Archive for July, 2011
It’s not too late to sign up for next week’s camp and we’ll have two more after that as well. It’s a pleasure to coach the youth and they have so much fun…
Youth Triathlon Program
Youth TriathlonProgram
SUMMER CAMPS
Boise Youth Triathlon
Mission: To promote a lifelong passion for activity while focusing on swimming, biking, and running. We look to enhance fitness skills with the larger goal of developing self-esteem, teamwork, goal setting, self-discipline and friendly competition. This Youth Program will be both an introduction to sport for beginners and a challenge for the serious competitor. Experienced coaching with a flair for kids will guide the program. The Youth TriathlonProgram will strive to create a healthy and safe environment for kids to learn, laugh, and grow.
The YMCA is a non-profit organization.
*Financial assistance is available*
About the Camp The Boise YMCA Youth Triathlon Camp is a non-profit group focused on healthy lifestyles for kids. The age range is 7 – 18 years old. This program will offer swim, bike, and run training with safety, sound mechanics and fun being a major theme. We welcome all abilities. There will be several informal and formal kids’ triathlons throughout the year to race in at the local, regional, and national level.
Camp Benefits
· Structured group workouts for all abilities · Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced Training groups · Gaining lifelong skills for an active lifestyle and love for the outdoors · Social aspects while playing fun games · Professional Coaching · Free T-shirt · Kids Triathlon on last day Summer –Swim- Bike -Run Camps
*July 11-15 at the Downtown Y *July 25-29 at the Downtown Y *August 8-12 at the West Y Monday-Friday 7:45am-12:00pm(be in pool by 8:00am) $99 for Members and $145 Non-Members Financial Assistance Available Specifics for camp:
*Participants should be able to swim 1 lap on own in the pool *Need suit and goggles *Need any bike that meets safety standards *Need a helmet that fits correctly *Need shoes for running *Need a water bottle *Participants remember to bring your own snacks Schedule for Camp:
Monday-Wednesday 1. 7:45am participants arrive and sign in (lock up bikes and get ready for swim) 2. 8:00am-9:00pm: Pool 3. 9:00am-9:30am change and snack 4. 9:30am-10:30am: Bike 5. 10:30am-11:00am change and snack 6. 11:00am-11:45: Run 7. 11:45am-12:00pm: Camp Review 8. Pick up at Noon **Light day on Wednesday**
Thursday (Transition Clinic) Friday: Race Day Race Distances:
· Age groups 7-10: Swim 100 yrd, Bike 2 mi., Run 0.5 mi. · Age groups 11-15: Swim 200 yrd, Bike 4 mi., Run 1 mi.
Register HERE
OR You can always register at the Front Desk of the YMCA too. |