"At the Westport Weston Family Y, our goal is to strengthen the foundations of community ... and one of the ways we accomplish this is by nurturing the potential of kids and promoting healthy living."
With those words, Jacquie Tumminia, a Senior Director at the Family Y, announced the Strong Kids Triathlon that will be held on the morning of Sunday, September 12 at Staples High School in Westport.
"This is a community event with a focus on our children," says Tumminia. "The Family Y is offering a safe environment for a bit of friendly competition and a good deal of fun."
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Children participating in the Strong Kids Triathlon will be grouped by age. The first race starts at 8:30a for children 10 and older who will participate in a 150-meter swim, 2.5-mile bike ride and 1-mile run. For 6 to 9-year-olds, there's a 75-meter swim, 1.25-mile bike ride and 1/2-mile run that starts at 9:00a.
There's even a 100-meter dash for 3 to 6-year-olds, to give younger children an opportunity to demonstrate their athletic ability.
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All participants will receive a tee-shirt and medal; and triathletes will compete for age-group awards. Check-in for all events begins at 7:30a.
The Triathlon registration fee is $25 through September 8 ($35 from September 9 through 12). The fee for the 100-meter dash is $10.
Thanks to the sponsors that are underwriting the event – Athletic Shoe Factory, Bobby Q's, Cycle Dynamics, Dynamic Martial Arts, The Little Gym and Willows Pediatric Group – all proceeds will go to benefit the Family Y Strong Kids Campaign, which enables the Family Y to ensure that no one is ever turned away, regardless of ability to play or capacity to pay.
"It will be fun for the children and a good time for the whole family, so we hope you'll join us on Sunday, September 12 for the Strong Kids Triathlon."
To register for this event, visit the Family Y website and click on the Strong Kids Triathlon link or pick-up a registration form at the Family Y Member Services desk.
For more information, contact Jacquie Tumminia at jtumminia@westporty.org or (203) 226-8981 x119.
