Ankeny Youth Triathlon

2010 Results can be found here:

Ages 7-10
Ages 11-14

Instant Action Photo (Norwalk, IA) was onsite taking pictures throughout the race. They are available for purchase from their website. Check it out here!

2010 Ankeny Youth Triathlon Swim, bike and run in the 4th Annual Ankeny Youth Triathlon. Swim laps in the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, bike around the Sports Complex and run through the finish line at the Northview Middle School Track. A bike helmet is required for the bike portion of the event. Kids of all levels are encouraged to compete. Awards will be handed out, but everybody that competes is a winner. A participation meeting will be held on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00p.m. at the shelter east of the Aquatic Center and attendance is highly recommended.

Registration deadline is July 22, 2010 at 5 p.m. and will not be accepted on race day.

Distances

Activity Registration

Soles4Souls

At the participation meeting on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00pm, the City of Ankeny and the Triathlon Racers of Iowa will be collecting shoes for those in need. If you would like to donate, bring your worn - but still wearable - shoes with you to the participation meeting. Soles4Souls accepts all types of shoes: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, flip flops, just as long as they are new or gently worn. A collection box will be available for you to drop off your shoes. Cash donations will also be accepted. It costs approximately $2 per pair to ship the shoes to their destination.

You can learn more about the Soles4Souls organization by visiting their website: http://www.soles4souls.org

Triathlon Prep Program


This seven week program will introduce kids to the sport of triathlon and prepare them for the Ankeny Youth Triathlon on July 24th. Participants will build their skills in swimming, biking and running. The Training Program will be instructed by Brandon Fredericksen who has competed in over fifty national triathlons and instructed the program in 2009. The $60 fee for the program does not include registration to the Ankeny Youth Triathlon. As a pre-requisite, participants must be able to swim 25 yards with no swim-aids and able to ride a bike without training wheels. Required gear: bike, bike helmet, swimsuit, swim goggles, towel and suitable running shoes. (No class on Saturday, July 10.)

 

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