Youth
Do you enjoy swimming, cycling or running and do you like variety when you do sports? Then join the Young Tigers, the youth section of the triathlon club trigether!
In our versatile trainings with lots of fun and games you will learn everything about triathlon, for a first competition or even for the qualification in a junior squad. You will be supported according to your goals, be it in a group or with a personal coach, and you will learn to develop yourself independently in the sports environment.
Do you enjoy swimming, cycling or running and do you like variety when you do sports? Then join the Young Tigers, the youth section of the triathlon club trigether!
In our versatile trainings with lots of fun and games you will learn everything about triathlon, for a first competition or even for the qualification in a junior squad. You will be supported according to your goals, be it in a group or with a personal coach, and you will learn to develop yourself independently in the sports environment.
By clicking above, details of the training sessions are available.
Trigether is a recognized training club of the national association Swiss Triathlon. We are also a member of the VERSA association, which works to prevent the sexual exploitation of children in sport. We are also a member of the cantonal youth triathlon association Tri Züri.
The following age groups for kids and youth members are defined:
- Kids, up to approx. 8 years (polysportive training)
- Pupils, approx. 9-13 years, also 8 years olds possible (polysportive triathlon training)
- Youth, approx. 14-17 years (triathlon training; possible to participate in selected trainings of our age-groupers)
- Juniors, 18-19 years (triathlon training, also with our age-groupers)
By building our training groups we will also take into account biological age, experience in triathlon and the individual goals. We are happy to identify the most suitable trainings together with you. Thanks to our coaching team we can take care of the young athletes individually.
The young members are involved in the training design. More information on this can be found below under the philosophy of our coaching approach.
EVENTS
At the beginning of each year we will define together which competitions we would like to take part in (Kids Triathlons, Regio League, Youth League), appropriate for each age. In addition, we will also attend running races and organize our own small fun competitions in other sports. Participation is voluntary. We want to promote team spirit with other activities outside the training, too. The Young Tigers and their parents can also take part in the social events of trigether.
PHILOSOPHIE
Triathlon is a youth sport
Triathlon? Triathlon! There are hardly any sports that are as suitable for young people as triathlon. With swimming, cycling and running, this multi-sport already provides the versatile training that is central to the development of sports motor skills at a young age. We attach great importance to first practicing the individual movement patterns in the training sessions before we also improve the endurance skills as the participants get older. In this approach we also integrate other sports such as mountain biking, cross-country skiing, orienteering or inline skating. And of course, there is no lack of fun team sports that promote team spirit. This versatile training enables the young people to experience success in different areas, which ensures a lasting enthusiasm for the (multi-)sport.
Triathlon is healthy and beneficial
Versatile training promotes health because it strengthens the body holistically and thus prevents overload symptoms caused by one-sided stress. The safety gained in training is also useful in other recreational activities and lets parents sleep peacefully:
a) Safe swimming in pools and lakes.
b) Safe cycling alone and in groups, in traffic and offroad
c) Efficient running technique and thus injury prevention
Triathlon supports personal development
It is important to us to enable the young people to set their own goals in sports and to pursue them independently. They should be involved in the planning of training and competitions, on the other hand they should be able to listen to themselves and develop a healthy perception of their own body. We want to help young people grow into independent, responsible adults who can focus on a personal goal and at the same time help shape their environment in a sustainable way. To this end, we want to promote the idea of teamwork: What can I contribute to the group, where should I get support? Selected social events promote the sense of community and let you feel the motto of our club: Trigether - Triathlon together.
Triathlon is open to all
Our training sessions and activities are designed to be age-appropriate and cater to athletes of all levels. We want to encourage young people regardless of their goals, be it to experience triathlon as an experience or to excel in competitions. In the medium term, we also aim to help shape the young people's environment with sports-friendly schools and apprenticeships.
PRACTICAL INORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Try-out training and registration
Interested in getting to know our trainings and activities? Give it a try and come by and test our trainings or join uns!
We will extend our services and will add new trainings according to the needs of the participants.
Communication
We look forward to your questions and comments! The team of the Young Tigers is available for a first contact by e-mail, in the following conversation directly by phone (calls, messages, Whatsapp groups).
We would appreciate if you would support us in making the program known to everybody.
Details to the Trainings for Kids and Youth
Swim
17:00—18:30
Indoor pool City
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The swim training is designed for young athletes, who want to improve their solid swimming (200m Crawl non-stop should be possible) with a lot of fun, but have not yet reached a high performance level.
TRAINER
Manuela Laimböck
The swim training is designed for young athletes, who want to improve their solid swimming (200m Crawl non-stop should be possible) with a lot of fun, but have not yet reached a high performance level.
TRAINER
Manuela Laimböck
18:00—19:00
Indoor pool Leimbach
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The swim training at Hallenbad Leimbach (25m-pool) is suitable for all kids, we have plenty of room/water. Depending on your swimming skills we work on your technique and/or your speed.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
The swim training at Hallenbad Leimbach (25m-pool) is suitable for all kids, we have plenty of room/water. Depending on your swimming skills we work on your technique and/or your speed.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
10:00—11:00 Run
11:00—12:00 Swim
Schoolhouse Freilager
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The Saturday training combines a running and swimming session, but it is also possible to attend only one discipline.
In swimming we focus on technical exercises with a special focus on triathlon skills. Recommended minimum requirements for participation: Swimming badge "polar bear" (Eisbär), which means swimming crawl for 50m is possible. In summer we will also be able to do trainings in the public pools or in the lake.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
The Saturday training combines a running and swimming session, but it is also possible to attend only one discipline.
