KIWANIS KIDS RACE
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 16th annual Kiwanis Kids Triathlon Series is a series for boys & girls born between the years 2000-2005 (7-12 years old). The Y Freedom Tri is Race #4 in the series. This year’s Series sponsors are still to be deteremined. Additional sponsors are Chirohealth, New Hope Church, Tri On The Run, On The Run, Best Buy and Capital Bank of Pearland. The course features comfortable distances and spectator-friendly surroundings. We also will utilize chip timing by Run Houston Timing. For information on the series itself and the other 8 races available from May 14 thru late October, please visit www.greaterhoustonkiwanis.org/triathlon.
DISTANCES
Boys/Girls born in 2005, 2004, 2003 (7-9 years old) swim 50M, bike 1 mile, run ¼ mile. Boys/Girls born in 2002, 2001, 2000 (10-12 years old) swim 100M, bike 2 miles, run ½ mile. For our race venue, that means birth years 2003, 2004, 2005 will swim from one side of the 50 meter pool at Independence Park to the other side. They will then race two loops on their bike and then a short 1/4 mile run through the grass to finish at the pavilion.
Birth years 2000, 2001, 2002 will swim down and back in the 50 meter pool at Independence Park to the other (they can likely touch bottom the entire time). They will then race three loops of the park on their bike and then a short 1/2 mile run through the grass to finish at the pavilion.
See complete maps at www.yfreedomtri.org
Sanctioned by USA Triathlon
The races in this series are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All participants must be members of USA Triathlon. You may purchase an annual USA Triathlon youth membership for just $15 at usatriathlon.org. You also may purchase the annual membership on race day during race check-in, but we highly recommend the membership be purchased in advance. You MUST bring proof of current USAT membership to race checkin or you will be required to purchase another youth membership. NO ONE will be allowed to race without current proof of USAT membership. Thank you!
RACE RULES
Highlights of rules (but please review ALL rules at the link above):
- No outside assistance during the race. If assistance is required by a participants (such as removing bikes from bike rack), the volunteers will assist. No parent may assist their child during the race.
- Goggles are recommended for the swim course.
- Helmets must be worn for the bike course. Bike must fit triathlete – must be able to straddle top tube with both feet flat on the ground. Bikes and helmets WILL BE inspected for proper fit and safety prior to entering the transition area. Lead cyclists will assist with each wave.
- Please review allowed bike equipment for youth races. Per USAT rules, only standard drop, straight, or curved handlebars are allowed on bikes. No aero or time trial bars may be attached to the bike or used during competition. All handlebars ends shall be solidly plugged. Additionally, no disk wheels or wheel covers are allowed.
- Shoes must be worn for both the bike and run courses. Per USAT rules, Vibram Five Finger shoes are allowed for the swim, bike and run. When returning from the bike course, participants must return their bike to the same spot.
- Complete the correct course (please review the maps at www.yfreedomtri.org prior to race morning).
- Wear race number during the run.
- No headphones or radios during the race.
- Decision of race director is final.
LOCATION
Independence Park
3919 Liberty Dr
Pearland, TX
Our race is a very safe race venue as the entire race will be contained within Independence Park--the children do NOT have to get out onto any public roads! Parking will be at Pearland High School (3775 S. Main in Pearland--across the street from Independence Park) so please allow 10-15 minutes to park and walk to the park. Our race starts at 7:30 a.m. due to the heat and the large number of participants. We want to insure that the kids are able to race quickly and get out of the heat so please be prompt. We will NOT wait to start the race for late arrivals.
AGE GROUPINGS BY BIRTH YEAR
Athletes are placed in an age group by their birth year, not by their age on race day. This year’s eligible birth years are 2000-2005. Each age group races separately. Boys and Girls compete separately in their age group. NOTE: It is up to the discretion of the Race Director to allow an athlete born after 2005 to compete.
RACE-DAY DETAILS
Chip Timing & Pre-Race Check In
This race will be chip timed! For those of you new to triathlons, that means there will be a small plastic chip that is attached on a velcro strap to your child for the duration of the race. The chip will record the start and finish time accurately so we can avoid errors.
Parking will be at Pearland High School (3775 S. Main in Pearland--across the street from Independence Park), not the park so please allow 10-15 minutes to park and walk your bike over to the park.
SCHEDULE
- 6:15-6:45 am: Race Day Registration—if available (this has not been an option the previous two years as we have filled to capacity prior to race day--($30); Packet Pick Up and Chip Pick Up begins: Please arrive no later than 6:45am for set up, packet pick up and chip pick
- 7:10am: Pool Warm-up & Transition area will close (Parents may assist in set-up of transition spot.)
- 7:20am: All racers should be lined up in their designated holding area
- 7:30am: Race Begins We anticipate starting the longer distance/older triathletes first and the shorter distance/younger triathletes after them. However, a final time schedule will be posted at www.yfreedomtri.org closer to the race date and are subject to change based on the size of each group so please be flexible. Awards for all groups will be after the ENTIRE race is completed (we anticipate no later than 9:30 am but likely earlier).
ENTRY FEE
Pre-registration: $25. Race Day registration: $30. Field limit of 200 so we recommend signing up early! We did fill to capacity the previous two years and could not allow race day registration so we highly recommend pre-registration! We have added more spots this year but still anticipate selling out before race day!
All participants must be members of USA Triathlon. After completing your registration, you may purchase an annual USA Triathlon youth membership for just $15 at USATriathlon.org. Please bring your USAT card or receipt with you to race check-in. If you do not, you will be required to purchase another youth membership. No one will race without proof of current USAT membership. Thank you!
AWARDS
Every athlete will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and other items in a great goodie bag! Trophies will be given to the top three boys and top three girls in each age grouping. ALL trophies will be presented at the end of the event.
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
Courtyard Houston Pearland
11200 Broadway St., Suite 2000
Pearland, TX 77584
Special Group Rate: $83/night with a late checkout courtesy at 3 pm
To receive the special group rate, make reservations online by clicking here or by calling 1-800-321-2211. When calling, be sure to mention the 2012 Y Freedom Tri and Kiwanis Kids Tri Room Block.
Deadline to book a room at the group rate is June 8, 2012.
11200 Broadway St., Suite 2000
Pearland, TX 77584
Special Group Rate: $83/night with a late checkout courtesy at 3 pm
To receive the special group rate, make reservations online by clicking here or by calling 1-800-321-2211. When calling, be sure to mention the 2012 Y Freedom Tri and Kiwanis Kids Tri Room Block.
Deadline to book a room at the group rate is June 8, 2012.
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