TRIFITNESS
TRIATHLON SUMMER CAMP
WESTON,
CT
JUNE
23-27 2008 (9am-2pm)
Ages 7 to 14
Weston Middle School
CAMP DESCRIPTION:
The TriFitness
Triathlon Camp is a 5 day Monday to Friday program designed to introduce
kids aged 7 to 14
to the sport of triathlon. Top triathletes and coaches will provide
instruction on basic swimming, cycling and running techniques, bicycle
safety and maintenance, transition and nutrition. Lots of games will be
offered too!
The
camp will culminate on Friday with a mini-triathlon:
7-8 & 9-10 age groups: Swim 100 yards, Bike 3 mi., Run 0.5 mi.
11-12 & 13-14 age group: Swim 200 yards, Bike 6 mi., Run 1 mi.
Cost is $275 for the
week
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Participants must be able to swim
one lap of a pool (50 yards), run one lap of a track (1/4 mile) and bike two
miles. Each participant must have his/her own bicycle and helmet.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Check In Information:
On the first day, each camper will
receive a water bottle, swim cap and a camp T-shirt. Registration will close
on June 10 so make sure to secure your child a spot now! We also require parents to check
their children in and out with our staff each day for their accountability.
Bring to camp each day:
Your bicycle (Mountain or Upright
Bike) and bike helmet, comfortable running/athletic shoes, swimsuit, towel,
swim goggles, water bottle, lunch, sunscreen (very important) and a
hat.
Please wear
comfortable workout type clothing
(shorts, t-shirt, sweats.) Do not wear jeans, boots or constrictive
clothing. Sandals or thongs should only be worn (if needed) in the pool
area. They will not be allowed on the bicycle or to run in. A change of
clothing is a good idea, but not necessary.
Please bring
a healthy lunch each day, except
Friday (when lunch is on us!), nutritious energy bars and other snacks will
be provided daily such as: Powerbars-Powergels-Clif Bars-Clif Shots, along
with beverages (water and sports drink.)
Please DON'T bring:
walkmans, radios, toys, games etc.
Jewelry
is easily lost or can be broken when
doing any sport, especially triathlon. Our advice is, don’t wear any jewelry
to camp. Watches are okay.
We are excited to share our love for the sport of triathlon with you and
spend the week having fun together. Get your rest each night and get ready
for a memorable experience.
For more information and registration please
call 203 255 8892
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