SUPERKids Training Clinics
(Beginners and Advanced)
On Saturday, May 12th, we will be swimming, biking and running our way to being ready for the 5thAnnual SUPERKids Triathlon.
In partnership with our sponsor NBX Bikes and Precision Performance Coaching - this unique one-day clinic will take place at URI.
URI is excited to welcome us to the Tootel Aquatic Center for swimming, the indoor track for our running and then have us head outside for bike, mock transitions and a mock tri! There is a limit of 30 kids in each session and participation is on a first-come first-serve basis.
The cost of this clinic is $10.00.
All kids must be annual members of USA Triathlon for insurance purposes. Please be sure they bring their membership cards. Otherwise, a yearly youth membership can be purchased at the clinic for $15.00.
Please e-mail or call ahead to let us know that you will be attending! [email protected] (401)741-0831
Beginners Clinics:
CLINIC #1: Kids ages 4 - 9 or any beginning triathletes
8am to 9:15am
7:30 - 8am: Check In
USAT Memberships and Equipment safety check - All kids' bikes & helmets are checked by our bike sponsor NBX for general safety & helmet fit.
8 am: Opening Introduction
8:10am - 8:30am: Pool Sessions
We work on keeping it fun for this age group. Swimming games, some techniques and tips for the race. We also work on their race starts and do a mock race. We go over the importance of pacing, staying calm & most importantly having fun!
8:30am to 8:45am: Bike Session
Here we work on biking in groups, techniques, and tips to remember throughout the race. We bike the course a few times.
8:45 to 9am: Run Session
Here we talk about the importance of stretching/warm-up and then play running relay games. The goal is always to keep the kids engaged and having fun!
9am to 9:15am: Transition Talk and Mock Triathlon
Brief presentation to kids and parents what happens in transition and what kids should be prepared with. Then, we line the kid's bike/helmets up in our "Transition Area" and make them take off their shoes and socks. We back them up about 50 yds and then one at a time, make them pretend as if they were running from the pool, find their bike - put on their helmet/socks/sneaks etc. Teach them to raise their hands for help and not to panic - Then hop on their bike and bike a loop of the course, stop drop their bike and helmet back into "Transition" and then run a lap - all the parents stand at our "Finish Line!" Cheering!
Intermediate and Advanced Clinics:
Clinic #2: Kids ages 9 or up or any advanced triathletes
9:30am - 11am
9 - 9:20am: Check In
USAT Memberships and Equipment safety check - All kids bikes & helmets are checked by our bike sponsor NBX for general safety and helmet fit.
9:30am: Opening Introduction
9:40am - 10am: Pool Sessions
Here we focus on keeping it fun for this age group, but can add additional swim challenges. Will continue to focus on techniques and tips for the race, and work on race starts and do a mock race. We go over the importance of pacing, staying calm and most importantly having fun!
10 - 10:20am: Bike Session
Here we work on biking in groups, techniques, and tips to remember throughout the race. We bike the course a few times.
10:25 - 10:45am: Run Session
Here we talk about the importance of stretching/warm-up and then play running relay games. The goal is always to keep the kids engaged and having fun!
10:50am to 11:am: Transition Talk and Mock Triathlon
In more depth, we will discuss all aspects of transition, race day nutrition, what parents/kids can expect and should do to prepare. Following questions and answers, we will line the kid's bike/helmets up in our "Transition Area" and make them take off their shoes and socks. We back them up about 50 yes and then one at a time, make them pretend as if they were running from the pool, find their bike - put on their helmet/socks/sneaks etc. Teach them not to panic in transition, and raise their hands for assistance if needed - Then hop on their bike and bike a loop of the course, stop drop their bike and helmet back into "Transition" and then run a lap - all the parents stand at our "Finish Line!" Cheering!
