Joplin, MO will play host to a triathlon weekend June 22, 23, 264 2012. Big Time Youth Triathlon and Summer Roundup Triathlon are two events you do not want to miss!

The 2012 Big Time Youth Triathlon will be held Saturday June 23 AM. Rufus Racing will be partnering with Ozark Center for Autism to produce an event specifically for youth with autism. With this exciting new addition were hoping to reach out to families affected by autism and provide a positive experience, raise awareness and raise funds to fight autism. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ozark Center for Autism. Please note that youth 13 & 14 are eligible to participate in either the Big Time Youth Triathlon or Summer Roundup Triathlon.

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All youth finishers will receive a finishers award.

Awards will be presented to boys and girls separately, three deep in age groups

5&6

7&8

9&10

   11&12

   13&14

POST-RACE PARTY:

After you race, hang out at our post-race party: food, awards ceremony, fun, and friends!

PICTURES & RESULTS:

Post-Race pictures and results will be available post-race. 

Look for yours at www.rufusracing.com

PARENTAL ASSISTANCE: One wristband will be provided at packet pickup for each participant.  An adult who plans to assist their child in the transition area or on the run must wear this wristband on race day.  Adults without a wristband will not be allowed into the transition area or on the run.  This will be strictly enforced!

Parental assistance can consist of the following

Stand on pool deck for moral support

Escort from pool to transition area

Help child locate bike and put on clothing as needed. 

Assist child to re-rack bike in the same location you started

Run with child on run course 

YOUTH WITH AUTISM:

We are proud to offer a race specifically to youth affected by autism. If your child will be participating in our race we ask that they have a racing buddy that will participate with them through the race, this can be a parent, another relative, a friend, or a Rufus Racing buddy (local area triathletes and Ozark Center for Autism employees) if your child needs a racing buddy please contact Ruth at 214-872-6029 or email [email protected] youth will meet up with their racing buddys Friday evening 6PM at Schifferdecker park.

SPECTATORS: Race spectators not helping the children in the transition area (or on the run) should plan to watch the race from outside the course. We recommend bringing lawn chairs, sunblock, an umbrella, and snacks/water.  We encourage spectators to arrive before 7:45am so they do not impede the participants and can get a great vantage point.

SUGGESTED GEAR LIST:

Here are some items you might consider packing for your youth racer:

• USAT ID card (if you have one) or print out from USAT website
• Course maps and confirmation info
• Lifejacket (if youth is a non-swimmer)
• Bike and helmet
• Goggles and towel
• Clean, dry clothes
• Separate bike and/or running shoes (if you have them)
• Sunglasses
• Race belt or safety pins for race number
• Backpack or bag for your gear
• Snacks
• Jacket/pants (in case it is cool in the morning)