Where: The Penllyn Club 525 Gwynedd Ave Penllyn, PA 19422 GPS:HERE!
Time: Start Time: 8:00 am
What: Triathlon: Swim/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old Duathlon: Run/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old (Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY)
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THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON 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 LOVE brand new, first time racers and we CATER to them.
We WILL help your child feel comfortable & happy... THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US!
The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation in youth, families & individuals and to encourage physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle in a safe, fun & none-competitive atmosphere.
😊💥WARNING💥😊 This event may cause an unusually large amount of smiles & contagious hugs! 😊😃😁
SO, WHY IS THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON A MUST DO?
~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!
~😃 The awesome finisher's medal every finisher gets!
~😃 The TIE DYE T-shirt every that registers before the deadline gets! (deadline is May 15th)
~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.
😀THE DETAILS😀
SCOOGIE'S KIDS ROCK ENDLESS SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, August 24, 2024 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere in a safe environment and of course, an awesome post-race atmosphere for the kids.
😀DISTANCES😀
Triathlon distances:
Ages 6-7: 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. Duathlon distances: Ages 6-7: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 8-9: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 10-11: Run .75 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Ages 12-15: Run .75 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.
Course details:
Swim: (for the triathlon) The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with lifeguards.
Transition Area: (for both tri & du) There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., called “the transition area”. After finishing the swim, (or 1st run for the duathletes) 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 10 Scoogie Events Crew to welcome & encourage your children.
👉🏻To view actual maps of both the bike as well as the run course, click HERE for our homepage.
😀RACE DAY TIMELINE😀 Time: Start Time 8:00
NOTE: A VERY DETAILED email will be sent out to all registered triathletes on the week of August 14th. Packet pick-up details will also be included in that email…stay tuned 😊
RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES Suggested arrival time: 6:00-6:30 am Transition closes: 7:30 am Pre-race talk (calming encouragement by Scoogie) 7:30 am National Anthem: 7:48 am Triathletes & duathletes go to staging area and get ready to start (Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY) Rolling start begins: (Older triathletes & duathletes start first) 8:00 am (It will be a rolling start with the 15-year old's starting first) 😊 Let the after party celebration begin... Snow cones, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest & more... Awards ceremony begins at approximately: 8:45/9:00
If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event, PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Email: scoogie@scoogie.com
The event will be altered or cancelled if it is deemed that for any reason the event is unsafe for the participants.
EVERY PARENT & TRIATHLETE MUST PERFORM A VERY COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK WAY BEFORE RACE DAY!
💥💥💥PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR HOMEPAGE AND VIEW SCOOGIE'S SAFETY BIKE CHECK LIST! 💥💥💥
Parents DO NOT need to get helmets & bikes inspected at a bike shop. But, we are asking that you (the parent) thoroughly go over your child’s bike and make sure that everything is tight and in working order. We’re going to post safety checklist on this website and also email it out to all registered athletes the week of August 21st.
Course maps
If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event, PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
