CAMP OVERVIEW:
With a long history of spring-boarding athletes on to Triathlon Canada’s National Teams, Triathlon BC is committed to the ongoing development of BC-based athletes, helping young, performance-minded individuals to meet the rigours of international competition.

Triathlon BC’s annual Spring Camp, taking place from March 20st through to 24th in Victoria, BC, aims to deliver the fundamental tools to allow athletes to compete successfully at the provincial and national level, with an emphasis on training, education, and fun.

We recognize that attending athletes will demonstrate different levels of ability and have planned accordingly. All levels of performance pathway athletes are welcome.

CAMP FOCUS
Swim:              Technical & tactical requirements
Bike:                Draft legal certification, enhanced bike handling, effective cornering, braking, sprinting, pack riding and tactical review
Run:                 Technical & form analysis; triathlon specific running

TRAINING CENTRE LOCATION
The Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4336 Elk Lake Drive; Victoria B.C.

Saanich Commonwealth Place can be reached from the Elk Lake Dr. exit or the Royal Oak Dr. exit off of Hwy 17. All swim sessions and seminars will be conducted at Commonwealth Place. Cycling workouts will be conducted on the roads in the surrounding community (mostly rural), and the running workouts will be conducted at the nearby Elk Lake.

DROP OFF & PICK UP SCHEDULE
Please note the start of each session is 9:00am, and the end of each daily session is 4:00pm, with the exception of Friday (2:00pm). Athletes should plan to arrive at the center 10 to 15 minutes before the start time of each session.

Athletes will be responsible for their own transportation between training venues, meals and personal expenses.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is required of all athletes:

  • Bike (road) in good working order with good tires*
  • Fenders on bikes (full wheel coverage)
  • Spare tubes, patch kit, frame pump and tire levers
  • Cycling helmet & appropriate eyewear for cycling

Appropriate shoes for running (and cycling if using clip less pedals)

  • Appropriate clothing for cycling and running in cold, wet or dry weather
  • Swimsuit, goggles, and towel
  • 2 water bottles and cages mounted on the bike
  • A DESIRE TO LEARN AND IMPROVE!

* Triathlon BC strongly encourages all athletes to have their bikes tuned up by their local bike shop prior to attending the camp. Poorly maintained bikes will monopolize coaching time and limit the training/learning of athletes.

CAMP ACTIVITIES (The following is an outline of the scheduled activities throughout the week and may be subject to change)

Monday, March 20 – 9:00am – 2:00pm   
Meet at Saanich Commonwealth Place for introductions, dryland
Swim:  skill assessment, drills, skills, workout
Bike: skill assessment and acquisition

Lunch / video/ bike tactics seminar

2:00 – 4:00pm  
Run: skill assessment, drills, workout
Gym/outdoor: alternate sport

Tuesday, March 21 – 9:00am – 10:30am 
Dryland
Swim: drills, skills workout
Recovery Seminar – Lunch
Run workout

1:30-4:00 p.m.
Seminar – Race selection and preparation
Gym/outdoor: alternate sport

Wednesday, March 20 – 9:00am- 2:00pm    
Dryland
Swim: Endurance
Bike: Hill workout at Willis point Rd

Lunch (provided) and Seminar on triathlon racing tactics

2:00-4:00pm     
Run: drills, workout
Gym/outdoor: alternate sport

Thursday, March 23 – 9:00am – 2:00pm     
Dryland
Swim: Technical skills, drills
Transition workout (CWP)
Seminar on Nutrition
Seminar on age Specific Strength routine

2:00-4:00pm
Gym/outdoor: alternate sport
Seminar on Sport Psychology and Motivation with video

Friday, March 24 – 9:00am – 2:00pm 
Dryland
Swim: speed endurance with team races
Bike/run workout with team races
2:00pm – Athlete departure

NUTRITION
Although the Camp offers scheduled recovery time and free time each day, athletes will be very busy with training sessions and seminars. It is essential that athletes adhere to proper nutrition and hydration practice. Athletes are encouraged to have a water bottle with them at all times, containing either water or an energy drink in order to stay hydrated. Athletes should come to camp each day after an adequate breakfast, and it is recommended that athletes bring a minimum of two (2) snacks, (i.e. sports bars, fruit, nuts, trail mix) with them each day. Lunch will be provided on Friday. Monday to Thursday athletes will be responsible for bringing their own lunch.

Unfortunately, there is limited refrigeration space. Athletes should keep this in mind when preparing lunches and snacks. Athletes with special dietary concerns (allergies, etc.) are hereby notified that every effort will be made to accommodate but due to the nature of a recreation center and the number of various users, athletes should always be aware of their surroundings.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Discounted rates for standard rooms, suites and rooms with kitchenettes are available through the Accent Inn and Hotel Z. Please contact Coach Kelly (kelly@tribc.org) to book hotels by February 10, 2023.

We hope this information has been helpful to you, and we look forward to meeting you. Until then, happy training from the Triathlon BC staff!

CAMP FEES
$500.00 includes Camp T-Shirt, pool time, seminars and where applicable, draft certification.

THE FIRST 5 CAMP PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY RUDY PROJECT HELMET OR SUNGLASSES OF THEIR CHOICE!

All pathway athletes are eligible for an instant 30% discount on all purchases across the entire Rudy Project product line when using Triathlon BC’s VIP code