Sports and Outdoors

Friday, July 17, 2009

Iron Kid Triathlon July 25

Children ages five through 12 can compete in a swim, bike, and run contest held on Saturday July 25 at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt, finishing medal, snacks and trophies to the top three in each age and gender group.
Registrations can be printed off from the web site at www.blufftonindiana.net or picked up from the Parks office at 128 E Market St.
Swim distances are as follows: ages five and six: the width of the pool; seven and eight: the width of the pool twice; all others will swim the length of the pool (50 meters). Children are allowed to use fastened floating devices or a parent can assist in the water.
Bike distance is 1.17 miles and training wheels are allowed. Running distance is .65 miles and a parent may run beside the child who is under six years old.
Registration forms need to be turned in by July 17. Call 824-6069.

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