Free Triathlon Clinics with Lunch Included Adults and Kids - learn and join in!

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### 🚀 FREE Triathlon Clinics for Adults & Kids – Lunch Included with RSVP! 🌮 Plus Gear Swap Meet

Whether you're brand new to triathlon or a seasoned racer looking to shave time off your transitions, this event is for you!
Join KOZ Events Ambassadors and the Triathlon Club of San Diego (TCSD) for the San Diego Triathlon Series Season Kickoff Clinics – a hands-on, info-packed day designed to help you train smarter, race faster, and have more fun!
📅 Date: Sunday, March 30th
⏰ Time: Check-in opens at 7:00 AM, Clinic starts at 7:30 AM
📍 Location: Ski Beach, Vacation Island, Mission Bay Park
🔥 Why You Should Join Us
✅ New to Triathlon? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started.
✅ Already Racing? Learn pro-level tips to shave seconds (or minutes) off your transitions!
✅ Find Your Crew! Connect with fellow athletes and training partners.
✅ Expert Coaching! Learn from top triathlon coaches, race directors, and gear specialists.
✅ Fun & FREE! The best way to jumpstart your season—with lunch included!

### 🏅 Clinic Schedule

📢 7:00 AM – Arrival & Check-in
📢 7:15 - 7:30 AM – Welcome & Introductions – Carrie Panek, Race Director, KOZ Events
📢 7:30 - 7:45 AM – Intro to Triathlon Club of San Diego – Melissa Sosnowski, President
📢 8:00 - 9:30 AM – Triathlon 101 & Transition Clinic – Brian Walther, USAT Official & Coach
📢 9:30 - 10:45 AM – Kids Triathlon Clinic – KOZ Ambassador Team
📢 9:30 - 10:00 AM – Injury Prevention – Team Function Smart, Renee & Natalie
📢 10:00 AM - Tire Changing Clinic – Hands-on practice so you can fix a flat quickly and confidently.
⏳ 10:30 AM – Choose Your Activity!
1️⃣ 5K Run – All Paces Welcome! – Join a paced group ranging from super fast to walking and shake out the legs with fellow triathletes!
2️⃣ Basic Bike Maintenance – Dean Spraque, Pedal Power Lab – Learn essential skills to keep your bike race-ready.
📢 11:00 - 12:00 PM – Lunch, Socializing, Gear Swap Meet, & Q/A with KOZ & TCSD Members 🌮⚡ Transition Training – Get Faster & Smoother! YOU MUST RSVP FOR A LUNCH TICKET
🏊 New? Learn the basics and avoid common race-day mistakes.
🚴 Experienced? Master advanced transition hacks to set up smarter and move faster.
🏃 Want to drop time? Fine-tune your gear layout, movement flow, and mental prep so you can get in and out like a pro!
We’ll cover:
✅ Perfecting your transition setup – Organize your gear for speed & efficiency
✅ Quick tips & tricks – Learn how to cut seconds (or minutes) off your time
✅ Hands-on practice – Experience real race-day scenarios

### 🎒 What to Bring (Kids, too!)

🩱 Swim: Swimsuit, tri kit, goggles, swim cap, wetsuit (optional)
🚴 Bike: Bicycle, helmet, sunglasses, cycling shoes
👟 Run: Running shoes, race belt, hat/visor, socks
🚨 *We won’t be doing a full swim, but you can get wet if you want to practice transitions!*🚲 Bike Maintenance & Tire Changing Clinic
Don’t let a flat or mechanical issue slow you down! Bring your bike & helmet to learn how to:
🔧 Change a tire in record time
🔧 Fix common bike issues
🔧 Keep your gear race-ready
🎉 RSVP NOW – Learn, Train & Have Fun!
Come for the training, stay for the community, and leave feeling more prepared and confident than ever!
📩 Save your spot & get FREE lunch! 🌮