PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Atlanta-based Tri Stars kids triathlon training program started in 2015. In 2021, the ATL Tri Stars will practice three days/week from May 13 - September 12. Monthly membership fees are available and you can join or drop out at any time during this period. The target age for the program is 6 to 15 years old. The minimum requirements are that each participant must be able to swim one lap in the pool unassisted (any stroke). Also, each participant must be able to ride a bike without training wheels.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM?
Workouts prepared by USA Triathlon Level 1 Youth and Junior certified coach
8:1 maximum kids to coach ratio
Target kids triathlons with team tent and snacks
Weekly e-mail newsletter
Phone and e-mail support for questions
Team uniforms available for purchase
Sponsor discounts
HOW FAR IS A KIDS TRIATHLON?
SWIM – between 50 meters to 300 meter depending on age and specific race
BIKE – between 2-miles to 8-miles depending on age and specific race
RUN – between ¼-mile to 2-mile depending on age and specific race
2021 WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SWIM PRACTICES from 5:00-6:00 PM
Agnes Scott College (141 East College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030)
Swim sessions will work on speed, endurance, form (drills), and race specific skills (snake swimming and passing).
TUESDAY BIKE PRACTICES from 5:45-6:45 PM
Carter Center (453 Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307)
Piedmont Park (near the corner of Piedmont Ave. & Monroe Dr.)
Bike sessions will work on speed, endurance, and technique (braking, passing, shifting, etc.).
THURSDAY RUN PRACTICES from 5:45-6:45 PM
Winnona Park Elem. School (510 Avery St, Decatur, GA 30030)
Piedmont Park (near the corner of Piedmont Ave. & Monroe Dr.)
Run sessions will work on speed, endurance, and ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination).
BONUS: SATURDAY BIKE PRACTICES from 10:00-111:00 AM
Silver Comet Trail (Mavell Road Trailhead)
Bike sessions will work on speed, endurance, and climbing hills.
Transitions will be practiced at bike sessions. Also, monthly performance benchmark testing will be performed to measure progress.
2021 TARGET RACES
Peach Kids Triathlon – TBD
Peachtree City Youth Triathlon – July 10, 2021
http://www.tri4gold.org/youth-tri.html
Atlanta Kids Triathlon – August 22, 2021
https://www.kidstriathloninc.org/atlanta-kids-triathlon.html
Bootlegger Youth & Super Sprint Triathlon – September 12, 2021