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Contact
Email Hector Torres at hector.torres@usatriathlon.org for clinics and more information.
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PC Triathlete Categories
TRI 1 – Handcycle: Paraplegic, Quadriplegic, Polio, Double Leg Amputee. Must have a minimum of 20% impairment of any one limb. Must use handcycle for the bicycle portion and racing wheelchair for the run portion.
TRI 2 – Severe Leg impairment: Above-knee Amputees. Must have a minimum of 20% impairment of any one limb. Athlete must ride bicycle and run with approved prosthesis for the affected limbs (as identified during classification) or crutches. Racing wheelchairs are not allowed.
TRI 3 – Les Autres: Includes athletes with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Double Leg Amputee (runners) or Paralysis in multiple limbs. Must have a minimum of 20% impairment of any one limb. Must ride a bicycle or tricycle and run. May use cane, braces or prosthesis during run portion. No racing wheelchairs.
TRI 4 – Arm impairment: Including Above and Below Elbow Amputees or "impairment" in one or both upper limbs. Must have a minimum of 20% impairment of any one limb. Athletes may use prosthesis, brace or sling on the bike and/or run.
TRI 5 – Moderate leg impairment: Below-knee amputees. Must have a minimum of 20% impairment of any one limb. Athlete must ride bicycle and run with approved prosthesis for the affected limb (as identified during classification) or crutches.
TRI 6 – Visual Impairment: Legally Blind. (20/200 vision with best corrected vision). It is mandatory that only one guide of the same sex may be used throughout the race. Athlete is tethered during the swim portion, must ride a tandem bicycle, and may choose an elbow lead, tether lead, or run free.
Program Goals
To grow the development of ParaTriathletes within the Florida Region by:
- increasing participation,
- developing ParaTri High Performance Team
- evolving current events
- building profile.
Objectives and Strategies
- Athlete Recruitment
- Funding
- CAF
- Tampa VA - Handcycling and prosthesis
- Other VA Hospitals
- Wounded Warriors
- Target Races
- Paratriathlon Nationals - Austin, Tx - May 28, 2012
- Paratriathlon WCS - Auckland - October 20, 2012
Athlete Recruitment
Athletes who are interested in getting involved within the Triathlon sport will be provided the following at no cost:
- USAT Certified Coach
- Bi-Weekly Training Plans
- Training Peaks Account
- Monthly Clinics
Monthly Clinics
*These clinics will be focusing on development of the Triathlon sport at no cost to the athlete. These one day clinics will be coached by USAT Certified Coaches and will be focusing on Swim, Bike or Run. Depending on the Diagnosis of the athlete, each clinic will be modified. Registration to these clinics will be required to attend.
| Date | Location |
Sport |
| December 16, 2011 |
New YMCA - Tampa, FL |
Swimming |
| January 7, 2012 |
Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont, FL | Hand Cycling/Racing Chair |
| January 23, 2012 | New YMCA - Tampa, FL | Swimming/Running Biomechanics |
| February 11, 2012 |
Flatwoods Trail Park |
Hand Cycling/ Racing Chair |
| February 17, 2012 |
New YMCA - Tampa, FL |
Swimming/Running Biomechanics |
| March 3, 2012 |
Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont, FL |
Hand Cycling/Racing Chair |
| March 9, 2012 | New YMCA - Tampa, FL | Swimming/Running Biomechanics |
| June 16, 2012 |
Flatwoods Trail Park |
Hand Cycling |
| June 22, 2012 |
New YMCA - Tampa, FL |
Swimming |
| August 11, 2012 |
Flatwoods Trail Park |
Hand Cycling/Racing Chair |
| August 17, 2012 |
New YMCA - Tampa, FL |
Swimming |
| November 10, 2012 |
Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont, FL |
Hand Cycling |
| December 8, 2012 |
Flatwoods Trail Park |
Hand Cycling |
| December 14, 2012 |
New YMCA - Tampa, FL |
Swimming |
2-Day Special Skills Camp
As we develop our High Performance Team within the Florida Region and get them ready for 2012 Para Tri National and World Championship Races, the following Skills Camp will be in place:
| Date |
Location |
Focus |
| April 6-8, 2012 |
AAA Tri Camp Clermont, FL |
ParaTri National Championship - CapeTex Tri |
| July 20 - 21, 2012 | Jacksonville, FL | ParaTri Regional Championship - Jax Tri |
The 2-Day Skills designed with the intermediate - advance Paratriathlete in mind. These camps focus on the fundamentals of triathlon's three disciplines. In the pool, athletes will work on swim stroke fundamentals, as well as buoy turns, navigation, and open water entries and exits. On the bike, athletes will practice cornering, climbing, descending, and breaking skills. Run practices will focus on dynamic warm-ups, form drills, and transition runs. In addition, athletes will learn about sports nutrition and how to structure their training. Participants will enjoy working with USAT Certified Coaches and learning alongside peers who share their interest in the sport of triathlon.
Please contact hector.torres@usatriathlon.org for more information.
