318 Youth Triathlon

The Wellness Center presents 318 YOUTH TRIATHLON, a SWIM*BIKE*RUN to be held on Saturday April 20th @ The Wellness Center 3215 Cypress Street, West Monroe LA 71291 for the following age groups:   

• 9-11yr 100m swim, 35 calorie row, 1/2 mile run
• 12-14yr 200m swim, 35 calorie bike, 1 mile run
• 15-17yr 200m swim, 35 calorie bike, 1 mile run

Swimming will take place in The Wellness Center indoor heated pool. The 35-calorie row/bike will take place on our stationary Assault Rower Elite and Assault Bike. The run will be completed on our outdoor community track. (4 laps = 1 mile)

SWIM: Each youth must complete the allotted meters before the next participant begins.

·         100 meters = 4 laps (2 x down & back)

·         200 meters = 8 laps (4 x down & back)

 Each athlete will begin in the water with their hand on the wall. 

BIKE/ROW: Each participant must complete 35 calories spent. 

RUN: Each participant must complete their run, (1/2 mile = 2 laps, 1mile = 4 laps)

Waivers & payments MUST be completed by 7:30am. Warm up on your own. The race begins promptly @ 8:00am.  You will receive your heat & start time shortly before 8 with all instructions being given @ that time. 

Each athlete will have their own judge throughout the event encouraging and cheering them on, tracking all meters, calories, & miles completed. 

$30 entry fee per participant and registration forms MUST BE completed at least a week prior to the event. 

First and second place finishers win cash prizes: $100 & $50 for each age category respectively. Prizes & medals will be awarded along with T-shirts and swag bags. In the event of a tie, the cash prize will be split. Winners will be announced at the track after all heats are completed. 

Once you register, you can train @ TWC at the designated times listed below. 

TRAINING TIMES IN THE POOL MUST BE RESERVED 24 HOURS BEFOREHAND TO ENSURE A SWIM LANE. Training days and times are as follows: Fridays 4-8:00pm, Saturdays 1-3:00pm, and Sundays 12-5pm all in 30-minute increments. 

Members & non-members welcome.  

For additional questions, please contact us at The Wellness Center at 318.329.9100. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: GREEN QUBE, ACHIEVER'S HOME IMPROVEMENT, HUCKABEE PLUMBING, TROY BOSTICK DDS, AND ARMSTRONG'S CRICKET FARMS.