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 – Must be able to ride safely without training wheels
Run – Run 1 mile
Practice schedule: Click Here to View the Practice Calendar
YOUTH COMPETITION TEAM A
Description: Advanced level team for 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 under 2:00
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
Proper out of saddle start/stop consistently
Proper mount/dismount consistently
Progress to clipless pedals
Run – run 1 mile in and show progress in developing speed
Comp Teams McKinney/Allen Practice Schedule
Monday: Comp B swim practice 6-7pm at Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics center
Monday: Group bike/run practice 6-7pm at Terrell Rec Center
Wednesday: Comp A swim practice 6-7pm at Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
Wednesday: Group bike/run practice 5-6pm at Allen HS Stadium West parking lot
Thursday: All athletes bike/run practice 6-7pm at McClure Elementary or Cockrill Middle School
Saturday: Comp A swim practice 1-2pm at Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
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.
2026 Races
We compete as a team in the USA Kids Tri Series with USA Triathlon - Team Playtri has been the Series Champion for the past three consecutive years!
Upcoming races:
Cedar Hill Kids and Family Triathlon
June 20, 2026
Cedar Hill, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/CedarHill/CedarHillTriandKidsTri
Blackland Youth Triathlon
September 7, 2026
Plano, TX
https://blacklandtriathlon.com/kids-tri/
Playtri Lakefront Little Elm Kids Triathlon
September 27, 2026
Little Elm, TX
https://www.playtri.com/all-races/playtrilittleelmkidstriathlon
Dallas Bagel Run
May 10, 2026
Dallas, TX
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Dallas/BagelRun
Playtri Rockwall Kiwanis TriRock Triathlon
August 2, 2026
Rockwall, TX
https://www.playtri.com/all-races/trirockkiwanistriathlon
Playtri Walsh Lake Triathlon
September 13, 2026
Fort Worth, TX
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.