"WIN-THE-FIGHT" / Frederick Kids Triathlon
Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:30 a.m.
Frederick High School,
650 Carroll Parkway,
Frederick, MD 21701
Overview
The TRI-TO “WIN-THE-FIGHT” Frederick Kid’s Triathlon is held each Memorial Day weekend for children between the ages of 6 to 13 at Frederick High School in Frederick, Maryland. The triathlon offers a safe, non-competitive triathlon experience for children, and more importantly, provides important lessons on staying “safe” in the sun. The race features a pool swim, residential bike course and park path run. And, NEW in 2011 was the addition of timing chips to provide an accurate and “real” timed-race experience!
Registration Details – CHAMPION Fundraisers – Great Incentive Awards:
“Champion” Registration Fee - $25 (Minimum fundraising commitment - $100)
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“Non-Fundraiser” Registration Fee - $50 (and make decision later to fundraise add’l. $75 to reach Champion Level 1).
During registration, all parents of young athletes are provided two payment/donation options – which includes the special “Champion” Registration Fee” of $25 allowing you and your children to:
Fundraise using a customizable fundraising site template provided at registration to easily forward to friends, family, colleagues and employers AND earn any of the three (3) Champion Fundraiser Levels Awards. (Minimum of $100 fundraising required for Champions).
You can even make a $100 donation (or more) to your own fundraising site and become an Instant “Champion” that fulfills your race fundraising requirement and instantly earns you “Champion” award levels. Either way you reach the Champion Levels, the awards are tremendous, as follows:
Champion Level 1 - Fundraise $100: Includes a very special commemorative “Champion” race plaque detailing your accomplishments as a “Champion” and youth athlete in the 2012 “TRI-TO-WIN” Frederick Kids Triathlon.
Champion Level 2 - Fundraise $300: Includes the Level 1 award, AND you will earn a fun-filled Frederick Keys “Family 4-Pack” of tickets to enjoy your achievements at an upcoming game of our “local” baseball team.
Champion Level 3 - Fundraise $500: Includes all Level 1 & 2 awards, AND you’re choice of a family sun-shade canopy or an exclusive bike store gift pack AND one raffle entry for a special grand prize – to be announced. (An additional raffle entry will be earned for each $100 over Level 3).
Age Groups & Race Stage Distances:
- Children ages 6-9: Swim 100-meters; Bike 3-miles; Run .75-miles.
- Children ages 10-13: Swim 150 meters; Bike 4.5-miles; Run 1.5-miles.
Race Maps
Race Medal & “Goodie Bag”:
Distinctive medals are awarded to all finishers crossing the Finish Line! AND, young triathletes also receive a race “Goodie Bag” with a commemorative triathlon “WIN-THE-FIGHT” race shirt, sports bottle and variety of goodies at packet pickup.
Volunteers Are Tremendous & Wanted (Service Hours Available):
Volunteers are vital to the TRI-TO “WIN-THE-FIGHT” Triathlon AND will receive broad recognition for support of this charity event. Volunteers will receive complimentary race shirts and tremendous praise for your volunteer efforts (high school students can receive “community service hours”). Join us in making this kids’ triathlon event a fantastic success! Interested – contact: fredkids@melanomaresource.org.
Become a Sponsor - Great Benefits!:
The Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation invites you to be a sponsor to dramatically increase your company’s visibility and affiliation with this popular youth sporting event, to include:
- Your logo on over 200 athlete and volunteer shirts;
- Press release to key local and regional media;
- Year-long exposure on our race website;
- Emails to participants requesting support of sponsors with hotlink to your business; AND
- Words of appreciation noted during the event and company literature inserts in all athlete “goodie bags”.
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity, format and venue to enhance your company’s image in Frederick and the entire metropolitan region. Sponsorship is tax deductible, as a contribution to our Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public charity – see additional details and sponsor reservation form.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Bike Check-In:
In-person pickup at Frederick High School on Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. before the race begins at 7:30 a.m. Bikes will need to be checked-in before the race start at 7:30 a.m. and Transition Area cleared for athletes in action.
Directions & Parking:
Frederick High School is located at 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, MD 21701, just one-half mile east of Rt. 15 and in-between W. Patrick St. or Rosedale Ave. (taking either exit East). Parking is only permitted behind the High School or off the school grounds and race course.
Timing & Results:
A clock timing system is used for accurate race results. Results will be posted online shortly after the race.
Food & Beverages:
All TRI-TO “WIN-THE-FIGHT” triathletes are invited to re-energize with post-race refreshments and nourishing treats to celebrate a well-deserved triathlon achievement.
Entry Donation:
Your $25 or $50 race registration fee is tax-deductible (except for $15 in race-related goods provided).
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
No refunds or transfers, but grateful appreciation for your support of the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation and our TRI-TO “WIN-THE-FIGHT against melanoma!” Registrations are tax-deductible.
