TWO-TOWN TRIATHLON SET

TWO TOWNS TRIATHLON FOR KIDS JUNE 14TH South Orange will host the first Two Towns Triathlon for Kids on Saturday, June 14th. This event is sponsored by the South Orange and Maplewood Departments of Recreation & Cultural Affairs, Maplewood Loves Wellness, Atlantic Health and the South Mountain YMCA. The announcement of the Triathlon for Kids was met with great excitement and most age groups filled very quickly. There are a limited number of openings in the brackets for ages 7-8 and 13-14. Interested athletes should call 973-378-7754, ext. 1 to check on availability. 120 children between the ages of 7 and 14 will compete in this fun event intended to promote fitness at an early age. Participants will swim laps in the South Orange Pool, ride their bikes through the surrounding park and neighborhood, and end the event with a run around the duck pond. The race will start at 8:00 am at the pool. First to compete will be the 7 and 8 year old athletes, followed by the older age groups. Medals will be presented at the conclusion of the event with special awards for 1st and 2nd place in each age group and gender. All are invited to come to the park, watch the race and share the fun! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Community volunteers are needed to assist with the Triathlon for Kids between the hours of 6:30 and 11:30 am. Volunteer duties may include assistance with check-in, water stations, way-pointing, transition areas and more. If you are able and willing to help out with the event, please send an email to recreation@southorange.org with your name, details of your availability and contact information.