Playtri Youth & Juniors 2016 Summer Session Handbook www.playtri.com/youth
Table of Contents Meet the Coaches 3-5 Spring Practice Schedule (All Teams) 6 New Family Meetings 7 Parent Session Meetings 8 USA Triathlon Membership 9 Uniforms and Team Apparel 10 Trials Week Schedule 11 Which Program is Right for my Child? 12 Individual Kids/Juniors Teams Info Sheets 13 Team Playtri Kids Club Colleyville 14 Team Playtri Kids Blue Dallas 15 Team Playtri Kids Gold Dallas 16 Team Playtri Juniors Dallas 17 Team Playtri Kids Blue McKinney 18 Team Playtri Kids Silver McKinney 19 Team Playtri Kids Gold 1 McKinney 20 Team Playtri Kids Gold 2 McKinney 21 Team Playtri Kids/Juniors Costs 22 Team Playtri Kids/Juniors Expectations 23 Team Playtri Kids/Juniors Goals & Commitments Sheet 24 Team Playtri Kids Summer Race Schedule 25-26 Team Playtri Juniors Summer Race Schedule 27-28 Individual Elite Team Programs Info Sheets 29 Team Playtri Elite F1 30-31 Team Playtri Elite National Team 32-33 Team Playtri Elite Distance 34 Team Playtri Elite Costs 35 Team Playtri Elite Expectations 36 Team Playtri Elite Goals & Commitments Sheet 37 Team Playtri Elite Summer Race Schedule 38-39 Become a Team Playtri Coach 40 Team Playtri Partners 41
Meet the Coaches We believe a program is only as good as the people who run it, which is why we take great pride in our exceptional coaching staff. Morgan Hoffman Team Playtri McKinney Head Coach morgan@playtri.com USAT Level II Certified Coach USAT Youth & Juniors Certified Coach USAT High Performance Team Head Coach ASCA Coach Member Coach Morgan Hoffman is the founder and lead coach of Playtri Youth & Juniors, which she started in 2010 at the Playtri Dallas location. It has since grown to over 100 athletes and three locations, as well as over 10 individual team programs. In 2015 Team Playtri Elite was ranked the #14 High Performance Team in the United States by USA Triathlon. Hoffman has coached the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University club triathlon teams, and herself was a member of the University of North Texas Mean Green Triathlon Team in 2008 and 2009. She has coached athletes to international and collegiate competition, and has locally worked with literally thousands of young athletes along their triathlon journey. Caitlin Keen Team Playtri Dallas Head Coach caitlin@playtri.com Bachelor s in Applied Physiology Masters in Sport Management Coach Caitlin Keen competed on the highest level of both her high school and collegiate Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Graduating from Fort Worth Nolan Catholic High School in 2010, she earned all-state honors my freshman-senior years of competition. She continued competing at SMU where she earned 2 all conference finishes in Cross Country, an All- Region finish, and was a scoring member of 6 conference championship teams for both Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track. She graduated from SMU in 2014 with a Bachelor s Degree in Applied Physiology, a Minor in Business Administration, and again in 2015 with a Master s Degree in Sport Management where she completed her eligibility on the track with a 3rd place finish at the American Athletic Conference Championships in the 10,000 meters.
Beth Newell Team Playtri Dallas Coach beth@playtri.com USAT Level I Certified Coach USA Swimming Certified Coach ACE Certified Personal Trainer Coach Beth Newell grew up as a competitive swimmer, and after swimming for the University of Pittsburgh during her college career moved to become a club swim coach and swim team consultant. She completed her first Ironman race in 2014 and shortly after became committed to triathlon before moving to Texas and Playtri in 2015. Her extensive background in youth coaching and personal fitness has made her a perfect fit for our Dallas youth and junior athletes. Read Hoffman Team Playtri Colleyville Head Coach read.hoffman@gmail.com Coach Read Hoffman saw the need and desire for a youth program at the Playtri Colleyville Store, and decided to use his knowledge from 7 years of marathon and triathlon experience to help develop the next generation of Playtri athletes. Hoffman runs the Colleyville Kids Club where young athletes can learn basic race skills and strategy from someone with years of experience in endurance competition and training.
Ahmed Zaher Playtri Head Coach ahmed@playtri.com Founder of Playtri USAT Level I Certified Coach USA Cycling Certified Coach Coach Ahmed Zaher comes from a rich background of endurance sport experience, including qualification for the 1984 Olympic Games in the 100m freestyle, 2 years as an ITU short course elite triathlete, which included a 9 th place finish at the 2012 African Olympic Trials (at the age of 47), as well as 8 Kona Ironman finishes and countless other achievements in the world of triathlon. Ahmed has coached triathletes from beginners to elite to their goals for over 15 years, and has a particular passion for young and developing athletes.
