
EQUIPMENT
Equipment requirments vary based on the program.
Gators (ages 12-18) Equipment
Running - Running will take place both indoors and outdoors. Athletes will need a pair of running shoes for both indoor and outdoors. Standard workout or gym clothing is ideal, and a full water bottle is essential for each session.
Swimming - Swimsuit, swim cap, goggles and a swim training snorkel are required. A swim training snorkel is a curved snorkel tube that fits the shape of a swimmers head and runs up the center of the head. These are used in practice to improve technique.
Cycling - A bike, bike trainer and helmet are required. A bike computer to measure cadence is recommended, but not required. During the winter, most cycling will be done indoors with athletes riding on bike trainers. Once the weather improves, cycling will move outdoors onto roads and athletes will want the necessary safety and cycling equipment.
Junior Gators (ages 8-11) Equipment
Running - Running will take place both indoors and outdoors, so athletes will need a pair of running shoes for both indoor and outdoors. Standard workout or gym clothing is ideal, and a full water bottle is essential for each session.
Swimming - Swimsuit, swim cap and goggles are required.
Gators Apparel
Gators apparel is available, including customized triathlon suits. Apparel must be purchased on demand as no inventory is kept. Contact gatorstriclub@gmail.com for ordering information.