First Annual Kids TriathlonOn August 8th, 2015- The first annual kids triathlon in Papillion kicked off. In collaboration with the City of Papillion and the Sarpy YMCA- PTG led the way in introducing the kids to triathlon here in Papillion.
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ResultOver 115 kids participated in the triathlon in it's first year. Medals were awarded to every racer as well as shirts, pizza, gelatos, and a race bag with tons of goodies. The post race also included a fun fest which had bounce houses and activities for the kids and their families.
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SponsorsWe were happy to have several local sponsors help this year:
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Second Annual Kids Triathlon
August 6th, 2016
8:30am
Papillion Recreation and the Papillion Triathlon Club are teaming up to give kids the opportunity to complete a Triathlon while having lots of fun in a safe environment. The Last Try at Summer triathlon will act as an introduction to triathlons for kids ages six to 14. The event is not timed, all racers will receive a finishing medal and a event shirt.
ParkingTraffic volunteers will guide cars into the parking lot area designated just north of the Papio Bay Aquatic Center off of Halleck Park Rd. Just a friendly reminder, that the entire course will be closed to ensure the kids safety. We will close down entrance to the park at 8:15 am and will re-open the Lincoln St. entrance at 9:30 am.
Packet Pickup Will occur the day of the race. There will be a registration tent on-site from 7:00 am-8:15 am.
Body MarkingThere will be volunteers by the registration tent doing body markings. The race number will be marked on the right arm and age on the right calf.
Transition AreaOne side of the Papio Bay Aquatic Center parking lot is designated for the transition area. Bike racks will be provided and is on a first come first serve basis. Volunteers will be in the area to help the triathletes with anything they need. The transition area will close at 8:15 am. Each participant should make their way inside the pool area for instructions and race start. No parents/spectators will be allowed in the transition area once is closes.
Swim-50 MetersThere will be 6 Divisions:
6-7 year olds
8 year olds
9 year olds
10 year olds
11 year olds
12-14 year olds
We will start in descending order with the 12-14 year olds starting first at 8:30 am. Participants will swim the perimeter of the pool. Lifeguards will be stationed above the pool as well as in the middle of the pool. This is not a sanctioned USAT event so participants are allowed to use kickboards, floats, noodles, etc. if they wish. A limited amount of kickboards and noodles will be available-my recommendation is to bring your own if you plan on using one. We will do a staggered start with 5-6 participants at 5 second intervals. If for any reason a participant needs help in the water, they are to pump their arm up and down to flag a lifeguard.
After the swim they will transition to the opposite end of the pool. Participants will exit out of the side of the building into the transition area. We ask for safety reasons that you inform your child to walk after exiting the pool. The pool area will be very slick and we don’t want kids to slip and fall.
Bike-2 Miles (2 loops)Every participant MUST wear a helmet. No biker will be allowed on the bike course without wearing one. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The bike course is a 2 loop ride around Halleck Park Road. The participants will follow a counter-clockwise route with cones positioned at the end of the loop to direct them either to the transition area to start the run or to continue on for the final loop on the bike course. A volunteer will be there to direct the racers where to go.
The entire bike course will be closed off to ensure kids safety on the bike course. We will barricade the entrance to the event at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Halleck Park Rd as well as Halleck St. and Halleck Park Rd. There will be 1 water aid station on the bike course.
Run-.5 MileThe last part of the race will take the participants along the sidewalk area that is adjacent to the transition area. Participants will run a .5 mile loop and finish at the finish line located on the trail. There will be 1 water aid station on the run course.
FinishThe best part-the finish line! We will have medals and t-shirts for the triathletes at the end of the race. There will be food and water for them at the finish line.
The FUN FEST will be located in the opposite parking lot. There will be bounce houses, activities, and other fun things for the kids to do after they finish.
ParkingTraffic volunteers will guide cars into the parking lot area designated just north of the Papio Bay Aquatic Center off of Halleck Park Rd. Just a friendly reminder, that the entire course will be closed to ensure the kids safety. We will close down entrance to the park at 8:15 am and will re-open the Lincoln St. entrance at 9:30 am.
