Event Description

Johnson County Park & Recreation District is proud to present our youth triathlon team: TRI 913. We are excited to have the ability to offer an inclusive program that will develop character both mentally and physically through fun, educational, and community focused curriculum. Our goal is to get youth engaged in a sport that they enjoy while building self-efficacy and inspiring them to not only be excellent triathletes but to carry those attributes into other aspects of their life. We focus on FUN and inclusion to develop skills to be the best they can be! Whether your kiddo has been doing triathlon all their life or just wants to learn what the sport is all about, we've got a spot for them in the pack!

Meet the Coaches!

Coach Josh has been coaching kids for 7 years and adults for over 15 years! Overseeing the adult Wolfpack Tri Team, he has incredible knowledge and expertise with inspiring athletes to achieve what they once thought was impossible. A big kid at heart, Coach Josh loves to work with kids! He’s helped coach the JCPRD Kids Tri Camp for 5 years and running, sits on the board for the JCPRD Kids Triathlon, and is highly involved in triathlon community. A 4-time Ultra Cycling World Record holder and 6-time Ironman Kona Qualifier, he also has street cred and knowledge about what it takes to compete at a high level. With a degree in Kinesiology, multiple certifications and experience, he has a strong educational background as well. We are excited to have him help coach our TRI913 Youth Tri Team! 

Coach Katy has been with Johnson County Park & Recreation District for close to 9 years as the Race Director for all their multisport events as well as working with the Kansas City Corporate Challenge to facilitate their big race events. During her time with JCPRD, her favorite event has been the Kids Triathlon and the Kids Tri Camp, so it was a no-brainer to start a competitive youth tri team and have her be a part of it. As an athlete herself, she understands the benefits of being part of a team and is excited to bring her knowledge of the sport and her passion for developing youth to the TRI913 Youth Tri Team!

Off Season Training

Season Dates:
Fall 2024: 10/7 - 11/15

Winter 2025: 1/6 - 2/14

Spring 2025: 3/31 - 5/9

Cost:
$100/child

Ages:
6-18 years old

Practice Days/Times:
Mondays --- 7:30-8:30pm --- Shawnee Mission School District Aquatics Center
Tuesdays --- 5:30-6:30pm --- Parks/Mill Creek Activity Center

• Prerequisites: 
  All athletes must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters) with proper front crawl breathing. 
  Each athlete must be comfortable and confident riding their bike without training wheels. 
  Must be at least 6 years of age. 

Summer Season Training

Season Dates:
June 1 - August 8

Cost:
$275/child

Ages:
6-18 years old

Practice Days/Times:
Tuesday --- 4-6pm --- Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center
Wednesday --- 4-5pm --- Shawnee Mission Park Beach
Thursday --- 4:30-5:30pm --- Mill Creek Activity Center

• Prerequisites: 
  All athletes must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters) with proper front crawl breathing. 
  Each athlete must be comfortable and confident riding their bike without training wheels. 
  Must be at least 6 years of age.