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.
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.
Registration opens on Monday, May 3 for our summer Training Program at Harbor Athletic Club!
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.
2022 Summer Training Program
The Tri 4 Schools Training Team Program will be back at Harbor Athletic Club in 2022. You do not need to be a Harbor Athletic member to join the Training Team. Participants ages 6-14 from any school and community are welcome! Financial Aid is available. Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Summer Training Schedule
Location: Harbor Athletic Club
Program Dates: June 22 – August 17
Practice Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Practice Time: 2:00-3:30
Goal Event: Middleton Kids Triathlon, August 20
2022 Spring Training Teams
Registration for our Spring Training Teams is now closed. We’ll see you next year!
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.
Interested in training with us, but can’t make the event date? No problem! Select the “At-home” race course when you register for your team. You’ll still be a registered participant at the event and can do the actual race whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Financial aid is available.
| 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-5 | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-6 | M/W, 3:00-4:30 | March 21, 2022 | Monona Grove HS, April 25, May 2, May 9. Practice from 4:30-5:30 on swim days. | Jason Johnson |
| Heritage Elementary, Waunakee | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 |
| Lake View Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 | March 15, 2022 | TBD | Eve Dietrich |
| Leopold Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 1-5 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 | April 26, 2021 | Optional Swim. YMCA West. April 30, May 7, May 14 from 12:30-1:00. | Rosalia Gittens |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesday practice in April. Additional Wednesday practices start May 4. 3:30-4:45 | April 5, 2022 | Optional Swim. YMCA West on April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:00-1:30. | Anthony Smith |
| Lindbergh Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 | March 16, 2021 | TBD | Jennifer Samuels |
| Mendota Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45; Extra Thursday practices during bike weeks only | April 6, 2021 | TBD | Jessica Walker |
| Midvale Elementary, Madison | Closed | 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 | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-4 | T/W, 2:45-4:00 | April 12, 2022 | No Swim | Amanda Caygill |
| Rennebohm Park, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike+Run Event, June 11 | Ages 8-12 | Mondays only in April, 3:30-4:30. Additional Wednesday practices begin in May, 4:00-5:00 | April 4, 2022 | No Swim | Julie Murphy Agnew |
| Sandburg Elementary, Madison | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades K-5 | T/W, 4:15-5:30 | April 5, 2022 | Sun Prairie YMCA, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 9:00-9:30 | Amanda Dedo |
| West Middleton, Middleton | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-4 | T/R, 3:00-4:15 (Tuesday only to start. Additional Thursdays practices starting 4/28) | March 15, 2022 | Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30. | Molly Schelitzche |
| Wright Middle School, Madison | Closed | 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.
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.
2022 Training Teams
Details on our spring 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.
Interested in training with us, but can’t make the event date? No problem! Select the “At-home” race course when you register for your team. You’ll still be a registered participant at the event and can do the actual race whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Financial aid is available.
| 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-5 | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-6 | M/W, 3:00-4:30 | March 21, 2022 | Monona Grove HS, April 25, May 2, May 9. Practice from 4:30-5:30 on swim days. | Jason Johnson |
| Heritage Elementary, Waunakee | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 |
| Lake View Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 | March 15, 2022 | TBD | Eve Dietrich |
| Leopold Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 1-5 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 | April 26, 2021 | Optional Swim. YMCA West. April 30, May 7, May 14 from 12:30-1:00. | Rosalia Gittens |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesday practice in April. Additional Wednesday practices start May 4. 3:30-4:45 | April 5, 2022 | Optional Swim. YMCA West on April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:00-1:30. | Anthony Smith |
| Lindbergh Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 | March 16, 2021 | TBD | Jennifer Samuels |
| Mendota Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45; Extra Thursday practices during bike weeks only | April 6, 2021 | TBD | Jessica Walker |
| Midvale Elementary, Madison | Closed | 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 | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-4 | T/W, 2:45-4:00 | April 12, 2022 | No Swim | Amanda Caygill |
| Rennebohm Park, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike+Run Event, June 11 | Ages 8-12 | Mondays only in April, 3:30-4:30. Additional Wednesday practices begin in May, 4:00-5:00 | April 4, 2022 | No Swim | Julie Murphy Agnew |
| Sandburg Elementary, Madison | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades K-5 | T/W, 4:15-5:30 | April 5, 2022 | Sun Prairie YMCA, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 9:00-9:30 | Amanda Dedo |
| West Middleton, Middleton | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-4 | T/R, 3:00-4:15 (Tuesday only to start. Additional Thursdays practices starting 4/28) | March 15, 2022 | Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30. | Molly Schelitzche |
| Wright Middle School, Madison | Closed | 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 |
2022 Training Teams
Details on our spring 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.
Interested in training with us, but can’t make the event date? No problem! Select the “At-home” race course when you register for your team. You’ll still be a registered participant at the event and can do the actual race whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Financial aid is available.
