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Date: Mar 21, 2013
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Current and prospective guides will gain the knowledge they need to effectively guide those who are blind/visually impaired through a triathlon. Topics to include: Paratriathlon rules and equipment that apply to the T6 athletes (blind/visually impaired) and guides. Crucial aspects of guiding in each of the disciplines; swim, bike, run and transitions, including first-hand knowledge and examples of effective and ineffective techniques. The importance of knowing your role as a guide, effective communication with your athletes and understanding athlete-guide dynamics will be addressed. After this webinar, participants will have the base knowledge needed to begin the guiding experience.