Ankeny Youth Triathlon July 27

From a press release:

Ankeny Parks & Recreation 7th Annual Youth Triathlon is set for July 27.

Youth ages 7 to 14 are invited to swim, bike and run July 27 at the 7th Annual Youth Triathlon beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Prairie Ridge Family Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive.

Participants will be placed in divisions based on age with boys and girls competing separately.

Pre-registration is required and due by July 21. Registration is $30. A late registration of $35 will be accepted through July 25. 

To prepare for the 2013 Ankeny Youth Triathlon, Parks & Recreation is offering a 7 week triathlon prep program led by Instructor and Triathlete Brandon Fredericksen. The triathlon prep program will be held on Saturdays June 1 through July 20. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards with no swim aids and be able to ride a bike without training wheels. Required gear includes: bicycle, bike helmet, swimsuit and swim goggles, towel and suitable running shoes. The fee is $65 for residents and $78 for non-residents. This fee does not include registration for the Youth Triathlon.

Registration is available online or at the Parks & Recreation office, 210 S. Ankeny Blvd. The deadline to register for the Triathlon Prep Program is May 17.