The rise of children's triathlon. 8 keys to its success
We analyze the reasons for the rise of the children's triathlon and its expansion in 8 key points of the success of this growth
Surely when we talk about the rise of triathlon we all agree and we come to the head the increase in the calendar of competitions, the increase of federated athletes, in number of clubs that does not stop growing, accessibility to specific material ... but in a few In the cases we look at, this boom is fostered by the quarry, by the base, or rather, by the Base Triathlon or as many of us know; HE CHILD TRIATHLON.
We want to periodically publish a series of articles, tips, tricks, ways and ways of working in this part of a sport that has matured and to continue doing so you must trust the younger generations. In this first entry we will try to analyze him because of the boom of the children's triathlon, its expansion and the boom of this in 8 key points of the success of this expansion.
INTERVENTION OF THE FEDERATIONS.
Some federations have been adding to their plan not only the actions on technification or high performance, but working on a more or less broad calendar of school competitions, duathlon circuit, aquathlon and children's triathlon. In certain Autonomous Communities, it is a good idea to implement 10 tests throughout 5 / 6 months, hanging the sold-out sign up to a week of the test.
EXTRAFEDERATIVE INTERVENTIONS.
The most "romantic" organizers have included in some of their tests mini duathlons / triathlons, where the little ones have been able to enjoy, perhaps something more outside the rigidity of the discipline of the regulation; competitions to go catching the bug, get hooked, to this sport.
There are cases of Communities, where a 4 / 5 circuit events where the little ones could check before jumping, if this sport was theirs. (We know on good ink, that they have been recruited for the triathletic cause). We highlight the jornate interclubs, where the kids share experiences, friendships and healthy rivalries in meetings that take place between different clubs that live in the same city or geographical proximity.
PARENTS / TRIANGLES 2.0.
Of those parents, mothers, uncles ... ancestors who did and do triathlon for a few years; we have their offspring today, children who with 5,6 or 7 years start their journey in extracurricular activities ... and here the goat pulls the bush, and why not? encourage him to continue the steps of his parents, they are encouraging their schoolmates ... with what that hobby is calando more and more.
THE FORMATION
A key aspect in the increase in the practice of the child population is the training of teaching staff and coaches of these kids. The Triathlon has carried (and hopefully continues to do so) the label of a sport whose practitioners have a "high cultural level". It could not be less in the technicians who carry out this work; is inherent in the rise of a sport with the quality of teaching and its ability to "hook" children
THE VALUES OF THE TRIATHLON.
A value, that among all we must take care of, lthe values of sacrifice, effort, individuality and companionship, a sport that also breaks the monotony of other "more classic sports". Remember that the child must make the activity as fun as possible; with triathlon we have it very simple.
THE MEDIA.
Fortunately; Although not enough, the triathlon is having its place in different media, the Raña, Mola, Noya, Casillas, Ainhoa ... are still sports references increasingly visible in the press; and that makes the kids go looking at sports references and idols to follow.
TRIATHLETS / TRAINERS PASSIONATE.
A personal opinion, very personal; Without these two "adjectives", it is very difficult for little triathletes to make them fall in love with this sport. The coaches must transmit passion, affection, respect, discipline and a lot of love for triathlon; if they have it, they will know how to transmit it to their pupils. I think that in this, almost the 99% of the coaches in the bases, are triathletes in love with their sport ... and their educational work too!
CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS.
We leave for the last, a FUNDAMENTAL aspect; without it, this TRI-CHILD boom would not have been possible. Clubs, town halls and different organizations have been integrating triathlon schools into their sports structure. The clubs must have a training as well as a quarry for their future structure of adults; Certain city councils have offered triathlon schools in their sports program, as well as other associations, Ampas, etc. the inclusion of triathlon classes.
In future deliveries, we will focus on other aspects focusing on the functioning of schools, recommended ages, what to do in the different evolutionary stages, etc.
David from Diego del Rio
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