2012 Tallahassee YTS

The race directors of the Red Hills Kids Triathlon proudly bring you the Tallahassee Youth Triathlon Series benefiting LIVESTRONG, presented by Super-Lube.  

Registration is NOW OPEN for all upcoming Tallahassee YTS races.        

Online registration for the May 20th race is now over.  We will accept late registrations at packet pick-up at Higher Ground Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

New for 2012:

Tallahassee YTS Series Points Championships

• Awards and prizes will be given after the 3 YTS races to determine the age division champions.
• Points will be given to the top 5 in each age division at each race. 
• Must participate in at least 2 races to be eligible for series awards.
• Series age division winners will receive a special prize from K-Swiss. 

The Tallahassee YTS is now part of the Statewide YTS Series with races in Tallahassee, Tampa, and South Florida.  These races will all have points available for the Championship Race held September 15th in Ft. Desoto Park near Clearwater, FL, where there are prizes to be awarded from apparel to bikes.  More information will be available soon.

Race Dates:

May 20th, July 15th, and September 2nd

Each Race will feature:

• Training Sessions (held prior to race dates)
• Activities & Games
• Use of Pool After the Race
• Chip-Timed Event with Online Results
• Safe and Fun Course
• T-shirt or Custom Draw-String Bag for All Participants
• Finisher Medals to All Participants
• Official Event Photographer
• .. and Much, Much More!

RACE DISTANCES for each age are as follows:

Per USA Triathlon rules, athlete’s age on 12/31/12 determines his or her age group.

THE SPRINTERS : 5 & 6-year olds 

• 25 yard swim (1 pool lengths), ½ to 1 mile bike, ¼ mile run

THE OLYMPIANS: 7 & 8-year olds 

• 100 yard swim (4 pool lengths), 2 mile bike, ½ mile run

THE CONTENDERS: 9 & 10-year olds 

•  100 yard swim (4 pool lengths), 2 mile bike, ½ mile run

THE ELITES: 11 thru 15 year olds

• 200 yard swim (8 pool lengths), 4 mile bike, 1 mile run

ADULT SUPER SPRINTERS: over age 15

• 200 yard swim (8 pool lengths), 4 mile bike, 1 mile run (Parents Are Encouraged To Race!)

Race Registration:

Available NOW through IMAthlete.com.  For more information on registration fees or to sign up today, click on the “Register” tab above.   

For families with more than one participant racing, please e-mail the race director at weyantm@comcast.net for special discount code.

Awards:

Top three Male and Female is each individual age division will win an award:

•  5 year olds
•  6 year olds
•  7 year olds
•  8 year olds
•  9 year olds
• 10 year olds
• 11 year olds
• 12 year olds
• 13 year olds
• 14 year olds
• 15 year olds
• Adults