Triathlon Ireland, in conjunction with Sporting Pride, is delighted to launch Tri with Pride, the ‘new to triathlon’ programme aimed at getting more of the LGBTQ+ community involved in the sport.
Important Dates
11th of April, Mon: Information Evening ~ Presentation
15th of April, Fri: Signup Deadline
18th of April, Mon: Program Starts
2022 Outline
Starts Monday, 18th April for 8 weeks
Receive plan for each week on Friday before
Weekly check-in on Mondays* and S&C session
2 in-person training sessions
7th May venue TBC
28th May in Skerries
Event on 12th June in Skerries (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)
To Sign Up
Register as a ‘SITE USER’ on www.triathlonireland.com
‘Events’, ‘Course Calendar’
‘Tri with Pride 2022’
Fill out ALL details (*SUCCESSFUL PAYMENT*)
TRI WITH PRIDE PROGRAMME
Starting on Monday the 18th of April, the eight-week Tri with Pride programme will bring participants from complete beginner all the way to fully fledged triathlete! Participants will learn the basics of triathlon, which is a combination of swimming, running and cycling. Triathlon is very doable and, most of all, great fun!
While the programme is being run both virtually and in person, a team of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support and guidance the entire way. At the end of the programme, there will be a ‘try a triathlon’ event. There will be two ‘in person’ training sessions during the eight weeks.
Training
The training programme has been developed by Triathlon Ireland Development Officer and Level 2 Triathlon Coach Gary Crossan.
General Support
Triathlon Ireland Development Officer Eleanor Condon will also host a weekly Zoom session where participants can share progress updates and talk/connect with each other.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
Everyone is welcome! As well as members of the LGBTQ+ community, we invite their friends, family and allies to also take part in what is we hope will be a really fun and enjoyable introduction to the sport.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a pair of runners, swimming togs, goggles and hat as well as a bike and a helmet to take part in the programme. You will also need a wetsuit for the two training days and and Skerries Triathlon, which will be the end of programme race.
FREE INFORMATION WEBINAR
Tri with Pride will launch on Monday 11th April 2022 at 7.30pm with a free online information evening. This webinar is open to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as family, friends and allies. The webinar panel will consist of Eleanor Condon from Triathlon Ireland and Alicia McConnell from Sporting Pride.
Log on to find out all about the programme, what you can expect, and how to sign up! Details on how to sign up for the eight week training programme will follow after the webinar.
CONTACTS
If you have any questions about the programme, please feel free to get in touch with us at the details below. Triathlon Ireland: Eleanor Condon eleanor@triathlonireland.com