Training Teams

The Tri 4 Schools Training Team program builds confident, healthy, happy kids. That’s what we’re all about.

Why Training Teams?

Supportive Training

Participants set their own personal goals, and then support each other by training and working together as a team over 8-10 weeks. Each team is coached by staff from the host site that know the kids they work with. Your child is in great hands!

Holistic Approach

At Tri 4 Schools, we want to grow happy, healthy, and confident kids. Each lesson incorporates social, emotional, and mindfulness topics, in addition to
to swimming, biking, and running.

Fun & Engaging

Triathlons are a blast, and training for them is even more fun. The Training Team program is designed to be fun and engaging so your kids stay excited about their upcoming race, regardless of their experience with athletics.

2022 Training Dates & Scheduling

The Tri 4 Schools Training Team Program will be back at local schools in 2022!

Practice calendars will vary based on the event the team is training for and the practice location. For the spring season, teams will train for either the Waunakee Kids Triathlon on May 21 or the Madison Kids Bike + Run on June 11. Visit the Events page for more details on all Tri 4 School events included in the 2022 season.

Planning is still in progress for summer training and teams that will train for the Middleton Kids Triathlon. Check back soon!

Contact our program director, Melissa, at mlindemann@tri4schools.org with questions or if you are interested in starting a Training Team Program at your school or community center.

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2022 Training Teams

Details on our Training Team locations are listed in the grid below.

The registration fee for teams training for the Waunakee Kids Triathlon is $150. The registration free for teams training for the Madison Kids Bike + Run is $125. The program registration includes the race entry fee. You do NOT need to register separately for the event.

Financial aid is available.

Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.

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Site Name/Location	Current Status	Event	Ages	Practice Day/Time (weekly practices for run and bike)	Start Date	Swim Details	School Liaison/Head Coach
Blessed Sacrament School, Madison	Open	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grades 1-8	Wednesday, 3:30-5:00	March 16, 2022	Optional swim at Goldfish Swim School on Saturdays. April 23, April 30, and May 7.	Lindsey Swansby
Elvehjem Elementary, Madison	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 3-5	W/R, 3:30-4:45	April 6, 2022	La Follette on Mondays from 5:15-6:00. April 11, April 18, April 25	Tammy Grady
Glacier Edge, Verona	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 4-5	M/R, 2:30-3:45	April 4, 2022	Verona HS Aquatic Center, Saturday 9:15-9:45. April 23, April 30, May 7	Lindsay Cieslik
Granite Ridge, Cottage Grove	Opens February 7	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 3-6	T/R, 3:00-4:30	April 5, 2022	Monona Grove HS, Dates TBD	Jason Johnson
Heritage Elementary, Waunakee	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 1-4	T/R, 2:45-4:15	April 5, 2022	Little Strokes on Saturdays from 12:45-1:30. April 23, April 30, May 7	Kelly Meinholz
Hickory Hill Academy, Madison	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 3-5	M/W, 3:30 - 4:45	April 4, 2022	Goldfish Swim School on Saturdays April 23, April 30, May 7	Laura Thorpe
Kromrey Middle School, Middleton	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 5-6	M/W, 3:45-4:45	March 21, 2022	Middleton HS Pool, during normal practice hours	Jessi Hensen
Leopold Elementary, Madison	Opens February 7	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grades 1-5	T/R, 2:45-4:15	April 26, 2021	Optional Swim. YMCA West, Dates TBD	Rosalia Gittens
Lincoln Elementary School	Opens February 7	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grades 3-5	T/R 3:30-4:35	April 19, 2022	Optional Swim, location and dates TBD	Anthony Smith
Lindbergh Elementary, Madison	Open	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grades 2-5	Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30	March 16, 2021	TBD	Jennifer Samuels
Mendota Elementary, Madison	Opens February 7	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Jessica Walker
Midvale Elementary, Madison	Open	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grade 2	Thursdays, 3:15-5:00	March 17, 2022	Optional Swim on Sundays. Memorial HS from 2:00-2:45. April 10, April 24, May 1	Moira Farrell
Northside Elementary, Middleton	Open	Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11	Grades 3-4	T/W, 2:45-4:00	April 12, 2022	No Swim	Amanda Caygill
Sandburg Elementary, Madison	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 3-5	T/W, 4:15-5:30	April 4, 2022	TBD	Amanda Dedo
West Middleton, Middleton	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 3-4	T/R, 3:00-4:15	March 15, 2022 (Thursdays starting 4/28)	Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30.	Molly Schelitzche
Wright Middle School, Madison	Open	Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21	Grades 6-8	T/R, 4:15-5:30	March 24, 2022	Swim West on Saturdays from 1:00-1:30. April 9, April 23, April 30	Mary Birmingham

About Our Program

Curriculum

Each Training Team prepares together to complete a Tri 4 Schools Event. Here is what you can expect:

Workouts that incorporate both cardio and strength training elements
Mindfulness activities and discussions
Each team will host 8-12 practices with run and bike training depending on the team specific location and calendar
Three swim lessons are included for teams training for a triathlon. Teams training for the Bike + Run may have optional swim lessons depending sponsorship and pool availability

Weather Policy

In the event a practice has to be canceled due to weather, a make-up practice may be scheduled. Make-up availability depends on the team’s specific practice calendar and location and cannot be guaranteed. Our events are held rain or shine, and we do not offer refunds for weather-related delays or cancellations.

Refund Policy

All program fees may be fully refunded less a $5 processing fee if a refund is requested prior to the first practice. Refunds due to COVID-19 or other health concerns will be handled on a case-by-case basis. In the case that Tri 4 Schools has to cancel the program due to low enrollment, a full refund will be issued.

Thank you to our incredible partners for supporting the Tri 4 Schools Training Team

Other Ways to Get Involved

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering with one of our training teams? Click here to complete our volunteer application and we will be in touch soon.

Volunteer Application

Start a Team

Interested in coaching at team? Let’s see if we can get one started! Fill out our interest form and we’ll be in touch shortly. At this time we are only offering new teams in the Dane County area.

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