Children develop fitness habit while helping children’s charity
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Tippy Garner, Events/Development Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi, Inc.
2524 North State Street ● Jackson, MS 39216
601-981-5683 or E-mail, EventsRMH@aol.com
Children age 7 to 14 compete in triathlon
When most people hear the word “triathlon,” they think of the IronMan Triathlons. Athletes will not become IronMen or IronWomen unless they train and compete. Every triathlete starts somewhere. Young athletes, age seven to 14, can start in Mississippi.
Saturday, June 21, 2008, is the eighth year for Mississippi’s Ronald McDonald House Kids Triathlon, and it is time to begin training. The Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club (Flowood location) will host young athletes from across the Southeast.
For boys and girls age seven to 10 years, the race includes swimming 100 yards; cycling 3.1 miles; and running six-tenths of a mile. Eleven- to fourteen-year olds swim 200 yards, cycle 6.2 miles and run 1.2 miles. A Relay Division was created to promote fitness in a team setting. Each team consists of two or three competitors with each person assigned one “leg” of the triathlon competition.
Registration is $25.00. Entries postmarked after June 16 will be charged $35.00. Entry forms are available by calling 601 981-5683 or on www.RMHkidstri.com.
“If you have young triathletes or triathlete-wannabes, this event is a great place to begin. It benefits the wonderful work of Ronald McDonald House and is the only
stand-alone kids triathlon held annually in Mississippi,” commented Race Director Stan Galicki.
Mississippi’s Ronald McDonald House provides caring, home-like lodging for families who have children in Jackson-area medical facilities. Participation in the Kids Triathlon helps those families during one of the hardest times in their lives. Also, developing a habit of regular physical exercise at an early age has tremendous benefits. This competition can jump-start the beginning of a lifetime of staying fit.
Go to www.RMHkidstri.com to download entry information and tips for parents on children’s health and training for a safe and successful Kids Triathlon. Get ready now for the 2008 Ronald McDonald House Kids Triathlon.
Photo available from MPA - Cutline for photo:
7-year-old Isaac Jay of Franklin, Tenn., participating in the 2007 Kids Triathlon