TRAIL RUNNING FOR COMPETITION
AGES 13-17

This half day camp (8:00–12:00) will provide a service to 13-17 year olds who wish to begin competitive trail running or for those who with to have more of a competitive edge.

Training tips, techniques and drills will help create a well-rounded runner. Guest speakers and special topics.

REGISTRATION OPENS SPRING 2021

CAMP FEE

$145

CAMP DATES

TBA

CAMP TIME

8:00am – 12:00pm

Limit 15

CAMP DETAILS

Below is a sample schedule of a typical day, along with a listing of skills that will be covered, and on/off bike activities that campers may experience. Each registered participant will receive email correspondence two weeks prior to the event with a detailed daily schedule and a list of “what to bring.”

Note to parents: This is a parent cooperative camp. You are lucky enough to join us for two out of five days of fun! (We will do a registration of those days when we get close to our camp session) You are also “in charge” of leading a parent-led activity during one time slot to build community and pride.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

  • Bike Maintenance: Safety Check Bikes
  • Trail Ride & Skills Lesson
  • Mountain Bike Skills Game
  • Activities and Games
  • Parent-Led Activity
  • Bike Maintenance: Cleaning is Caring

Mountain Biking Skills Covered:

This camp is an introduction to mountain biking taught with an eye for the future of the sport. Timely instruction to move the rider forward with their skills, being mindful of age and abilities.

  • Anticipation
  • Shifting, Braking, Hovering
  • Obstacles
  • Cornering
  • Climbing and Descending
  • Wednesday Racing

Bike Maintenance:

We love to ride. We need to love our ride. Age-appropriate introductions to bicycle mechanics will be covered during the week.

  • Safety Check
  • Cleaning & Lubrication

Mountain Bike Skills Games:

Learning is the best when you are playing. Each of these games holds a variety of mountain bike skills at its core, and they are brimming with fun!

  • Dab
  • Pump Park
  • Obstacle Course
  • Slow Race
  • Mountain Bike Limbo
  • Musical Bikes

Activities and Games List:

These engaging off-the-bike games provide balance to our program allowing campers to recover and let loose.

  • Evolution
  • Wake-up Child
  • Asteroids
  • Giants, Wizards & Elves
  • Camouflage
  • Tag games (blob, freeze, etc.)

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