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Be More Columbia Youth Triathlon Camp

This camp is specifically designed for youth ages 7-14 years old who want learn how to do a kids triathlon. Kids will learn everything they need to know to complete a kids triathlon and have fun doing it. Bring a parent and learn how to swim around buoys, transition between events, safety on the bike, and how to pace your energy to finish a triathlon.  Have fun using what you’ve learned in a practice triathlon.

For youth 7-14 years old.  Must be able to swim, bike, and run the distances of the practice triathlon (see below). If your child is 6 years old and can swim, ride a bike (without training wheels) and run and wants to participate, please email Coach Liz for permission to attend the camp. coachliz@tri2bemore.com

Practice Triathlon Details

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Kids will practice how to do a kids triathlon in a non-competitive event. Kids ages 7-8 may have one parent accompany them on the bike. The swim is in a pool with buoys, the bike is a two mile loop on neighborhood roads, and the run is on sidewalks/paths/and grass.

Practice Triathlon Distances ages 7-8

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25 yd swim - 2 mile bike - .5 mile run

Distances ages 9-10

50 yd swim - 2 mile bike - .5 mile run

Distances ages 11-12

100 yd swim - 4 mile bike - 1 mile run

Distances 13-14

200 yd swim- 4 mile bike- 1 mile run

What to Bring:

A parent, photo ID/CA membership card, USAT youth membership card (or purchase $5 yearly membership), swimming suit, goggles, hair ties for long hair, towels, bike in good working order (no training wheels), bike helmet, shorts and top to bike and run, shoes to bike and run, hat or visor, sunscreen, and a water bottle filled with water.

A parent must be present for the entire camp and practice triathlon.

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