Triathlon is a sport that typically follows in this order Swim, Bike then Run
Expectations?
The Lightning Warriors wants to have a safe environment to have fun and properly learn skills to help improve what they have learned.
Be prepared to practice or race with the proper equipment needed.
Arrive on time to warm up
Stay focused as not to distract fellow teammates.
We expect each child to listen to instruction for their own safety as well as the other people at practice.
We expect all to be respective towards each other and let the Coach lead the practice.
Only staff is allowed to work with the kids. All non-athletes must stay off the swim deck or far enough away not to interfere with practice.
How Young Can My Child Start?
The Lightning Warriors works with kids from 7 to 19 to improve triathlon skills with each year
What Do I Need to Start?
Your child needs to be able to take instruction and willing to learn new skills for their safety and the safety of others
For the Swim: Your child should be able to swim across the pool unassisted. We help develop swim skills, however we currently do not provide learn to swim. For swim clothes: swim wear; Boys: Swimming Trunks. Girls: One Piece Swimsuit
For the Bike: Your child will need a properly sized bike, not to big or too small for safety. They will need to be able to start their bike,stop using the brakes, and be able to ride a straight line. Most important is a properly sized helmet. Clothing: No Loose Fitting Clothes as they may get caught in the bike chain or caught on the handlebars. Coats and jackets must be waist long (no long coats)
For the Run: Properly sized running shoes, and clothes made for running
Where are Practices?
The Lightning Warriors provides multiple locations to provide different experiences.. Just like life and race day environments change as well. We locate safe locations to hold practice
For the Pool Swim: Our Main Locations are the Nassau Aquatics Center and the Patchogue YMCA.
For the Open Water: Our Main Watering Holes are Tobay Beach off Ocean Parkway, West Meadow Beach (Stony Brook) and Cedar Beach (Mount Sinai)
For the Bike: There are different locations such as Tobay Beach Parking Lot, Stony Brook University, Bethpage Lake State Park, Old Westbury University.
For the Run: We will combine that with a bike or on a track
When are Practices and Events?
Practices changes based on the season.
Pool Swim is usually from October to June. Open Water is usually from June to September. Around Early Evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Bike/Runs may coincide with the Swims and On the Weekend Mornings or Afternoons
During the Weekends we host more Virtual Bike Workouts on Zoom