Summer Practice Schedule All Teams This schedule is subject to change prior to the beginning of the Summer Session. June-August: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday MK Gold 2 3:30-4:30 PM MK Elite Run Practice 3:30-4:30 PM Dal Juniors Run Practice 5:00-6:00 PM MK Blue Swim Practice 5:00-6:00 PM Dal Blue Swim Practice 7:00-8:00 PM September: Dal Gold 4:30-5:30 PM MK Silver/Gold 1 Run Practice 4:30-5:30 PM MK Elite Tues Night Crit 5:00-6:45 PM Colleyville Club S/B/R Practice 5:45-8:15 PM MK Blue 3:30-4:30 PM MK Elite Run Practice 3:30-4:30 PM Dal Blue 4:30-5:30 PM MK Silver Swim Practice 5:00-6:00 PM MK Gold 1 Swim Practice 6:00-7:00 PM MK Gold 2 3:30-4:30 PM Dal Gold 4:30-5:30 PM MK Elite 4:30-6:00 PM MK Elite Conditioning 6:00-6:30 PM MK Gold 1 3:30-4:30 PM Dal Juniors 4:30-6:00 PM MK Gold 2 Swim Practice 5:00-6:00 PM MK Elite Dryland 5:30-6:00 PM MK Elite Swim Practice 6:00-7:00 PM MK Gold 2/Elite Group Rides 7:30-9:00 AM MK Silver 9:30-10:30 AM MK Elite Swim Practice 2:00-3:00 PM Dal Gold/Juniors Swim Practice 3:00-4:00 PM MK Elite Team Ride 4:15-5:45 PM MK Elite Team Brick Run 5:45-6:15 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Dal Juniors Run Practice 5:00-6:00 PM MK Elite Run Practice 5:30-6:30 PM MK Blue Swim Practice 5:30-6:30 PM Dal Blue Swim Practice 7:00-8:00 PM Dal Gold 4:30-5:30 PM Gold 2 4:30-5:30 PM MK Elite 5:30-7:00 PM Colleyville Club S/B/R Practice 5:45-8:15 PM Dal Blue 4:30-5:30 PM MK Silver Swim Practice 4:30-5:30 PM MK Elite F1 Swim Practice 4:30-5:30 PM MK Elite NT Dryland 5:00-5:30 PM MK Gold 1 Swim Practice 5:30-6:30 PM MK Elite F1 Dryland 5:30-6:00 PM MK Elite NT Swim Practice 5:30-6:30 PM Dal Gold 4:30-5:30 PM MK Gold 2 3:30-4:30 PM MK Elite 5:30-7:00 PM MK Elite Conditioning 7:00-7:30 PM MK Blue 4:30-5:30 PM Dal Juniors 4:30-6:00 PM MK Gold 1/Silver Run Practice 5:30-6:30 PM MK Elite Run Practice 5:30-6:30 PM MK Gold 2/Elite Group Rides 7:30-9:00 AM MK Silver 9:30-10:30 AM MK Gold 1 10:30-11:30 AM Dal Gold/Juniors Swim Practice 3:00-4:00 PM MK Gold 2/Elite Swim Practice 3:00-4:00 PM MK Elite Team Ride 4:15-5:45 PM MK Elite Team Brick Run 5:45-6:15 PM McKinney Elite and Dallas Juniors athletes are also welcome and encouraged to participate in group workouts at their respective shops if they wish to supplement their team practices. The most up-to-date team calendar can be found at www.playtri.com/youth-calendar.
