LOCAL TEAM PROGRAM
For BEGINNER ATHLETES/
NEW(ER) TRIATHletes
AGES 8 to 14
Interested in learning the fundamentals of triathlon and racing in non-draft, local races when offered. Racing at USAT Youth & Junior Nationals optional.
Choose from 1 – or both – of our weeklong summer camps, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant.
These camps offer a great introduction to triathlon, and a refresher for those that may be a bit rusty. We swim, bike and run every day. Each camp week culminates with a mock-tri race!
The camps are capped at 25 athletes each, so sign-up as soon as registration opens in March!
Camp 1: June 20-24, 8:30a-12:30p
Camp 2: July 18-22, 8:30a-12:30p
Camp is held all week long at Park West Recreation Center. Camp is open to campers ages 8-14yo.
Each athlete must be able to swim 50m (2 laps) unassisted, with a brief stop at the wall between laps, if needed. Any bike with working brakes, a greased chain & inflated tires is accepted! Bike helmet with chin strap required.
TRAVEL TEAM PROGRAM
For INTERMEDIATE ATHLETES/TRIATHLETES
AGES 11 to 19
Desire to practice for and race at *non-draft* races at a competitive level locally, and travel within the region. Interested in racing at USAT Youth & Junior Nationals.
4x per week, 60 – 90 minutes
Swim-Bike-Run/Swim-Strength
Session 1: March 14 – May 20
(10 weeks, no team practices
week of CCSD Spring Break)
Session 2: May 23 – July 31
(10 weeks, no team practices week of July 4th)
Athlete must be able to swim 100yd (4 laps) continuously and unassisted. Road bike required with large and small front chainrings, working brakes and greased chain.
Each athlete must have an active USAT Youth Membership.
DRAFT LEGAL TEAM
For experienceD Athletes/triathletes
AGES 13 to 19
Desire to practice for and race in *draft-legal* Elite Cup races. Triathlon is the athlete’s sport focus during the season. Committed to racing at USAT Youth & Junior Nationals.
5x per week, 1-2 hours
Swim – Run/Swim – Bike – Swim/Run – Bike/Strength
Season Commitment:
January 12 – August 3
(29 weeks, no in-person team practices weeks of
CCSD Spring Break and week of July 4th)
Athlete must be able to swim 100yd (4 laps) continuously and unassisted. Road bike with clip pedals, large and small front chainrings, working brakes and greased chain. Basic bike computer with time/distance and cadence sensor ideal but not required.
Each athlete must have an active USAT Youth Membership.