Training for your triathlon or aquathlon
There is regular training for the young triathlete at two venues (at the current time) and will be some more training sessions put on at others prior to the children's event near you.
The sessions will give the young 'tristar' a chance to prepare for the swimming with some coahing points for the stroke, work on siwim fitness, practice start and pool exit skills. Cycle work: fitness, handling skills like cornering, braking mount & dismounting. Running work: on body postion, fitness, breathing control, pace work etc. All these sessions will be based around have FUN as well with plenty opertunity to use the skills during the 'games' part of the session.
The coaching is lead by Paul Hedger British Triathlon Level 2 coach and the 'Kidstri' race organiser.
The regular session at present are:
Uckfield Leisure Centre - Thursday 4pm to 6pm
The first hour is for cycle/ running held in either the fitness gym, studio, sports hall, sports field (weather 7 time of year permitting).
The Swim session starts at 5pm and uses two lanes of the 25m pool.
This session is for the more able 'tristar' as the young person must be able to swim a min. of 200m (8 lengths) front crawl and run 400m (1 lap of a runnnig track).
Age: from 8yrs to 14yrs
.Contact the centre reception to book a place. tel: 01825 761160
Sussex Tristars
Ringmer Swimming pool, Ringmer, nr Lewes
Sundays (termtime only) 9.30-11.30am
First hour swim using two lanes of 25m pool.
Cycle, run and transition skills outside on Community College or Fingerpoint field (Ringmer village).
Own cycles & helmet required.
Ability; Beginner but must be able to swim 2 lengths (50m) front crawl.
Ages: 8yrs to 12yrs.
Contact: info@sussextristars.org
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Uckfield Leisure centre - Saturday 8.30am -10.30am- Beginners
Aim to have fun, learn skills and make new friends!.
The first hour in the pool in two lanes.
Cycle/ run/ fitness and transition skills outside either on the sports field, college playground area or if the weather unsuitable inside centre club room.
Ability; Beginner but must be able to swim 2 lengths (50m) front crawl.
Ages: 8yrs to 12yrs.
Contact the centre reception to book a place. tel: 01825 761160