Z3 Team Try-outs Dates Set

November 11th, 2010 | by | Comments Off

Whether you’re new to triathlon or have competed many times, you’ll love the team dynamic and exciting competition at Z3 Junior Triathlon Team.

Z3 is the fastest growing youth triathlon team in the country! In 2010, Z3 was the runner-up team at the 2010 USA Triathlon Olympic Triathlon Festival in San Diego.

Z3 is coached by USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach and USA Triathlon Midwest Region Athletic Development Coordinator Jenny Weber and a staff of four other experts. Jenny is deeply involved with the planning and programming of youth activities with USA Triathlon.

The team is selected annually through a try-out process. All athletes must come to one of the try-out dates and complete the testing.

Please RSVP to info@Z3Triathlon.org. Once your attendance is confirmed a more detailed schedule will be provided.

Cost: There is a cost of $20 to try-out for the team (to help defray expenses)

Dates: Dates for the 2011 Des Moines try-outs are January 2, 2011 or January 8, 2011. (Try-outs will also be hosted in Brookings, SD (date to be determined))

Location: Try-outs will be hosted at the YMCA Healthy Living Center in Clive, Iowa

Time: Try-outs will begin at 5:00 pm and will take approximately 3.5 hours

About the Testing:

Athletes Age 16-19 (Age on December 31, 2011)

  • 200 meter TT swim / rest / 800 meter swim off the wall
  • Interview with athlete and parent(s) during a 60-90 minute rest
  • 30 minute bike trainer ride followed by a 2 mile run

Athletes Age 10-15 (Age on December 31, 2011)

  • 200 meter swim (10-12 year olds will swim 100)
  • 20 minute bike trainer ride followed by a 1 mile run
  • Interview with athlete and parent(s)

What Gear Should Athletes Bring?

Athletes should come prepared with all of their own gear including: swim suit and goggles, bike (no mountain bike tires allowed) and bike shoes (no helmet or bike trainer needed), run gear for both inside and outside (weather dependent). It is also suggested athletes bring something to snack on.

If you don’t have a bike please let us know so we can arrange for one to be available for your use.

How Many Athletes Will Be Selected for the Team?

We expect to invite between 12 and 25 athletes to the High Performance/Nationals team and up to 25 for the “Pre-competitive” Team. Additional details will be discussed at the information portion of the tryouts.

Please RSVP to info@Z3Triathlon.org . Once your attendance is confirmed a more detailed schedule will be provided.

For more information about the team and expectations please visit the FAQ page on this site.

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