General Info
This section contains information that is important to parents/guardians and to their young athletes. Reading and following these instructions will help assure that race day will be a safe and enjoyable day for kids and adults alike.
Choosing a Distance
Since this event's purpose is for fun and a good experience, your child can choose to participate in whatever distance they are comfortable with.
Check-In
You need to check in for the Tri Fusion Kids Triathlon on race day to get body marked at the registration table. Race packet pick up (with T-shirt and goody bag) will be available on race morning at check-in. Check-in will be held on the morning of the event beginning at 8:15am. 100 participant limit. We suggest not checking in too early. You may check in at a time that is convenient based on your child's age group swim start time, see below for details. Signs will direct you to the Registration Table.
Age Group Swim Start Times
We will be starting the triathlon by age groups beginning with the oldest (11 thru 12) and ending with the youngest (5 thru 6).
The following table shows the estimated (subject to updates) starting times for each age-group. Your athlete must be at the event no less than 45-60 minutes before their age-group start time to allow time to set up his/her transition area and be ready to swim. Your race packet will have your athletes specific wave start time.
| Wave Color | Recommended Age-Group |
Swim Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 11 thru 12 | 100 yards | 9:00 am |
| Green | 9 thru 10 | 50 yards | 9:20 am |
| Red | 7 thru 8 | 25 yards | 9:40 am |
| Yellow | 6 and under | 20 yards | 10:00 am |
Parking
Parents can do a drop off near Whitworth’s Aquatic Center, but please park in designated parking lots (volunteers will be directing traffic). We encourage all participants to arrive by 9:00 am. After 9:00 am, parking will be farther away to ensure the bike course is clear for the athletes.
