{"id":71,"date":"2020-10-25T01:52:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T01:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidstriathlonverobeach.com\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2024-10-17T13:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T17:20:02","slug":"race-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidstriathlonverobeach.com\/index.php\/race-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim-Bike-Run Course & FREE Prep-Clinics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Athletes will swim in the HEATED pool at Gifford Aquatic Center while parents\/guardians, relatives and friends cheer them on from the sideline deck. The shallow end is reserved for Novice or Non-Swimmers who prefer to be able to walk on the bottom of the pool for this portion of the event (lifeguards will be in the water with the participants at all times). Kickboards, noodles, and lifejackets are available and can be used during the swim (but no inflatable arm floats are allowed).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are plenty of Learn-to-Swim Programs in Indian River County, with three options listed below:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”833″ img_size=”large”][vc_single_image image=”831″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Athletes will cycle on a flat closed course supported with volunteers and Indian River County Deputies. Juniors will complete a single 1-mile loop and Seniors will complete two 1-mile loops. Bikes and helmets are required<\/strong> during the bike portion of the race.\u00a0 If you do not have a bike or helmet, you will need to borrow these items.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [NOTE:<\/strong><\/em> At the end of this Online Bike Safety Course, you will be asked whether you would like your child to participate in the In-Person Hands-On Bike Clinic to either Learn How To Ride<\/em> or to Improve Their Bike Riding Skills<\/em>]<\/p>\n The Hands-On Bike Clinic will teach kids a number of things according to their skill levels (which will be evaluated), such as how to ride without training wheels, how to ride a small oval course in both directions, how to corner, swerve, stop, and place their bicycle pedals in the power start position, as well as other safe or advanced cycling techniques.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You are welcome to let Bike Walk Indian River County know if you are stuck without a bike or helmet (please read all of these important steps below). But… there is a very limited supply of bikes<\/strong> which could be loaned out to Indian River County residents on a first-come first-served basis<\/em>*<\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Should a bike be assigned to your child participant for Race Day (no guarantees), they will be required to attend a Mandatory Hands-On In-Person Bike Safety Clinic<\/em><\/strong> at no charge well in advance of Race Day.\u00a0 The deadline to request equipment is November 1, 2024 (therefore NO BIKES will be assigned to any participants after November 1<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Athletes will complete the Run Course (which is a half mile for the Juniors and one mile for the Seniors). The course follows the perimeter of the soccer\/football and baseball fields, and includes grass, packed dirt, and pavement. \u00a0For hydration, water will be provided at the Finish Line and approximately at the halfway turnaround point of the Run Course for the Senior Division.\u00a0 All athletes are encouraged to leave a filled water bottle where their bike is located within the Transition Area (which they can access after their Swim and Bike segments).<\/span><\/p>\n Volunteers will be posted along the course to ensure athletes stay on route.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nLEARN-TO-SWIM and HOW-TO-IMPROVE PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n
1) Indian River County Swim Lessons<\/a> – Click on green link for more information or call either the Gifford Aquatic Center in Vero Beach: (772) 226-1174, or the North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian: (772) 226-1752.\u00a0 Discounted swim lessons are available for families receiving government assistance.<\/h4>\n
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FREE TRIATHLON SWIM CLINICS (Compliments of Indian River County – Must be Registered in the Rotary Kids Triathlon \/ See Dates\/Times Below)<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR SWIMMING SKILLS BEFORE RACE DAY?!<\/h4>\n
To enroll your child in FREE Triathlon Swim Clinics*<\/strong> On Sundays per the <\/strong><\/em>Flyer Below<\/em>:<\/h4>\n
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*<\/strong>Compliments of Indian River County Parks, Recreation & Conservation<\/h6>\n
