Race #1      Saturday, April 10 - 6pm
Race #2      Saturday, May 15 - 6pm
Race #3      Saturday, June 5 - 5:45pm
Race #4      Saturday, July 17 - 5:45pm

Get the kids busy playing outside, challenge them to have fun setting goals and achieving them while setting good habits towards better life-long health.

Our third annual 2010 Kids Triathlon Series takes swim-bike-run to a whole new level of fun! Try one race or try all four and change the way you look at playing outside.

Procedures
Arrive at HFFA in plenty of time to set up bikes in transition in the Huntersville Park across the street.

Pick up your packet and aquaint yourself with the race course and area. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to address questions and assist you in the set up.

Age Categories/Distance
2 - 3 yrs Fun Run: 100 yards
4 – 6 yrs: 25 yd swim/.3 mile bike/.3 mile run
7 – 8 yrs: 50 yd swim/1 mile bike/.3 mile run
9 – 10 yrs: 75 yd swim/1 mile bike/.3 mile run
11 – 12 yrs: 100 yd swim/2 mile bike/.75 mile run
13 – 14 yrs: 200 yd swim/2 mile bike/1 mile run
Physically Challenged: 100 yd swim/1 mile bike

NCTS rules state that once you compete in a particular race category in an NCTS race you must remain in that same category for all future NCTS races in that calendar year.

An athlete’s age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of December 31, 2009. The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to “age-up” into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete’s birthday.

Packet Pick Up
Entrants are required to pick up their packets, scoring chips and race souvenirs in the HFFA Craighead A room on the day of event between 2:30p – 5:45p.

NOTE: A parent or guardian must be present for packet pick up and all forms filled out to race in the Birkdale Animal Hospital 2010 Kids Triathlon Series.

Post Race
Awards will be given in all categories following the July 17, 2010 final race or following this date from Kathy Goody, HFFA.

All finishers will receive a finisher’s award, event prize, and post race refreshments. Special awards will be given to the top 3 boys and top 3 girls for each age group.

Participant Meeting
A participant orientation meeting will be held at 5:45p on each Saturday race day in the pool area. Please be registred with all equipment in place and sitting in the bleachers on the WEST side of the 50M pool (opposite of the Outdoor Family Fun Pool). We will cover as many details as possible about the race and questions will be encouraged. A representive from USA Triathlon will also be on hand to discuss USAT issues and concerns relative to rules and safety. This meeting should last about 10 minutes – we encourage everyone to attend.

Registration
Online registration available at SetupEvents.com. (Go to "other events", scroll down to "timed only events".)

Advanced Online Reservation: $15 per race

Onsite Same Day Reservation: $25 per race

(Same day registration closes at 5:30pm)

Sponsors
The 2010 Kids Triathlon Series is made possible by Birkdale Animal Hospital and the support of our sponsors.

                            First Aid Provider

Rules of Competition
The Birkdale Animal Hospital 2010 Kids Triathlon Series is organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with Town of Huntersville, Parks & Recreation and HFFA rules. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Babystrollers/Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.

Participant Photos
HFFA photographer will be onsite and photographing all race participants.

Equipment

• Approved CPSC/ANSI/SNELL bike helmet must be worn.
• All bikes must have handlebar plugs or grips that cover the ends of the handlebar (Tape is not acceptable).

• The event will be postponed until 6:30p and weather conditions will be reevaluated.
• If weather conditions do not permit race to proceed at 6:30p, the event may be changed to a swim/run format.