McKinney/Allen Youth Triathlon Teams
TEAM PLAYTRI Youth RANKED #1 IN THE USa Kids Tri Series FOR 2024!
We are triathlon teams for new and experienced athletes ages 6 to 16! Join one of our youth competitive (comp) teams* this season to develop valuable sport and life skills, and race the USA Kids Tri Dallas Series.
*Looking for our USAT YJ High Performance Development Program? Click Here to Learn More
Description: Beginner to intermediate level team for elementary athletes focused on fun and skills. Athletes will continue to develop and refine the skills necessary for local youth triathlon competition.
Pre-requisites:
Swim – demonstrate 25yd of non-stop swimming unassisted
Bike – (without training wheels) demonstrate ability to:
Hold the line
Ride next to and behind another athlete
Start and stop safely
Take one hand off the handlebars while riding
Run – Run 1 mile
Practice Schedule through February 2025:
Mondays: Swim 6:00-7:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Tuesdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Scoggins Middle School
Thursdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Fields parking lot
Practice Schedule starting March 2025:
Mondays: Swim 6:00-7:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Wednesdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Scoggins Middle School
Thursdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Fields parking lot
Practice schedule: Click Here to View the Practice Calendar
YOUTH COMPETITION TEAM A
Race Ages 9-16
Description: Advanced level team for late elementary to high school age athletes focused on developing and refining the skills and fitness necessary to be locally competitive in youth triathlon, while building a foundation for future high performance.
Pre-requisites:
Swim – demonstrate ability to swim 100y proper freestyle with flip turns in:
1:40 or faster (girls)
1:35 or faster (boys)
Bike – demonstrate ability to:
Perform all Comp B Team pre-requisite skills
Give high 5’s to another rider (both sides)
Take a drink while riding
Take turns at speed
Run – run 1 mile in:
8:00 or faster (girls)
7:30 or faster (boys)
Practice Schedule through February 2025:
Tuesdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Scoggins
Wednesdays: Swim 6:00-7:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Thursdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:00 PM @ Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Fields
Saturdays: Swim 1:00-2:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Practice Schedule starting March 2025:
Mondays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:30 PM @ Scoggins
Wednesdays: Swim 6:00-7:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Thursdays: Bike/Run 6:00-7:30 PM @ Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Fields
Saturdays: Swim 1:00-2:00 PM @ Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Practice Schedule: Click Here to View the Practice Calendar
High Performance Development
To learn about Team Playtri Elite and our Development and Elite Team programs, visit our High Performance Development Team page.
2025 Races
We compete as a team in the USA Kids Tri Series with USA Triathlon - Team Playtri was the Series Champion in 2024!
Cedar Hill (Cycling Race)
February 1-2, 2025 (options to race one or both days)
9-14 years old, 7.6miles
Cedar Hill, TX
https://www.cedarhillracefestival.org/
Playtri Luck of the Irish Triathlon
March 16, 2025
SuperSprint Tri 11 years old and up, Sprint Tri 13 years old and up, 5K run 6 years old and up
The Colony, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/TheColony/LuckoftheIrishTriathlonRunBikeRun5K
Texas Draft Legal Festival Kids Triathlon (nondraft)
April 12, 2025
Ages 6 - 10: 100M Swim, 5K Bike, 1K Run. Ages 11-17: 200M Swim, 10K Bike, 2K Run
Fort Worth, TX
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/TX/FORTWORTH/TexasDraftLegalFestival#event-942351
Jesuit Ranger Roundup Cycling Race
End of April, more details provided as we get them
Playtri Fort Worth Triathlon
May 18, 2025
Sprint Tri 13 years old and up
Fort Worth, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/playtrifwtriathlon
Cedar Hill Kids Triathlon
June 21, 2025
Junior (6-10yo), Senior (11-15yo), High School (16-17yo)
Cedar Hill, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/CedarHill/CedarHillTriandKidsTri
USAT Youth and Juniors National Championships
August 1-3, 2025
Age group races Saturday (race age 13-18) and Sunday (race age 7-12)
West Chester, Ohio
Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon
August 3, 2025
Sprint Tri (age 13 and up)
Rockwall, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Rockwall/RockwallKiwanisTriRockTriathlon
Blackland Kids Triathlon
Sept 1, 2025
Junior (6-10yo), Senior (11-16yo)
Plano, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Plano/BlacklandTriathlonLittleBuggyKidsTri
Craig Ranch McKinney Triathlon
Sept 14, 2025
SuperSprint Tri (age 11 and up), Sprint Tri (age 13 and up), 5K run (age 6 and up)
McKinney, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mckinney/PlaytriTriathlonattheRanch
Playtri Little Elm Kids Triathlon
Sept 28, 2025
Juniors (6-10), Seniors (11-15+)
Little Elm, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LittleElm/LakefrontLittleElmTriathlon
Our Commitment to Your Athlete
Team Playtri is committed to giving your athlete a safe and fun experience in the sport of triathlon, with a strong focus on developing character and self-sufficiency, that will prepare them for whatever level of competition they should choose to pursue.
Almost a decade of coaching successful youth triathletes right here in McKinney, TX has prepared us to provide thoughtful, age-appropriate curriculum and instruction to all of our Lions regardless of their age and ability level upon entering our programs.
Our curriculum strives to adhere to the American Development Model for the long-term health and performance of our athletes.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
There are no refunds or transfers for coaching program fees.