Youth Tri Program

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SPCC Youth Tri Program

Designed to nurture young athletes, this program combines the thrill of swimming, biking, and running into a single, exhilarating experience. Join our six-week youth tri training program and discover the power of perseverance, teamwork, and personal achievement.

For anyone interested, your child can participate in the Columbia Association Kids Triathlon. 

Triathlon Details:

July 20, 2025

Clemens Crossing Pool | 6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD. 21044

Race Distances: 

7-8 yr: Swim 50 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile

9-10 yr: Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile

11-12 yr: Swim 100 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile

13-15 yr: Swim 150 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 1 mile

Age Categories: 8 & under, 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13-15)

Training Dates, Times, Locations: 

Monday 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Swim @ Severna Park Community Center

Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Bike/Run @ Severna Park High School (Track)

Coaches:

Youth Tri Program Lead and Head Coach| Lacey Barry – lbarry@spcommunitycenter.org

Swim

Maile Johnson ~ Maile is a lifelong swimmer with 8 years of coaching experience across all ages. She's currently in school to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is the Head Coach of SPCC's Intramural and Junior Swim Team. She's passionate about fostering athletes' love for the sport while challenging them to try new things!

Brooke Butler~ Brooke has been a competitive swimmer since a young age. She has recently acquired a passion for open water swimming in the past four years. Alongside swimming she was a cross-country athlete for six years and continues to run competitively to this day. She enjoys teaching water aerobics, swim lessons, and coaching.

Bike/Run

Lacey Barry ~ Lacey is a dedicated endurance coach and accomplished athlete with a passion for pushing physical and mental limits. As a seasoned coach, triathlete, marathoner, and ultramarathoner, Lacey is committed to helping athletes find balance, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.

Kathryn Gearhart ~Kathryn is a passionate runner with experience competing at the Collegiate Level in Cross Country and Track and Field, specifically at the Division 1 level. As a previous PE teacher, Kathryn also has a passion for working with youth and helping foster growth in sport and physical activity.

Joe Wilkerson ~ Joe brings a wealth of experience to the program, having completed 20 Ironman events along with numerous marathons and road races. As a seasoned coach, Joe is committed to helping young athletes reach their full potential.

 

Program:                                                                                                                                  PPLP               SPCC                       

Youth Tri Program (6 weeks) | Register                                                                                      $175                   $205

Youth Tri Program (6 weeks) and Columbia Association Kids Triathlon | Register        $240                  $285

US Triathlon Youth Membership required by June 16, 2025. $10.00 Fee

Register for US Triathlon Youth Membership here: https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership scroll down and select any 1 of the youth membership options.

Equipment Needed:

Swim | Swimsuit, Goggles, extra towel

Bike | Bike, Bike Helmet, Water Bottle, Close-Toed Running Shoes

Run | Closed-Toe Running Shoes

Gear Provided:

Swim | Kickboards & Pull Buoys

Triathlon | T-Shirt