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4th Annual Tri-City Kids' Triathlon

Dow High School

Saturday, July 21, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, July 21, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Dow High School
Corner of Main and Saginaw Midland, MI

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, July 15, 2012 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

The Tri-City Kids' Triathlon was created to foster a healthy lifestyle and a sense of accomplishment for kids ages 6-15. Each triathlete will swim, bike, and run to complete the competition. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to participate in an enjoyable, low-key athletic event that will instill self-confidence in your child. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun, in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Registration Deadline

Note that the event is limited to 300 participants, and will fill up, so register early! Mail-in registrations must be post-marked by July 10, 2012. Online registration will close once we reach our cap of 300. Only those athletes registered before July 1st, 2012 are guaranteed a Tech t-shirt, so register early!

Race Distances

6-11 Years Old: - 25 yd. swim - 2 mile bike - 1/2 mile run
12-15 Years Old: - 50 yd. swim - 3.7 mile bike - 1/2 mile run
Open Division (all ages allowed, 6-15*): - 100 yd. swim - 3.7 mile bike - 1 mile run
*please note: for the Open Division, any athlete ages 6-15 may participate, but athletes will be competing against ALL other athletes of their own gender. (i.e. no age-group division/awards). Trophies to be given to the top 3 overall finishers for each gender.

Swim Course

The swim will take place at Dow High's indoor pool. Ages 6-11 will complete one length of the pool (25 yd.). Ages 12-15 will complete two lengths of the pool (50 yd.). Those doing the Open Division will swim four lengths of the pool (100 yd.). NOTE: Swimmers are welcome to use swimming aids, but will not be eligible for age-group awards if doing so.

Bike Course

Due to untimely road construction, we will not be able to use our new bike route as we had planned. Please see website to view the bike course we will be using (it will be identical to last year's route).

Run Course

All athletes (except those in the Open Division) will complete a 1/2 mile run on the grounds of Dow High, and will finish on the track in front of the bleachers. New this year: there will be a new 1/2 mile run course, which will still be on the grounds of Dow High, but will eliminate the need to make a turn-around on the track. Those athletes doing the Open Division will complete a 1-mile run on the grounds of Dow High, also finishing on the track in front of the bleachers.

Awards

All athletes will receive a goodie bag, finisher's medal and an ice cream cone. The top three finishers from each age group will receive an additional award. Refreshments for participants will also be served following the race.

Age Groups

Boys: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, & 14-15
Girls: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, & 14-15
Open Division: all ages may participate (6-15)

Prizes

Plan to stay after the completion of the race for a chance to win great prizes from local merchants, including the grand prize of a brand-new bike from Bicycle HQ!!

Contact Us

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the event, or if you want to contact us for any other reason, please contact: Jen Coleman trikidstry@att.net

Additional Information

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides information, advocacy and support for patients and caregivers of those with Fibrous Dysplasia and McCune Albright Syndrome.

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