Rotary Kids Triathlon Vero Beach

  • Date Sat 2nd December 2023
  • Time 10:45AM EST
  • Location Vero Beach, Florida
  • Price Free - $54.40
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Rotary Kids Triathlon in Vero Beach, taking place on Saturday, December 2, 2023! This vibrant event will be held at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex and Gifford Aquatic Center, inviting young athletes aged 6 to 13 to dive into a thrilling multisport experience. Participants can look forward to an energizing swim, bike, and run event, with distances tailored for both first-time triathletes and seasoned competitors.

The Junior Division will feature a swim of 75 yards, a 1-mile bike ride, and a 0.5-mile run, while the Senior Division will challenge athletes with a 150-yard swim, a 2-mile bike course, and a 1-mile run. All participants will receive custom event gear, including a finisher medal and a chance to earn awards in their respective age groups. Plus, families can join in on the fun with a community day at the complex, including free swimming after the race! With a maximum of 200 participants and a focus on safety and support, this triathlon promises to be a memorable day for all. Don't miss out on the action in beautiful Vero Beach

Organiser's Description

ROTARY KIDS TRIATHLON VERO BEACH
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2023

VICTOR HART SR. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMPLEX & GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER

4895 43RD AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32967

***MAX 200 PARTICIPANTS - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED***

[SOLD OUT]

EVENT WILL INCLUDE A FAMILY COMMUNITY DAY AT THE COMPLEX, OFFERING FREE SWIM FOR ATHLETES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AFTER THE RACE!



THE INAUGURAL ROTARY KIDS TRIATHLON VERO BEACH, PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF VERO BEACH [https://www.rotaryofverobeach.com/], WILL BE HELD AT THE VICTOR HART SR. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMPLEX IN VERO BEACH. THIS RACE WILL ALLOW YOUNGSTERS AGES 6 - 13 TO PARTICIPATE IN A SWIM, BIKE, AND RUN MULTISPORT YOUTH EVENT THAT IS GEARED FOR BOTH 1ST TIME TRIATHLETES AND THE SEASONED COMPETITIVE TRIATHLETE.

_ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN ANKLET AND RUNNING BIB WITH ELECTRONIC TIMING CHIPS (SO THEIR SPLIT AND TOTAL TIMES CAN BE ACCURATELY REPORTED). IN ADDITION, EACH PARTICIPANT AND THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL RECEIVE A CODED ID BAND FOR SECURE CHILD PICK-UP IN THE KID CORRAL (SEE REGISTRATION & CHILD PICK-UP MAP ON WWW.KIDSTRIATHLONVEROBEACH.COM [http://www.KidsTriathlonVeroBeach.com]), WHERE THE CHILDREN WILL CONVERGE AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE._

THIS RACE WILL ALSO INCLUDE A RELAY TEAM CATEGORY IN BOTH THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR DIVISION. UNDER THE RACE DIRECTION OF DRC SPORTS, THIS EVENT WILL BE SAFE, FUN, AND PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL ATHLETES USING USA TRIATHLON RULES AND GUIDELINES. THIS RACE IS NOT A USAT SANCTIONED EVENT. RACE CENTRAL AND THE SWIM WILL BE LOCATED AT THE GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER.

JUNIOR DIVISION FOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2014 - 2017

SENIOR DIVISION FOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2010 - 2013

ADAPTIVE ATHLETES FOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2010 - 2017



> _SWIM: _ JUNIOR DISTANCE - 75 YARDS (3 LENGTHS)
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> SENIOR DISTANCE - 150 YARDS (6 LENGTHS)
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> ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 75 YARDS (3 LENGTHS)
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> ATHLETES WILL SWIM IN THE HEATED POOL AT GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER WHILE PARENTS CHEER THEM ON FROM THE SIDELINE DECK. THERE IS A SHALLOW END FOR NOVICE OR NON-SWIMMERS THAT WANT TO SWIM/WALK THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT. KICKBOARDS, NOODLES, AND LIFEJACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AND CAN BE USED DURING THE SWIM. (NO INFLATABLE ARM FLOATS ARE ALLOWED.)
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> _BIKE:_ JUNIOR DISTANCE - 1 MILE
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> SENIOR DISTANCE - 2 MILES
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> ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 1 MILE
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> ATHLETES WILL CYCLE ON A FLAT CLOSED COURSE SUPPORTED WITH VOLUNTEERS AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPUTIES. JUNIORS WILL COMPLETE A SINGLE 1-MILE LOOP AND SENIORS WILL COMPLETE TWO 1-MILE LOOPS. BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED DURING THE BIKE PORTION OF THE RACE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BIKE OR HELMET , PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO BORROW THEM (BUT IF YOU ARE STILL STUCK WITHOUT THIS EQUIPMENT, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU REGISTER BECAUSE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EACH IF NEEDED).
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> _RUN_: JUNIOR DISTANCE - 1/2 MILE
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> SENIOR DISTANCE - 1 MILE
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> ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 1/2 MILE
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> ATHLETES WILL COMPLETE THE RUN COURSE, WHICH GOES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS. THE COURSE INCLUDES GRASS, PACKED DIRT AND PAVEMENT. THERE WILL BE WATER STATIONS ON THE RUN COURSE TO PROVIDE HYDRATION. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE POSTED ALONG THE COURSE TO ENSURE ATHLETES STAY ON ROUTE.
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> MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE DROP-OFF WILL BE ON FRIDAY FROM 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. ALL BICYCLES MUST BE PLACED IN TRANSITION ON FRIDAY WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR PACKET.
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> WALKING COURSE CLINICS WILL BE PROVIDED AT 3:30, 4:30 AND 5:30 ON FRIDAY BY THE RACE DIRECTOR. THESE CLINICS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES AND PARENTS TO GET A PREVIEW OF THE RACE SITE/RACE COURSE, AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW RACE DAY WILL GO, AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND GET CLARIFICATION ON ANY AREA OF THE TRIATHLON SO THAT YOUNGSTERS ARE COMFORTABLE AND READY FOR RACE MORNING.
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> (NOTE: THERE WILL BE LAW ENFORCEMENT SECURITY OVERNIGHT AT THE RACE SITE.)
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YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES A CUSTOM EVENT T-SHIRT, TOWEL & SWIM CAP, MINI-BACKPACK WITH SURPRISES (ALSO TO BE USED FOR STORING PERSONAL ITEMS DURING YOUR RACE), SPECTACULAR FINISHER MEDAL, PLENTY OF FOOD & DRINKS, MUSIC, AND A COOL TROPHY IF YOU FINISH IN THE TOP 3 OF YOUR AGE GROUP OR SPECIAL CATEGORY!



