Kids of Steel^® Race Series
Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to present the 2011 Kids of Steel^® Race Series. This series of races is geared towards children between the ages of 6 and 15. The purpose of these races is to introduce young people to the sport of triathlon in a fun, non-competitive, and safe manner. Relay teams are encouraged! A fun alternative to participating as an individual, an athlete can form a team with one or two of their friends. With a three member relay team, each member would complete one portion of the race. With a two member relay team, one member would complete two portions, and the other member one portion.	New for 2011: To encourage participation, finishers from 6 to 11 years of age will be listed in the results alphabetically with their time in each age group. No placings will be awarded.
2011 Race Information An information package for the following Kids of Steel® Race Series events will be linked-to when they become available. Triple Threat on June 11th at 8:30 AM -- Birds Hill Park East Beach Hosted by the Triple Threat Triathlon Club St Malo on June 25th at 9:00 AM -- St Malo Provincial Park Hosted by the Tribalistic Triathlon Team Pinawa on July 2nd at 8:45 AM for Tykes & Trikes; all other categories go at 9:00 AM -- Pinawa Pool, Pinawa Morden on July 10th at 9:00 AM -- Colert Beach, Morden Carman on July 17th at 9:00 AM -- Carman Aquatic Centre in Kings Park, Carman Riding Mountain on August 14 -- Wasagaming, Riding Mountain National Park Kids of Steel^® Windup on September 11th at 9:30 AM -- Birds Hill Park East Beach Parents or Guardians must attend the race. Other Races: Gord's Ski & Bike's Birds Hill Duathlon Series on May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at Birds Hill Park East Beach. The distance for ages 8 to 11 is a 200m run plus 2.2K cycle plus 400m run. The distance for ages 12 to 15 is a 400m run plus a 13K cycle plus a 2K run. TriFactor Family Duathlon on June 5th at Kildonan Park. There are two distances to choose from: 1K run plus 2K cycle plus 1K run or 2K 4un plus 4K cycle plus 2K run. T3 Kids of Steel Splash & Dash on August 23 at 5:30 PM -- 17 Wing, Winnipeg. Entry form For complete information about these events, please follow the link under Upcoming Events on our home page. Program Distances and Race Rules Triathlon Canada, the owner of the Kids of Steel^® program, has adopted a standardized set of rules for Kids of Steel^® events across Canada. These rules identify the age categories, maximum distances, bike regulations, and "no exceptions" on racing in an older age category. Triathlon Manitoba will comply with these rules for all our sanctioned events. Triathlon Canada has identified maximum distances per age group, but provinces can offer a shorter distance. In Manitoba this is the case for some categories. Click here (PDF) for complete information on the distances offered in Manitoba and race rules explanation. Note that races for Kids of Steel^® Youth-aged athletes (16 to 19) are offered at our Sprint Series events.	Registration options for Kids of Steel^® Race Series events Online pre-registration ($10) Online registration via EventsOnline.ca Online registration for a particular race closes at midnight on the Wednesday before the race. Paper pre-registration ($10) Entry fees must be enclosed with the 2011 Kids of Steel^® Race Application form (PDF). E-mail and over-the-phone pre-registrations will not be accepted. The registration must be received at the Sport for Life Centre (either by hand delivery or Canada Post) or at 165 Whiteway Road (by hand delivery) by midnight on the Wednesday before the race. Race-day registration ($15) Please see the 2011 Kids of Steel^® Race Application form (PDF). Registration will be quicker if you print the application form, fill it out, and bring it with you. Cancellation Policy: The entry fee is totally non-refundable. Membership All Kids of Steel^® Race Series participants must have one of the following Triathlon Manitoba memberships: A Kids of Steel^® Full Membership is $10. It entitles the athlete to all of the benefits of a Full Membership. A Triathlon Manitoba family Full Membership is $55. A One-Day Membership is $5. After completing one Kids of Steel^® event, if you decide to take out a Full Membership, we will rebate the $5 One-Day Membership fee towards the cost of the Full Membership. Please go to our membership page, which contains a membership form and a link to optionally purchase a membership online. 2011 Kids of Steel^® Race Series information leaflet (PDF)