Scroll down below to each of the three sports segments (Swim, Bike, or Run) to read about how to enroll your child in our FREE Rotary Kids Triathlon Preparatory Clinics!
Learn-To-Swim and Swim Clinics
There are plenty of Learn-to-Swim Programs in Indian River County, with three options listed below:
1) Indian River County Swim Lessons
Click on this link for instructional classes offered in a group setting during the summer months at both aquatic facilities in Indian River County: Group Swim Lessons. Class sizes range from 3-6 participant and times vary by session and level. The cost is $45.00 per session. For more information or call either the Gifford Aquatic Center in Vero Beach: (772) 226-1174, or the North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian: (772) 226-1752. Discounted swim lessons are available for families receiving government assistance.
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Free Triathlon Swim Clinics
Indian River County Parks, Recreation & Conservation is proud to also offer free classes for children participating in the Rotary Kids Triathlon on the following Sundays at Gifford Aquatic Center: November 2, 9, 16 and 24
Per the flyer below, children will be put into a swim class based on their Division (Senior, Junior or Adapted).
- Junior (2016–2019) & Adaptive Session
- 2:30 – 3:15 PM
- Senior (2012–2015) Session
- 3:30 – 4:15 PM
Here is what to do to enter your child in these Swim Clinics:
- Your child must be registered in the Rotary Kids Triathlon
- Register by clicking on this link:
REGISTER
Classes filled up quickly last year, so be sure to enroll your child early!
If you have any additional questions, call the Gifford Aquatic Center at (772) 226-1174.
2) City of Vero Beach Swim Lessons
See the City of Vero Beach Swim Lessons for more information or call Leisure Square at: (772) 770-6501
3) Float Hope of Indian River County Swim Lessons
Float Hope of Indian River County is a non-profit organization that sponsors swimming so that all children, regardless of circumstance, can learn to swim and develop life skills that come along with swimming.
Should you not have the means to afford lessons for your child, click on the gold link for more information or call: (772) 205-6819
Free Triathlon Bike Clinics
Bike Walk Indian River County is offering free clinics for children to improve bike riding safety and skills. We highly recommend this for all children!
The Hands-On Bike Clinic teaches kids a number of things according to their skill levels (which will be evaluated), such as how to ride a small oval course in both directions, how to ride without training wheels, how to gain more confidence in making a corner, swerving, stopping, and placing bicycle pedals in the power start position, as well as other safe or advanced cycling techniques such as how to mount and take off on their bike after finishing the swimming portion of the triathlon.
To Join the Optional FREE Hands-On Bike Clinic:
Hosted by Bike Walk IRC to help racers practice safe riding and basic bike checks before race day. No experience needed.
Children must be registered in the Rotary Kids Triathlon in order to participate in the Hands-On Bike Clinic
WHEN?
• Saturday, Oct. 25, 9–11 AM
• Saturday, Nov. 15, 9–11 AM
WHERE?
IG Center, 1590 9th Street SW in Vero Beach
HOW?
• Make sure your child is registered in the Rotary Kids Triathlon
• Click on this link to register:
REGISTER
Need a Bike or Helmet?
There is a very limited supply of bikes that can be loaned out to Indian River County residents on a first-come first-served basis. Please exhaust all other options for borrowing a bike or helmet before requesting one.
If your child participates in an after-school youth program (such as GYAC, Boys & Girls Club, Float Hope, Crossover Mission, etc.), then you should also advise them of your child’s desire to register for the Rotary Kids Triathlon and their need for a bike.
To request a bike:
- You must be an Indian River County resident
- The child must be registered for the Rotary Kids Triathlon
- You must take the Bike Walk Indian River County Online Bike Safety Course with the parent/guardian and child present
- At the end of the Online Bike Safety Course, you will have an opportunity to sign-up to borrow a bike for the triathlon for your child and to indicate if you would like your child to participate in a FREE Hands-On Bike Clinic
[Note: Alan’s Bicycle Center has agreed to check the borrowed bikes and perform any necessary adjustments for safety and fit the day before Race Day and on Race Day]
The deadline to request a bike or helmet is November 1, 2025. No bikes will be assigned to any participants after November 1.
You will be contacted as soon as possible whether or not a bike is available for your child. Please be patient, as you WILL be contacted one way or the other. If a bike is unavailable due to a depletion of supply, you will be advised and we will refund your registration fee if your child is unable to participate.
To request a helmet:
The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is graciously providing a limited number of helmets for athletes.
- Indicate that you do not have a helmet when you register your child for the Rotary Kids Triathlon
- Do your best to borrow a helmet before race day! (MPC has a limited supply, and helmets are required to race)
- Helmets will be available for pickup on Friday during Bike Check-In and Orientation
Free Triathlon Run Clinics
Free Triathlon Run Clinics are provided by Coach Theresa Pickett. To enroll your child, Contact Coach Theresa Pickett at (772) 538-6175
Our Running Coaches:
- Theresa Pickett – USA Track & Field Official (Masters Certification), Florida High School Athletic Association Official, and Vero Striders Track Club Coach, and former Track & Field Coach at Vero Beach High School
- Lynn Kanuka – National Team Coach and Olympic Bronze Medalist 3000 meters Track & Field (Los Angeles 1984).
You are also welcome to check-out CoachLynn.org for free triathlon running training tips from Coach Lynn Kanuka