New Family Info Meetings Info meetings are the perfect opportunity for families interested in the program to meet their location head coach, ask questions and generally learn more about the teams at their location. Meetings are open to parents and athletes, and no RSVP is required to attend. Playtri Colleyville Store Tuesday, May 3 rd 5:30-6:00 PM 7171 Colleyville Blvd, Ste. 108, Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 251-0612 morgan@playtri.com Playtri Dallas Store Tuesday, May 10 th 5:30-6:30 PM 6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350, Dallas, TX 75214 (214) 370-9010 caitlin@playtri.com Playtri McKinney Store Saturday, May 7 th 1:00-2:00 PM 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500, McKinney, TX 75070 (469) 342-6776 morgan@playtri.com
Spring Session Parent Meetings Session Parent Meetings are mandatory! Please make sure to note the time and location of your team s parent meeting so you do not miss out on any important information. All meetings will take place at your location s Playtri Store unless otherwise noted. Please email your location s head coach if you have a conflict. Colleyville Parent Meetings Team Playtri Kids Club Tuesday, February 9 th, 5:45-6:15 PM (truncated practice to follow) Dallas Parent Meetings Team Playtri Juniors Monday, June 6 th, 4:30-5:00 PM (regular practice to follow) Team Playtri Kids Gold Tuesday, June 7 th, 4:00-4:30 PM (regular practice to follow) Team Playtri Kids Blue Wednesday, June 8 th, 4:00-4:30 PM (regular practice to follow) McKinney Parent Meetings Team Playtri Kids Blue Monday, June 6 th, 5:00-6:00 PM (no regular practice) Team Playtri Kids Gold 2 Tuesday, June 7 th, 5:00-6:00 PM (no regular practice) Team Playtri Elite Tuesday, June 7 th, 6:00-7:00 PM (no regular practice) Team Playtri Kids Gold 1 Wednesday, June 8 th, 5:00-6:00 PM (no regular practice) Team Playtri Kids Silver Wednesday, June 8 th, 6:00-7:00 PM (no regular practice)
USA Triathlon Annual Membership As of February 2015 all active Team Playtri members are required to have a current USA Triathlon annual membership, and to list Playtri as their affiliated club. Team Playtri is a USAT Club and High Performance Team. Athletes will not be able to register, nor will they be allowed to participate in practices until the team has been provided with proof of their current membership. If your athlete does not already have a USAT annual membership, please visit: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/membership-services/join-or-renew Here you will be able to purchase a new membership, or renew an expired one. USAT Youth (ages 17 & under) Annual Membership: $15.00 USAT Adult (ages 18 & up) Annual Membership: $45.00 All athletes and parents are also required to sign a standard release waiver during registration.
Team Uniforms and Apparel 2016 Team Playtri uniforms and apparel will be provided by Rocket Science Sports. All athletes are required to purchase and race in the team trisuit. Uniform/apparel sizing and orders will be completed at your individual team parents meeting another reason not to miss! Provided below are the designs for the Team Playtri Kids and Team Playtri Elite trisuits, and the team cycling kits. Some teams may have additional team equipment/apparel requirements please review the information page for your individual team for a full list of required items.
Trials Week Schedule ALL new and returning athletes MUST participate in Trials Week! These sessions are designed to ensure that each athlete is placed in the correct team program for their ability level, as well as provide new athletes and families with the opportunity to interact with coaches and other families before committing to the program. Please make sure you RSVP your athlete(s) for Trials Week at www.playtri.com/trials-week. Colleyville Club Team Swim/Bike/Run - Tuesday, May 31 st, 6:00-8:15 PM (Playtri Colleyville Store) Dallas Blue Team Swim - Monday, May 23 rd, 7:15-8:00 PM (JCC Dallas Pool) Blue Team Bike/Run - Wednesday, May 25 th, 4:30-5:30 PM (Playtri Dallas Store) Gold Team Bike/Run Tuesday, May 24 th, 4:30-5:30 PM (Playtri Dallas Store) Gold Team Swim - Saturday, May 28 th, 3:00-4:00 PM (JCC Dallas Pool) Juniors Team Bike/Run - Friday, May 27 th, 4:30-6:00 PM (Playtri Dallas Store) Juniors Team Swim - Saturday, May 28 th, 3:00-4:00 PM (JCC Dallas Pool) McKinney Blue Team Swim - Monday, May 23 rd, 5:30-6:15 PM (Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium) Blue Team Bike/Run - Tuesday, May 24 th, 4:30-5:30 PM (Playtri McKinney Store) Silver/Gold 1 Teams Swim - Wednesday, May 25 th, 4:30-5:30 PM (Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium) Silver/Gold 1 Teams Bike/Run - Thursday, May 26 th, 4:30-5:30 PM (Playtri McKinney Store) Gold 2 Team Swim - Wednesday, May 25 th, 5:30-6:30 PM (Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium) Gold 2 Team Bike/Run - Thursday, May 26 th, 5:30-6:30 PM (Playtri McKinney Store) Team Playtri Elite* Elite F1 and National Teams Swim - Wednesday, May 25 th, 5:30-6:30 PM (Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium) Elite F1 and National Teams Bike/Run - Friday, May 27 th, 4:30-6:00 PM (Playtri McKinney Store) *Please see program policy for new Elite team members on the next page. Please make sure you RSVP your athlete(s) for Trials Week at www.playtri.com/trials-week.
