Raise the Bar
Junior Triathlon Team
2026 Pilot ProgramRace Lake Meridian (Aug 15) and Bonney Lake (Aug 30) with Team RTB behind you — free coached training, free USAT membership, and a discount on race entry. This is a pilot for summer 2026; the full program and pricing will be built out from what we learn.
Join the Junior Team →The Summer Timeline
Two races left this season. Here's the plan to get you ready for both — starting the moment you sign up.
Thu, Jul 30
Junior Team Announcement
We open signups — free to join, no experience required.
Sat, Aug 1
Kickoff BBQ + Tri 101
Lake Wilderness — a casual cookout plus a beginner-friendly intro to gear, transitions, and race-day basics.
Wed, Aug 5
Open Water Swim Clinic #1
Coached Open Water Wednesday session at Lake Meridian — the same lake as the Aug 15 race. Sighting, mass-start prep, and open water fundamentals.
Sat, Aug 15
Race Day: Lake Meridian Triathlon
Race #1 — juniors race with 20% off entry, fresh off the Aug 5 clinic on the same course.
Wed, Aug 26
Open Water Swim Clinic #2
Second coached OWW session, tuning up open water skills ahead of Bonney Lake.
Sun, Aug 30
Race Day: Bonney Lake Triathlon
Race #2 — the pilot's closing event for the summer.
Pool access for the pilot is still being worked out — details coming soon.
What You Get
Everything a high school triathlete needs to race faster and train smarter — free for the 2026 pilot.
Free to Join
The 2026 Junior Team pilot is completely free. We'll build out the full program and pricing based on what we learn this summer.
Free USAT Membership
Raise the Bar covers USA Triathlon membership for Washington high school athletes who join the Junior Team.
Coached Training with Team RTB
Junior athletes train alongside the full RTB squad — swim, bike, and run sessions with real coaching, not just a group workout.
20% Off Race Entry
Junior Team athletes get 20% off entry to Lake Meridian Triathlon (Aug 15) and Bonney Lake Triathlon (Aug 30).
Who Can Join
Any Washington high school athlete interested in racing the WA State High School Triathlon Series is welcome — no prior triathlon experience required.
Sign Up — We'll Help You Prepare →WA State High School Series
The full 2026 state series schedule — RTB's discount applies to the two races left this season.
Black Diamond Triathlon
Jun 27, 2026
Lake Whatcom Triathlon
Jul 11, 2026
Lake Meridian Triathlon
Aug 15, 2026
Bonney Lake Triathlon
Aug 30, 2026
Ready to Race?
Join the Junior Team above, then register for the races below — your 20% discount applies at registration.