Youth Triathlon Clinic on April 4, 2012!

April 2, 2012 / by NC Nwoko / Make A Comment / Filed under Blog, News Alerts

If you’re taking part in this year’s youth triathlon, you might be interested in a 5 week clinic taking place at the UNC Wellness Center in Meadowmont. The clinic will help kids ages 7 – 12 develop the skills needed to finish a youth triathlon. Register here.

The youth clinic will meet on Wednesdays (4:00-5:00 p.m.) starting April 4 and ending on May 2. The cost is $100 and is limited to 20 participants so sign up today!

Monette Williams, a USA Triathlon coach, along with other coaches, will demonstrate, motivate, and teach the youth the steps and skills needed to finish a triathlon. The youth will have opportunities to practice the distances as well as learn how to transition from the swim to the bike to the run while having fun!

Equipment needed throughout the clinic: swim suit (goggles recommended), bike and helmet (no helmet- no riding), and athletic sneakers. Kids will learn how to go through each discipline by practicing each week with the group. All levels of youth participants are welcome as the race course is considered an easy triathlon. However, we do ask that kids are able to swim a length of the pool and that their bike is in good condition for safety purposes.

What to bring to the first class: swim suit (goggles recommended), athletic shoes, helmet and race outfit or appropriate training clothes to practice transitions. No bike is needed for the first class.

 

http://uncwellness.com/

 

EVENT INFORMATION

Start Date: Apr 4, 2012 End Date: May 2, 2012 Activity: Swimming, Triathlon Region: NC – Raleigh / Durham URL: http://uncwellness.com/ Phone: 919-968-4620 Location: UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont 100 Sprunt St. Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Price: $100 for the 5-week clinic Distance: You must be able to swim at least 1 length of the pool by yourself and ride a bike with 2-wheels. Do I need to know how to swim, bike and run?: Yes, we ask that you can swim 1-length of the pool. A helmet is required and you must be on two wheels. You can run or walk. What Should I Bring to the first class?: A swimsuit or race outfit, towel, swim cap and goggles (if you have one), bike helmet (no bike needed), and a big smile!!!! After checking in we will review the basics of triathlon and practice transitioning from the swim to bike (no bike is needed). Then, we will go to the pool to practice and simulate the swim portion of the race. Where do we meet?: The first class will meet in front of the Wellness Center outside under the awning. The WC will provide a towel and has locker rooms the participants may use for the afternoon. Directions to the clinic location: UNC Wellness Centers at Meadowmont 100 Sprunt St. Chapel Hill, NC 27517 From Greensboro or Raleigh, take I-40. Exit 273A (54 W) towards Chapel Hill for 2.1 miles Turn Right on Meadowmont Lane for 0.3 miles Turn Left on Sprunt St. UNC Wellness is on your Right.

EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Monette Williams Contact E-mail: mjwilli@unch.unc.edu Contact Phone: 9198432176 x3 Contact State: NC