Which Program is Right for my Child? We have a wide range of programs available to new and returning athletes please consider the following age/experience guidelines when choosing which tryouts for your athlete to attend. Colleyville Athletes Race Age 6-15: Club Team Dallas Athletes Race Age 6-8: Blue Team Race Age 9 (No prior experience): Blue Team Race Age 9 (Prior experience): Gold Team Race Age 10-11: Gold Team Race Age 12-13 (No prior experience): Gold Team Race Age 12-13 (Prior experience): Juniors Team Race Age 14-18: Juniors Team McKinney Athletes* Race Age 6-7: Blue Team Race Age 8 (No prior experience): Blue Team Race Age 8 (Prior experience): Silver Team Race Age 9: Silver Team Race Age 10-11 (No prior experience): Silver Team Race Age 10-11 (Some prior experience): Gold 1 Team Race Age 10-11 (Advanced): Gold 2 Team Race Age 12-15 (No prior or some prior experience): Gold 1 Team Race Age 12-15 (Advanced): Gold 2 Team *Please note, it is program policy that all new Elite F1 and National Team athletes must complete an Off- Season Session with the team before they begin a competitive draft-legal season, so we do not generally accept new athletes into these programs during the Spring and Summer Sessions unless they already have a background in competitive draft-legal competition. Athletes seeking an exception to this rule should contact morgan@playtri.com with a brief description of their racing experience and accomplishments, as well as their reason for seeking a new program, if applicable.
Team Playtri Kids Individual Team Info Sheets
Team Playtri Kids Colleyville Club Team The TPK Colleyville Club Team is intended to bring recreational youth triathlon to our Colleyville athletes, with age appropriate instruction on the basic skills, strategy and logistics of racing. Race Ages: 6-15 Practices: Tuesdays, 5:45-8:15 PM Swim/, Playtri Colleyville and GCISD Natatorium Pre-Requisite Skills: Younger athletes should be able to ride without training wheels and safely swim 25y (no previous stroke instruction required) Equipment List: Bicycle (with water bottle cage), Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri Colleyville Store: GCISD Natatorium: 7171 Colleyville Blvd, Ste. 108 2305 Pool Road Colleyville, TX 76034 Grapevine, TX 75061 (817) 251-0612 (817) 251-5350 Contact: Read Hoffman (read.hoffman@gmail.com)
Team Playtri Kids Dallas Blue Team The TPK Dallas Blue Team is designed to engage young athletes in age-appropriate instruction of skills and race strategy that makes triathlon FUN! Race Ages: 6-9 Practices: Mondays, 7:00-8:00 PM Swim Practice, JCC Dallas Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri Dallas Store Pre-Requisite Skills: Younger athletes should be able to ride without training wheels and safely swim 25y (no previous stroke instruction required) Equipment List: Bicycle (with water bottle cage), Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri Dallas Store Dallas JCC: 6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350 7900 Northaven Road Dallas, TX 75214 Dallas, TX 75230 (214) 370-9010 (214) 239-7138 Contact: Caitlin Keen (caitlin@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids Dallas Gold Team The TPK Dallas Gold Team is designed to build upon foundational skills and fitness learned in our Blue Team program, but is flexible enough to bring in older athletes new to the sport. Race Ages: 9-13 Practices: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri Dallas Store Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri Dallas Store Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Swim Practice, JCC Dallas Pre-Requisite Skills: Skills pre-requisites vary by age, see below. Race age 9: Swim 100y freestyle (proper stroke) without stopping, safely and confidently participate in a 15 minute group bike ride, run 1 mile in 10 minutes or less Race ages 10-13: No pre-requisite skills Equipment List: Bicycle with Gears/Hand Brakes and a Water Bottle Cage, Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Swim Snorkel (front-loaded), Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri Dallas Store Dallas JCC: 6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350 7900 Northaven Road Dallas, TX 75214 Dallas, TX 75230 (214) 370-9010 (214) 239-7138 Contact: Caitlin Keen (caitlin@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Juniors Dallas Team The Team Playtri Juniors Dallas Team is designed provide middle and high school athletes with solid skill and strategy instruction, while building sport-specific speed and endurance at ageappropriate levels. Race Ages: 12-18 Practices: Mondays, 5:00-6:00 PM Run Practice, Playtri Dallas Store Fridays, 4:30-6:00 PM, Playtri Dallas Store Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Swim Practice, JCC Dallas Juniors Team athletes are also encouraged to participate in Dallas Store group workouts throughout the week if they wish to supplement their team training. Pre-Requisite Skills: Skills pre-requisites vary by age, see below. Race age 12-13: Swim 100y freestyle in 2:00 or faster, demonstrate group ride competency, run 1 mile in 9 minutes or less Race ages 14-18: No pre-requisite skills Equipment List: Road Bicycle (with water bottle), Cycling Shoes (tri-specific preferred), Clipless Pedals, Cycling Shorts, Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Swim Cap, Swim Snorkel (front-loaded), Finis Leg Band, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri Dallas Store Dallas JCC: 6465 E Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 350 7900 Northaven Road Dallas, TX 75214 Dallas, TX 75230 (214) 370-9010 (214) 239-7138 Contact: Caitlin Keen (caitlin@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids McKinney Blue Team The TPK McKinney Blue Team is designed to