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
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.
2020 Training Dates & Scheduling
PROGRAM STATUS UPDATE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
All teams training for the Waunakee Kids Triathlon have been canceled. If you were registered for one of those teams you should have recieved information on your refund status.
Registration for all teams training for our Sun Prairie and Middleton Triathlons is on hold. You will be contacted directly if you are already registered for one of these teams and that program must be canceled.
Contact our program director, Melissa, at mlindemann@tri4schools.org with questions.
Each Training Team prepares for one of three upcoming triathlons. Each site schedules specific training days and times that work best for them, so practice schedules are flexible. Here’s what you can expect:
- Practices begin 8 to 10 weeks before the event
- 13 to 16 total practices
- Three bike training days
- Three swimming lessons
- Celebration day at the end of the program
Waunakee Kids Triathlon
May 16, 2020
Sun Prairie Kids Triathlon
June 20, 2020
Middleton Kids Triathlon
August 22, 2020
Register for a Training Team
Registration for all 2020 Training Team programs is currently on hold.
View the full list of 2020 Training Teams by clicking here.
| Site Name | Current Status | Triathlon | Start Date | Practice Day/Time | Site Contact | Grades/Ages | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 3, 2020 | Tuesdays, 2:45-4:30 Saturday swim | Lori Armstrong Rod Holler | 3-4 | Waunakee |
| Blessed Sacrament School, Madison | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 14, 2020 | T/R, 3:30-5:00 | Lindsey Swansby Morgan Percevecz | 1-8 | Madison |
| Elvehjem Elementary School | Canceled | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | March 25, 2020 | Wednesdays, 3:40-5:00 | Tammy Grady | 3-5 | Madison |
| Glacier Edge Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 16, 2020 | M/W, 2:45-4:15 | Melissa Ruder | 3-5 | Verona |
| Green County YMCA | On Hold | Green County Kids Tri | June 10, 2020 | W/F, 5:30-7:00 | Connor Meyer Amanda Meighan | 2-5 | Monroe |
| Harbor Athletic Club | On Hold | Middleton Kids Tri | June 22, 2020 | M/W, 12:30-2:00 | Rachael Hagen | Ages 6-12 (completed kindergarten) | Middleton |
| Heritage Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 24, 2020 | T/R, 2:45-4:00 | Kelly Meinholz | 2-4 | Waunakee |
| Kromrey Middle School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 17, 2020 | T/R, 3:45-5:00 | Jessi Hensen | 5-6 | Middleton |
| Lake View Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 4, 2020 | Wednesdays, 3:45-5:15 Saturday swim | DeShala Walker | 3-5 | Madison |
| Leopold Elementary School (Grade 3-5) | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 15, 2020 | W/R, 3:10-4:30 Saturday swim | Kasey Thompson | 3-5 | Madison |
| Leopold Elementary School (Grade K-2) | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 16, 2020 | T/R, 3:10-4:30 Saturday swim | Matthew Wendt | K-2 | Madison |
| Lindbergh Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 3, 2020 | Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 Saturday swim | Jay Matthews | K-5 | Madison |
| Mendota Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 3, 2020 | Tuesdays, 2:50-4:00 Saturday swim | Jessica Walker | K-5 | Madison |
| Midvale Elementary School | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 15, 2020 | Wednesdays, 3:45-5:15 No swim | Lisa Peterson | 2nd | Madison |
| Northside Elementary School, Middleton | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 31, 2020 | T/R, 2:45-4:00 | Kari Brezenski | 3-4 | Middleton |
| Prairie Athletic Club | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 21, 2020 | T/R, 4:00-5:15 | Tom Alff | K-8 | Sun Prairie |
| Prairie Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 24, 2020 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 Saturday swim | Melissa Hlavacka | 2-4 | Waunakee |
| Sandburg Elementary School | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 15, 2020 | W/R, 3:45-5:00 Saturday swim | Amanda Dedo | 2-5 | Madison |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 16, 2020 | M/R, 2:45-4:00 | Melissa Ruder | 3-5 | Verona |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | On Hold | Middleton Kids Tri | April 15, 2020 | Wednesdays, 2:45-4:00 No swim | Jaime King | 2-4 | Middleton |
| Thoreau Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 4, 2020 | Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 Sunday swim | Timothy Gatti | 4th | Madison |
| Van Hise Elementary School | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri or Middleton Kids Tri | April 14, 2020 | Tuesdays, 3:40-4:40 | Jane Koval | K-5 | Madison |
| Waunakee Intermediate School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 24, 2020 | T/R, 3:45-5:15 | Paul Miller | 5-6 | Waunakee |
| West Middleton Elementary School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 3, 2020 | Tuesdays, 2:50-4:15 weekend swim | Bonnie Bromely Rachel Hulsey | 3-4 | Middleton |
| Westside Elementary School | On Hold | Sun Prairie Kids Tri | April 13, 2020 | M/T, 3:15-4:45 | Stacy Darga | 2-6 | Sun Prairie |
| Wright Middle School | Canceled | Waunakee Kids Tri | March 17, 2020 | T/R, 4:15-5:15 Saturday swim | Mary Birmingham | 6-8 | Madison |
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.
Start a Team
Don’t see a Training Team at your school? Let’s see if we can get one started! Fill out our interest form and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Are you ready to have a happy, healthy, and confident kid?
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200 E. Verona Ave. #126
Verona, WI 53593
608.416.4051
info@tri4schools.org