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Hammond Park Youth Tri Camp |
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Congratulations to all of the Hammond Park finishers! Check out the gallery page to view photos of the event!
Description
This camp is specifically designed for youth ages 7-14 years old who want learn how to do a triathlon. Kids will learn everything they need to know to complete a KIDS Triathlon and have FUN doing it! Bring a parent and learn how to swim around buoys, transition between events, safety on the bike, and how to pace your energy to finish a Kids Triathlon! Have fun using what you’ve learned in a practice triathlon! Distances vary with age group. Post-event refreshments and give-a-ways after the event!
Practice Triathlon Distances
Distances vary with age group.
7-8 yrs
Swim - ~50 yds Swim - 1 mile
Bike - 0.5 mile Run
9-10 yrs
Swim - ~50 yds Swim - 2 mile Bike - 0.5 mile Run
11-12 yrs Swim - ~100 yds Swim - 4 mile Bike - 1 mile Run
13-14 yrs Swim - ~200 yds Swim - 4 miles Bike - 1 mile Run
Event Details
When: September 4, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
Where: Hammond Park Pool
8034 Helmart Drive Laurel, MD
Click here to Register for the KIDS TRI CAMP on Active.com Listing ID: 1977128
Must be able to swim, bike and run. Must be turning 7 years old in 2011. A parent or guardian must be present during the camp and practice triathlon. Youth should plan on participating in the age division they will be as of Dec 31st 2011. Please contact coach Liz if you prefer a different catagory.
This event will be held rain or shine, in case of extreme weather conditions such as thunderstorms or unsafe swimming conditions as determined by the event organizers and/or officials the event will be modified or cancelled. No refunds.
Hammond park pool member - $40
General Registrant- $50
Registration fee does not include $5.00 USA triathlon youth membership
13-14 years: Swim: 3.5 loops of a triangular course in the pool, Bike: 2 miles - 1 loops of the 2 mile bike course, Run: 1 mile
11-12 years: Swim: 2.5 loops of a triangular course in the pool, Bike: 2 miles - 1 loops of the 2 mile bike course, Run: 1 mile
9-10: Swim 1.5 loops of a triangular course in the pool, Bike: 2 miles – 1 loop of the 2 mile bike course, Run: ½ mile
8 & Under: Swim: 1 loop triangular course in the pool, Bike: 1 miles – 1 loop of the 1 mile bike course, Run: ½ mile
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In accordance with USAT regulation, participants will be placed in the age group they are as of Dec 31, 2011. Please tell Coach Liz if you prefer different.
Note: You may shorten any of the distances above but please let us know in advance if possible. Parents may bike with their child but please bike behind your child as a silent partner and let them navigate as much on their own as possible. We will have helpers in the transition area to help your child transition between disciplines. Please let them do as much as possible on their own!
- Photo Identification/or Parent Identification
- Valid USAT annual youth membership card (or purchase $5.00 youth membership onsite)
- Swim suit or Tri‐suit
- Goggles
- Swim cap (will be provided)
- Hair‐ties for long hair
- Bike in good working condition
- Bike helmet in good condition (no cracks)
- Shorts for biking and running
- Shirt or tank top for biking and running
- Shoes (no sandals) for biking and running
- Pool shoes (optional)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Socks
- Visor or hat for the run
- 1‐2 water bottles filled with water
- Other snacks that you may need
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WELCOME-KIDS-TRI-CAMP.pdf
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