Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival On June 17
Clarien Bank announced today that the 33rd Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
A spokesperson said, “The Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon & Carnival is a community-driven event hosted by Clarien Bank in partnership with the Bermuda Triathlon Association, allowing young athletes to compete in a traditional junior triathlon competition.
“Event registration will be announced in May.
The Carnival Returns
“This year will mark the return of the community Carnival, which was on hiatus during last year’s limited, post-pandemic competition. The entire community is invited to once again enjoy the full Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon experience with the return of carnival games and expanded food and entertainment options.”
“We are excited to welcome back so many young triathletes who have participated in the past, and encourage new participants and their families to join us for this time-honoured community tradition,” Clarien Bank Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Michael DeCouto commented. “We are proud to support our youth through this, and many other, initiatives year round, and look forward to cheering on our junior triathletes once again at the 33rd annual competition.”
Bermuda Triathlon Association President Steven Petty commented: “We are always excited to partner with Clarien for the Iron Kids event, and we remain committed to providing a safe environment for kids to compete and gain first-hand experience. We hope this event will continue to inspire the junior triathlon spirit in our community, and we encourage children of every ability and experience level to participate.”
Are You Ready to Race?
The spokesperson said, “Children ages 3 to 15 are invited to compete for a chance to win up to a $1,000 Clarien Iron Kids Bank account.
The Junior Triathlon [Ages 7 – 15]
“Children ages 7-15 swim, bike and run to the finish line. This competition is open to all children, but veteran youth triathletes often participate.
Tiny Tots Race [Ages 3 – 6]
“This is the last triathlon event of the day, open to children ages 3-6. Tiny Tots must be accompanied by an adult.
Boys & Girls [Ages 11-15]
- 200 meter swim
- 5 mile bike
- 1 mile run
Boys & Girls [Ages 7-10]
- 100 meter swim
- 2.5 mile bike
- 0.5 mile run
Tiny Tots [Ages 3-6]
- 10 meter swim
- 250 meter bike
- 50 meter run
“All participants must be age 3 to 15 on December 31, 2023. Children turning 7 or 11 before December 31 will be required to register in the next age group category.
“Event sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Chris Williams at chris@selectsitesgroup.com call 292.9741.
“For additional information, please visit www.clarienironkids.com, follow Clarien Iron Kids on Facebook and Instagram or call 296.6969.”
