2015 YMCA Kids Triathlon “Presented by The Woodlands Kiwanis Club”
Saturday, July 25th, 7:30m
South Montgomery County Branch Crossing YMCA
8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, 77382 

For ages 7 – 12, age as of 12-31-15
Registration fee is $30. No online signup fees.
Registration ends Wednesday, July 22, at Noon. 

Packet Pick Up: Location TBD
July 23 and July 24
Packet Pick Up Race Day Morning: 5:30 – 6:45am.
YMCA Kids Triathlon “Presented by The Woodlands Kiwanis Club”
July 25, 2015 at Branch Crossing YMCA 
There will be no race day morning registration.

The South Montgomery County Family YMCA and The Woodlands Kiwanis Club is hosting the Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon on Saturday, July 25th, 7:30am at the Branch Crossing YMCA. Children, ages 7 – 12, (as of 12-31-15) are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of triathlon. It’s a morning of friendly competition and physical activity that can lead to a lifetime of fitness. The event is designed for all levels. Former triathlon experience is not required. 

The YMCA Kids Triathlon is a charity event benefitting the YMCA Annual Campaign. Each year, the Kids Triathlon raises funds to ensure the YMCA continues to strengthen our community through the programs we offer. It’s because of the support of our community partners that we are able to offer opportunities to learn, grow and thrive and to provide financial assistance to those in need. Thank you to the local sponsors including The Woodlands Kiwanis Club, HEB, First Choice Emergency Room, Chick-fil-A, Urgent Care for Kids, The Woodlands Township, Nextcare Urgent Care, Houston Methodist Hospital, and Spectrum Events. Every dollar raised in an investment in our community and our future.
Everyone is a winner at the YMCA Kids Triathlon! All participants will receive a goodie bag, t-shirt and finisher medal at the conclusion of their race. A complimentary breakfast will be available for all participants provided by Chick-fil-A Alden Bridge.
Triathlon is an exciting sport for young children because it involves three activities that every child enjoys – swimming, cycling and running. Triathlon is an individual event with segments running consecutively until all three elements are completed. 

Distances will vary per age group. Children ages 7 – 9 years will swim 50 meters, cycle for 1 mile and run ¼ mile. Children, ages 10 – 12 will swim 100 meters, cycle for 2 miles and run ½ mile. All participants must provide their own bike. Helmets must be worn for the bike course and shoes must be worn for the bike and run courses. 

The 2015 event will feature chip timing for faster and more accurate finish line results. The event features 5 age divisions: 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – 12 years. Boys and girls will compete separately in their age groups. The top 3 finishers, male and female, in each age group will receive a special award. 

For more information call 281.367.YMCA. The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon so all participants must be members of the USA Triathlon. To purchase an annual USA Triathlon youth membership please visit www.uastriathlon.org. 

Race day check in begins at 5:30am at the Branch Crossing YMCA located at 8100 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands. All participants are encouraged to arrive no later than 6:45am to park, unload equipment, check in, ready your transition area and review the course. At check in, triathletes will receive race numbers, chip, t-shirt, instructions, course map and will be body marked. Please remember, parents are not allowed in transition area once the race begins. Transition area closes at 7:10am.

Sponsor and volunteer opportunities still available. For more information contact Levitia Simmons at 281-367-9622 ext 214.