August 18, 2005
14th Annual Kids on the Move Triathlon Set for Sept. 4
Every kid is a winner at the Westport Weston Family Y’s 14th annual Kids on the Move Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4 at Staples High School.
It’s the Y’s “celebration of healthy kids," according to race director Bob Knoebel. He said every athlete who crosses the finish line receives an accomplishment medal.
“We want to reward the kids who choose to stay physically fit and active,,” Knoebel said.
Race check in begins at 9 a.m. while the race begins at 10:30 a.m.
Boys and girls age 7-14 are eligible to participate in the swim, bike and run event, while children age 4-6 may participate in a 100-yard dash event scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Knoebel said.
Triathlon participants swim 50 meters in the Staples Pool, complete a two-mile bike course across the Bedford Middle School and Wakeman Fields access road and a one-mile run around the Staples playing fields and track.
Participants may also enter as a three-person relay with a child choosing to swim, bike or run.
“Close to 200 children participated last year and we’re hoping for that many again this year,” according to Knoebel.
Through the generosity of many local businesses, proceeds from the race benefit the Y’s summer camp scholarship fund for children.
In addition, used videos, video games and play station games will be collected by the Y for children undergoing cancer treatment at the Hackensack University Medical Center, Knoebel said.
For a race entry go to the Y Web site at www.westporty.org or contact Knoebel at (203)226-8981 ext.128 for further information.
