NOTE TO ALL REGISTERED KIDS ROCK TRIATHLETES & DUATHLETES: A packet pick-up email will be emailed out to all registered triathletes & duathletes on Saturday, August 19th.
👉If you did not receive it, please check your junk folder as sometimes it ends up there.
👉If it IS there, make sure that you move it to your inbox so that you get future emails.
👉If you still cannot find it, no worries, all of that same packet pick-up & race day information that was in the email is BELOW!
💥IMPORTANT NOTE💥 THIS TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS SOLD OUT! BUT, YOU CAN STILL TRY TO REGISTER. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GET IN, THAT MEANS THAT SOMEONE HAS DROPPED OUT AND THEREFORE A SPACE HAS OPENED UP... AND YOU GOT LUCKY!
BELOW IS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2023 KIDS ROCK TRI & DU!
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW ⬇️
THE FIRST AND BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO IS DO A THOROUGH & COMPLETE BIKE & HELMET CHECK! IF YOU DON’T FEEL 100% CONFIDENT DOING SO, TAKE THE HELMET & BIKE TO A BIKE SHOP BEFORE RACE DAY! THIS IS VERY, IMPORTANT FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE! (see graphic below)
Packet pick-up details:
When: Thursday, August 24th
What time: 5:30-7:00 pm (Please do not arrive earlier than 5:30 pm)
Where: Penllyn Club (race venue) 525 Gwynedd Avenue Penllyn, PA, 19422 GPS: HERE
Packet Pick-Up RULES:
1~ You CAN pick-up packets for friends. 2~ Parents can pick-up their children's packet(s) without the athlete being present.
Coming to packet pick-up is not mandatory although it is highly recommended as to avoid lines and unneeded stress on race morning.
Race Day Details:
When: Saturday, August 26th
What time: Suggested arrival time: 6:00-6:30 am
Where: Penllyn Club (race venue) 525 Gwynedd Avenue Penllyn, PA, 19422 GPS: HERE
Parking Note: All parking for this event will be at the Penllyn Club EXCEPT if you must leave before 9:15 am! Note: If you must leave before 9:15 am you will park on Regency Circle and walk a short walk to the club (5-minute walk) LOOK FOR A ROAD SIGN 50 YARDS BEFORE THE ENTRANCE TO THE PENLLYN CLUB TO TURN LEFT ONTO REGENCY CIRLCE FOR EARLY DEPARTURE PARKING! (See map below for early departure parking)
ONCE AGAIN, NO-ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE PENLLYN CLUB BEFORE 9:15 AM.
😊RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES😊
Suggested arrival time: 6:00-6:30 am
Important Note: There will be NO BIKE check at the event. Please have your bike & helmet thoroughly checked to make sure that it is in perfect working order BEFORE race day!
Transition closes promptly 7:30
Pre-race talk (Calming encouragement by Scoogie) 7:35
National Anthem 7:48
Duathletes head over to run start. Triathletes go to staging area near the pool and get ready to be called to the pool by age. (Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY)
Rolling start begins for BOTH the triathlon & duathlon (Older triathletes & duathletes start first)
Start of BOTH Tri & Du @ 8:00
😊 Let the after party celebration begin... Snow cones, bounce houses & more...
Awards ceremony begins at approximately 9:00
THIS IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT: EVERY TRIATHLETE & DUATHLETE is responsible to review the course maps below and become familiar with each one BEFORE race day!
It’s very important that each athlete know exactly… HOW MANY LAPS THEY WILL SWIM, HOW MANY LOOPS THEY WILL BIKE, AND WHERE EXACTLY THEY WILL RUN.
Yes, there will certified lifeguards at the pool and PLENTY of very experienced Scoogie Events CREW members out on the course directing the athletes and ensuring the safety of each athlete. BUT each athlete needs to know how many laps they will swim, how many loops they will bike and exactly where they will run! IT’S IMPORTANT!
PLEASE REVIEW DISTANCES & COURSE MAPS BELOW:
😀DISTANCES😀 Note: Age is the athletes age ON RACE DAY.
Triathlon distances:
Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
Duathlon distances:
Ages 6-7: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 8-9: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 10-11: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Ages 12-15: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
💥 If you have ANY questions at all about the course maps, please do not hesitate to email us at scoogie@scoogie.com
THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS ALL ABOUT…
It's about giving EVERY child no matter what level of experience they have in triathlon a SAFE place to BE THEMSELVES!
We LOVE brand new, first time racers and we CATER to them.
We WILL help your child feel comfortable & happy... THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US!
The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation in youth, families & individuals and to encourage physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle in a safe, fun & none-competitive atmosphere.
😊💥WARNING💥😊 This event may cause an unusually large amount of smiles & contagious hugs! 😊😃😁
💥IMPORTANT NOTE💥 THIS TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS LIMITED TO A TOTAL OF 200 PARTICIPANTS. ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED, REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY.
SO, WHY IS THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON A MUST DO?
~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!
~😃 The awesome finisher's medal every finisher gets!
~😃 The AMAZING T-shirt everyone that registers before the deadline gets!
~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.
😀THE DETAILS😀
Scoogie Events KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, August 26 2023 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere in a safe environment and of course, an awesome post-race atmosphere for the kids.
Course details:
Swim: (for the triathlon) The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with lifeguards.
Transition Area: (for both tri & du) There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., this area is called “the transition area”. After finishing the swim, (or 1st run for the duathletes) the kids will come into the transition area to put on their biking gear, get their bikes and start the bike portion of the race.
IMPORTANT TRANSITION NOTE: The transition area will be staffed with 10 Scoogie Events Crew members to welcome & encourage your children.
Triathlon distances: Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
Duathlon distances:
Ages 6-7: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 8-9: Run .35 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile Ages 10-11: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile Ages 12-15: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile
Awards: Note: Age is the child’s age ON RACE DAY. Awards for age groups in both the tri & du: 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.
IT’S VERY IMPORTANT (A MUST-DO) TO DO A COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK BEFORE RACE DAY!
😀BIKE CHECK😀
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING PREPARING YOUR BIKE FOR THE EVENT: Parents DO NOT need to get helmets & bikes inspected at a bike shop. But, we are asking that you (the parent) thoroughly go over your child’s bike and make sure that everything is tight and in working order. We’re going to post safety checklist on this website and also email it out to all registered athletes the week of June 6th
AGAIN, IT’S VERY IMPORTANT (A MUST-DO) TO DO A COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK BEFORE RACE DAY!
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO VISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS:
If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event, PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
