Thursday, July 1, 2010
Nottingham Kids Triathlon Has Moo-ved
Looking for The Nottingham Kids Triathlon? It has a new home on the MINI COW TRI CLUB website! Click here.
Monday, September 7, 2009
"Once Is Never Enough" [We Agree]
Pop some popcorn, sit back and get ready to enjoy six minutes of non-stop action from the 2009 Nottingham Kids Triathlon on August 29, 2009! We would like to thank Jeannette Bingaman for not only capturing all of these great images, but also for creating this memorable Animoto slideshow for all of our mini-triathletes and their parents to enjoy.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
62 Mini-Triathletes Finish Strong
It was a foggy start to the 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon, but that didn't dampen the spirits of 62 mini-triathletes as they completed the 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike and 1/2 mile run. Congratulations to all of our mini-triathletes, including many first-time triathletes!
We would also like to take an opportunity to thank the parents, local businesses and community volunteers without whose help an event like this could not be possible.
Thank you to the parents of our mini-triathletes for encouraging your child's interest in an event that emphasizes health, self-estem, self-confidence and yes, fun. A special thanks to Melissa Straley for securing so many of our great door prizes, and to Liz Dolecki, Julie Pistorio and Kelley Walters for organizing the yummy post-race refreshments.
Thank you to the local businesses that provided financial assistance or race-day support including All American Bicycle Center, Catonsville Homes, Streamlines Swim & Sport, The Greene Turtle and The Little Gym of Mount Airy.
Thank you to the local businesses that generously donated door prizes including Bent LLC, brian lausch photography, Concetta's Italian Grocer, Deja Va, Federated Insurance of Frederick, Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe, Old Towne Restaurant, Retro-Metro, The Hive, The Snack Shack at Nottingham Swim Club, The Vintage Coffee House, Twin Arch Barber & Stylists and Walmart. A special thanks to SK Printing for their help again this year with the Nottingham Kids Triathlon race t-shirt.
And last but not least, thank you to the community volunteers for keeping our mini-triathletes safe so they in turn could have fun: student volunteers Julian Garfield, Marissa Schumacher, Brooke St. Martin and Cazmier Tymoch; the scouts and families of Cub Scout Pack 1191; Kevin Costin and Tom Walters of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company; and Brook Donovan of the Howard County Police Department.
We are already thinking ahead to the 3rd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon. Only 364 days to go!
We would also like to take an opportunity to thank the parents, local businesses and community volunteers without whose help an event like this could not be possible.
Thank you to the parents of our mini-triathletes for encouraging your child's interest in an event that emphasizes health, self-estem, self-confidence and yes, fun. A special thanks to Melissa Straley for securing so many of our great door prizes, and to Liz Dolecki, Julie Pistorio and Kelley Walters for organizing the yummy post-race refreshments.
Thank you to the local businesses that provided financial assistance or race-day support including All American Bicycle Center, Catonsville Homes, Streamlines Swim & Sport, The Greene Turtle and The Little Gym of Mount Airy.
Thank you to the local businesses that generously donated door prizes including Bent LLC, brian lausch photography, Concetta's Italian Grocer, Deja Va, Federated Insurance of Frederick, Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe, Old Towne Restaurant, Retro-Metro, The Hive, The Snack Shack at Nottingham Swim Club, The Vintage Coffee House, Twin Arch Barber & Stylists and Walmart. A special thanks to SK Printing for their help again this year with the Nottingham Kids Triathlon race t-shirt.
And last but not least, thank you to the community volunteers for keeping our mini-triathletes safe so they in turn could have fun: student volunteers Julian Garfield, Marissa Schumacher, Brooke St. Martin and Cazmier Tymoch; the scouts and families of Cub Scout Pack 1191; Kevin Costin and Tom Walters of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company; and Brook Donovan of the Howard County Police Department.
We are already thinking ahead to the 3rd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon. Only 364 days to go!
Friday, August 28, 2009
It Just Keeps Growing, and Growing
The list of contributors to the 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon just keeps growing! We'd like to thank the following Mount Airy businesses for their generous door prizes:
Bent, LLC
Deja Vu
Walmart
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Swim. Bike. Run. Eat. Bounce.
Be sure to stick around after the race for a post-race party including refreshments, door prizes and a moonbounce made possible in part through a donation from The Little Gym of Mount Airy!
