WHICH TEAM LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR MY TRIATHLETE?
That depends on the age, interest, level of competitiveness, and your family schedule. All are factors. We offer three different teams to support the growth of our triathletes.- ⚡Sparks Development Team is a great way to be introduced to the sport of triathlon in a relaxed environment to build confidence with the sport. Members must be able to swim 50 yards, bike 2 miles and run without stopping 1/2 mile.
- ⚡Thunder Competitive Team is for those who want to improve skills and compete with others from the region. Members must be able to swim 400m freestyle, bike 5-10 miles non-stop, and run 3 miles non-stop
- ⚡Storm Elite Team will be competing at the highest level of competition. The customized training is designed to help perform at the highest levels. (Time benchmarks required)
- Youth Elite Female 13–15 (Born in 2011, 2010, or 2009) / Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:18 average or faster / Run 1 mile at 6:30 or faster
- Youth Elite Male 13–15 (Born in 2011, 2010, or 2009) / Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:14 average or faster / Run 1 mile at 6:10 or faster
- Junior Elite Female 16–19 (Born in 2008, 2007, 2006, or 2005) / Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:14 average or faster / Run 1 mile at 6:10 or faster
- Junior Elite Male 16–19 (Born in 2008, 2007, 2006, or 2005) / Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:11 average or faster / Run 1 mile at 5:50 or faster
| Sparks (Development) | Thunder (Competitive) | Storm (Elite) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages | 7 - 13 | 7 - 18 | 13 - 18 |
| Focus | Fun and Safety | Fun, Safety, Skills Development, and Age Group Competition | Fun, Safety, Skills Development, and Elite Competition |
| Skills | Learning | Experienced | Highly Developed |
| Practices | Team | Team and Individualized* | Team and Individualized* |
| Events** | Local | Local, Regional and National Age Group | Local, Regional, National Age Group and Draft Legal |
*Individualized-very specific workouts along with team workouts to maximize the athlete’s skills **See Race Schedule for 2020 (click here) http://lightningwarriors.org/events/ Races are age appropriate with skill level