway long-term or transition to the Performance Pathway when ready

Performance Pathway

Qualification Process

Supporting athletes pursuing regional, national, and international competition.

• Who: Athletes aged 14+ who meet performance standards and are committed to high-performance racing

• Focus: Race strategy, tactical execution, data-informed training, athlete independence, and performance outcomes

• Training: 6–18+ hours/week depending on athlete pathway, with increased training commitment and attendance expectations

• Progression: Athletes advance through Regional → National → Continental → Olympic pathways based on performance, readiness, and individual goals

Every athlete has a place within the Kronos pathway. Whether an athlete is discovering triathlon for the first time, developing competitive skills, or pursuing the highest levels of performance, our goal is to create an environment where athletes can grow, succeed, and enjoy the sport for life.

The schedule varies by squad and season (indoor and outdoor).

For example:

• Performance Squad practices include swimming, cycling, running, and strength conditioning sessions throughout the week.

• Development Squad have similar indoor and outdoor training routines designed to enhance triathlon skills.

• Youth Squad and Swim Bike Play! programs offer schedules tailored to age groups, focusing on skill development through fun, interactive sessions.

To view the detailed schedule for each program, please visit our Programs Page.

To register for any of Kronos Triathlon Club’s programs, please visit our Registration Page.

• Performance Pathway: Athletes interested in the training with the Performance Squad must register for the Development Squad and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit to the Head Coach, Kyle Jensen, before being considered for the program. Approval from the Head Coach is required, and athletes must meet the performance prerequisites.

• Development Squad: No special application or permissions are required for the Development Squad if over the age of 14, but athletes should meet the performance criteria before enrolling.

• Other programs, such as the Youth Squad, Swim Bike Play!, and Seasonal Youth Programs, have open enrollment, though participants must meet age and skill prerequisites. Be sure to check the individual program schedules and Performance prerequisites on our Programs Page for more details.

Yes, all members of any Kronos Triathlon Club program must have a current valid Triathlon Alberta Membership to participate in any club training sessions.

You can register for the Triathlon Alberta Membership HERE.

The benefits of having a Triathlon Alberta Membership include insurance coverage during training and events, access to provincial races, discounts on equipment and services, and more. Full details can be found HERE.

Kronos follows a structured Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, guiding athletes through stages like Active Start (ages 2-9), FUNdamentals (ages 10-13), and Train to Compete for more experienced athletes.

The LTAD ensures gradual skill development, fostering both competitive and recreational participation .

For more detailed information, you can view Triathlon Canada’s LTAD model HERE.

• Full Season Membership: This membership includes access to the Performance, Development, and Youth Full Season programs. Full Season Members are eligible for voting rights and board positions.

• Partial Season Membership: This membership covers the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Youth Programs as well as the Swim Bike Play!, and Race Ready programs. Partial Season Members participate during specific months and are not eligible for board positions.

Membership fees vary depending on the program and duration. Please visit our Programs Page for more information.

The Future Champions Program is designed to provide young athletes with access to bikes and additional training resources to help them develop their triathlon skills.

There is a program fee of $250 for spring & summer season and $100 for winter season that helps us continue to ensure bikes are in safe working condition and replace program bikes when needed.

The program follows a set timeline:

• May: Bikes are allocated and handed out.

• May - August: Summer use of road bikes

• September: Bikes are returned back to the club.

• October - March: Winter Indoor use of road bikes and a trainer

To learn more about our Future Champion Program click HERE.

The Coach Mentorship Program helps develop experienced athletes into competent coaches.

The program is open to anyone who is at least 14 years of age at the start of the season.

It runs through August 2025, includes at least 25 coaching practicum hours, and offers long-term opportunities to become paid coaches at Kronos

Successful applicants for the program must also complete one of the following Triathlon Alberta coaching courses:

• CALGARY: October 5-6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the MNP Centre.

• VIRTUAL: December 21-22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

You can register for the coaching course HERE.

Successful Coach Mentorship participants who complete the program will be reimbursed for the coaching course upon signing a paid coaching contract with the club.

To apply for the Coach Mentorship Program, please fill out the application form HERE.

Kronos Triathlon Club is based in Calgary, Alberta, primarily utilizing the MNP Community & Sport Centre located near downtown. During winter, athletes train in this world-class facility, which includes a state-of-the-art cycling studio equipped with the latest technology.

In the outdoor season, swimming sessions continue at MNP Community & Sport Centre, while cycling and running training takes place mainly at North Glenmore Park.

Additionally, some programs use the pool at Mount Royal University, the running paths in Lindsay Park, and various advanced cycling locations around the city.

Programs cater to children, teens, and elite young adults, offering opportunities for beginners and high-level competitors, including those preparing for the Olympics/Paralympics.

Kronos is fully inclusive, adapting programs for individuals with various impairments. If you have specific needs, please contact us at info@trikronos.com to discuss how we can accommodate you in our programs.