2012 SoCal Youth Triathlon Series

A BRAND NEW USA Triathlon sanctioned youth triathlon race series for kids from 7 to 15 years old sponsored by the Triathlon Club of San Diego and Pelican Coast Events, llc! This series will feature safe, fun, age-specific distances* at high quality events supported by the national USA triathlon organization and will include our OC Aquathlon and the Pacific Coast Tri Youth Race., which will serve as the Serie's finale and championship, double points race!  Our USA Triathlon Certified Coaches, Coach Andy Concors and Coach Judi Carbary will offer Open Water Swim and Pre-Race Clinics to prepare your child for their race course, know USA triathlon safety rules, and have fun with friends learning everything they need to know and do to perform their best and progress their skills throughout their triathlon season. You must pre-register your child for our clinics on http://www.active.com. Series points will be given both for participation, in the races and clinics, as well as age-specific race performance toward earning great series awards. Your child must be an annual USA Triathlon member to participate in the series. Visit http://www.usatriathlon.org to join or renew your child's youth membership for $15 for the current year prior to registering for our clinics or series races.

Race Dates:

Series Event 1-Sun. April 15, 2012 SoCal Youth Triathlon at Bonelli Park

http://www.trievents.com, then upcoming events, then LA Series event #1, then SoCal Youth Tri

Discounted fees: youth fee:$50

Pre-race clinic: Sat., April 14, 2012, 3-5p, Bonelli Regional Park*, South Shore, San Dimas

Register at: http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995514

Series Event 2-Sun. May 6, 2012 Spring Sprint Youth Triathlon

http://www.kozevents.com

Youth triathlon registration link: http://www.active.com/triathlon/san-diego-ca/spring-sprint-triathlon-and

duathlon-youth-tri-series-2012. {Registration opens 1/10/12}

Discounted fees: TCSD members only for Sprint/Mini Sprint only: (Code: 12TCSDYOUTH)

Pre-race clinic: Sat., May 5, 2012, South Shores Park, San Diego

Register at: http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995546

Series Event 3-Sun. May 20, 2012 OC Youth Aquathlon

http://www.OCtriseries.com

Pre-race clinic: Sat., May 19, 2012, 3-5p, Lake Mission, Viejo, Mission Viejo

Register at: http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995551

Series Event 4-Series - Aug 12, Chula Vista Challenge Youth Triathlon

http://www.chulavistachallenge.com

Pre-race clinic: Sat., Oct. TBD, 2012, Bayside Park, Chula Vista

Register at: http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995553

Series Event 5-Sun. Championship Race Sept. 9, 2012 Pacific Coast Triathlon

http://www.octriseries.com/pacificcoasttriduathlon.html
Note*: distance for all age groups: Ocean/Surf Swim ~250 yds, Bike 6 miles (hills), run 1.5 miles
All participants must be competent in changable surf conditions
An alternate Duathlon course has been designated if conditions warrent

Pre-race clinic: Sat., Sept. 8, 2012, 3-5p, Crystal Cove**, Newport Beach

Register at: http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995552

Limited to first 100 youth athletes registered for each race.

Must be an annual USA Triathlon youth member age 7-15 years old (age on 12/31/2012)

Go to http://www.usatriathlon.org to join or renew your child's membership prior to race or

Pre-race clinic registrations.

Pre-race Clinics:

We will: preview your child's race course, review open water swim techniques, practice transition skills, review important USAT safety rules, and help to make sure your child is race ready!

Limited to first 50 athletes registered for each clinic

Please use the links above to register on Active.com at least 1 week before each clinic

Or when 50 athletes have registered.

*There is a $10/vehicle fee to enter Bonelli Park prior to race day. We suggest carpooling into the park for our pre-race clinic.

** There is a $15/vehicle charge for parking in the Crystal Cove Beach parking lot. Free parking is available at the school 1 block south on the left at the first light. Please do not park in the shopping center lot. See race director's website for more details on parking and lodging.

