2009 MCCS TriKids Youth Triathlon Camp
27 Jul-6 Aug

The MCCS ODST TriKids Youth Triathlon Training Camp offers athletes 18 and
younger the opportunity to learn about and train for a triathlon. We are looking
for volunteers to help with the camp, primarily as safety cyclists during the
bike training sessions. We hope that all athletes take part in the TriKids
Triathlon on Saturday 8 August. We also welcome parents to the camp as
observers, bike safety riders, and participants when space allows.

Location: Foster 50-meter pool and surrounding area

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 07:45-10:30

Dates: 27 July through 6 August, 2009

Each training session could include swimming, cycling, running, transition
practice, and other related activities. Participants must supply their own
bicycle, helmet, running shoes, swim suit, and goggles, and appropriate workout
attire.

Pre-Register: Send an email to luebbersm@... and include name,
date-of-birth, and gender.

Fee: $35.00. Only accepted on or after the first day of the camp. Note
qualifying standards below.

Camp Participation Limit: All participants must be SOFA/US-Military ID Card
Holders. Size will be limited to 60 athletes. If more than 60 sign-up, that
number may be expanded or athletes will be allowed to participate based on
results of tryouts on the first day of the camp. See qualifying standards for
basic qualifications.

Tryouts: All athletes will be tested on the first day of camp. The first day of
the camp will be a swim and run test, bicycle check and tune-up, and an overview
of the weeks.

Qualifying Standards:
Swim - 200-meters in under 7:00
Bicycle - must have one in safe, working condition, and must have a helmet that
fits!
Run - 1 mile in under 14:00
Have a great attitude and be ready to train

Additional Information: We will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays at the Foster 50-meter pool from 07:45-10:30. Please try to be early
each day and expect to train until 10:15 each day. We seldom finish early and
occasionally end up going a few minutes late. Things are not all work, but there
is some physical fitness development along with skill training (and some fun,
too). Triathletes will be allowed to store bikes in a locked room within the
facility. I suggest that bikes be taken home after camp on Thursday and then
brought back to camp on Monday. Some of the triathletes will ride their bikes to
and from the camp each day. Beyond the work we do at training camp each week, I
suggest that all triathletes run an extra two to three times (10 to 30-minutes)
and ride an extra two or three times (20 to 60 minutes) each week. Start with
the lower workout time and add a bit each week. Don't worry about how fast or
slow you move, just get out and do it.

General Daily Plan:
Prepare all gear and do bike safety checks.
Discuss the day's workout
Divide into groups.
One group works in the pool, second group works on the bike, and then groups
change places. Once bike and swim work is completed, athletes then work together
on transition (moving from one mode to another) and run skills.

We will still meet if it is raining, but, if we are in TC-2 or worse, there will
be no camp. We will resume camp 1-day after all-clear. Call the pool to confirm.
The pool phone number is 645-2211. My email is luebbersm@...

Each day, each athlete will need: Bike, Helmet, Running shoes, Socks, Swim wear,
Bike wear, Run wear, Goggles, Towel, Water bottle, Snack (power bar, peanut
butter sandwich, fruit, etc.), Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Smiles, Ambition

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me; best way to reach me is via
e-mail.

POC: Mat Luebbers, Head Swim Coach, Okinawa Dolphins Swim Team
EMAIL: luebbersm @ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org