There will also be a grand prize raffle drawing for a Special Edition iPod shuffle donated by brian lausch photography. All mini-triathletes will receive one entry for the drawing in their goodie bag. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at check-in and throughout the race for $1. All proceeds from additional raffle ticket sales will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation. Must be present to win.
There will also be a grand prize raffle drawing for a Special Edition iPod shuffle donated by brian lausch photography. All mini-triathletes will receive one entry for the drawing in their goodie bag. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at check-in and throughout the race for $1. All proceeds from additional raffle ticket sales will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation. Must be present to win.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Final Race Week Preparations
With just a few days before race day, we wanted to share some important information and reminders with the parents of our mini-triathletes. Click here for information regarding parking, weather, check-in, start waves and post-race refreshments. Also, be sure to check out the FAQs and maps of the bike and run courses [you'll need to zoom in on the green path].
Still have a question? Email the Race Director.
We're looking forward to hosting over 60 mini-triathletes, their families and friends this Saturday!
Still have a question? Email the Race Director.
We're looking forward to hosting over 60 mini-triathletes, their families and friends this Saturday!
Friday, August 21, 2009
T-Minus One Week
There's just one week until Race Day! Emails will be sent out this weekend to the parents of all mini-triathletes as well as our volunteers. In the meantime, be sure to check out the FAQs and maps of the bike and run courses [you'll need to zoom in on the green path].
Have a question? Email the Race Director.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Additional Partner Announced
We would like to welcome our newest Nottingham Kids Triathlon Partner, Streamlines Swim & Sport.
Streamlines Swim & Sport provides swim suits, swim gear, swim accessories, team apparel and life guard gear to teams and clubs throughout Carroll, Frederick, Howard and Montgomery counties.
Streamlines Swim & Sport will be providing goodie bag items, door prizes and will be on site on race day with a selection of swim caps, goggles, practice suits, towels and other gear for sale.
Streamlines Swim & Sport provides swim suits, swim gear, swim accessories, team apparel and life guard gear to teams and clubs throughout Carroll, Frederick, Howard and Montgomery counties. Streamlines Swim & Sport will be providing goodie bag items, door prizes and will be on site on race day with a selection of swim caps, goggles, practice suits, towels and other gear for sale.
Additional Contributors Announced
The list of 2009 contributors is growing! We'd like to thank the following Mount Airy businesses for their generous door prizes:
We would also like to recognize SK Printing for their help again this year with the Nottingham Kids Triathlon race t-shirt.
brian lausch photography
Concetta's Italian Grocer
Federated Insurance of Frederick
Laurienzo Brick Oven Café
Old Towne Restaurant
Retro-Metro
The Hive
The Snack Shack at Nottingham Swim Club
The Vintage Coffee House
Twin Arch Barber & Stylists
We would also like to recognize SK Printing for their help again this year with the Nottingham Kids Triathlon race t-shirt.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Registration Deadline Extended
The deadline to register for the 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon has been extended to Wednesday, August 19.
A completed registration form and signed liability release are required. Click here to print the registration form and click here to print the liability release.
Registrations received after August 19 will be accepted but cannot be guaranteed a race t-shirt available on race day.
A completed registration form and signed liability release are required. Click here to print the registration form and click here to print the liability release.
Registrations received after August 19 will be accepted but cannot be guaranteed a race t-shirt available on race day.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
We Love Our Returning Partners
We would like to thank All American Bicycle Center and The Greene Turtle for their continued support of the Nottingham Kids Triathlon—both are back this year as partners committed to making this an annual Mount Airy event.
Now through race day, All American Bicycle Center is providing free bicycle safety inspections for participants at their Damascus, MD location and will be on site to provide race-day support: pump up tires, lube a squeaky chain, tighten a loose handlebar or do an emergency tube replacement. Also, All American Bicycle Center will be handing out discount coupons and has generously donated several door prizes.
The Greene Turtle is back in a special way again this year and through their donation is making possible a 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon keepsake that is sure to make some noise.
Now through race day, All American Bicycle Center is providing free bicycle safety inspections for participants at their Damascus, MD location and will be on site to provide race-day support: pump up tires, lube a squeaky chain, tighten a loose handlebar or do an emergency tube replacement. Also, All American Bicycle Center will be handing out discount coupons and has generously donated several door prizes.The Greene Turtle is back in a special way again this year and through their donation is making possible a 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon keepsake that is sure to make some noise.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
FAQs
What time do I need to arrive on race day?
