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Don't find the answer to your question? Please feel free to contact us!What age does an athlete need to be for the team?
What are the race distances appropriate for youth and junior triathletes?
What does a training look like?
How often and where are the trainings?
How much does it cost to join the team?
What equipment does an athlete need?
Do you have any Team Discounts?
What age does an athlete need to be for the team?
Team Nor-Cal Athlete Age Divisions
Youth Athletes from ages 7 - 15
Level 1: Ages 7 - 12Junior Athletes from ages 16 - 19
Level 2: Ages 13 - 15
Youth Elite: Ages 13 - 15 racing in Youth Elite Races
Level 1: Ages 16 - 19*All trainings will be based on age appropriate racing distances recommended by the USAT.
Junior Elite: Ages 16 -19 racing in Junior Elite Races
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What are the race distances appropriate for youth and junior triathletes?
Youth Athletes from 7 - 15 of age race super sprint distances
Junior Athletes from 16 - 19 of age race sprint distance
It is very important for young athletes to race the distance appropriate for their age as sanctioned by USAT and the Olympic Committee. We practice skills over endurance so that an athlete will develop using the proper form.
Endurance work at an early age can cause damage to growing bodies and limit their athletic potential later in life.
What does a training look like?
How often and where are the trainings?
Team trainings are currently organized in the Marin and Sonoma county areas. The number of trainings per month will vary depending on the time of year. There will be a minimum of 3 weekend trainings per month, and 1 weekday training per week during the regular season. See our calendar for training times and locations.
How much does it cost to join the team?
Please visit our Membership page for more details and to view the pricing structure.
What equipment does an athlete need?
What are the race distances appropriate for youth and junior triathletes?
Youth Athletes from 7 - 15 of age race super sprint distances
Junior Athletes from 16 - 19 of age race sprint distance
It is very important for young athletes to race the distance appropriate for their age as sanctioned by USAT and the Olympic Committee. We practice skills over endurance so that an athlete will develop using the proper form.
Endurance work at an early age can cause damage to growing bodies and limit their athletic potential later in life.
What does a training look like?
Group Training Structure
Each training will last approximately 1 – 1.5 hours with a minimum of 1 coach per 10 athletes, depending on the focus of the training and age group.
Group trainings will follow this general structure:
- Punctual start with introduction of training focus
- Group safety evaluation of training area
- Neuromuscular warm – up
- Dynamic warm – up
- Drills
- Main set may include practice of 1 – 3 of the triathlon sports, or another activity
chosen for a specific benefit
- Dynamic warm down
- Stretching
- Group gathering for training recap
Parents & athletes are responsible for bringing all necessary items to each training including water and a healthy post training snack.
How often and where are the trainings?
Team trainings are currently organized in the Marin and Sonoma county areas. The number of trainings per month will vary depending on the time of year. There will be a minimum of 3 weekend trainings per month, and 1 weekday training per week during the regular season. See our calendar for training times and locations.
How much does it cost to join the team?
Please visit our Membership page for more details and to view the pricing structure.
What equipment does an athlete need?
What every athlete needs:
- Bike – with platform or clip-less pedals
- Helmet
- Bike shoes for clip-less pedals
- Sunglasses
- Athletic cap
- Running shoes
- Swimsuit
- Goggles
- Swim cap
- Towel
- Running apparel
- Bike/tri shorts
- Water bottle
- Wetsuit – optional depending on athlete age and race distance
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Yes! We have several online and local retailers that offer special deals for being a part of the team. Please visit our Team Discounts page for more information.
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