Regions SOUTHEAST
With another season nearly wrapped up, the Southeast Region shifts focus to the 2011 USA Triathlon SE Fall
Symposium, which will be held at The Omni Hotel-CNN Center on Nov. 5 in Atlanta. The Fall Symposium will consist of two primary schedules for learning — one for athletes and clubs and the other for coaches, trainers and race directors. The event will begin in the morning with an opening general session for all participants, transition to the two curriculum tracks, then wrap-up with a closing general session for all attendees at the end of the day. By design, the November date also will allow regional USA
Triathlon members a feedback mechanism at the Saturday Symposium that will be used as input for a Southeastern Council annual planning meeting the next day. Symposium participants will have the opportunity to meet current and newly elected council members as well as hear about opportunities to fill any openings on the council in 2012.
“While events like the annual regional expo have provided the framework for a festive kick-off to the season, a piece that’s been missing is creating a venue that promotes educational seminars for our members, coaches and others on many important topics affecting the multisport lifestyle,” said council vice-chairman Richard Anton. “The Fall Symposium is designed to fill that gap.”
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Pick up valuable tips and tools at the USA Triathlon SE Fall Symposium so you could earn a shot to wear bib No. 1 in 2012.
Information on the USAT SE Fall Symposium is available at:
www.usat-se.org. The event is open to current USA Triathlon members and non-members. Retailers and service providers specific to the sport should consider opportunities for sponsorship, limited booth displays and/or educational presentations in conjunction with this year’s symposium.
Whether you are looking for more information on USA Triathlon certification programs for coaches or trainers, how your tri club can compete in the 2012 regional race series, or simply how to best plan your individual training, then come join us at the Fall Symposium and learn more about the many benefits of the multisport lifestyle.
NORTHEAST
It has been a great 2011 for junior athlete development here in
the Northeast Region. First, there was an increase in grant funding this year. In addition to the regular $500 grants awarded in past years, two elite athlete grants were awarded to athletes with strong records in 2010 who were racing in at least two national- level or higher events. Grant Rice and Sonja Kent of Massachusetts received these grants.
Next, for the first time in five years, a Junior Elite Select Camp was held at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. Held in conjunction with the regional skills camp, 10 athletes were invited from seven states to hone their strategic and tactical skills in draft- legal triathlon. Athletes also received video analysis of their swim and run, participated in new combine-style drills, and of course perfected their transition skills. Earlier in the skills camp portion of the week, guest speakers, including a dietitian, USA Triathlon Hall-of-Famer Karen Smyers and 2008 Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker spoke to campers. The camp included benchmark testing, more transition work plus bike and run skill development. Finally, the 2011 Talent ID Series saw some changes to the format, but the Series still had the same great results. Athletes score points racing at events in seven states, with bonus points
Select athletes took part in the Northeast Region Skills Camp July 5-7 at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass.
awarded at bigger events and double points at the series finale in West Kennebunk, Maine. Just like last year with three stages left, the podium spots won’t be decided until the series finale where there will be five U19 females and five U19 males with a shot at the series podium. A new addition this year awards bonus points for athletes who finish in the top three overall.
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