Fall & Winter 2024 Information Sheet
Coaches Note: At the beginning of the season, everyone is required to read and acknowledge the information in this overview. Triathlon is an open and sometimes ambiguous sport. We run and bike in public places with traffic and other people. We swim in the ocean and lakes, which are not as calm or contained as swimming pools. We take a ‘SAFETY FIRST’ approach to the sport. Failure to follow the rules will result in suspension and possibly termination from the team. As your coaches, we are responsible for everyone’s wellbeing and we take pride in ensuring that.
Tryouts:
September 9th, 2024 & September 14th, 2024. Sign up here
September 9th, 6:00 arrival for 6:15 tryout.
September 14th, 8:30 am arrival for 8:45 tryout.
We are raising our age minimum to 9 years old (previous participants are grandfathered in).
Participants need a bike with 24 inch+ tires & gearing (any type of bike is fine)
It is preferable for older group participants should have a hybrid and/or thinner tired bike and not just a Mountain Bike.
Fall Dates:
September 9th through December 14th
September 9th through November 4th. Bring bikes to every practice.
November 4th through the end of Semester. No bikes, be prepared to lock up if brought
Holidays:
October 14th (Indigenous Peoples’)
November 11th (Veterans)
Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27th, 29th, and 30th.
Our Pool is provided by International High School, and there will be no swim practices on days/weekends when there is a school holiday.
We are also parents, and occasionally need to cancel practice due to childcare reasons. Please be understanding of this!
Schedule:
Monday: 6:30 to 8:30 (all kids).
6:30-6:45, Dryland
6:45 to 7:30 WU, Drilling, Pre-Mainset
7:30 to 8:30 older kids (11+) continue. Mainset
Wednesday:
4 to 5 (Younger Group 9 to 11).
5 to 6+ (Plan for 6:15) Older Group
Daylight savings start time pulled back to 4:30, end around 5:30 until February break.
After daylight savings, run only
Friday:
4 to 5 (Younger Group 9 to 11).
5 to 6+ (Plan for 6:15) Older Group
Daylight savings start time pulled back to 4:30, end around 5:30 until February break.
After daylight savings, run only.
Saturday:
9 to 11:00 (all kids)
Dryland begins at 9, in the water at 9:15.
Same practice pattern as Monday. Younger group out at 10. Older group continues with the mainset.
Fall/Winter Races:
Toughkids Triathlon (for those not trying out): TOUGHKids - TOUGHKids Triathlon
Cedar Creek Fall Duathlon: Cedar Creek Park Fall Duathlon (cedarcreekfalldu.com)
Cocoa Classic 5K: NYCRUNS Cocoa Classic 5K & 10K | New York City's Best Races
Equipment to bring:
Must have (if you don’t have, cannot practice!):
Swim:
Swim Cap
Goggles
Swimsuit (Speedo/tight fitting strongly preferred)
Bike:
Bike (as described previously, 24 inch+ tires or greater, hybrid or thin for older group, gearing).
Bike Helmet
Sneakers
Appropriate Clothing
Run:
Sneakers (do not run in non-running shoes).
Appropriate clothing
Recommended (but optional):
Swim:
Speedo/tight fitting swimsuit
Snorkel: link to buy
Bike:
A watch with stopwatch capability: Something extremely cheap like this
Sunglasses or some kind of eye protection.
Water bottle w/sports drink or electrolytes
Bike lock if bringing a bike and planning to leave for running.
Run:
Same equipment as bike
Extras:
Coaches will send optional workouts to do during the off days meant to complement the existing training. THESE WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE BLOG
We may do some video analysis in the pool using a GoPro and Video Software (with parents permission) and then share with the group.
Billing:
$100 season fee + $200 monthly for three months.
10% discount for total ($630 of $700) if paid upfront through Zelle.