In swimming we focus on technical exercises with a special focus on triathlon skills. Recommended minimum requirements for participation: Swimming badge "polar bear" (Eisbär), which means swimming crawl for 50m is possible. In summer we will also be able to do trainings in the public pools or in the lake.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
Bike
17:30—18.30
Saalsporthalle
This training is currently being redesigned. More information coming soon.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Balint Török
I love multisports and like to explore the mountains on foot and by bike. I really feel alive when I can be outside in nature. My competititve sports background sparked my love for endurance sports. I want to share my passion for sports with children and our young members. Their honest enthusiasm and motivation always inspires me.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Michael Bruhin
I have been actively training with trigether for more than six years. After short and long triathlons I am now also into (Ultra-) Trailrunning. Since I could learn a lot from trigether, I am happy to pass on my knowledge in endurance sports to the next generation. As a nutritionist in training, I also support you in all questions concerning nutrition.
This training is currently being redesigned. More information coming soon.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Balint Török
I love multisports and like to explore the mountains on foot and by bike. I really feel alive when I can be outside in nature. My competititve sports background sparked my love for endurance sports. I want to share my passion for sports with children and our young members. Their honest enthusiasm and motivation always inspires me.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Michael Bruhin
I have been actively training with trigether for more than six years. After short and long triathlons I am now also into (Ultra-) Trailrunning. Since I could learn a lot from trigether, I am happy to pass on my knowledge in endurance sports to the next generation. As a nutritionist in training, I also support you in all questions concerning nutrition.
Run
18.30—19.55
Sports hall Im Gut South, Schoolhouse Im Gut,
Gutstrasse 107, 8055 Zürich
Hall entrance
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This training offers a combination of a varied running training on the sports field and the slopes of the Uetliberg as well as exercises in the sports hall to improve running technique and strength. We use the possibilities of the infrastructure and the most effective elements of different sports.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
This training offers a combination of a varied running training on the sports field and the slopes of the Uetliberg as well as exercises in the sports hall to improve running technique and strength. We use the possibilities of the infrastructure and the most effective elements of different sports.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
18:00—19:00
Meeting point: Tennisclubhaus vom ASZV Fluntern, vis-a-vis Zooeingang
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The Zürichberg is a paradise for running und cycling, that is why we combine both in this training - in different forms according to the actual training plan. We have a Finnish track, a Helsana Trail and many forest paths at our disposal. This brings a lot of variety to our running training and makes for a lot of fun! For sure, the paths along the tiger enclosure of the zoo are very special for our Young Tigers (starting with 8 years olds)!
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Martin Studer
Since being a kid, endurance sports have been important cornerstones in my life. First cycling, then running and finally triathlon. The versatile training in different disciplines makes this sport so unique and exciting. Meanwhile I am often on my mountain bike and my two own children (like me) need a lot of "movement" as well. Doing sports in nature is the best medicine for me. And to help inspire children and teenagers to do so is twice as good medicine!
The Zürichberg is a paradise for running und cycling, that is why we combine both in this training - in different forms according to the actual training plan. We have a Finnish track, a Helsana Trail and many forest paths at our disposal. This brings a lot of variety to our running training and makes for a lot of fun! For sure, the paths along the tiger enclosure of the zoo are very special for our Young Tigers (starting with 8 years olds)!
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Martin Studer
Since being a kid, endurance sports have been important cornerstones in my life. First cycling, then running and finally triathlon. The versatile training in different disciplines makes this sport so unique and exciting. Meanwhile I am often on my mountain bike and my two own children (like me) need a lot of "movement" as well. Doing sports in nature is the best medicine for me. And to help inspire children and teenagers to do so is twice as good medicine!
10:00—11:00 Run
11:00—12:00 Swim
Schoolhouse Freilager
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The Saturday training combines a running and swimming session, but it is also possible to attend only one discipline.
For running we use the school's infrastructure and the paths along the Uetliberg/Buechhoger for playful speed training.
At 10:00 the whole group starts together (we bring younger and older kids together), afterwards we manage two groups for specific training. Afterwards we continue with swimming.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
The Saturday training combines a running and swimming session, but it is also possible to attend only one discipline.
For running we use the school's infrastructure and the paths along the Uetliberg/Buechhoger for playful speed training.
At 10:00 the whole group starts together (we bring younger and older kids together), afterwards we manage two groups for specific training. Afterwards we continue with swimming.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
POLYSPORT
17.45—18.30
Sports hall Im Gut South, Schoolhouse Im Gut,
Gutstrasse 107, 8055 Zürich
Hall entrance
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This training is currently not available for try-out trainings, as it is full with over 20 kids.
Polysportive training for kids to learn and practice the basic movement skills with lots of fun and games! In addition to free practice in movement landscapes, various games and sports are practiced, such as floorball, basketball or football. The training is targeted for kids from the year they turn 5 until the age of 10.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.
This training is currently not available for try-out trainings, as it is full with over 20 kids.
Polysportive training for kids to learn and practice the basic movement skills with lots of fun and games! In addition to free practice in movement landscapes, various games and sports are practiced, such as floorball, basketball or football. The training is targeted for kids from the year they turn 5 until the age of 10.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Beat Blaser
As a qualified triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete with roots in track and field, I love the variety in sport sessions. Every training is different, also including the inputs of the participants. A consistent plan in the background ensures that progress becomes visible and leads to happy kids. In my childhood I was able to benefit from many different sports. I am very happy to pass this positive experience on to my own kids and to the Young Tigers.