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The Provincial Governing Body for Triathlon and Duathlon in BC |
Kids of Steel (KOS) & Young Athletes
INTRODUCTION TO KIDS OF STEEL®The Kids of Steel (KOS) program is Triathlon Canada's National Youth Development Program. It is aimed at athletes 7 (and under) to 19 years of age. At the age of 16, competitors become eligible to compete in some of the sprint races listed in the adult calendar.The Kids of Steel® (KOS) program includes:
KOS Mission StatementTo guide youth development in triathlon and related multi-sport events through delivery of a standardized program across Canada.The Kids of Steel® Program Promotes:
FoundationsThe foundations underlying the Kids of Steel® development model and program guidelines are based on sound theory, encompassing:
Kids of Steel (KOS) Program
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| ATHLETE | SWIM | CYCLE | RUN |
| 7 & U | 50 metres | 1.5 km | 500 metres |
| 8 to 9 | 100 metres | 5 km | 1 km |
| 10 to 11 | 200 metres | 5 km | 2 km |
| 12 to 13 | 300 metres | 10 km | 3 km |
| 14 to 15 | 500 metres | 10 km | 4 km |
| 16 to 19 | 750 metres | 20 km | 5 km |
| 18 to 23 (U23) | 1500 metres | 40 km | 10 km |
KOS AGE/EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES
| AGE | RACE EQUIPMENT | GEARING (recommended) |
| Under 7 to 13 years |
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45 x 16 |
| 14 to 19 years |
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52 x 16 |
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APRIL
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LOCATION
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April 25
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Delta
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MAY
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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| May 9 |
Squamish Youth Triathlon |
Squamish |
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May 24
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North Van. | |
| May 29 | Whistler Kids of Steel |
Whistler |
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JUNE
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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| June 12 | TriKids Wasa Triathlon | Cranbrook |
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June 13 |
Victoria
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June 13
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Cranbrook
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June 20
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Vernon
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June 27 |
Kamloops
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JULY
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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| July 11 | Triathlon Of Compassion | Victoria |
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July 17
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Penticton | |
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July 17 |
Inveremere | |
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July 18
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Vancouver
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AUGUST
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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August 8
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Langley
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August 20
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Kelowna
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SEPTEMBER
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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Sept. 5 |
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Summerland |
Events listed are sanctioned by Triathlon BC, meeting minimum requirements in safety and fairplay.
EXTERNAL SCHOOL SPORTS CREDIT PROGRAM
If you are a high-school-aged athlete, member of Triathlon BC, and have fulfilled the minimum eligibility for any of the approved programs listed below, please contact Triathlon BC to request a letter confirming your participation and to earn high school graduating credits!
Athlete 10, Zone Select Team
Athlete 11, BC Athlete Assistance Program
Athlete 12, Provincial Team - Nationals, Junior National Development Team or U23
National Development Team
A one-page information sheet is available as a pdf HERE.
A more comprehensive External Schools Credit Booklet is available for download HERE.
To access the entire External Sport Credentials Program course booklet that will provide detailed information on the program, please visit the Ministry of Educations website at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo.
Select “Course Information for the Graduation Program” and go to Chapter 3 External Sport Course Information.
BC SUMMER GAMES
The BC Summer Games are an amateur sporting event held every other year (even numbered years), aimed at developing and exposing young athletes to a multisport environment. Introduced in Victoria in 2000, the sport of Triathlon has become a core sport at the Games. As the first step of development, the BC Games serve as a precursor to the Western Canada Games, and the Canada Summer Games. Many BC Games athletes have gone on to represent BC at the National level, and to represent Canada at the ITU Triathlon World Championships!