THE GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER WILL BE OPENING THE POOL AREA FOR THE DAY TO ALL ATHLETES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC AFTER THE RACE FOR FREE!



_AWARDS:_

TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP:

AGES 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 13 YEARS OLD

(AGE IS BASED ON YOUR AGE ON DEC 31ST OF THIS YEAR)

TOP RELAY TEAM IN JUNIOR AND SENIOR DIVISIONS

TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE IN ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DIVISION



SCHEDULE:
_FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1:_
3:00 - 6:00 PM MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE CHECK-IN AT GIFFORD AQUATIC CENTER
3:30 - 5:30 PM HOURLY ATHLETE/PARENT COURSE WALKING CLINICS

_SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2:_
08:00AM - TRANSITION & BODY MARKING OPENS FOR ALL ATHLETES

08:45 AM - TRANSITION CLOSES TO ALL ATHLETES

08:45 AM - SENIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)

09:00 AM - SENIOR STARTS (BORN 2010-2013)

10:00 AM - SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY

10:00 AM - TRANSITION & BODY MARKING RE-OPENS

10:30 AM- TRANSITION CLOSES TO ALL ATHLETES

10:30 AM - JUNIOR PRE-RACE MEETING (MANDATORY)

10:45 AM - JUNIOR DIVISION STARTS (2014-2017)

11:45 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (TIME IS APPROXIMATE)



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2550 FLIGHT SAFETY DRIVE, VERO BEACH, FL 32960



THE ROTARY CLUB OF VERO BEACH (VERO'S 1ST CLUB-1926) [https://www.rotaryofverobeach.com/] ENSURES THAT ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO YOUTH IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

RACE QUESTIONS: CONTACT DRC SPORTS AT [email protected] OR 352-637-2475 OR THE RACE INFORMATION PAGE AT WWW.KIDSTRIATHLONVEROBEACH.COM [http://www.KidsTriathlonVeroBeach.com]



INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?: REACH OUT TO ROTARY CLUB OF VERO BEACH [https://www.rotaryofverobeach.com/] AT [email protected] OR CALL US AT 352-637-2475

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
CLICK HERE TO SELECT A VOLUNTEER POSITION - AND THANK YOU!

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/VOLUNTEER/FL/VEROBEACH/KIDSTRIATHLONVEROBEACH [http://www.runsignup.com/race/volunteer/FL/VeroBeach/KidsTriathlonVeroBeach]

Races

  • Junior Division (Born 2014 -2017)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Shirt

    Sat 2nd December 2023 (10:45AM EST)

    $27.20

    CLOSED
    Junior Division Course: Swim 75 Yards (3 Lengths) Bike 1 Miles Run .1/2 Mile Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 11:45 am Top 3 Male & Female in each age are awarded
  • Mixed (M/F) Junior Relay Team (ALL Members Born 2014-2017)

    Incl. $4.40 Fee & Event Shirt

    Sat 2nd December 2023 (10:45AM EST)

    $54.40

    CLOSED
    Relay Teams consist of 2 or 3 male or female athletes; each doing one or more disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run); They will pass timing chip in transition at their bike rack Junior Division Course: Swim 75 Yards (3 Lengths) / Bike 1 Miles / Run .1/2 Mile Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 11:45 am Top Team is Awarded
  • Senior Division (Born 2010-2013)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event Shirt

    Sat 2nd December 2023 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.20

    CLOSED
    Senior Division Course: Swim 150 Yards (6 Lengths) Bike 2 Miles Run 1 Mile Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 10 am Top 3 Male & Female in each age are awarded
  • Mixed (M/F) Senior Relay Team (ALL Members Born 2010-2013)

    Incl. $4.40 Fee & Event Shirt

    Sat 2nd December 2023 (9:00AM EST)

    $54.40

    CLOSED
    Relay Teams consist of 2 or 3 male or female athletes; each doing one or more disciplines (Swim, Bike, Run); They will pass timing chip in transition at their bike rack Senior Division Course: Swim 150 Yards (6 Lengths) Bike 2 Miles Run 1 Mile Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 10 am Top team is awarded
  • Adaptive Athlete Division (Born 2010 - 2017)

    Incl. Event Shirt

    Sat 2nd December 2023 (10:45AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Physically Challenged Athletes compete on Junior Division Course: Swim 75 Yards (3 Lengths) / Bike 1 Miles / Run .1/2 Mile Awards Ceremony takes place at approximately 11:45 am Top 3 Male/Female Awarded

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4895 43rd Avenue, Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex & Gifford Aquatic Center, Vero Beach, 32967, FL, United States

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