2026 Tryout
Show us your stuff at our open tryout December 14.
We’re looking for a few fast teens
MC Elite will be holding an open tryout for athletes interested in joining our draft-legal High Performance Team for the 2026 season. Meet MC Elite coaches, learn more about our upcoming season, and show us your stuff during a benchmark run and bike skills assessment.
Space is limited. Reserve a spot below.
Date and location
Sunday, December 14, 2025
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
South Carroll High School track
1300 W. Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD
Space is limited. Reserve a spot below.
The deets
Free, open tryout for athletes USA Triathlon race age 13 through 19 in 2026 (born in 2007–2013).
Experienced swimmers, cyclists, runners, and triathletes are encouraged to try out.
Athletes must reserve their spot by December 6.
Athletes will complete a benchmark run and bike skills assessment.
Bring your current bike and a helmet.
Our draft-legal High Performance Team is by invitation only. Our open tryout is not an invitation to join High Performance Team but it is the first step.
If you are interested in our High Performance Team but unable to attend our open tryout, please email Coach Christy by December 6.
Space is limited. Reserve a spot below.
About benchmarks
Benchmark qualification times provide coaches with an estimate of an athlete's ability to not only complete a draft-legal triathlon but also qualify for the National Championship. Benchmark qualification times place emphasis on the swim as it is a key to success in draft-legal triathlon—starting the bike with the lead group minimizes the chances of being lapped out. It should be noted that meeting benchmark times alone may not be enough to prepare an athlete for draft-legal triathlon. Following are our benchmark qualification times for the 2026 season.
Youth Elite Female 13–15
Born in 2013, 2012, or 2011
Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:18 average or faster
Run 1 mile at 6:30 or faster
Youth Elite Male 13–15
Born in 2013, 2012, or 2011
Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:14 average or faster
Run 1 mile at 6:10 or faster
Junior Elite Female 16–19
Born in 2010, 2009, 2008, or 2007
Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:14 average or faster
Run 1 mile at 6:10 or faster
Junior Elite Male 16–19
Born in 2010, 2009, 2008, or 2007
Swim five 100 yard repeats at 1:11 average or faster
Run 1 mile at 5:50 or faster
Space is limited. Reserve a spot below.