Tucson Kids' Try-athlon
April 19, 2008
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News
The First Annual Kids' Try-athlon was a huge success: 198 kids participated and hundreds of parents and spectators were present. Pictures are posted in the Photo Gallery. Feel free to send us your pictures and we'll publish them. So check back every day for more photos!
We would like to say thank you again to all the kids, volunteers, United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona and our great staff for this outstanding event!
Event
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona in collaboration with the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation and Blue Pants Racing are proud to present the 1st annual Tucson Kids' Try-athlon. This free event is open to kids ages 6 thru 16 with different disabilities and/or special needs and their families. Kids without disabilities are welcome to participate!
The swim portion will take place at the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. The bicycle and run portions will be held around Reid Park. Kids are not required to participate in all three portions of the event. The goal is to have fun, promote a healthy lifestyle and offer a great athletic event.
Distances
Kids with disabilities: best possible (no set distances, do your best and have fun doing it)
Date and Location
Saturday, April 19, 8:00 AM, Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center (3455 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ)
Rules and policies
Swimming: All kids should be comfortable in the water. Swim aids (kickboards, noodles etc) will be allowed and adults will be permitted to assist children. For more information on adaptive swimming please contact Liddie at liddie.macneil@tucsonaz.gov.
Bikes: All kids will be followed by and adult on the course! They will carry water, a first-aid kit and a cell-phone for safety. Training wheels are allowed. Parents are advised to take their child's bike to a qualified shop for inspection and adjustment prior to the event. Bicycle mechanics will be on site for last minute check-ups. For more information on handcyles and sports-wheelchairs or if you need to borrow equipment please contact Greg at greghock@msn.com. Limited number of bikes, handcycles and race-chairs will be available.
Bike Helmets: Bike helmets must be worn and buckled during the bike portion of the event. Helmets must comply with either CPSC, SNELL or ANSI standards (see sticker inside the helmet). Helmets and help will be available at the start.
Running: To avoid tripping, kids should have shoes that can be secured or be able to properly tie their shoes, preferable using double knots.
Sun Protection, Eyewear: Parents should provide appropriate sun protection in the form of sunscreen and clothing. We'll have sunscreen and help at the start as well.
Children that require prescription glasses must have a headband to hold the glasses in place during the event.
Health and First Aid: Parents should assure that the child is in a physical condition that will permit him/her to participate in the event without jeopardizing his/her health or that of other participants.
There will be water available before, on the course, and following the event. Kids should be reminded to drink at the various aid stations and following the event.
The event will have a medical staff available in the event of an emergency. Parents/guardians should familiarize themselves with the location of the First Aid tent. Please ask the volunteers if you need help finding it.
Medals and awards: all participants (finishers and non-finishers) will receive a medal. All kids will be invited to the awards ceremony and presented with a medal.
Fees
FREE. To avoid the $3 online processing fee please dowload a registration form and a screening form and mail both to P.O. Box 41832, Tucson, AZ 85717. Applications forms are available at your school, any gym, the United Cerebral Palsy office, the Tucson Adaptive Recreation office or local athletic stores. We might contact you for a short screening process if needed to be able to offer the best possible experience to your child.
Schedule
7:00 AM: Late registration and Check-in 8:00 AM: Wave swim start 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony and free breakfast
Directions
Contact
For questions regarding the event or sponsorship opportunities please contact Laszlo Otvos, PO Box 41832, Tucson, AZ 85717, call 520.270.0763 or e-mail laszloo@hotmail.com.
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