Friday, May 8, 2015

TWO-TOWN KIDS TRIATHLON REGISTRATION OPEN

From the Township:

TWO TOWNS TRIATHLON FOR KIDS AGES 7-14 (SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015)

The Two Towns Triathlon is sponsored by the South Orange and Maplewood Departments of Recreation & Cultural Affairs. Entrants MUST be residents of South Orange or Maplewood between the ages of 7 and 14 (as of June, 20, 2015). Through this event, we are promoting active participation in the aerobic sports of swimming, biking, and running, hoping to foster an increased interest in overall health at an early age.

 
This registration form must be returned IN PERSON with payment and PROOF OF RESIDENCY at Town Hall in Maplewood (574 Valley Street). SPACE IS LIMITED to 60 athletes in each age group. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. The REGISTRATION DEADLINE is May 15th or when all spots are taken, whichever comes first.

ENTRY FEE: $30.00. All racers will receive a triathlon t-shirt.

RACE DAY:
6:30 am Registration check-in
7:00 am Stretch and Warm up
7:45 am Announcement of Race
8:00 am Start of first heat

COURSE INFORMATION: The 2015 Two Towns Triathlon will be held in Maplewood. Participants will swim laps in the Maplewood Community Pool, bike from the pool to Maplecrest Park , and run through Maplecrest Park, finishing the race in front of the Maplecrest Skate House. Details will be provided upon registration. Racers will be timed from the beginning to end of the triathlon. Split times will not be recorded.

DISTANCES:
AGE SWIM BIKE* RUN*
7-8 50 yards 1.25 miles 1/2 mile
9-10 100 yards 1.75 miles 1 mile
11-12 150 yards 2.75 miles 1 1/2 miles
13-14 200 yards 3.25 miles 2 miles
 
PRIZES: Bronze participation medals will be awarded. Gold and Silver medals will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place for boys and girls in each age group.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Participants must provide their own bicycle and CPSC certified bike helmet. Swim cap that is provided must be worn during the swim.

PACKET PICK-UP: At Town Hall on Friday, June 19th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm OR Saturday, June 20th, 6:30-7:00 a.m. Mandatory racer meeting on the Pool Deck at 7:30 am on June 20th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event, please send an email to recinfo@twp.maplewood.nj.us.

COMPLETE RACE DETAILS, RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED AT A LATER DATE AT TOWN HALL IN MAPLEWOOD.

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