The Northeast Region have a number of sessions planned for the summer that are open to young triathletes!
The sessions are targeted mainly at the T2 and T3 age-groups, but experienced T1 athletes can attend. (Note; T1 = age 9 or 10, T2 = 11 or 12, T3 = 13 or 14. Ages as at the 31st December 2015)
The sessions will include:-
- Transition tips and practice
- Technical bike skills and group race experience
- Open water skills and group race experience
- Running off the bike pace judgement
- Race day rehearsal and scenarios
- Pre-race diet advice
- Equipment check and race set-up
All are based at Hetton (off Downs Pit Lane, use DH5 9DT for SatNav) and will be supervised and delivered by level 3 coaches in a safe off-road environment.
The sessions are planned for Wednesday afternoons through the school holidays, starting Wednesday (22 July) and continuing weekly until 26 August. Sign in will be at 1:30pm. There's no requirement to attend every session.
Kit required
- Bike, helmet and suitable clothing (tri-suit, plus multiple layers for warmth).
- Run - race trainers (incl. lock laces).
- Swim - wetsuit, swim hat(s) and goggles, towel
- Drinks and a snack for after the session, plus a change of clothes for the journey home.
To register interest / book for specific sessions, email Ian Simon at: ian.simon@mail.com