2018 Y Kids Tri - Northfield ::
Events
| Y Kids Tri : Kids Race |
| Triathlon : Distance varies by age group |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
- Start Time: 8:30 am
- Entry Fee:$30
- Location:Northfield Memorial Pool
- Address: 801 7th St. East
- City/State/Zip:Northfield, Minnesota 55057
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://northfieldymca.org/heal...
- Telephone: 507-645-0088
- Email: [email protected]
The 9th Annual Y Kids Tri is a fun, non-competitive triathlon that’s all about getting kids excited to get fit! Kids ages 6-14 will experience a morning of encouragement, cheers and satisfaction of completing this swim, bike and run event. There’s nothing like the excitement of crossing a finish line! No experience is necessary! Kids are encouraged to train during the summer, so it’s a great way for family to get fit together.
Time: Registration opens at 7:30am, event begins at 8:30am
Cost: $25 Northfield Y Members/ $30 All Others through June 8. After June 8: $35 Northfield Y Members/$40 All Others
All participants will receive a Y Kids Tri tie-dyed t-shirt, swim cap, and medal! To ensure that your child receives all these items on race day, please register by June 8. Later registrants may need to pick up items after race day. Questions? Just give us a call! We’ll send you more detailed information after we receive your registration.
To register for the Y Kids Tri, click below. Online registration will close at noon on June 22nd. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on Friday evening at early check-in, 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the outdoor pool. Please note that due to the popularity of this event, space is limited.
Course Information:
Kids will be divided into 3 waves based on their ages as of June 23, 2018:
| Age Range | Wave | Swim Distance | Bike Distance | Run Distance |
| 6-7 | Red Minnows | 50 Meters | 1.25 Miles | 0.25 Mile |
| 8-10 | Yellow Sunnies | 50 Meters | 2.50 Miles | 0.50 Mile |
| 11-14 | Blue Sharks | 100 Meters | 5.00 Miles | 1.00 Mile |
WAVE STARTS: Blue Sharks (ages 11-14) will start first with the swim. Yellow Sunnies (ages 8-10) will go next and Red Minnows (ages 6 & 7) will go last. Kids will be waiting with their group in the pool area. Please consider your child’s comfort during this waiting time and send along a sweatshirt if the weather is chilly.
The Swim
Volunteers will be in the water and lifeguards on duty to make sure kids stay safe. A portion of the swim for kids 8-14 will be in deeper water. Kids ages 6-7 will swim on the shallower half of the lanes. Swim vests are permitted, and practice prior to the event is encouraged so all kids have a positive and confidence-building experience.
The Transition Zone
You’ll have your own spot to set up your bike and gear! Run from the swim to your spot, put on your helmet and get started on your bike!
The Bike
Kids will bike on a safe course on nearby neighborhood streets with volunteers along the entire course.
The Run
After the bike, you’ll drop off your gear and start the run. You’ll run on the field adjacent to the pool so family and friends can cheer you on as you cross the finish line!
INCLEMENT WEATHER: The event will go on, rain or shine. In the event of severe weather or lightening, we will follow established protocol and delay the event as necessary (see FAQ). If the event is delayed more than one hour, it will be canceled. Registrants will still receive their t-shirt, swim cap, and medal. We regret that refunds cannot be issue.
Directions:
PARKING INFO:
The entire bike route will be closed to traffic, so you will not be permitted to park in the pool parking lot. Please park on any of the side streets. Fareway Drive, Park Drive, Prairie Street, Elm Street and Oak Street are suggested as good options.
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