Event Description
ClubSport San Jose's 5th Annual Youth Triathlon. Kids ages 4-15 will run, bike and swim in this awesome athletic event that emphasizes health, self-esteem and self-confidence!
Kids do not need any previous experience to participate in this non-competitive event. Best of all, each participant is a winner!
Every child will receive a finisher's medal, t-shirt, goodie bag and post-race snacks.
Parents of the 4- to 6-year-old division will be allowed to follow their little triathlete every step of the way
Event details and schedule
REGISTRATION:
Online Early Bird Special - $35 Per Child, April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016
Online and Packet Pickup Day Registration Fee : $50 Per Child, $45 each additional child in same family, May 1, 2016 - August 3, 2016
Race Day Registration Fee : $50 Per Child, August 14, 2016
Registrations will be accepted on Saturday, August 13th 9:30am-11am and on Sunday, August 14th 7am-9am at ClubSport San Jose. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 350 PARTICIPANTS.
Online registration closes August 3, 2016
Event t-shirt or size not guaranteed after close of online registration.
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, August 13th
9:30am - 11:00am
ClubSport San Jose
800 Embedded Way, San Jose, CA 95138
New additions to event:
*Early Bird Special Rate
*Free Continental Breakfast for each registered youth participant
August 8-12: Youth Tri Training Camp
Drop-off is from 8:00-9:00am; late pick-up is from 4:30-5:30pm.
Ages: 5-12 years old
Cost:
·Half Day AM Week (9 am-1pm): Preferred - $165 | Standard - $190 | Guest - $215
·Half Day PM Week (12:30-4:30pm): Preferred - $165 | Standard - $190 | Guest - $215
·Half Day (AM or PM): Preferred - $35 | Standard - $40 | Guest - $45
· *Preferred means the child is a member. Standard means the parent is a member, but the child is not. Non-member means neither child nor parent are members.
Location:Kids World
Contact Info: For more information, stop by the Kids World or call Andrea at (408) 574-2419
COURSE INFO (distances are approximate)
| 8:00am 13-15 years 8:30am 10-12 years |
150 yard swim
100 yard swim |
4 mile bike
3 mile bike |
2 mile run (Blue wrist band)
1.5 mile run (Yellow wrist band) |
| 9:00am 9 years |
50 years swim |
2 mile bike |
1 mile run (Orange wrist band) |
| 9:30am 7-8 years |
40 yard swim |
2 mile bike |
1 mile run (Orange wrist band) |
| 10:00am 4-6 years |
20 yard swim |
6/10th of a mile bike |
1/2 mile run (Green wrist band) |
SWIM
The swim will take place in the indoor pool. Lifeguards will be on duty throughout the race. Wetsuits are NOT allowed but kickboards will be available for use if needed. Each wave will have two swimmers per lane. There will be NO SHOWER ACCESS.
Ages 7-8 will complete 40 yards of the small pool, age 9 will complete 50 yards in the lap pool and ages 10-12 will complete 100 yards in the lap pool, ages 13-15 will complete 150 yards in the lap pool.
Athletes will then exit the pool and WALK to the transition area to find their bike. We will break down the swim event into different waves per age group. Each wave will have a specific start time.
For 6 & Under Athletes:
Ages 4-6 wilt complete 20 yards of the small pool. Only one swimming parent will be allowed in the pool with participant. There will be ample volunteers to assist the swimmers. Limiting parent access is for the safety of the participants.
BIKE
The bike course will start in the back of the Sportsplex building. Athletes will exit the transition area onto the course designated for the bike portion.
Ages 4-6 will complete 6/10ths of a mile (1 loop), ages 7-9 will complete 2 miles (5 loops) ages 10-12 will complete 3 miles (8 loops) and ages 13-15 will complete 4 miles (10 loops). Athletes will complete the bike portion of the race by returning to the back of the building, where they will park their bike in the transition area.
Athletes must wear their helmets while walking their bikes through the transition area. Training wheels will be allowed. Race numbers must be placed on the athlete's bike and on front of clothing.
Please do not wear the numbers in the pool. Please let your child(ren) know to slow down when they approach the turn-around point so the monitors can mark their wristband.
RUN
The run will start in the back of the Sportsplex building. Ages 4-6 will complete 1/2 mile (1 Loop), ages 7-9 will complete 1 mile (2 loops) ages 10-12 will complete 1.5 miles (3 loops) and ages 13-15 will complete 2 miles (4 loops)
Please let your child know to slow down when they approach the turn-around point so the monitors can mark their wristband.
MORE INFORMATION
For safety reasons, we start with the older divisions first and progressively work our way to the youngest division. It is important that your child start with their age division.
A non-mandatory orientation will be held two week's prior to the race to answer questions and explain the course. August 2nd @ 11:00am and August 4th @ 7:00pm
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ATHLETES
The parent/guardian of a physically challenged athlete should contact the event organizers to make arrangements for any special needs.
ClubSport San Jose at Sitver Creek Sportsplex • 800 Embedded Way • San Jose, CA 95138 • (408) 226-8080
RACE DAY
Arrive at race site on Sunday, August 14th at least 20 minutes before your child's set race time to set up your equipment in the transition area and to get body marked (optional).
FIRST AID
The event will have a medical staff available in the event of an emergency.
ITEMS TO BRING
Swimsuit
Goggles/swim cap (optional)
Bike/tire pump
Helmet (participants will NOT be allowed to bike without a helmet)
Sunscreen
Towel to dry off with after the swim
Clothes to bike/run in
Socks and shoes to bike/run in
TRANSITION AREA
The transition area is where the participants place their bikes, helmet, shoes, clothes, etc. in one area. Please plan ahead to come early so you can set up their gear prior to the start of the race. Parents can help participants if needed.
For further details or questions, please contact: andrea.alexandre@clubsports.com or call 408/226-8080.