Open Water Swim Clinics: We will practice beach and in water starts, sighting buoys, navigating the swim course, and pacing energy so your child feels comfortable during their open water swim. In April we will be in the calm bay water, and in August we will be in the ocean, close to the shore, to prepare for the Pacific Coast Youth Triathlon. An adult swimmer is required to be with their child during the August ocean swim. A wetsuit will most likely be needed for both our open water swims.

Our open water swim clinics which we highly recommend attending to prepare for your child's triathlon swims are on:

Sat. April 7, 2012 3-5p South Shores Park, San Diego

http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995615

Sat. August 25, 2012 8-10a. Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, Ca.

http://www.active.com/event detail.cfm?event id=1995616

Mandatory Packet Pickup: Please pickup your child's race packet prior to our Pre-Race Clinic for all races but Bonelli Park which has packet pickup race morning.

Parking: Parking is available at South Shores Park or in Mission Bay parking lots for San Diego youth triathlons and pre-race clinics. Please do not park on Fiesta Island for pre-race clinics, packet pickup, or on race day.

Entry Fees: Registration will take place on race websites for races. See race sites for entry fees.

Early pre-race clinic discounts by April 1, 2012:

All 5 pre-race clinics=$75

All 5 pre-race clinics and 2 open water swim clinics=$105

After April 1: $20 for each pre-race clinic or open water swim clinic

No refunds will be given after payment for any reason.

Pre-race and Open water swim clinic registration will take place on Active.com.

Search for "SoCal Youth Triathlon Series Pre-race Clinics or Open water Swim Clinics" for specific dates or follow the links above.

There will be no mail in registration for these events.

Race Series Award Points:

All youth who participate in a race will receive 1 point toward awards for the series.

To be eligible to receive an award for the series, a participant must complete 4 out of 5 races in the series.

Awards will be given for the top 3 finishers for each male and female in each age group as follows:

7-8yrs., 9-10yrs., 11-13yrs., 14-15yrs

Youth who place in their age group will receive points as follows:

1st place=4pts.

2nd place=3 pts.

3rd place=2 pts.

These points will be in addition to the earned 1 point for participating in the race.

If a participant completes all races in the series, they will earn an additional 3 points.

All participants are eligible to do the Series Championship Race.

Each participant in the series championship race and pre-race clinic will earn double points (ie 2 points for participating in the race, 2 points for doing the pre-race clinic, and 1st place in age group=8 points, 2nd place in age group=6 points, and 3rd place in age group=4 points).

Race Series Awards

1st Place in age group: Award + gift certificate

2nd Place in age group: Award + special prize

3rd Place in age group:Award

All participants doing 4 out of 5 races and Pre-race clinics will receive a special medal in addition to any other award.

Race Series Awards ceremony will take place after the Championship Race (location/time TBD)

SoCal Youth Triathlon Series Club Challenge

In addition to individual youth awards, the youths' from the triathlon club with the most total points in the series will receive a special trophy for their club.

Approximate Race Distances: (See specific race information for each race)

Youth Triathlon

Swim. Bike. Run

7-10yrs. 100m. 4m. .5m

11-13 yrs. 300m. 6 m. 1m

14-15yrs. 500m. 9m. 3.1m

Sponsors:

Series Title Sponsor: Triathlon Club of San Diego

Other Series Sponsors: Clif Kid; Trader Joe's Pacific Beach; Einstein Bagels, Solana Beach; Nytro; Jimbo's; Twistband; Brian Long

See each race website for sponsors you can help to support!

Race Goodies:

Tshirts at each race, goody bags, refreshments

Volunteers: See race websites to volunteer! Help us give your kids support and safety!

Series Coordinators and Pre-Race Clinic Coaches: Coach Andy Concors and Coach Judi CARBARY, USA Triathlon Certified Coaches, Triathlon Club of San Diego Youth Program Coaches

Email us for any questions:

Coach Andy Concors: aconcors@triclubsandiego.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coach Judi Carbary: jcarbary@triclubsandiego.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it