Greenland Pines Reading Racer Kick Off

We're very excited that Greenland Pines will be sending a team of students to this years First Coast Kids Triathlon.

 

This year's race will take place on May 4 on the campus of JU.

 

The triathlon consists of 4 components – swimming, biking, running and transitions. At the First Coast Kids Triathlon, kids will only race against other kids in their same age group. They will utilize a time trial start in the JU pool meaning each racer will enter the pool one at a time. As they complete their swim, they will enter the transition area to begin the bike portion of the race. After completing their ride, they will reenter transition, drop-off their bike and exit onto the run course. The run is the final portion of the race. Computerized timing chips are used to track each participant throughout each part of the race. Below are the actual race distances for each of the age groups.

 

What are the actual race distances?

For Juniors ages 6-10:  Swim is 100 yards, Bike is 3 miles, and the Run is 1/2 mile
For Seniors ages 11-15: Swim is 200 yards, Bike is 6 miles, and the run is 1 mile

 

Your level is determined by your age on 12/31/2013 so if a child will turn 11 in 2013 they will compete at the Senior level. The minimum race age is 6, the child must be 6 years old by the end of 2013.

 

 

Why is Greenland Pines sponsoring a team?

 

• This is an opportunity for fitness but also for fundraising for PTA as we are currently experiencing budget shortfall. Last year Loretto's Team Wisdom took over 130 kids to the race raising over $1300 for their school.GPE will receive $10 per child  (of the $35 registration fee) that registers with our team thru First Coast Kids Triathlon
 
• The child does not have to be a student at GPE to register with our team - any child can register to participate and list Greenland Pines Reading Racers as their team so if you know someone who attends another school not bringing a team, but would like to race, please encourage them to register with us.Everyone should encourage friends to join.  The more that register with our team the more benefit GPE PTA will get to help the budget.
 
• We will offer email encouragement and information through out the months and a few clinics for assistance.  Attendance at the clinics is optional.