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2023 Kids Triathlon Training – Starts June 12th

The TriRacers of Iowa will host training events for youth athletes from June 12 thru July 13. Training occurs on Monday and Thursday’s of those weeks. Please note there is NO training the Week of July 4th.

Times and location are as follow:

  • Monday – June 12: Cascade Falls Pool Area/Prairie Trail Elementary Field 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Swim/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Thursday – June 15: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex (parking lot by pool) 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Bike/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Monday – June 19: Cascade Falls Pool Area/Prairie Trail Elementary Field 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Swim/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Thursday – June 22: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex (parking lot by pool) 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Bike/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Monday – June 26: Cascade Falls Pool Area/Prairie Trail Elementary Field 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Swim/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Thursday – June 29: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex (parking lot by pool) 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Bike/Run/Drills/Transition training
  • Monday – July 3: NO Training – Happy 4th of July
  • Thursday – July 6: NO Training – Happy 4th of July
  • Monday – July 10: Cascade Falls Pool Area/Prairie Trail Elementary Field 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Swim/Run/Drills/Transition training

Note, the last class will be at Cascade Falls and NOT at Prairie Ridge. 

  • Thursday – July 13: Cascade Falls Pool Area/Prairie Trail Elementary Field 7:00-8:30 PM
    • Bike/Run/Drills/Transition training

The Ankeny Youth Triathlon will take place on Saturday, July 15  7:30 am at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center. To sign up for training, please visit the City Of Ankeny’s registration website (See 2023 Triathlon Prep Program). Cost for the training is managed by City of Ankeny and is $70.00 to $83.00.

What’s specifically required for training? In addition to normal recreation sport attire, athletes will need to pack the following for:

  • Monday sessions – Coaches will lead the athletes thru swimming and running drills. Athletes will want swimwear, goggles, towel and suitable running shoes.
  • Thursday sessions – Coaches will lead the athletes thru biking and running drills. Athletes must bring their own bike, have a bike helmet and suitable running shoes.

When is the Ankeny Youth Triathlon?

The 2023 Youth Triathlon takes place on Saturday July 15 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. The event is held at Cascade Falls Aquatic Center in Ankeny, Iowa. Athletes can sign up to compete in the following races:

  • Girls 6-8
  • Boys 6-8
  • Girls 9-10
  • Boys 9-10
  • Girls 11-12
  • Boys 11-12
  • Girls 13-14
  • Boys 13-14

Signup for the 2023 Youth Triathlon is also on the City of Ankeny’s registration website.

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