How to go
What: Troy Kids Triathlon includes swim, bike and run
When: Sunday, July 19
Who: Ages 4 to 14
Where: Troy Aquatic Park, Memorial Stadium, City Park, Bike Path
More info: Available on Facebook under Troy Kids Triathlon.
The Troy Kids Triathlon, a program started by a local triathlete, returns for its seventh year July 19.
Organizer Cheryl Chaney, who said she loves the sport of triathlon, started the event to meet a challenge to give back to the sport.
“My goals have changed over the years, and now my thoughts are how amazing it would be to hear in several years from now a child has gone on to make it big in this sport and to say they fell in love or it all started because of the Troy Kids Triathlon,” Chaney said last week.
In addition, she said, 150 colleges have triathlon teams with six of the colleges in Ohio. Many of these colleges offer scholarships, she said, adding, “How amazing it would be if their first experience was the Troy Kids Triathlon.”
The event drew 135 participants ages 4-14 last year.
The event, held at Troy Aquatic Park on Staunton Road, benefits the CASA/GAL of Miami County.
The program provides volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children whose placement is being determined by the county’s juvenile court. Advocates stay with a case until a child has a safe, nurturing and permanent home.
Pre-registration is $20 with additional sibling $15. On event day, everyone pays $20. Participants receive a T-shirt, finisher’s medal and post race food. There are awards for the top three boys and girls in each age division 4-6 years, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 12-14.
Registration forms are available at Hobart Arena or at www.speedy-feet.com. Sign-up also will be available at a Culver's restaurant event benefit night July 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the West Main Street, Troy, business.
For more information, contact Chaney at (937) 216-0378 or email kidstri2010@aol.com.
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