Vancouver Youth Triathlon Camp Saturday May 11th, 9am-4pm!!

This camp is designed for novice to experienced athletes 12-16 years old. The goal is to provide skills and knowledge to inspire athletes to compete in triathlon events in the coming years – including the 2024 BC Summer Games! This camp will start/finish at Templeton Pool in Vancouver, and will include swimming, biking, and running – led by amazing BC Games coaches Kris Hildebrand and Kristine Chambers. The afternoon session of this camp will integrate into the Exceleration Triathlon Clubs weekend training program, so all athletes will be able to experience Exceleration’s fun, inclusive, and inspiring programs.

The day camp will include multiple sessions focused on each discipline through coached discussions and drills on technique, tactics, and physiological development:

Skills for the camp:

  • Pool swimming skills
    • Focus on technical skill and fun drills
    • Participants should be able to swim 100m in a pool non-stop
  • Biking skills
    • Fundemental and Intermediate parking lot skills
    • Basic and intermediate drafting skills on roads
    • Bike mechanic skills and equipment knowledge
    • Road bike or gravel bike (drop bar) is highly encouraged for drafting skills and group riding safety.
      • We may be able to accommodate non-road bikes, send us an email to inquire.
    • Athletes aged 14+ (as of Dec 31st) will be draft legal certified at the end of the camp
  • Running skills
    • Speed and technique drills
    • Pacing drills
  • Transition skills
    • Secret techniques to be a lightning fast

Details for the camp:

Camp will run 9am-4pm.

Cost for the one-day camp is $50.

Start/finish location will be at Templeton Pool.

*participants must be Triathlon BC members (Ages 15 and under=$18, 16-19yrs old= $32).

*bursaries are available to help offset the costs of this camp if needed, please inquire with programs@tribc.org

Current cap is 20 athletes, with equal genders (10 boys, 10 girls). A waitlist will be available if capacity is reached.

Athletes outside of the age range may be able to join if the skill range is suitable for you and if space is available – please send us an email: programs@tribc.org

Lunch and snacks are the responsibility of each participant.

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