KMAH2O Academy present Diane Baker King Annual Mock Kids Triathlon Race Day

Thanks so much for your interest in participating in the 2022 Annual KMAH2O Kids Triathlon. It is going to be a lot of fun.

You have two options:

1. If the participant can already swim, bike and run, there is no additional charge.

Race Day registration fee is $65.

Parents that register before May 1, 2022 will receive an 10% discount.

We hope you are looking forward to Race Day July 31, 2022 as much as we are. It will be a lot of fun!

For sponsorship and vendor information please visit our website at www.h2oacademy.com

What ages are eligible to compete?

As an event that is not sanctioned, we are required to follow their rules. One of these rules governs age. This means our event is open to kids ages 6 to 15. However, it is not quite that simple. USAT does not go by the age of the athlete on race day. Instead, your triathlon age is your age as of 12/31 of the current year.

For our 2022 event, this means that all kids will race at their age as of 12/31/22. For example, if your child was born during October 2009, they will be 7 on race day, however, they will actually be an 8 year-old triathlete for all of 2022.

This is not really that big of a deal once you understand it.

Please contact our Event Director or Race Director.

How old is my child?

Your triathlon age is different than your actual age. Please read the details above to fully understand this unique situation. We want to do everything possible to avoid confusion on race weekend.

What is a kids triathlon?

Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and kids triathlons are a vital part of this trend. There is no better way for any child to experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle focused on daily exercise and good nutrition.

Every triathlon consists of 4 components – swimming, biking, running and transitions. At all Kids Triathlon events, kids will only race against other kids in their same age group. We will utilize a time trial start in a pool meaning each racer will enter the pool one at a time. As they complete their swim, they will enter the transition area to begin the bike portion of the race. After completing their ride, they will reenter transition, drop-off their bike and exit onto the run course. The run is the final portion of the race.

The is a Mock Triathlon event which has no computerized timing chips.

What are the actual race distances?

For Juniors (ages 6-10): Swim is 100 yards; Bike is 3 miles; Run is 1/2 mile

For Seniors (ages 11-15): Swim is 200 yards; Bike is 6 miles; Run is 1 mile

Please see the question above regarding the difference between “race day” age and “triathlon” age as it could affect the distances your child is racing. This is especially important for kids born in 2004.

How many kids will be participating in the race?

For safety reasons, registration is limited for each of our events. Depending on the venue, our events range from 500 to 1,000 participants, and we do expect all of them to sell out. The number of participants in each age group may vary, but our event will all be among the 10 largest kids triathlons in the United States.

Can I really complete a triathlon?

Race distances are set by the USATriathlon and designed to be challenging, yet achievable – even for first-timers. The word triathlon can scare people into thinking it is something they could never do. Plain and simple, if your child can swim 4 laps in a pool and ride their bike for 20 minutes without stopping, they can successfully complete a kids triathlon.

Please note that USATriathlon rules prohibit the use of any flotation devices in the pool. In addition, no training wheels (except in situations of medical necessity) are allowed on bikes.

Who is putting on the race?

All of our events are organized by KMAH2O Kids Triathlon. KMAH2O Kids Triathlon is a 501c(3) entity that organizes the largest series of kids triathlons in the state of Georgia.

What should I eat the night before the race?

While every person is different, most experts do NOT suggest a heavy meal the night before a race. Every racer will need a lot of energy, so a traditional pasta dinner or other meal with lots of carbohydrates and some protein is quite common.

Of course, you know your body and normal eating habits better than anyone. It is always safe to follow those. The only thing almost everyone agrees on. . . it is NOT a good time to try a new food for the first time.

What should I eat for breakfast on Race Day?

Again, it is best to listen to your body and to do what feels right. It also depends on what time you get up and what time you are racing. The youngest kids who start racing at 7:30am should eat something light that is a good source of carbohydrates 2 hours before the start of your race.

As for the older Juniors and Seniors (racing at later in the day), it is easier to eat a normal breakfast early in the morning because your body will have more time to digest the food. One thing you do NOT want to do is skip breakfast on Race Day. You will need all the energy you can get to complete the race.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Week Day Volunteers

We will need parents to volunteers during the course the week. We will need three parents per training day.

There will be a schedule in place for parents to sign up.

We will be able to change a days if there is a problem for you on the schedule.

Race Day Volunteers

We will need as parents to volunteers during the Race Day Event.

Host or Publisher H2O ACADEMY