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Children invited to participate in Super Kid Triathlon

Written by: February 21 2011
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Gifford Aquatic Center is hosting a kick-off to spring Super Kid Triathlon on Saturday, March 26 for ages 3-14. The Super Kid Triathlon consists of a series of events: swimming, bicycling and running. Bicycle helmets are mandatory and must be worn for the entire bike ride.  Participants 6 and under may use any type of bike including bikes with training wheels.  Participants 7 and up are required to use a wide tire bike, mountain or BMX type, because the trail is a dirt road.  For the swimming portion, participants 6 and under may use an approved floatation device.

The cost is $10 per child.  Please call the Aquatic Center for the start time for your child’s age group. Registration begins on Tuesday, March 1.

Register at the Indian River County Recreation Department, Gifford Aquatic Center or North County Aquatic Center.

For more information, call the Gifford Aquatic Center at (772) 770-5312 or visit www.ircrec.com.

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