Packet Pickup Will occur the day of the race. There will be a registration tent on-site from 7:00 am-8:15 am.
Body MarkingThere will be volunteers by the registration tent doing body markings. The race number will be marked on the right arm and age on the right calf.
Transition AreaOne side of the Papio Bay Aquatic Center parking lot is designated for the transition area. Bike racks will be provided and is on a first come first serve basis. Volunteers will be in the area to help the triathletes with anything they need. The transition area will close at 8:15 am. Each participant should make their way inside the pool area for instructions and race start. No parents/spectators will be allowed in the transition area once is closes.
Swim-50 MetersThere will be 6 Divisions:
6-7 year olds
8 year olds
9 year olds
10 year olds
11 year olds
12-14 year olds
We will start in descending order with the 12-14 year olds starting first at 8:30 am. Participants will swim the perimeter of the pool. Lifeguards will be stationed above the pool as well as in the middle of the pool. This is not a sanctioned USAT event so participants are allowed to use kickboards, floats, noodles, etc. if they wish. A limited amount of kickboards and noodles will be available-my recommendation is to bring your own if you plan on using one. We will do a staggered start with 5-6 participants at 5 second intervals. If for any reason a participant needs help in the water, they are to pump their arm up and down to flag a lifeguard.
After the swim they will transition to the opposite end of the pool. Participants will exit out of the side of the building into the transition area. We ask for safety reasons that you inform your child to walk after exiting the pool. The pool area will be very slick and we don’t want kids to slip and fall.
Bike-2 Miles (2 loops)Every participant MUST wear a helmet. No biker will be allowed on the bike course without wearing one. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The bike course is a 2 loop ride around Halleck Park Road. The participants will follow a counter-clockwise route with cones positioned at the end of the loop to direct them either to the transition area to start the run or to continue on for the final loop on the bike course. A volunteer will be there to direct the racers where to go.
The entire bike course will be closed off to ensure kids safety on the bike course. We will barricade the entrance to the event at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Halleck Park Rd as well as Halleck St. and Halleck Park Rd. There will be 1 water aid station on the bike course.
Run-.5 MileThe last part of the race will take the participants along the sidewalk area that is adjacent to the transition area. Participants will run a .5 mile loop and finish at the finish line located on the trail. There will be 1 water aid station on the run course.
FinishThe best part-the finish line! We will have medals and t-shirts for the triathletes at the end of the race. There will be food and water for them at the finish line.
The FUN FEST will be located in the opposite parking lot. There will be bounce houses, activities, and other fun things for the kids to do after they finish.
New for 2016:
An extended run course for the 12-14 year old division = 1 mile run.
The race will be timed for personal records only.
An extended run course for the 12-14 year old division = 1 mile run.
The race will be timed for personal records only.
Registration begins April 1st. Limited to 300 kids. No race day registration. Sign up today!!!
Kids Tri Camp- July 2016
Saturday July 23rd & Saturday July 30th
Papio Bay Aquatic Center
Kids Tri Camp is a single day all intensive learning experience. Kids will be instructed in everything triathlon! Instructors will coach on swim mechanics and technique, bike fundamentals, running mechanics, and transition strategy. The camp will be held at Papio Bay Aquatic Center and will start early at 8am and end at 10am.
The camp will help the participate become more knowledgable about the sport of triathlon and feel confident about racing in the Papillion Kids Triathlon. The camp will take place the two Saturdays before the Kids Triathlon and are independent of one another. Attending both camps are not required.
Registration can be found at the Papillion Race Series webpage: http://papillionraceseries.com/kids-triathlon.php
Space will be limited to the first 30 kids per camp.
For more information contact us.
The camp will help the participate become more knowledgable about the sport of triathlon and feel confident about racing in the Papillion Kids Triathlon. The camp will take place the two Saturdays before the Kids Triathlon and are independent of one another. Attending both camps are not required.
Registration can be found at the Papillion Race Series webpage: http://papillionraceseries.com/kids-triathlon.php
Space will be limited to the first 30 kids per camp.
For more information contact us.