engage young athletes in age-appropriate instruction of skills and race strategy that makes triathlon FUN! Race Ages: 6-8 Practices (June-August): Mondays, 5:00-6:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Practices (September): Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Pre-Requisite Skills: Younger athletes should be able to ride without training wheels and safely swim 25y (no previous stroke instruction required) Equipment List: Bicycle (with water bottle cage), Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids McKinney Silver Team The TPK McKinney Silver Team is designed to build upon basic skills and strategies learned in our Blue Team program, while still being flexible enough to allow older athletes new to the sport. Race Ages: 8-12 Practices (June-August): Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 AM, Playtri McKinney Store Practices (September): Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Fridays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 AM, Playtri McKinney Store Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by age, see below. Race age 8: Swim 100y freestyle (proper stroke) without stopping, safely and confidently participate in a 15 minute group bike ride, run 1 mile in 10 minutes or less Race ages 9-12: No pre-requisite skills Equipment List: Bicycle with Gears/Hand Brakes and Bottle Cage, Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids McKinney Gold 1 Team The TPK McKinney Gold 1 Team is designed to build upon foundational skills and strategies learned in our Silver Team program, while still being flexible enough to bring in older athletes new to the sport. Race Ages: 10-15 Practices (June-August): Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Fridays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Practices (September): Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Fridays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM, Playtri McKinney Store Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by age, see below. Race age 10-12: Swim 100y freestyle in 2:00 or faster, demonstrate group riding competency and basic bike handling skills, run 1 mile in 8:30 or faster Race ages 13-15: No pre-requisite skills Equipment List: Hybrid or Road Bicycle with Gears/Hand Brakes and Bottle Cage, Water Bottle, Bicycle Helmet, Cycling Shorts, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (onepiece training style), Goggles, Swim Cap, Kickboard, Swim Snorkel, Mesh Swim Bag, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids McKinney Gold 2 Team The TPK McKinney Gold 2 Team is designed for young athletes with substantial prior racing experience, who wish to build upon their skills and knowledge to improve speed and endurance, while laying a foundation for high performance. Race Ages: 10-15 Practices (June-August): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Fridays, 5:00-6:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Practices (September): Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by gender, see below. Girls: Swim 100y in 1:40 or faster, demonstrate group ride and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 8:00 or faster Boys: Swim 100y in 1:35 or faster, demonstrate group ride and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 7:30 or faster Equipment List: Road Bicycle with Bottle Cages (2), Water Bottles (2), Bicycle Helmet, Cycling Shoes (tri-specific preferred), Clipless Cycling Pedals, Cycling Shorts, Running Shoes, Comfortable Exercise Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Swim Cap, Kickboard, Swim Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Finis Leg Band, Mesh Swim Bag, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Trisuit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Kids/Juniors - Costs Team costs vary by program, and are based on number of practices and facility/staff costs. Program Fees: Colleyville Club Team: $50/month Dallas and McKinney Blue Teams: $125/month Dallas Gold Team: $150/month McKinney Silver/Gold 1/Gold 2 Teams: $150/month Dallas Juniors Team: $150/month Processing fees may apply for families who wish to take advantage of automatic billing. Full details will be available on our registration page. Uniform Fees: Trisuit (Required): $116 Cycling Jersey (Optional): $75 Cycling Shorts (Optional): $85 Race Fees: Race fees usually range from $30-60 depending on the type of race and when registration is completed. Race fees for adult races (Super Sprints and Sprints) can often be upwards of $75, so we encourage athletes who want to compete in these events to register as far in advance as possible.
Team Playtri Kids/Juniors Rules and Expectations Please review the team rules and expectations with your athlete(s) in advance of their first team practice so that they are prepared to start off on the right foot! Athlete Expectations 1. No cell phones in practice. 2. Always be respectful to everyone. 3. Be 5-10 minutes early whenever possible. 4. Come prepared with all necessary equipment. 5. Keep a positive attitude. 6. Give 100%. Parent Expectations 1. Fill out the Goals & Commitments Sheet (next page) with your athlete. 2. Help your athlete meet their expectations. 3. Always be respectful to everyone. 4. Refrain from communicating with athletes during practice. 5. Save coach questions for before or after practice. 6. Bring any problems or concerns to the coach on race day, not the referee. 7. Keep a positive attitude. Coach Expectations 1. Be 5-10 minutes early whenever possible. 2. Communicate plan and schedule changes in a timely manner. 3. Always be respectful to everyone. 4. Put athlete safety first. 5. Coach athletes to the best of their ability, every time. 6. Keep a positive attitude. 7. Give 100%.