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2) City of Vero Beach Swim Lessons<\/a> – Click on green link for more information or call Leisure Square at<\/strong>: (772) 770-6501<\/h4>\n
3) Float Hope of Indian River County<\/a> – <\/strong>Float Hope is a non-profit organization that sponsors swimming so that all children, regardless of circumstance, can learn to swim and develop life skills that come along with swimming.\u00a0 Should you not have the means to afford lessons for your child, click on green link for more information or call<\/strong>: (772) 205-6819<\/h4>\n
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BIKE<\/i><\/u>:\u00a0 <\/b><\/h1>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 JUNIOR DISTANCE <\/b>– 1.0 Mile<\/h3>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 SENIOR DISTANCE<\/b> – 2.0 Miles<\/h3>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE<\/b> – 1.0 Mile<\/h3>\n
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FREE TRIATHLON BIKE CLINICS (Compliments of Bike Walk Indian River County)<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO LEARN BIKE SAFETY SKILLS? (We Highly Recommend This for ALL Children!) – And\/Or… DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO LEARN HOW TO RIDE or IMPROVE THEIR BIKING SKILLS BEFORE RACE DAY?!<\/h4>\n
There are TWO Kinds of Bike Clinics<\/em> in which you can enroll your child, both of which are FREE:<\/h4>\n
1) ONLINE Bike Safety Course<\/h4>\n
Any child can take the online Bike Safety Course at any time.\u00a0\u00a0To do so, click on this green link: Bike Walk Indian River County<\/a><\/strong> and take the Online Bike Safety Course with your child participant present<\/strong><\/em>.<\/h4>\n
2) IN-PERSON HANDS-ON Bike Clinic (See Instructions and Dates\/Times Below)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
To Participate in the In-Person Hands-On Bike Clinic, your child MUST have a Bike & Helmet, and, in this order: <\/strong><\/h3>\n
FIRST:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em>Be Registered in the Rotary Kids Triathlon, and<\/h3>\n
SECOND:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em>Take the Online Bike Safety Course IN ADVANCE (see Instructions and Green link above).<\/h3>\n
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Here are the Dates\/Times\/Locations<\/strong><\/em> of the five (5) In-Person Hands-On Bike Clinics:<\/h2>\n
1) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 [9:00am – 11:00am]
\niG Recreation Center – 1590 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 [Southeast corner of Main Parking Lot]<\/h4>\n2) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 [4:00pm – 6:00pm]
\nGifford Community Center – 4855 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967 [Northeast corner of the Parking Lot]<\/h4>\n3) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 [9:00am – 11:00am]
\niG Recreation Center – 1590 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 [Southeast corner of Main Parking Lot]<\/h4>\n4) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 [4:00pm – 6:00pm]
\nGifford Community Center – 4855 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967 [Northeast corner of the Parking Lot]<\/h4>\n5) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 [9:00am – 11:00am]
\niG Recreation Center – 1590 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962 [Southeast corner of Main Parking Lot]<\/h4>\nNEED A BIKE OR HELMET?<\/h3>\n
*<\/strong>If you are an IRC resident and have exhausted your sources to borrow a bike and\/or helmet, then here are the steps for you to take:<\/h4>\n
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RUN<\/i><\/b><\/u>:\u00a0 <\/b><\/h1>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0JUNIOR DISTANCE<\/b> – 0.5 Mile<\/h3>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0SENIOR DISTANCE<\/b> – 1.0 Mile\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE<\/b> – 0.5 Mile<\/h3>\n
FREE TRIATHLON RUN CLINICS (Compliments of Coach Theresa Pickett – See Dates\/Times Below)<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR RUNNING SKILLS BEFORE RACE DAY?!<\/h4>\n
To enroll your child in FREE Triathlon Run Clinics*, <\/strong>Contact Coach Theresa Pickett at (772) 538-6175 [See Flyer Below]<\/em><\/h4>\n
*<\/strong>Compliments of our Decorated Instructors:<\/h5>\n
(1) Theresa Pickett<\/em><\/strong>, USA Track & Field Official (Masters Certification), Florida High School Athletic Association Official, and Vero Striders Track Club Coach (also former Track & Field Coach at Vero Beach HS), and<\/h5>\n
(2) Lynn Kanuka<\/em><\/strong>, National Team Coach and Olympic Bronze Medalist 3000 meters Track & Field (Los Angeles 1984) [NOTE: Lynn will attend in-person the 7th and Final Run Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024]<\/em><\/h5>\n
You are also welcome to check-out the following website (click on the logo image below)<\/em><\/strong> for triathlon running training tips from Coach Lynn Kanuka:<\/h3>\n