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Junior Triathlon Summer Programme

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The Northeast Region have a number of sessions planned for the summer that are open to young triathletes!

The sessions are targeted mainly at the T2 and T3 age-groups, but experienced T1 athletes can attend.  (Note; T1 = age 9 or 10, T2 = 11 or 12, T3 = 13 or 14.  Ages as at the 31st December 2015)

The sessions will include:-

  • Transition tips and practice
  • Technical bike skills and group race experience
  • Open water skills and group race experience
  • Running off the bike pace judgement
  • Race day rehearsal and scenarios
  • Pre-race diet advice
  • Equipment check and race set-up

All are based at Hetton (off Downs Pit Lane, use DH5 9DT for SatNav) and will be supervised and delivered by level 3 coaches in a safe off-road environment.    

The sessions are planned for Wednesday afternoons through the school holidays, starting Wednesday (22 July) and continuing weekly until 26 August.  Sign in will be at 1:30pm.  There's no requirement to attend every session. 

 

Kit required 

  • Bike, helmet and suitable clothing (tri-suit, plus multiple layers for warmth).  
  • Run - race trainers (incl. lock laces).  
  • Swim - wetsuit, swim hat(s) and goggles, towel
  • Drinks and a snack for after the session, plus a change of clothes for the journey home.  

 

To register interest / book for specific sessions, email Ian Simon at: ian.simon@mail.com

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