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05-20-2010, 03:08 PM
Youth TriathlonProgram
SUMMER CAMPS
Boise Youth Triathlon
Mission: To promote a lifelong passion for activity while focusing on swimming, biking, and running. We look to enhance fitness skills with the larger goal of developing self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, self-discipline and friendly competition. This Youth Program will be both an introduction to sport for beginners and a challenge for the serious competitor. Experienced coaching with a flair for kids will guide the program. The Youth TriathlonProgram will strive to create a healthy and safe environment for kids to learn, laugh, and grow.
The YMCA is a non-profit organization.
*Financial assistance is available*
About the Camp
The Boise YMCA Youth Triathlon Camp is a non-profit group focused on healthy lifestyles for kids. The age range is 7 – 18 years old. This program will offer swim, bike, and run training with safety, sound mechanics and fun being a major theme. We welcome all abilities. There will be several informal and formal kids’ triathlons throughout the year to race in at the local, regional, and national level.
Camp Benefits
· Structured group workouts for all abilities
· Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced
Training groups
· Gaining lifelong skills for an active lifestyle and love for the outdoors
· Social aspects while playing fun games
· Professional Coaching
· Free T-shirt
· Kids Triathlon on last day
Summer –Swim- Bike -Run Camps
*June 21-25 at the West Y
*July 12-16 at the Downtown Y
*July 26-30 at the Downtown Y
*August 9-13 at the West Y
Monday-Friday 7:45am-12:00pm(be in pool by 8:00am)
$99 for Members and $145 Non-Members
Financial Assistance Available
Specifics for camp:
*Participants should be able to swim 1 lap on own in the pool
*Need suit and goggles
*Need any bike that meets safety standards
*Need a helmet that fits correctly
*Need shoes for running
*Need a water bottle
*Participants remember to bring your own snacks
Schedule for Camp:
Monday-Wednesday
1. 7:45am participants arrive and sign in
(lock up bikes and get ready for swim)
2. 8:00am-9:00pm: Pool
3. 9:00am-9:30am change and snack
4. 9:30am-10:30am: Bike
5. 10:30am-11:00am change and snack
6. 11:00am-11:45: Run
7. 11:45am-12:00pm: Camp Review
8. Pick up at Noon
9. **Light day on Wednesday**
Thursday (Transition Clinic)
1. 7:45am participants arrive and sign in (lock up bikes and get ready for swim)
2. Transition Clinic: T1/T2 (practice over and over)
3. Race Day Preparation: course location, distances, age groups, start time, directions etc.
4. 11:45-12:00pm: Camp Review
5. Pick up at Noon
Friday: Race Day
1. Participants arrive at 8:30am
2. Race starts at 9:00am
3. Following Race: Awards
Race Distances:
· Age groups 7-10: Swim 100 yrd, Bike 2 mi., Run 0.5 mi.
· Age groups 11-15: Swim 200 yrd, Bike 4 mi., Run 1 mi.
SUMMER CAMPS
Boise Youth Triathlon
Mission: To promote a lifelong passion for activity while focusing on swimming, biking, and running. We look to enhance fitness skills with the larger goal of developing self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, self-discipline and friendly competition. This Youth Program will be both an introduction to sport for beginners and a challenge for the serious competitor. Experienced coaching with a flair for kids will guide the program. The Youth TriathlonProgram will strive to create a healthy and safe environment for kids to learn, laugh, and grow.
The YMCA is a non-profit organization.
*Financial assistance is available*
About the Camp
The Boise YMCA Youth Triathlon Camp is a non-profit group focused on healthy lifestyles for kids. The age range is 7 – 18 years old. This program will offer swim, bike, and run training with safety, sound mechanics and fun being a major theme. We welcome all abilities. There will be several informal and formal kids’ triathlons throughout the year to race in at the local, regional, and national level.
Camp Benefits
· Structured group workouts for all abilities
· Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced
Training groups
· Gaining lifelong skills for an active lifestyle and love for the outdoors
· Social aspects while playing fun games
· Professional Coaching
· Free T-shirt
· Kids Triathlon on last day
Summer –Swim- Bike -Run Camps
*June 21-25 at the West Y
*July 12-16 at the Downtown Y
*July 26-30 at the Downtown Y
*August 9-13 at the West Y
Monday-Friday 7:45am-12:00pm(be in pool by 8:00am)
$99 for Members and $145 Non-Members
Financial Assistance Available
Specifics for camp:
*Participants should be able to swim 1 lap on own in the pool
*Need suit and goggles
*Need any bike that meets safety standards
*Need a helmet that fits correctly
*Need shoes for running
*Need a water bottle
*Participants remember to bring your own snacks
Schedule for Camp:
Monday-Wednesday
1. 7:45am participants arrive and sign in
(lock up bikes and get ready for swim)
2. 8:00am-9:00pm: Pool
3. 9:00am-9:30am change and snack
4. 9:30am-10:30am: Bike
5. 10:30am-11:00am change and snack
6. 11:00am-11:45: Run
7. 11:45am-12:00pm: Camp Review
8. Pick up at Noon
9. **Light day on Wednesday**
Thursday (Transition Clinic)
1. 7:45am participants arrive and sign in (lock up bikes and get ready for swim)
2. Transition Clinic: T1/T2 (practice over and over)
3. Race Day Preparation: course location, distances, age groups, start time, directions etc.
4. 11:45-12:00pm: Camp Review
5. Pick up at Noon
Friday: Race Day
1. Participants arrive at 8:30am
2. Race starts at 9:00am
3. Following Race: Awards
Race Distances:
· Age groups 7-10: Swim 100 yrd, Bike 2 mi., Run 0.5 mi.
· Age groups 11-15: Swim 200 yrd, Bike 4 mi., Run 1 mi.