Deep Pond Triathlon- Youth Clinic

Date

Start: Sunday, August 5, 2012 @ 9:00 AM
End: Sunday, August 12, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

9:00AM-12:00PM

Address

Schiff Scout Camp
1606 Wading River Manor Rd. Wading River, NY

Fees

$20.00

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, August 12, 2012 @ 12:15 PM PST

Brief Description

With our Clinic, we strive to provide a superior and complete triathlon experience for Adults in order to foster a lifelong love of swim, bike and run. By combining the expertise of the best minds in the industry, along with the tried-and-true structure and organization of USAT, we offer a safe, supportive, and educational experience for Youth of all ages and abilities. Regardless of your child's experience, our Clinics and camps will challenge, motivate, and provide appropriate direction.

Additional Information

8:45-9:00 Check In 9:00-9:15 Introductions 9:15-9:30 Lecture: What is a Triathlon? Sports involved Basic equipment needed 9:30-10:00 Bike Practical Basic skills/technique (handling skills, braking, turning, safety) 10:00-10:30 Run Practical Basic Skills/Technique (running on varied terrain, skills and pacing) 10:30-11:00 Swim Practical In-water session (swim in lake, practice treading water, floating, buoys, swimming in a group) 11:00-11:15 Lecture: Safety & Rules (also snack break) 11:15-11:30 Lecture: Transition Area Transition Area Set-Up (putting it all together, how to go from swim to bike to run) Nutrition/hydration (what/when to eat/drink) 11:30-12:00 Mini Triathlon - Putting it all together: Kids will apply what they learned and participate in a mini-triathlon on parts of the actual course. Clinic 1: August 5, 2012 OR Clinic 2: August 12, 2012 Time: 9am- 12pm (3 hours) Location: Schiff Scout Camp in Wading River, NY Clinic Cost - $20/Clinic

More Information

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Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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