sports briefs
Tri training
The Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park is offering a four-week training course from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 3-24 for those preparing to participate in a youth triathlon this summer. The course will cover each component of the race: swimming, cycling and running. Participants will also be able to do a mini triathlon the fourth week in preparation for the real race set. Visit www.twpusc.org/crc/crc-homeing or call 412-221-1099 to register.
Habitat Tri Series
The Habitat Pittsburgh’s Kid Triathlon Series will feature two events.
The South Park Triathlon will be held July 21 at the wave pool. Check-in time is at 7 a.m. The race starts at 8. Ages 7-12 are eligible. Fee is $35.
The North Park race will be held Aug. 5 at the swimming pool. Check-in time is 7 a.m. Race time is at 8. Ages 7-15 can compete.
Visit SPKidsTri.eventbrite.com or NPKidsTri.eventbrite.com to register online.
Call 412-450-8520 ext. 18 or email sehart@pittsburghhabitat.org for further questions.
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership programs for low-income families living here in Allegheny County. Through 17 years, the event has raised over $900,000 to provide local, limited-income families with decent, affordable homeownership
USC triathlon
A youth triathlon will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. July 28 at Boyce-Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair. Fee is $38.50. There are two separate distances: 75-yard swim (3 laps), one-mile bike and half-mile run for ages 7-9 and 125-yard swim (5 pool lengths), two-mile bike and mile run for ages 10-12. Helmets and bikes are required. For more details call 412-221-1099.