Start: Sunday, May 6, 2012 @ 6:45 AM
South Shores Park (East of SeaWorld)Mission Bay San Diego, CA
See Entry Fees below.
We are excited to announce the the Southern California Youth Tri Series will be a part of the Spring Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon in 2012. A Brand New USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon race series for kids from 7-15 years old sponsored by the Triathlon Club of San Diego! The series will feature safe, fun, age-specific distances at high quality events supported by the national USA Triathlon organization.
USA Triathlon Certified Coaches Andy Concors and Judy Carbary will offer Open Water Swim and Pre-Race Clinics to prepare your child for their race course, know USA Triathlon Safety Rules, and have fun with friends. Participants will learn everything they need to know and do to perform their best and progress their skills throughout their triathlon season. Series Points will be given for participation in the races and the clinics.
The 2012 race features chip timing and a post-race party with refreshments, live entertainment and an awards ceremony. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A TECHNICAL T-SHIRT, FINISHER PIN AND "VIRTUAL GOODIE BAG".
Itsy Bitsy Triathlon: (7-10 Yrs Only) 100 meter swim, 3 mile Bike, 1/2 mile run
Mini Sprint: (11-13 Yrs Only) 200 meter swim, 6 mile bike, 2.5K run
Sprint Triathlon (14-15 Yrs Only) 1/4 swim, 9 mile bike, 5K run
The races start and finish at South Shores Park located on the south side of Mission Bay, just east of Sea World. The swim is in a protected cove at South Shores Park Triathletes start and finish at the boat launch ramp completing a U-shaped course. . All athletes bike around Fiesta Island. The run will be on walkways and an off-road dirt trail.
All athletes (with one parent or legal guardian) must attend the pre-race check-in to pick up their own race materials. Athletes will have their parent or guardian sign the waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap, and t-shirt. We do not allow friends or family members to pick up athlete's materials. Parent/Guardian ID is mandatory at the expo. Check is at a TBD location in San Diego on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Itsy Bitsy Nov. 1- Sell Out $40 Race Weekend $50
Mini Sprint Nov. 1-Jan 15 $68 Jan 16- Sell Out $78 Race Weekend $80 Sprint Triathlon Nov. 1 - Jan 15 $78 Jan 16 - Sell Out $88 Race Weekend $90
All Youth who participate in a race will receive 1 point toward awards for the series. To be elligible to receive an award for the series, a participant must complete 4 out of 5 races in the series. Age groups and points divisions are listed below.
Spring Sprint Triathlon awards will be given for the top 3 finishers in age male and female age division as follows.
Itsy Bitsy Sprint: 7-8 year olds 9-10 year olds
Mini Sprint: 11-13 year olds
Sprint Triathlon: 14-15 year olds
Points will be awarded for the following age groups for each distance. Itsy Bitsy Sprint: 7-8 year olds 9-10 year olds
Points will be awarded as follows: 1st place: 4 points 2nd place: 3 points 3rd place: 2 points
These points will be in addition to the earned 1 point for participating in the race.
All youth participants must be an annual USA Triathlon member to participate in the Series. Visit http://www.usatriathlon.org to join or renew your child's annual youth membership for $5 for the current year. If your child is not USAT Youth member, but would still like to register, please select that you are NOT a USAT member when registering. This will charge the ONE DAY USAT Youth fee.
For more information on the series CLICK ON THIS LINK.
Click here to view the event organizer's website
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.
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