7-Week Training Programs

These 7-week, hands-on programs provide an amazing opportunity for kids to get ready to complete their first triathlon. Through partnerships with local YMCA’s and other organizations, kids across the region are able to get expert instruction and gain the confidence and abilities necessary to become triathletes. Each Program consists of seven 1-hour sessions that focus on the 4 disciplines of the sport of triathlon.

Best of all, these Programs are completely free and are open to everyone. Please understand a few things before registering for one of these programs:

• They are NOT learn-to-swim programs. They are focused much more on education and awareness than “hard-core” training. Separate, swim lessons are available.
• While participation in these Programs is free, it does require you to be registered to participate in our local event. You will be asked to provide proof of registration during the 1st or 2nd session.
• If you are not able to commit to every session and to participating in the actual triathlon, please do not take up one of the valuable spaces. Hundreds of kids need these programs to be ready, and we do not want to turn anyone away.

More specifics about these Programs are available in the sections devoted to each individual race. If you are interested, please visit these pages and feel free to Contact Us directly with any specific questions or concerns.

Hands-On Clinics

In addition to the 7-week, hands-on programs, we are proud to offer multiple Hands-On Clinics in every market. Each Clinic lasts for a total of 3 hours and will give every participant the knowledge they need to complete a triathlon. These clinics are not as intensive as the 7-Week Programs, but they are ideal for young athletes who are physically ready to complete the triathlon but need some practice and knowledge.

At the start of each Clinic, the participants will be divided into 4 groups (usually by age). After a brief introduction, the 4 groups will each rotate across 4 different stations. Each rotation lasts for 30 minutes and gives every participant the opportunity to swim, bike, run and practice their transitions. Each Clinic ends with a Question & Answer session that helps make sure everyone is ready for race weekend. Parents are welcome to attend, but we ask that you allow the coaches to do all the coaching.

Please understand a few things before registering for one of these Clinics:

• They are NOT learn-to-swim programs. They are focused much more on education and awareness than “hard-core” training. Separate, swim lessons are available.
• While participation in these Clinics is free, we hope they encourage you to register to participate in one of our kids triathlons.

More specifics about these Programs are available in the sections devoted to each event. If you are interested, please visit these pages and feel free to Contact Us directly with any specific questions or concerns.