Sussex County YMCA Hosts Second Annual Kid's Mini Triathlon

The Sussex County YMCA will host its second annual Kids’ Mini Triathlon on Sunday, July 27th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Y facility located at 15 Wits End Road in Hardyston.

The mini triathlon is a great event which gives young athletes and aspiring young triathletes a chance to participate in a race which is full of fun and encouragement in a safe and kid friendly environment. The mini triathlon is a condensed version of a regular triathlon and distances vary by age group. The triathlon offers young athletes a chance to compete in swimming, biking, and running. The event is open to children ages 4 to 17, and participants will be grouped by age, with age-specific distance requirements.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer this fun event that allows young athletes in our area to experience the fun of friendly competition, learn about sportsmanship, and demonstrate their skills,” said Jennifer Gardner, Executive Director of the Sussex County YMCA.

Registration is $25 per participant and entries must be turned in to the Welcome Center by July 21st. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Sussex County YMCA website. Participants must bring their own bike and helmet.

For more information about the Kids’ Mini Triathlon or other Y programs, contact the Welcome Center at 973-209-9622 or visit the website at www.sussexcountyymca.org.

The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility and is accessible to all people.  Financial assistance is available to individuals and families who cannot afford the full cost of our programs and services.

The Y is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being while providing opportunities to give back and support the community.

The Sussex County YMCA is a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, which is the largest YMCA Association in the State of New Jersey.  Its mission is to enrich the lives of the children, families and communities it serves, through community based programs and services, welcoming all people, in an environment nurturing positive values. Its six branch facilities, located in East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Hardyston, Stillwater and Wayne, provide a wide variety of services and activities:

• Quality all-day and after-school childcare, pre-school classes, recreational and enrichment programs e.g. swimming and other sports, arts, computer activities and day and sleep-away camps.

• Programs for adolescents and teens that include sports, parties and club activities.

• Programs for adults and seniors.