| Camps: Triathlon Camp

Triathlon Camp Ages: 7-14 Leadbetter Beach, Grassy Area Information: 564-5422 Monday-Friday, 8am-12 noon Two 1-week sessions: June 26-30 and July 10-14

Make summer more fun by experiencing one of the country’s fastest growing sports—the triathlon. This camp’s main focus is to promote healthy lifestyles in the lives of all the young participants. Participants receive instruction in basic swimming, cycling, running, nutrition, hydration, and how to transition between events. Proper technique, safety, pacing and sportsmanship are emphasized. Older youth will work on more advanced skills. Instructors Jose Gonzales is a competitive triathlete and training coach with years of experience working with youth sports.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Participants must be able to swim one lap of a pool (25 yards), run one lap of a track (1/4 mile) and bike two miles. Each participant must have their own bike and helmet.

About the Director
Jose Gonzalez, owner of Santa Barbara Action Pro, marathon runner, triathlete and coach. SBAP has organized and produced the Santa Barbara Duathlon, Roses to La Playa 10K and 5K runs, La Cumbre to La Playa 8-Miler and the Momentum for Life Kids’ Triathlon. jose@abactionpro.com

Other local triathletes and coaches will be helping out during the camp sessions. All of the coaches have experience racing in triathlons as well as working with kids. We all love what we do and we love to share it with others.