Race Day Schedule

ROTARY KIDS TRIATHLON VERO BEACH
Saturday - December 2, 2023

Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex
and Gifford Aquatic Center
4895 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967   

***MAX 200 PARTICIPANTS***
***FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED***

Event will include a Family Community Day at the Complex, offering FREE swim for athletes, family members and the public after the Race!

 

The Inaugural Rotary Kids Triathlon Vero Beach, proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Vero Beach, will be held at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex in Vero Beach.  This race will allow youngsters ages 6 - 13 to participate in a Swim, Bike, and Run multisport youth event that is geared for both 1st Time Triathletes and the seasoned competitive Triathlete.  

All participants will receive an anklet and running bib with electronic timing chips (so their split and total times can be accurately reported).  In addition, each participant and their parent/guardian will receive a coded ID band for secure child pick-up in the Kid Corral (see Registration & Child Pick-Up Map), where the children will converge after crossing the Finish Line.

This race will also include a MIXED (M/F) RELAY TEAM category in both the Junior and Senior Division. Under the race direction of DRC Sports, this event will be Safe, Fun, and Professional for all athletes using USA Triathlon rules and guidelines.  This race is NOT a USAT Sanctioned event.  Race Central and the swim will be located at the Gifford Aquatic Center. 

Early Bird Entry Fee until November 5th is ONLY $15 

Registration Entry Fee November 6th - 29th is $25

Your entry fee includes a Custom Event T-Shirt, Towel & Swim Cap, Mini-Backpack with Surprises (also to be used for storing personal items during your race), Spectacular Finisher Medal, Plenty of Food & Drinks, Music, and a Cool Trophy if you finish in the TOP 3 of your age group or special category!

Please note that the entry fee has been artificially reduced to encourage participation by all children.  Tax deductible donations to our Foundation for our Rotary programs would be gratefully appreciated.   www.RotaryOfVeroBeach.com 

 

Junior Division for children born in 2014 - 2017

Senior Division for children born in 2010 - 2013

Adaptive Athletes for children born in 2010 - 2017

Mixed (M/F) Relay Team for children born in 2010 - 2017

 

SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 1:
3:00 - 6:00 pm Mandatory Packet Pickup and Bike Check-in at Gifford Aquatic Center
3:30 - 5:30 pm Hourly Athlete/Parent Course Walking Clinics 

Saturday, December 2:
08:00AM - Transition & Body Marking Opens For All Athletes

08:45 AM - Transition CLOSES to all Athletes

08:45 AM - Senior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory) 

09:00 AM - Senior Starts (Born 2010-2013)

10:00 AM - Senior Awards Ceremony

10:00 AM - Transition & Body Marking Re-Opens 

10:30 AM-  Transition CLOSES to all Athletes

10:30 AM - Junior Pre-Race Meeting (Mandatory)

10:45 AM - Junior Division Starts (2014-2017)

11:45 AM - Awards Ceremony (time is approximate)

 

Race Day Information

Race Policies:

Transfers & Refunds

SWIM:   JUNIOR DISTANCE - 75 Yards (3 Lengths)

              SENIOR DISTANCE - 150 Yards (6 Lengths)  

              ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 75 Yards (3 Lengths)

Athletes will swim in the HEATED pool at Gifford Aquatic Center while parents cheer them on from the sideline deck.  There is a shallow end for novice or non-swimmers that want to swim/walk this portion of the event.  Kickboards, noodles, and lifejackets are available and can be used during the swim. (No inflatable arm floats are allowed.)

 

BIKE:   JUNIOR DISTANCE - 1 Mile  

             SENIOR DISTANCE - 2 Miles

             ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 1 Mile

Athletes will cycle on a flat closed course supported with volunteers and Indian River County Deputies. Juniors will complete a single 1-mile loop and Seniors will complete two 1-mile loops. Bikes and helmets are required during the bike portion of the race. If you do not have a bike or helmet please make every effort to borrow them (but if you are still stuck without this equipment, please let us know when you register because we have a limited number of each if needed). 

 

 RUN:   JUNIOR DISTANCE - 1/2 Mile

            SENIOR DISTANCE - 1 Mile  

            ADAPTIVE ATHLETE DISTANCE - 1/2 Mile 

Athletes will complete the run course, which goes around the perimeter of football and baseball fields.  The course includes grass, packed dirt and pavement.  There will be Water Stations on the run course to provide hydration.  Volunteers will be posted along the course to ensure athletes stay on route.  

 

MANDATORY Packet Pickup AND Bike Drop-Off will be on Friday from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM.  ALL Bicycles must be placed in Transition on Friday when you pick up your packet. 

Walking Course Clinics will be provided at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 on Friday by the Race Director.  These clinics provide an opportunity for athletes and parents to get a preview of the race site/race course, an understanding of how race day will go, and have an opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on any area of the triathlon so that youngsters are comfortable and ready for race morning.   

(There will be Law Enforcement Security overnight at the race site.)

 

Notes

 

LODGING

Are you in need of Lodging for Race Weekend? Look no further!

Tell them you want the "Rotary Kids Triathlon Group Rate!"

Right on the Beach in the heart of Vero Beach Oceanside; Ocean Breeze Inn, situated just 15 minutes from The Event Site!
(772) 231-2300
 Mention Code KTRIRO for Discounted Room Rate!
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3384 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL. 32963

Conveniently located only 3.1 Miles from The Event Site; Star Suites, a Boutique Extended Stay Hotel.
(772) 410-3700
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2550 Flight Safety Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Do you know a child who really wants to participate in our Rotary Kids Triathlon, but just doesn't have enough allowance to cover their registration, or may not have or be able to borrow a bike or helmet?  Then nominate them for a Rotary Kids Triathlon Scholarship.  The Rotary Club of Vero Beach is offering a limited number of  Free Individual Registrations to youth athletes between the ages of 6 to 13 years who cannot afford the entry fee or equipment but are super excited about this event. Please click on the Scholarship Nomination Button below to email your Name and Phone Number for Scholarship Inquiries.

Click Here for Scholarship Nomination

 

The Rotary Club of Vero Beach (Vero's 1st Club-1926) ensures that all proceeds from this event go to YOUTH in the local community.

QUESTIONS

 
RACE QUESTIONS: Contact DRC Sports at info@drcsports.com or 352-637-2475 or the race information page at www.KidsTriathlonVeroBeach.com  

SPONSORSHIP

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?: Reach out to Rotary Club of Vero Beach at info@rotaryofverobeach.com
or call us at 352-637-2475

VOLUNTEERS

Click Here to Select a Volunteer Position - and Thank You! 

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/FL/VeroBeach/KidsTriathlonVeroBeach

 

DRC Sports
P.O. Box 70
Inverness, FL 34451

Awards

AWARDS:

Top 3 Males and Females in each age group:

Ages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 years old

(Age is based on your age on Dec 31st of this year)

Top Relay Team in Junior and Senior Divisions 

Top 3 Male & Female in Adaptive Athlete Division