Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Series 2009

2009 SCHEDULE

COMING SOON!

Plans for the 2009 Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Series are underway.  Please check back with this website in early March for a full schedule of 2009 races. Thanks for your support! 

WHAT IS KIWANIS KIDS?

The Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Series allows young athletes ages 7 to 12 to 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.

WHAT IS TRIATHLON?

Triathlon is an exciting sport for young athletes because it involves three activities that every child enjoys - swimming, cycling and running.  For more than eight years, Kiwanis Clubs in the Greater Houston area have sponsored races in the Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Series.

DISTANCES

7-9 year old boys/girls swim 50M, bike 1 mile, run ¼ mile.  10-12 year old boys/girls swim 100M, bike 2 miles, run ½ mile.

AGE GROUPINGS

7-8, 9, 10, 11-12. Boys and Girls compete separately in their age groupings.  Participants will be grouped according to their age as of Dec. 31, 2009. However, those turning 13 in 2009 will still be permitted to race.

AWARDS

Every athlete will receive a finisher's ribbon and "goodies." Awards will be given to the top three boys and top three girls in each age grouping.

PRE-RACE CHECK IN

Race numbers, instructions, and course maps will be available one hour before start time.  Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before race start to check in, review the course, and ready your transition area.

ENTRY FEES

Pre-registration: $20 (If postmarked by the Monday before race day).

On-line registration: $20.

Race Day registration: $25.

USA TRIATHLON-SANCTIONED

The races in this series are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All participants must be members of USA Triathlon.  One-day youth memberships are no longer available.  All participants will be required to provide a USA Triathlon membership number at the time of race check-in.  You may purchase an annual USA Triathlon youth membership for just $5 at www.usatriathlon.org.  You also may purchase the annual membership on race day during race check-in. 

RACE RULES

No outside assistance during the race.  Bike helmets must be worn for the bike course.  Shoes must be worn for both the bike and run courses.  Complete the correct course.  Wear race number during the run.  No headphones or radios during the race.  Bike must fit triathlete - must be able to straddle top tube with both feet flat on the ground.  Decision of judges is final.