Little Sharks

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Little and Junior Shark Triathlon Team

Mission: 

Little Sharks is St. Louis’s only youth triathlon team — a fun, supportive program that teaches kids to swim, bike, and run with confidence. Our season runs mid-April through mid-August, with two practices or events each week, including technique sessions, skills days, and local races. Whether a kid is brand-new to the sport or already competitive, we build fitness, confidence, and teamwork in a positive, high-energy environment. It’s the most well-rounded, empowering sport a young athlete can do — and we make it fun.

Basics:

Team practices and clinics are supported by Libby Fennewald, USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Coach, Big Shark Bicycle Company, Nutriformance/Athletic Republic, and Power Up Cycling. The 2026 season runs from mid-April through mid-August, with practices typically on Thursday evening and Saturday morning. 

Team Informational Meeting:  January 17th at 2:00 PM @ Athletic Republic https://athleticrepublicstl.com/

Preseason Events (February–April)

  • Swim Evaluation Day 
  • Bike Fit & Safety Session at Big Shark
  • Team social event

Key Team Races:

  • June 7: Innsbrook Kids Triathlon
  • July 11: St. Luke’s New Town Kids Triathlon
  • August 2: Naperville, IL Kids Triathlon
  • August 16: Inkwell Law Clayton Kids Triathlon

Tentative schedule 

  • Swim evaluation and Clinic
    • February 28th 12:00pm
  • Registration closes
    • March 1st 
  • Kit order (optional)
    • Early March
  • Bike Fit & Safety Session
    • Saturday April 11th @ 3:00 PM
  • Spring social event
    • TBD
  • April/May practices
    • Thursdays @ 6:00 PM
    • Saturdays @ 10:00 AM
  • June Open Water Swim + Transition Sessions
    • Saturdays @ 8 AM
  • July/August run/bike practices


Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Registration is open! (Registration will close on March 1st)
  • Questions and Registration- see below!

Questions and New families RSVP coachlibbyf@gmail.com or andrew.lang2@gmail.com 

Team:

Youth & juniors ages 9-15, in good health with no medical conditions, or cleared by a licensed physician.

Athlete target distances to ensure team success:

  • Youth – Swim freestyle 100 yards without stopping, ride bike 7 miles, and run/walk 1 mile.
  • Juniors – Swim freestyle 200 yards without stopping, ride 12 miles and run 2 miles

*This is not a learn to swim program