The Westport Weston Family Y is busy preparing for the 3rd Annual Strong Kids Triathlon, and we hope your children are getting ready to swim, ride and run, too!
Held the morning of Sunday, Sept. 23, at Staples High School, this fun, festive event helps raise awareness -- and funds -- for the Family Y's annual fundraising effort, the Strong Kids Campaign.
Triathlon participants compete for age group awards, and each child receives a T-shirt and a medal as well as the satisfaction of being a true, "triple-threat" young athlete. The categories are:
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- Ages 7-10: 75 meter swim, 1 mile bike ride, 1/2 mile run. Race starts at 9 am
- Ages 10-15: 150 meter swim, 2 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Race starts at 10 am
- Ages 2-6: 100 meter dash. Registration begins at 10 am. Race starts at 11 am
The Family Y’s annual fundraising effort helps individuals and families participate in Y programs, such as child care, youth sports, swim lessons, summer camp and more, ensuring that everyone — regardless of age, income or physical ability — has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
“Last year the Strong Kids Triathlon became part of our community,” says Ronald Wimer, co-chair of the Y’s annual fundraising campaign in 2011. “We had kids from Westport, Weston and neighboring towns. We had scores of kids come back again.
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“After one heat of the run portion of the race, I heard a girl say to her friend, ‘Last year I slid down the hill. This year I ran. I was faster.’ She seemed to relish her improved finish time as she talked about coming back next year and being even faster.”
On-site registration on Sept. 23 takes place 8-8:30 am; we encourage participants to register online at www.westporty.org prior to Friday, Sept. 21, to save both money and time on the day of the race.
The entry fee for the triathlon is $25 ($30 day of race). The Dash is $10 per child. For more information, please call 203-226-8981. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact Camp and Youth Director Meaghan George, coordinator of this year’s Triathlon, at mgeorge@westporty.org.