Team Playtri Kids/Juniors Goals and Commitments Athlete Name: Session: Athlete Outcome Goals for the coming year up to 4, in priority order: 1. 2. 3. 4. Outcome Goals should be quantifiable in order to provide a measure of success. Athlete/Parent Commitments (Circle/highlight/write in your answer or answers): These are your commitments for the coming year please plan accordingly. I will come to practices per week (in general) I am committed to hours a week for (other sports). I will go on weeks of vacation (time off training) during the year. Athlete Long-Term Outcome Goals (in the next 2-5 years) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Team Playtri Kids Summer Race Schedule Please remember that parents are responsible for race registration, packet pick up and race day transportation. Any issues with race registration should be directed to the race production team for that event. Ice Cream Crank Off 5K & 1K Runs Saturday, June 11 th McKinney, TX Cooper Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 25 th McKinney, TX Red, White & Blue 5K Run (McKinney Teams) Saturday, July 2 nd McKinney, TX Independence 5K Run (Dallas Teams) Saturday, July 2 nd Dallas, TX Open Water Swim Aquathlons Sunday, July 10 th Little Elm, TX Cooper Mini Sprint Triathlon Saturday, July 16 th McKinney, TX Cooper Kids Triathlon Saturday, August 6 th McKinney, TX Little Buggy Kids Tri Monday, September 5 th Plano, TX
North Texas Kids Tri September TBD Arlington, TX Stonebridge Ranch Kids Tri Saturday, September 24 th McKinney, TX Details on all upcoming races, as well as registration links, can be found at www.playtri.com/upcoming-races.
Team Playtri Juniors Summer Race Schedule Please remember that parents are responsible for race registration, packet pick up and race day transportation. Any issues with race registration should be directed to the race production team for that event. Ice Cream Crank Off 5K & 1K Runs Saturday, June 11 th McKinney, TX Tri-it for Casa Sprint Sunday, June 12 th Lewisville, TX Cooper Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 25 th McKinney, TX Independence 5K Run Saturday, July 2 nd Dallas, TX Open Water Swim Aquathlons Sunday, July 10 th Little Elm, TX Cooper Mini Sprint & Sprint Triathlons Saturday, July 16 th McKinney, TX Cooper Kids Triathlon Saturday, August 6 th McKinney, TX Little Buggy Kids Tri Monday, September 5 th Plano, TX
North Texas Kids Tri September TBD Arlington, TX Stonebridge Ranch Kids Tri Saturday, September 24 th McKinney, TX Stonebridge Ranch Super Sprint & Sprint Triathlons Sunday, September 25 th McKinney, TX Details on all upcoming races, as well as registration links, can be found at www.playtri.com/upcoming-races.
Team Playtri Elite Individual Team Info Sheets
Team Playtri Elite F1 Program The Team Playtri Elite F1 Program is designed for ambitious young triathletes with a strong foundation in sport-specific skills (including draft-legal cycling) who have a desire to move to a high performance program designed for long-term success. These athletes are introduced to age appropriate strength and mobility training, skills reinforcement and enhancement, draftlegal race logistics, and sport-specific speed and endurance work intended to prepare them for success in USAT F1 triathlon and the USAT Junior Elite Cup Series. Race Ages: 12-16 Practices (June-August): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15 PM Tuesday Night Crit Race, Breckenridge Park Tuesdays, 6:15-6:45 PM Brick Run, Breckenridge Park Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 6:00-6:30 PM Conditioning, Playtri McKinney Store Fridays, 5:30-6:00 PM Dryland, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Fridays, 6:00-7:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Saturdays, Mornings Group Rides OR Open Water Swim Clinics Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Competition pool) Sundays, 4:15-6:15 PM Team Ride and Brick Run, Playtri McKinney Store Practices (September): Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 PM Dryland Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 7:00-7:30 PM Strength Training, Playtri McKinney Store Fridays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Saturdays, Various Group Rides Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Sundays, 4:15-6:15 PM Team Ride and Brick Run, Playtri McKinney Store Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by gender, see below.
