Tribuddy is a new program initiative for 2011. The program matches volunteer adult triathletes with youth between the ages of 9-15 to foster a positive and fun triathlon learning experience. The program was launched in the spring as a pilot project and will run through the summer, ending in September.

For the pilot project, 6 volunteers and 6 youth were recruited for participation. They will be meeting once a week for 2-4 hours where the activities are focused on running, swimming and biking.  Once a month, they will meet in a group along with the Tribuddy organizers and Greg Kealey, coach of the Bytown Storm to get instruction on key aspects of training for a triathlon.

We have been very fortunate to receive amazing support from the following sponsors:

• Specialized is pleased to be a strong supporter of the Tribuddy Program.
• euro-sportsis repairing and maintaining bikes, at no cost, throughout the summer.
• Sports 4 / New Balance has stepped up to offer equipment to all our Youth Buddies including running shoes, swim goggles, bathing caps, technical shirts/shorts, socks, and water bottles.
• Through various financial donations safety and other equipment (eg. bells, lights, bottles, pedals, etc) has also been purchased, as necessary.

We thank these sponsors and donors for their generous support.