SPRING & SUMMER 2022
Welcome to our 2nd year as a triathlon team where we will build on our first year by using the Frederick YMCA (1000 North Market Street) as our main practice facility, along with Heritage Farm Park in Walkersville and Woodsboro Park. Practices at the YMCA and surrounding area will be held 2 times per week with additional practices held at the parks when the weather cooperates.
Practices: Indoor practices at the YMCA will focus on swimming, indoor cycling & running on the indoor track. Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm for cycle room/track- Urbana YMCA; Saturdays 8:00-9:00 am for pool- 1000 North Market St., Frederick.
Our outdoor practices will focus on biking, running, and team games to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Types of exercises along with stretching, biking, running and swimming will include parachute sprints, soccer, agility ladder relays, dodge ball, frisbee toss, hurdle relays and other fun activities. Additional Practice Day(s) and time(s) TBD
Events: Each team member will be able to register for as many races as they would like to including 5k races, duathlons, and of course triathlons. A local race organizer has their race schedule ready for 2022: Racine Multisports Other events we will plan to participate in include the Frederick Running Festival, Tour de Frederick bike ride, and other local triathlons. *Registration for the events is an additional cost (typically $20 - $65 per event) and registration is performed by the parent of the team member.
VOLUNTEERS are needed and welcome, minimal experience required to ensure the team gets the best support!
Season: March 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022, with races in April thru August.
Training Groups: The team will undergo some basic evaluations on ability and endurance and will be divided up to make the most effective training for each member for their personal goals and to enjoy the sport.
Required Costs:
LOUYAA Registration: $270 which covers USAT National youth membership, a triathlon race suit (to be returned to team at end of season) USAT club insurance, coaching certifications, safety equipment, individual team awards, practice location fees, and LOUYAA management costs. Click on registration at bottom of this page.
YMCA Youth Membership: Team Members Ages 5-13 for 6 months is $182; Team Members Ages 14-17 for 6 months is $231
1- YMCA Link to Purchase Membership: Join the YMCA
2- Upon creating a YMCA account and purchasing membership, go to this link to sign up for the Tri Club Program (no fee for this): YMCA Registration
Additional/Optional Costs:
Event Registration ($25-$65) typical per race event
Team Apparel: $30-$100 Squad Locker Boogie Bears Tri Club
Contact Coach Steve at [email protected] with any questions.