| 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-5 | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-6 | M/W, 3:00-4:30 | March 21, 2022 | Monona Grove HS, April 25, May 2, May 9. Practice from 4:30-5:30 on swim days. | Jason Johnson |
| Heritage Elementary, Waunakee | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 |
| Lake View Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 | March 15, 2022 | TBD | Eve Dietrich |
| Leopold Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 1-5 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 | April 26, 2021 | Optional Swim. YMCA West. April 30, May 7, May 14 from 12:30-1:00. | Rosalia Gittens |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesday practice in April. Additional Wednesday practices start May 4. 3:30-4:45 | April 5, 2022 | Optional Swim. YMCA West on April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:00-1:30. | Anthony Smith |
| Lindbergh Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 | March 16, 2021 | TBD | Jennifer Samuels |
| Mendota Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45; Extra Thursday practices during bike weeks only | April 6, 2021 | TBD | Jessica Walker |
| Midvale Elementary, Madison | Closed | 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 | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-4 | T/W, 2:45-4:00 | April 12, 2022 | No Swim | Amanda Caygill |
| Rennebohm Park, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike+Run Event, June 11 | Ages 8-12 | Mondays only in April, 3:30-4:30. Additional Wednesday practices begin in May, 4:00-5:00 | April 4, 2022 | No Swim | Julie Murphy Agnew |
| Sandburg Elementary, Madison | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades K-5 | T/W, 4:15-5:30 | April 5, 2022 | Sun Prairie YMCA, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 9:00-9:30 | Amanda Dedo |
| West Middleton, Middleton | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-4 | T/R, 3:00-4:15 (Tuesday only to start. Additional Thursdays practices starting 4/28) | March 15, 2022 | Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30. | Molly Schelitzche |
| Wright Middle School, Madison | Closed | 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 |
2022 Training Teams
Details on our spring 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.
Interested in training with us, but can’t make the event date? No problem! Select the “At-home” race course when you register for your team. You’ll still be a registered participant at the event and can do the actual race whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Financial aid is available.
| 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-5 | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-6 | M/W, 3:00-4:30 | March 21, 2022 | Monona Grove HS, April 25, May 2, May 9. Practice from 4:30-5:30 on swim days. | Jason Johnson |
| Heritage Elementary, Waunakee | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 |
| Lake View Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 | March 15, 2022 | TBD | Eve Dietrich |
| Leopold Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 1-5 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 | April 26, 2021 | Optional Swim. YMCA West. April 30, May 7, May 14 from 12:30-1:00. | Rosalia Gittens |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesday practice in April. Additional Wednesday practices start May 4. 3:30-4:45 | April 5, 2022 | Optional Swim. YMCA West on April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:00-1:30. | Anthony Smith |
| Lindbergh Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 | March 16, 2021 | TBD | Jennifer Samuels |
| Mendota Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45; Extra Thursday practices during bike weeks only | April 6, 2021 | TBD | Jessica Walker |
| Midvale Elementary, Madison | Closed | 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 | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-4 | T/W, 2:45-4:00 | April 12, 2022 | No Swim | Amanda Caygill |
| Rennebohm Park, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike+Run Event, June 11 | Ages 8-12 | Mondays only in April, 3:30-4:30. Additional Wednesday practices begin in May, 4:00-5:00 | April 4, 2022 | No Swim | Julie Murphy Agnew |
| Sandburg Elementary, Madison | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades K-5 | T/W, 4:15-5:30 | April 5, 2022 | Sun Prairie YMCA, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 9:00-9:30 | Amanda Dedo |
| West Middleton, Middleton | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-4 | T/R, 3:00-4:15 (Tuesday only to start. Additional Thursdays practices starting 4/28) | March 15, 2022 | Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30. | Molly Schelitzche |
| Wright Middle School, Madison | Closed | 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 |
2022 Training Teams
Details on our spring 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.
Interested in training with us, but can’t make the event date? No problem! Select the “At-home” race course when you register for your team. You’ll still be a registered participant at the event and can do the actual race whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
Contact Melissa at mlindemann@tri4schools.org for more information.
Financial aid is available.
| 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-5 | 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 | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-6 | M/W, 3:00-4:30 | March 21, 2022 | Monona Grove HS, April 25, May 2, May 9. Practice from 4:30-5:30 on swim days. | Jason Johnson |
| Heritage Elementary, Waunakee | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 | Closed | 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 |
| Lake View Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 | March 15, 2022 | TBD | Eve Dietrich |
| Leopold Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 1-5 | T/R, 2:45-4:15 | April 26, 2021 | Optional Swim. YMCA West. April 30, May 7, May 14 from 12:30-1:00. | Rosalia Gittens |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-5 | Tuesday practice in April. Additional Wednesday practices start May 4. 3:30-4:45 | April 5, 2022 | Optional Swim. YMCA West on April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:00-1:30. | Anthony Smith |
| Lindbergh Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 | March 16, 2021 | TBD | Jennifer Samuels |
| Mendota Elementary, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, 2:30-3:45; Extra Thursday practices during bike weeks only | April 6, 2021 | TBD | Jessica Walker |
| Midvale Elementary, Madison | Closed | 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 | Closed | Madison Bike + Run Event, June 11 | Grades 3-4 | T/W, 2:45-4:00 | April 12, 2022 | No Swim | Amanda Caygill |
| Rennebohm Park, Madison | Closed | Madison Bike+Run Event, June 11 | Ages 8-12 | Mondays only in April, 3:30-4:30. Additional Wednesday practices begin in May, 4:00-5:00 | April 4, 2022 | No Swim | Julie Murphy Agnew |
| Sandburg Elementary, Madison | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades K-5 | T/W, 4:15-5:30 | April 5, 2022 | Sun Prairie YMCA, April 23, April 30, May 7 from 9:00-9:30 | Amanda Dedo |
| West Middleton, Middleton | Closed | Waunakee Kids Triathlon, May 21 | Grades 3-4 | T/R, 3:00-4:15 (Tuesday only to start. Additional Thursdays practices starting 4/28) | March 15, 2022 | Swim West on Saturdays from 12:30-1:00. April 9, April 23, April 30. | Molly Schelitzche |
| Wright Middle School, Madison | Closed | 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.
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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Events
Madison Bike + Run
Contact Us
200 E. Verona Ave. #126
Verona, WI 53593
608.416.4051
info@tri4schools.org