October 30, 2011 - The USA Triathlon Southwest Region Council has announced the recipients of the 2011 SW Region Youth Grant.  Grant Committee chair, Elizabeth Farnan worked with the grant committee to review submissions and make selections based on the criteria set forth for grant usage (posted on grants page).

The following coaches/programs will receive grants from USAT-SW:

1. Durapulse Performance, Scottsdale, AZ
$600
Joe Zitar, Owner
$600 grant to cover 3 months of coaching the youth programing.

2.  iCan Junior Triathlon Club, Fresno, CA
$1,400
Todd Waldner, Head Coach
$1,400 grant to expand youth program to additional school.  Primary usage will be to underwrite pool time.

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Congratulations to the athletes and coaches of the Fresno, CA based iCAN Junior Triathlon Club on an impressive season.

Coach Todd Walder is proud to share  " the iCAN Junior Triathlon Club won the 2011, USAT Youth Club National Championship in San Diego and  we also have 2 consecutive IronKids Club Championships, 2010 and 2011 in San Diego."

Below is a season video recap from the iCAN Junior Triathlon Club. Be ready to be inspired!