Girls: Swim 100y in 1:30 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 7:30 or faster Boys: Swim 100y in 1:25 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 7:00 or faster Equipment List: Road Bicycle with Bottle Cages (2), Water Bottles (2), Bicycle Helmet, Bike Computer with Cadence, Heart Rate Monitor, Flat Kit, Tri-Specific Cycling Shoes, Clipless Cycling Pedals, Cycling Shorts, Cycling Jersey, Running Shoes, Comfortable Run/Strength Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Swim Caps (2), Kickboard, Swim Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Finis Leg Band, Agility Paddles, Zoomers (short fins), Mesh Swim Bag, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Elite Trisuit, Team Playtri Elite Cycling Kit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Elite National Team Program The Team Playtri Elite National Team (NT) Program is designed for disciplined, goal-oriented young triathletes with a strong foundation in draft-legal triathlon, and a desire to compete in the USAT Junior Elite Cup Series, possibly pursuing a path in collegiate and/or international (ITU) competition. Race Ages: 13-19 Practices (June-August): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Tuesdays, 5:00-6:15 PM Tuesday Night Crit Race, Breckenridge Park Tuesdays, 6:15-6:45 PM Brick Run, Breckenridge Park Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 6:00-6:30 PM Conditioning, Playtri McKinney Store Fridays, 5:30-6:00 PM Dryland, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Fridays, 6:00-7:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Leisure pool) Saturdays, Mornings Group Rides OR Open Water Swim Clinics Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (Competition pool) Sundays, 4:15-6:15 PM Team Ride and Brick Run, Playtri McKinney Store Practices (September): Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store (pre-march 15 th ) Tuesdays, 7:00-7:30 PM Strength Training, Playtri McKinney Store (pre-march 15 th ) Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM Dallas Racing Crit, Breckenridge Park (starting March 15 th ) Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30 PM Dryland Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 PM, Playtri McKinney Store Thursdays, 7:00-7:30 PM Strength Training, Playtri McKinney Store Fridays, 5:30-6:30 PM Run Practice, Playtri McKinney Store Saturdays, Various Group Rides Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 PM Swim Practice, Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium National Team members are also required to have and maintain a Training Peaks account (www.trainingpeaks.com) with their head coach. NT athletes will often be assigned specific individual workouts (heart rate, power, pace, skills, etc.) in addition to team practices in order
to achieve their personal goals. NT athletes are expected to update their Training Peaks account with feedback and sport files on a daily basis. Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by gender, see below. Girls: Swim 100y in 1:20 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills in a race environment, run 1 mile in 6:45 or faster Boys: Swim 100y in 1:15 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills in a race environment, run 1 mile in 6:15 or faster Equipment List: Road Bicycle with Bottle Cages (2), Water Bottles (2), Bicycle Helmet, Garmin 920XT (or similar multisport computer), Power Meter (not required, but preferred), Flat Kit, Tri-Specific Cycling Shoes, Clipless Cycling Pedals, Cycling Shorts, Cycling Jersey, Running Shoes, Comfortable Run/Strength Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles (3 tinted, mirrored and clear), Swim Caps (2), Kickboard, Swim Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Finis Leg Band, Agility Paddles, Zoomers, Mesh Swim Bag, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Elite Trisuit, Team Playtri Elite Cycling Kit Playtri McKinney Store Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium: 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, Ste. 1500 110 Rivercrest Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070 Allen, TX 75002 (469) 342-6776 (214) 509-4770 Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Elite Distance Program The Team Playtri Elite Distance Program is designed to give out-of-town and out-of-state athletes their best chance to achieve their goals for F1, USAT Junior Elite and/or ITU Junior competition. The program is intended for highly-motivated, disciplined young athletes who have the ability to consistently complete workouts as designed away from the constant presence of a coach and team. Athletes meet weekly with the head coach via Skype, as well as having regular access to the coach via text, phone and email. Race Ages: 12-19 Practices: All workouts are assigned via Training Peaks, and athletes are expected to update at the end of each day with detailed feedback and sport files. Some athletes choose to participate on local single sport teams to supplement their training and maintain a social component in their sport experience the head coach will communicate with single sport coaches regarding training and racing on an as-needed basis. Distance athletes are encouraged to travel to the McKinney, TX area whenever possible to engage in team training, and are generally provided with free homestay during their travels. Pre-Requisite Skills: Pre-requisite skills vary by gender, see below (same as F1). Girls: Swim 100y in 1:30 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 7:30 or faster Boys: Swim 100y in 1:25 or faster, demonstrate effective peloton skills and advanced bike handling competency, run 1 mile in 7:00 or faster Equipment List: Road Bicycle with Bottle Cages (2), Water Bottles (2), Bicycle Helmet, Garmin 920XT (or similar multisport computer), Power Meter (not required but strongly preferred), Flat Kit, Tri-Specific Cycling Shoes, Clipless Cycling Pedals, Cycling Shorts, Cycling Jersey, Running Shoes, Comfortable Run/Strength Clothes, Swimsuit (one-piece training style), Goggles, Swim Caps (2), Kickboard, Swim Snorkel, Pull Buoy, Finis Leg Band, Agility Paddles, Zoomers, Mesh Swim Bag, Elastic Shoelaces, Racebelt, Team Playtri Elite Trisuit, Team Playtri Elite Cycling Kit Contact: Morgan Hoffman (morgan@playtri.com)
Team Playtri Elite - Costs Team costs vary by program, and are based on number of practices and facility/staff costs. Program Fees: F1 Team: $200/month Distance Athletes: $200/month National Team: $100/month base membership, up to $300/month for full membership National Team Fees Breakdown: $100/month (required): Training Peaks account and individual workouts, one team swim practice per week. Must be actively participating in at least two of the three sports in single ingle sport programs if this is your only commitment. $50/month: Coached swim practices $50/month: Coached cycling practices $50/month: Coached run practices $50/month: Coached strength training Processing fees may apply for families who wish to take advantage of automatic billing. Full details will be available on our registration page. Uniform Fees: Trisuit (Required): $116 Cycling Jersey (Required): $75 Cycling Shorts (Optional): $85 Race Fees: Race fees usually range from $30-75 depending on the type of race and when registration is completed. Race fees for adult races (Super Sprints and Sprints) can often be upwards of $75, so we encourage athletes who want to compete in these events to register as far in advance as possible.
