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.

3.  Juniors Triathlon Club, Los Angeles, CA
$1,400
Todd Larlee, Head Coach
$1,400 to launch youth program in Los Angeles.  Primary focus on marketing and education for kids, parents and teachers.

4.  Hypercat Racing, Ventura, CA
$1,400
Rachel Casanta, Head Coach
$1,400 to launch youth program in Ventura, CA.  Primary focus on bike safety and creating and marketing youth bike rodeo.