Multisport Program Begins February 10th

Events News January 29, 2024

In 2019 Triathlon, Speed Skating, Cycling and Cross Country Ski collaborated to create a Multisport Program to provide exposure to a variety of endurance sports over four months of programming.

For 2024, we’ve improved the program:

  • More sports – Rowing and Athletics are now included
  • More age groups – the program is now available for teens and adults

Goal: Provide participants with introductory exposure to a variety of sport for life and endurance training activities, opening the door to cross training opportunities for potential multisport athletes.

Delivery: Program delivery will involve five periods, each assigned to a specific sport as follows:

  • Speed Skating at Susan Auch Oval – February 10, 17 and 24
  • Cross-Country Skiing / Biathlon at WPNC – March 2, 9 and 16
  • Rowing at WRC (13+ age groups) OR
    Athletics at U of M (8-12 year olds) – April 6, 13 and 20
  • Cycling (Mountain Bike) at Bison Butte – April 27, May 11 and 18
  • Triathlon (Duathlon) at Birds Hill Park – May 25, June 1 and 8

Cost:

  • $160 Early bird price ends January 31
  • $180 Feb 1 – 8
  • Registration closes Feb 8

Register: HERE

Workouts will take place on Saturday mornings:

  • 18+ age group – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
  • 8 to 12 age group – 10:15 to 11:15 AM
  • 13 to 17 age group – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

NOTE – exact hours may change to accommodate the venue for each sport.

Equipment: 

Program participants will need to have continued access to a mountain bike (in good working condition) and certified helmet for this program. It is also important they have suitable clothing for outdoor exercise during the winter months.

Equipment requirements for each phase will be as follows:

  • Speed Skating – Helmet and appropriate clothing. Skates will be provided for those that don’t have their own.
  • Cross-Country Skiing & Biathlon – Appropriate clothing.
    Skis, boots, and poles will be provided for those that don’t have their own.  Biathlon shooting equipment is provided for all.
  • Rowing / Athletics – Appropriate clothing and footwear.  Rowing equipment and Track and Field equipment will all be provided.
  • Mountain Biking – Appropriate clothing, helmet and mountain bike.
  • Duathlon – Appropriate clothing, helmet and mountain, road or hybrid bike.