New Qualification Rules for Junior Elite Nationals
Thu Jan 07 16:42:00 -0500 2010
With registration opening today for the 2010 USAT Junior Olympic Festival, I wanted to call to your attention new qualification rules for athletes seeking to participate in the Junior Elite National Championship, which is part of this festival weekend. The new eligibility criteria affects only… Read More
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USAT Accepting High Performance Team Applications
Sat Dec 26 18:01:00 -0500 2009
USAT Sport Performance is currently accepting team applications for its junior-focused High Performance Team program. The deadline for submitting applications is January 3, 2010. To download a pdf copy of the application, click here. The goal of the USA Triathlon High Performance… Read More
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Sprint Worlds Qualification for Ages 16-19
Sun Nov 22 14:16:00 -0500 2009
Teenage athletes looking for an opportunity to represent Team USA at a World Championships should consider competing for one of 18 spots at the 2010 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships. The race will take place in Budapest, Hungary, on September 8-12, 2010. … Read More
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Juniors Blog About Strawberry Fields …
Fri Jul 24 14:00:00 -0400 2009
Making the transition from competing at local events to racing the best juniors in the country can be overwhelming. Sometimes the best way to overcome the fear of trying something new is to hear firsthand from someone who has gone before you. In my last blog, I invited three juniors who… Read More
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"Young Guns" of Team World Champs Report
Mon Jul 06 20:32:00 -0400 2009
If you've been following this website recently, you probably already know that an entirely new format of triathlon competition was introduced to the world in Des Moines, Iowa, a couple weeks back called the mixed team relay. Teams are comprised of four athletes; two women and two men. … Read More
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Junior Camps Under Way
Thu Jun 25 17:17:00 -0400 2009
School is out and junior triathletes across the country are busy honing their transitions and practicing their bike handling skills at USAT's Junior Skills and Select Camps. The first camp this season took place in St. Petersburg, Florida. Led by experienced junior/U23 coaches… Read More
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Upcoming Junior Elite Racing Opportunities
Thu May 21 20:13:00 -0400 2009
School is letting out soon and your triathlon season will be in full gear before you know it. If you are between the ages of 13 and 19 this year, consider trying a USAT Youth Elite/Junior Elite Cup. I've received a number of questions recently regarding how to register for these unique draft-legal… Read More
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Pan Am Championships Junior Lineup
Fri May 15 14:44:00 -0400 2009
The Pan Am Championships take place Saturday in Oklahoma City. Thirty-one American juniors, ages 16-19, will represent the United States and compete for the first spot on the 2009 Junior World Championship team. These athletes also will race to secure USA's 2009 World… Read More
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Junior Elite Racing Primer
Thu Apr 23 13:54:00 -0400 2009
As the Athlete Development Coordinator, I receive a lot of questions from young athletes who aspire to be Olympians. Reaching the pinnacle of any sport requires exceptional levels of determination, commitment and sacrifice. Sports scientists and top coaches suggest that it takes at least… Read More
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Summer Camps for Juniors
Mon Mar 30 17:27:00 -0400 2009
Each summer USAT hosts a number of training camps designed specifically for youth and junior triathletes. These camps go by two names: Skills Camps and Select Camps. As the names might imply, the Skills Camps are intended for less experienced triathletes, while the Select Camps are designed for kids… Read More
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Blogger: Steve Kelley
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