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Mini Mossman Youth Triathlon
Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT
Saturday, July 13, 2013
8:00am Start

2013 Registration is now open!

 

 

2012 RESULTS >

Youth Races
- The 4-6, 7-10, 11-14 year old divisions are open to all abilities.
- The swim in the Long Island Sound is in a shallow and supervised section.
- The bike in the park on paved road.
- The run is on walkways next to the beach.

Race Distance
The entire kids race course is contained within Calf Pasture Beach.
4-6 year olds Swim 20 yards, Bike 1 mile (training wheels allowed), Run 100 yards (1 parent helper allowed).
7-10 year olds Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 0.5 mile
11-14 year olds Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile

Age Requirements

USA Triathlon Competitive Rule 3.2a Athletes compete in the age group corresponding to their age on December 31 of the event year e.g. if your child is 10 years old on the day of the race, but turns 11 before the end of the calendar year, your child will race as an 11 year old. Any child who is 14 on race day, but will turn 15 before the end of the calendar year, is ineligible to race. Correspondence will not be entered into.

Insurance
Your child must be a member of USA Triathlon to compete in the race, including each relay member. If you do not have a current USAT Annual membership card, please Visit the USA Triathlon site to obtain one.

- Youth Annual Membership - $15 (17 years old and under)
- Youth One-Day Memberships - $10 (17 years old and under)

Please print it your membership card and enter your number during registration.

Fees
Individual $45
Relay $60.
If Race day registration available, prices increase by $10.

Entry fee includes:
• athlete entry
• race T-shirt
• race day parking
• post-race refreshments
• swim cap
• timing chip rental
• finishers medal

Refund Policy
Withdrawal requests must be received in writing via email without exception. All requests must be received 30 before race day to be eligible for a partial refund of 50%. Transfers or deferrals are NOT permitted.

Rules
The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. Your child must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the bike portion of the event.
Please note electronic listening devices are strictly prohibited!

Packet Pick-Up
Athlete check-in and chip distribution will take place on Saturday, July 13th from 6:00 -7:45 AM, at Calf Pasture Beach.

Start Times
Transition opens at 6 AM on Saturday morning.
The order of age group races is as follows: 4-6, and 7-10, 11-14.
8 AM - The "4-6" Kids race begins.
At the completion of the first race, the "7-10" age group will commence.
Finally, at the completion of the older children's race, the "11-14" Kids race will begin.

Awards
Awards will be presented shortly after the completion of the final race.
Awards will be presented to:
•Top 3 Overall Boys/ Girls 4-6
•Top 3 Overall Boys/ Girls 7-10
•Top 3 Overall Boys/ Girls 11-14
•Top 3 Relay Teams (one per age group)

Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

Directions Click here

Thank you to our sponsors – GU, Road ID, Westport YMCA, PRK Bikes, Prime-tri, Brett Carr Chiropractor, Poland Spring, Stew Leonard's, GM, Stelfer Group, AMR., Bagelicious Bagels of Cheshire, Berttuchi's, Crystal Ice, Multisports Academy, POKO Partners, Road ID, Silvia Graphics, Susan Filan, Team Mossman Triathlon Club, 82GO Water

The 2012 benefiting charity is the American Red Cross

Equipment Checklist What you need to race…
Swim cap will be provided at Registration - mandatory
Goggles
Swim suit
Towel
Bike - Parents please check that your kid's bike is roadworthy (functioning brakes, optimally inflated tires, seat and handle bars tightened)
Helmet - check proper fit and must be able to "snap" closed
Running Shoes
Race number will be provided at Registration – must be worn on the run
Water bottle
T-shirt or any top
Shorts or swim suit
Towel to set up in Transition Area
Dry clothes for after race

STRICTLY NO electronic listening devices allowed!

Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.

Course Maps

Swim


Swim Course
- 4 to 6 year olds 20 yards: Start with the swim 20 yards down the buoy line and then out to Transition 1 (T1).

- 6 to 10 year olds 100 yards: Start at the north end and swim south along buoy line and out to T1.

- 11 to 14 year olds 200 yards: Start at the south end, swim to the most northern buoy and around and back to the start buoy and out to T1.

Bike
Interactive Map


Bike Course
- 4 to 6 year olds: 1 Loop

- 6 to 10 year olds: 2 Loops

- 11 to 14 year olds: 4 Loops

Run
Interactive Map


Run Course
- 4 to 6 year olds: Exit Transition (T2) directly to Finish

- 6 to 10 year olds: 1 Loop

- 11 to 14 year olds: 2 Loops