Ready to realize your triathlon dreams? We're here to help. Our triathlon camp introduces aspiring athletes to triathlon through a 12-week training/support program for novice athletes targeting to complete their first triathlon at TAT Spring Fever Sprint event on May 7th, 2023. The event is 400 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike ride and 2 mile run and is ideal for the beginner triathlete. You'll learn about triathlon from local swim, cycling, running & triathlon coaches as well as a little help from local Tulsa Area Triathletes.
Tulsa Area Triathletes Spring Fever Triathlon Camp is a 12 week training/support program for novice athletes targeting to complete their first triathlon at TAT Spring Fever Sprint event on May 5th, 2024. This camp begins February 11th and is limited to 25 people. It will help prepare you for TAT Spring Fever Triathlon in May. The camp will include blocks of training focused on swim, bike and run aspect of the triathlon. Requirements for attending camp:
Athletes should be able to: swim one length of a 25 yard pool, ride a bike and walk/run 1 mile.
All Registered must be a TAT member - Register here first if you are not currently registered for TAT www.tatok.com/membership.html
Minimum age: 18 years old on 1/1/24
Program timeline:
Kick-off Meeting Sunday February 11th location TBD
Training plan begins Feb 12th and runs (12 weeks) – Weekly group training typically on Saturdays or Sundays
A training plan is provided with the expectations of you completing the weekly swimming, cycling and running each week
Supported training sessions, including 2 swims clinics, 2 bike rides (1 on route), 2 group runs, 1 brick session (bike to run including transition practice)
Workshops to include, introduction, swim, bike and run basics, bike mechanical/flat repair
Squad support via GroupMe
Contact with certified coaches for any questions
Program cost: $100 per person for the training camp only, this does notinclude registration for Spring Fever Tri or USAT license Goal Race:Spring Fever Tri - 400 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike ride and 2 mile run and is ideal for the beginner. Program Cap: Participation will be limited to 25 people Participating athletes will provide 1 volunteer (family/friend) for the event who will receive a 30% discount coupon from RunnersWorld Tulsa. There are no refunds after 2/1 Questions? Email president@tatok.com Look for news & updates our Facebook Page. Click here to join TAT.
WHO IS TRI-CAMP IDEALLY SUITED FOR?
You! Beginner Triathlon Camp is designed to provide novice adult athletes a hands-on introduction to Triathlon. Minimum participant age is 18 years old as of 1/1/24. Athletes should be able to swim one length of pool, ride a bike and walk/run 1 mile.
Ideally you'll finish camp with new friends and feel more comfortable and confident as you advance through your triathlon journey.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION & REQUIREMENTS
Your desire to be a triathlete; and
The ability to swim one length of pool, ride a bike and walk/run 1 mile safely, without outside assistance.
Minimum participant age is 18 years old as of January 1st.
Participating athletes will provide 1 volunteer (family/friend) for Spring Fever Triathlon who will receive a 30% discount coupon from RunnersWorld Tulsa.
Participating athletes should be able to swim one length of pool, ride a bike and walk/run 1 mile.
Participants must provide minimum equipment*:
Swim suit & googles
Bike* and cycling helmet* with flat repair kit and suitable riding clothes
Run shoes and suitable walking/running clothes
*Your bike and helmet must be safe and sound condition in order to participate in any club cycling event. If you are unsure about your bike, please take it to your local bike shop for an inspection prior to camp. Our first meeting will be an orientation where we'll be happy to answer any and all equipment questions.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
To have fun and learn as you meet other aspiring triathletes just like yourself, learn about Triathlon, learn about Tulsa area swim-bike-run groups and resources and, ask a lot of questions. Hopefully you'll find a lot of helpful answers and make great friendships along the way.
Camp begins with an orientation meeting where you'll meet those leading each session, meet your fellow campers, review the camp schedule and then dive into any questions you have about anything and everything triathlon.
Camp consists of weekly sessions where you'll learn about triathlon swimming, transition, bike maintenance & flat repair, USAT rules, nutrition, equipment, clothing and gear. Each session is hands-on and interactive.
Weather-permitting, group rides and runs will be incorporated before or after most sessions.
Camp wraps up with our annual club preview ride of the Spring Fever Triathlon course.
What are the costs?
There will be a camp registration fee and participants must be a TAT member. Learn about TAT membership here. If you plan to race Spring Fever Triathlon, there will be a race registration fee which also requires USAT membership or 1-day USAT race registration.
$100 per person for the training camp only
Athlete will need to register for race and also need to have annual USAT membership or buy a USAT 1 day license at race registration ($15). You will receive $20 off the registration costs.
WHAT's THE CAMP SCHEDULE?
Here is the 2024 TAT Spring Fever Tri Camp schedule (dates, time and locations subject to change) Feb 11 at 1 - 2pm; Program launch/Orientation meeting, location TBD Week 1 – Feb 17 at 1 – 3pm; Start of 12 week training program and SwimLabs clinic Week 2 – Feb 24 at 1 - 3pm; Bike basics at River Park West (subject to weather may move indoor location TBD) Week 3 – Mar 2nd at9 – 11am; Swim Clinic at Jenks Aquatics Center Week 4 – Mar 17 at 7 – 10am; Chris Brown Duathalon at Mohawk Park; volunteer or sign up as part of a relay team
Week 5 –Mar 20th at 6 – 8pm; Bike tire flat repair class at Bixby Bikes (in store discounts on purchases available) Week 6 – Mar 24 at 1 - 2pm; Program check in meeting at Runner's World - Q&A with Coaches Week 7 – March 31st at time TBD; Camp team bike ride on Riverside, likely starting at 41st and Riverside Week 8 – Apr 7 at time TBD; Camp transition practice with bike/run brick at Runner's World Week 9 - Apr 14 at time TBD; Camp team bike ride on Spring Fever route, starting at Jenks Aquatic Center Week 10 – Apr 21 at time TBD; Camp transition practice with bike/run brick at Runner's World Week 11 - Apr 28 at time TBD; TAT bike ride on Spring Fever route, starting at Jenks Aquatic Center Week 12 – May 5 at 7 am; Race Day at Jenks Aquatics Center - Have a great race - you will smash it!!!
WHEN IS THE NEXT CAMP?
TAT hosts one multi-week camp annually (Feb-April) however, we will host one-day clinics on various topics throughout the year that are open to all our members. Look for clinic announcements via club enewsletter (subscribe) or follow us on Facebook.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
Participation is limited to 25 persons.
Participating athletes will provide 1 volunteer (family/friend) for Spring Fever Triathlon who will receive a 30% discount coupon from RunnersWorld Tulsa.
Registration will open early in January on a first come first serve basis.
Athletes should be able to swim one length of pool, ride a bike and walk/run 1 mile.
Minimum participant age is 18 years old as of January 1st.