Team Playtri Elite Rules and Expectations Please review the team rules and expectations with your athlete(s) in advance of their first team practice so that they are prepared to start off on the right foot! Athlete Expectations 1. Update Training Peaks at least every other day, with files (NT). 2. No cell phones in practice. 3. Always be respectful to everyone. 4. Be responsible for your own stuff. 5. Own your results. 6. Be 5-10 minutes early whenever possible. 7. Come prepared with all necessary equipment. 8. Keep a positive attitude. 9. No complaining. 10. Give 100%. Parent Expectations 1. Help your athlete meet their expectations. 2. Always be respectful to everyone. 3. Refrain from communicating with athletes during practice. 4. Save coach questions for before or after practice. 5. Bring any problems or concerns to the coach on race day, not the referee. 6. Keep a positive attitude. Coach Expectations 1. Be 5-10 minutes early whenever possible. 2. Communicate plan and schedule changes in a timely manner. 3. Always be respectful to everyone. 4. Put athlete safety first. 5. Coach athletes to the best of their ability, every time. 6. Keep a positive attitude. 7. Give 100%.
Team Playtri Elite Goals and Commitments Athlete Name: Session: Athlete Outcome Goals for the coming year up to 4, in priority order: 1. 2. 3. 4. Outcome Goals should be quantifiable in order to provide a measure of success. Athlete Commitments (Circle/highlight/write in your answer or answers): These are your commitments for the coming year please plan accordingly. I can do the following hours of training every week: Monday, hours Tuesday, hours Wednesday, hours Thursday, hours Friday, hours Saturday, hours Sunday, hours I will complete % of assigned workouts every week. I am committed to hours a week for (other sports). I will come to training camps during the year. I will go on weeks of vacation (time off training) during the year. I will train with heart rate: Yes No I will train with power: Yes No I will update Training Peaks WITH FILES days a week. I will log my nutrition. Athlete Long-Term Outcome Goals (in the next 2-5 years) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Team Playtri Elite Summer Race Schedule Please remember that parents are responsible for race registration, packet pick up and race day transportation. Any issues with race registration should be directed to the race production team for that event. Pleasant Prairie Youth & Junior Elite Cup Races Sunday, June 5 th Pleasant Prairie, WI Ice Cream Crank Off 5K & 1K Runs Saturday, June 11 th McKinney, TX Tri-It for Casa Sunday, June 12 th Lewisville, TX Monroe Youth & Junior Elite Cup Races Saturday, June 18 th Monroe, WA Cooper Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 25 th McKinney, TX Red, White & Blue 5K Run (McKinney Teams) Saturday, July 2 nd McKinney, TX Independence 5K Run (Dallas Teams) Saturday, July 2 nd Dallas, TX Open Water Swim Aquathlons Sunday, July 10 th Little Elm, TX
Cooper Mini Sprint & Sprint Triathlons Saturday, July 16 th McKinney, TX USAT Youth & Junior National Championships Saturday, July 30 th Sunday, July 31 st West Chester, OH USAT Age Group National Championships Sunday, August 14 th Omaha, NE Little Buggy Kids Tri Monday, September 5 th Plano, TX North Texas Kids Tri September TBD Arlington, TX Stonebridge Ranch Kids Tri Saturday, September 24 th McKinney, TX Stonebridge Ranch Super Sprint & Sprint Triathlons Sunday, September 25 th McKinney, TX Details on all upcoming races, as well as registration links, can be found at www.playtri.com/upcoming-races.
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