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High-School Athlete Sponsorship Program
Riptide Swim and Tri, is proud to start a unique sponsorship program geared towards local athletes who compete in both high-school swimming and cross-country or track and will be participating in 2 or more triathlons in the current triathlon season. Athletes that are chosen for this sponsorship program will receive a Riptide Swim and Tri racing uniform to wear during their races, special discounts on all Riptide Swim and Tri products, coaching guidance, and opportunities for group training. If you’re a high-school athlete and are interested in this great sponsorship opportunity, please e-mail us at: info@riptideswimandtri.com
High-School Sponsored Athletes:
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Brendon Adams
Brendon is a high-school student in the biotech program at Osbourn Park High School. He participates in both his high-school cross-country and swim teams. He also swims year round with the Mason Makos. He’s been participating in the sport of triathlon for several years, starting with short course races in which he raised money for a variety of charities. He’s now competing in Olypmic to ½ Ironman distance events. This season, Brendon will be participating in the Yorktown Sprint, Luray Triathlon, Culpeper Sprint, and the Outback Big Lick. When he’s not training or racing triathlons, Brendon enjoys spending his time with his family and friends. |
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Ethan Katz
Ethan participates on the high-school varsity cross-country team, in-door track, and out-door track. He also swims weekly with a masters group and has been involved in the sport of triathlon for three seasons. He participated in regionals for cross-country this year and also won his heat in the 2 mile track event at districts. He most recently won the Dan Fidduccia Spring Biathlon overall, and placed 1st in his age-group in the Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon (Ethan also won his age-group at the 2006 Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon) holding just under 6 minute miles for the 5k |
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Hannah Lowell
Hannah participates in both her high-school cross-country and swim teams. In 2006, she got her 5k time down to 23 minutes and 20 seconds. Hannah just started participating in triathlons this year and she won her age-group in her very first race at the 2007 Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon. In addition to swimming, biking, and running, Hannah also loves to play the piano and has been playing for over 7 years. She will also be competing in the Freedom Center Mini-Sprint Triathlon on June 10th and the IronGirl Triathlon in August. |
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Natalie Podo
Natalie is a high-school student attending Westfields High-School. She participates in both her high-school cross-country and swim teams. In 2006 she had the special opportunity to travel to Hawaii with her cross-country team to participate in a special meet in which the Westfield Cross Country women took home first place honors. Natalie participated in her first triathlon in 2005, the Virginia Run Sprint Triathlon, in which she won first place in her age-group. She also won her age-group in 2006 and placed second in 2007. Outside of school and her athletic activities, Natalie enjoys hanging out with friends, baking, cooking, traveling, and reading. She will also be competing in the IronGirl Triathlon in August. |
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Are you looking for a triathlon coach to help you get to that “next level” in the sport or to help create a training program for you that is specific to your needs and goals? Looking for a swim or triathlon clinic to work on your technique and learn some new tips and tricks of the trade?
Shandra Richardson is a Level 1 USAT certified coach and Level 3 ASCA Swimming coach with several years of coaching experience and has worked with hundreds of athletes in the Northern Virginia area. She offers individualized triathlon training programs as well as several clinics throughout the year through her swimming and coaching business, The Riptide Swim Team. To learn more about her coaching/clinic services, please visit: www.riptideswimteam.com or e-mail her directly at: riptideswimteam@yahoo.com
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