The Sportsplex Tri for Kids will be held on August 1 at the Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics center for Ages 6-15. This is a great opportunity to get your kids actively invloved in the commuity while promoting exercise and friendly competition. Sign your kids up today!
Age and Race Specifics
-Ages 6-8 Swim 50 yards Bike 2 miles Run 500 yards
-Ages 9-11 Swim 100 yards Bike 4 miles Run 1 mile
-Ages 12-15 Swim 150 yards Bike 6 miles Run 2 miles
Participants will compete based on their age as of 12/31/15. 5-year-olds may participate in the Kids Tri or the Small Fry Tri.
Pricing
After 5/31/15: $30/ child Discount of $5 per child when signing-up 3 or more children. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION! Pre-registration is required.
Triathlon Schedule
Transition and body marking is from 6:00-7:00 a.m. Pre-race meeting at 7:15 a.m. The 12-15 Year Old Division will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 9-11 year old wave and 6-8 year old wave will begin as soon as earlier waves are out of the pool.
Important Information
-USAT Rules will be enforced.
-No aero helmets, No aero bars and no disc wheels.
-No diving at the swim start. Triathletes will enter the pool every 10-15 seconds.
-Helmets must be worn when leaving transition. No riding bikes in transition.
-Shirts must be worn during bike and run portion of the race.
-No training wheels or flotation devices allowed.
What to Bring
-Goggles
-Swim suit, trunks or tri Suit
-Flip flops
-Towel
-Race shirt
-Helmet
-Bike
-Socks
-Shoes
-Race belt
-What’s Provided
-Tri tag/anklet
-Swim cap
-Bib number
-Safety pins
-Helmet stickers
-Bike stickers
All participants will wear tri tags. About Time Events will be doing timing for the event. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers, male and female, in each age group. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and medal