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2nd Annual Try Boro Kids Triathlon (8/28/2010) |
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The 2nd Annual Try Boro Kids Triathlon will take place at the Sports*Com, which is in the process of completing their brand new swimming pool. The first event was a sellout and a huge success with over 170 kids taking part. Be part of excitement this year as we expand the field to 250 athletes. |
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Here are the details for this year's event: - Date: August 28, 2010
- Time: 7:15AM for Seniors and 8:00AM for Juniors
- Where: Sports*Com - Murfreesboro, TN
- Registration: Online through IMathlete
- Ages (as of 12/31/2010):
- Juniors (7-10)
- Seniors (11-14)
- Distances:
- Juniors: 100 yd. swim, 2.4 mile bike, and 0.5 mile run
- Seniors: 200 yd. swim, 4.8 mile bike, and 1 mile run
- Cost: $20 early registration - $25 after 7/17
- Finishers: Receive a medal, technical t-shirt, and many more prizes...
Do not miss out on a great opportunity. |
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Inaugural event is now complete |
Race results are in.Click here for results. The day was a huge success with over 170 kids participating. Thank you to all of the parents, volunteers, and especially the kids for making this a special Inaugural Try Boro Kids Triathlon. Date for Next Year!
August 28, 2010 Photos are now available from Wizard Pix Photography. Pictures are broken into Swim, Bike, and Run categories and ordering can be done online. for easier viewing, click the slideshow. Click here to View Pictures! |
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Over 70 kids at 1st Triathlon Clinic |
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The first Triathlon Clinic was a huge success with over 70 kids in attendance. Kids were able to swim and learn proper transition technique and ask questions about the course and what to bring for race day. 
We will have one more Triathlon Clinic the night before the race: August 21st from 7:30PM - 8:15PM at the Sports*Com outdoor pool area (during packet pickup) We will be working on long distance swimming, how to prepare and perform a transition, and proper bike and run technique. |
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Wizard Pix is the Official Photgrapher for the Tri |
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 Wizard Pix is the official photographer for the Try Boro Kids Triathlon. They will have several photographers on-site taking action photos of our triathletes. They will be posting all photos to their website for purchase after the race.
Wizardpix Photography
www.wizardpixphotography.com
1815 Crosscreek Drive
Murfreesboro Tn 37127
615-898-0745
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New or Returning Participants |
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All competitors will receive a medal and technical t-shirt. We are pleased to be able to offer a higher level t-shirt this year.  NOTE: All athletes must be members of USAT to participate. You can sign up when you register online or...
Are you a returning athlete? Good News!! - If you participated last year, your membership will still be good, since it expires on 8/31/2010. Just make sure that you have your membership number ready when you register.
New athlete this year? - This year, with the help of IMathlete, when you register and pay for the USAT Annual membership, you will instantly receive your membership card via email. Therefore, if your child wishes to participate in other events this year, they will already have a USAT membership.
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Ther e are always too many people to thank when you put on a race of this magnitude. But we had so many local companies and people to that above and beyond for our inaugural event. So here is a list of special thanks: - Dick's Sporting Goods - over $600 in gift certificates for our winners
- Kroger - for providing water bottles for the finish
- Great Harvest - for providing the best rolls that our athletes have ever tasted
- Sassy Veg - for providing treats for the kids. By the way parents, those treats were vegan and delicious.
- Starbucks - for providing coffee for our volunteers
- Phil Young and Siegel Cross Country Team - for volunteering for the course and running the transition area
- ADK Sorority - for volunteering for the course
- Ideastee - t-shirts
- Wizard Pix - for being the event photographer
- Balloon Works - for providing the balloon arch for the finish line
- Fast Signs - for providing our signs for the course and our banner
- Integrity Designs - for providing our embroidered hats
- Pro Cycling - for coming and helping the athletes with their bikes
- Woody Wood from 107.5 for being our event's emcee
- All of our Sponsors - See our Sponsors page
- Countless volunteers and many others...
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Woody Wood from 107.5 The River our Emcee |
 The emcee for the Inaugural Try Boro Kids Triathlon was Woody Wood from the Woody and Jim morning show on 107.5 The River. He did a fantastic job keeping things going throughout the day and announcing winners.
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Junior Division: Ages 7 to 10 years old
(age as of 12/31/2009)
Swim 100 yards, bike 2.4 miles, and run 0.5 mile
| Senior Division: Ages 11 to 14 years old
(age as of 12/31/2009)
Swim 200 yards, bike 4.8 miles, and run 1 mile
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