LATEST NEWS
THIS TRIATHLON IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!
IMPORTANT NOTE #1:
If you try to register right now and IT LETS YOU, again, that means that YOU GOT LUCKY and that someone has backed out and a space has opened up for you.
IMPORTANT NOTE #2:
IMPORTANT PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY information that was emailed to ALL REGISTERED TRIATHLETES is at he bottom (end) of this page.
PLEASE READ ALL OF IT CAREFULLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY!
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The Scoogie Events
~Late Summer~
KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON
on
August 28, 2021
THE HAPPIEST place on earth will be at
The Penllyn Club in Ambler, PA on
August 28th!
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THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON
When:
Saturday, August 28, 2021
Where:
The Penllyn Club
525 Gwynedd Ave
Penllyn, PA 19422
Time:
Start Time 8:00am
What:
Swim/Bike/Run for kids 6 to 15 years old
(Child’s age on 12/31/21)
Packet Pick-up & Race Day Details.
Packet pick-up Details:
When:
Friday, August 27th
What time:
4:30-6:00 pm
(Please do not arrive earlier than 4:30!
Your packets will not be ready before 4:30)
Where:
Penllyn Club (race venue)
525 Gwynedd Avenue
Penllyn, PA, 19422
GPS: HERE
Packet Pick-Up RULES:
~Parents can pick-up their children's packet(s) without the triathlete being present.
~Parents CAN pick-up packets for their friends children BUT they MUST know their FULL NAME & EXACT BIRTH DATE!
~There will be NO BIKE CHECK at PPU.
~There will be NO course previewing allowed at PPU (the CREW will be very busy setting up)
Is it manditory to come to PPU?
PPU is not mandatory although it is highly recommended as to avoid lines and unneeded stress on race morning.
Note:
Exact location within the Penllyn Club for packet pick-up will be a game day decision due to the fact that IF it rains too much, the fields will be wet and therefore we will move the location.
Scoogie Event CREW members & signs will lead you to the exact area when you arrive on Friday for PPU.
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Race Day timeline:
RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES
When:
Saturday, August 28th
Where:
Penllyn Club (race venue)
525 Gwynedd Avenue
Penllyn, PA, 19422
GPS: HERE
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😃 Race Day Timeline 😃
RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES
When:
Saturday, August 28th
Where:
Penllyn Club (race venue)
525 Gwynedd Avenue
Penllyn, PA, 19422
GPS: HERE
Suggested arrival time:
6:00-6:30 am
Last minute bike check by Keswick Cycles:
6:00-7:15
Transition closes:
7:20
Pre-race talk
(calming encouragement by Scoogie)
7:30
National Anthem performed by Skip Schanbacker:
7:48
Triathletes go to staging area and get ready to be called to the pool by age.
Older triathletes get called up first.
7:50
Rolling start begins:
8:00
(It will be a rolling start with the 15-year old's starting first)
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Let the after party celebration begin...
Snow cones, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest & more...
Awards ceremony begins at approximately:
8:45/9:00
Note:
Exact location within the Penllyn Club for parking will be a game day decision due to the fact that IF it rains too much, the fields will be wet and therefore we will move the location of parking.
Scoogie Event CREW members & signs will lead you to the exact area when you arrive on Sunday.
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💥THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON IS ALL ABOUT💥
It's about giving EVERY child no matter what level of experience they have in triathlon a SAFE place to BE THEMSELVES!
We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.
We LOVE brand new, first time racers and we CATER them.
We WILL help them (and every child at this event) feel comfortable & happy...THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US!
😊💥WARNING💥😊
This event may cause an unusually large amount of smiles & contagious hugs!
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SO, WHY IS THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON
A MUST DO?
Maybe it has something to do with....
~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!
~😃 The awesome finisher's medal every finisher gets!
~😃 The TEE that every athlete that registered before the deadline gets!
~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.
😀THE DETAILS😀
Scoogie Events KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON is organized by Scoogie Events and will be staged on Saturday, August 28, 2021 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere for kid’s to enjoy swimming, biking and running in the outdoors.
The Scoogie Events KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON will consist of various swim, bike and run distances depending on the age of the child racing.
It will be a time trail start (meaning the kids will start the swim in a staggered manner depending on their age)
and of course an awesome post-race festival with activities that kids will LOVE.
The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation in youth, families & individuals.
To encourage physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle in a safe, fun & none-competitive atmosphere.
😀TRIATHLON DISTANCES😀
Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile
Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile
Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.
Course details:
Swim:
The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with enough lifeguards to make sure that every child is safe. The distance will depend on the age of the child.
(see distances above)
Transition Area:
There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., called “the transition area”. After finishing the swim, the kids will come into the transition area to put on their biking gear, get their bikes and start the bike portion of the race.
IMPORTANT TRANSITION NOTE:
The transition area will be staffed with THE BEST OF THE BEST of the Scoogie Events Crew. There will be 10 highly trained TRIATHLETES that are warm and welcoming and ENCOURAGING to your children. Fear not...We have this covered by THE BEST.
Awards:
Awards for age Groups:
6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.
😃Course Maps😃
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Below are the course maps.
Click on the maps to enlarge them.
💥PLEASE READ IMPORTANT BIKE CHECK DETAILS BY SCROLLING DOWN💥
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👉🏻SAME NOTE AS ABOVE...BUT WE'D LIKE TO WRITE IT AGAIN🤣
A VERY DETAILED email will be sent out to all registered triathletes on Tuesday, August 17th.
Packet pick-up details will also be included in that email…stay tuned 😊