Plan to arrive by 8:15 AM the morning of the race. This will provide enough time to check-in your child, have them body-marked and then set-up their transition area. To help minimize the number of cars in the pool parking lot and along the adjacent streets, please consider walking or riding with your child to the pool rather than driving if you are a Nottingham resident.
What should I pack on race day?
What should I pack on race day?
Two towels—one for the pool and one to sit on in the transition area
Goggles
Swim suit
Swim cap
Socks
Shirt for after the swim to wear on the bike and run
Bicycle
Helmet (required)
Sneakers for cycling and running
Water bottle to drink from during transitions
Sunblock
Dry clothes for after the race
Goggles
Swim suit
Swim cap
Socks
Shirt for after the swim to wear on the bike and run
Bicycle
Helmet (required)
Sneakers for cycling and running
Water bottle to drink from during transitions
Sunblock
Dry clothes for after the race
What is body-marking?
During check-in, each child will be body-marked with his/her race number on one arm and one leg, and his/her age on the back of the lower leg. In addition, each child will be assigned a race bib. This bib must be worn and visible on the front of their body either pinned to a piece of clothing or attached to a race number belt during the bike and run. Safety pins will be available at check-in.
How many lengths of the pool is the 50 meter swim?
How many lengths of the pool is the 50 meter swim?
The Nottingham Swim Club pool is 25 meters. Children will swim two lengths of the pool. Children will be grouped by age in swim waves and each child will have his/her own lane. The swim will be an in-water start—no one may jump or dive in. Children in the older age groups will swim first, followed by the younger children in descending age group order. There will be a 5 minute interval between the start of each swim wave. Parents are welcome to assist their children in the water during the swim. Kickboards will also be available.
What are the bike and run courses?
What are the bike and run courses?
Bike course: Turn right out of the pool parking lot onto Kingsbridge Terrace. Turn right onto Locksley Lane. At the Catonsville Homes model, turn left onto Kings Forest Trail and continue until the last right (Scarlett Drive). Turn right and continue to the stop sign. Turn left back onto Kings Forest Trial and retrace your path back to the pool parking lot.
Run course: Run to the bottom of the pool parking lot. Cross over the grass and sidewalk onto Longbow Road. Continue straight on Longbow Road to the bottom of the hill by the pond. Turn around and run back.
Maps of both the bike and run courses will be posted on the web site shortly.
Please be sure to review the courses with your child prior to the event. There will be volunteers along the course, however, the roads will not be closed to traffic. Parents are welcome to ride/run along with their children to help them feel comfortable.
What does the race fee cover?
Run course: Run to the bottom of the pool parking lot. Cross over the grass and sidewalk onto Longbow Road. Continue straight on Longbow Road to the bottom of the hill by the pond. Turn around and run back.
Maps of both the bike and run courses will be posted on the web site shortly.
Please be sure to review the courses with your child prior to the event. There will be volunteers along the course, however, the roads will not be closed to traffic. Parents are welcome to ride/run along with their children to help them feel comfortable.
What does the race fee cover?
The race fee covers race liability insurance and costs associated with operating the pool. All mini-triathletes will receive a Nottingham Kids Triathlon t-shirt, finisher's medal and other goodies.
Proceeds from additional tickets sold for the iPod shuffle raffle will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation.
Have a question not answered above? Email the Race Director.
Have a question not answered above? Email the Race Director.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Date Set for 2nd Annual Triathlon!
Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Nottingham Kids Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the Nottingham Swim Club in Mount Airy.
The Nottingham Kids Triathlon emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun, in a safe, family-friendly environment. The 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike, and 1/2 mile run will take place in the Nottingham Swim Club pool and surrounding neighborhood.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 9:00 AM
Where: Nottingham Swim Club, 1104 Kingsbridge Terrace, Mount Airy, MD
What: 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Who: Children ages 6-14. Membership to the Nottingham Swim Club is not required to participate.
Fee: $25 per child until August 14th. No race day registration. Limited to the first 100 children to register.
A completed registration form and signed liability release are required. Click here to print the registration form and click here to print the liability release.
The Nottingham Kids Triathlon emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun, in a safe, family-friendly environment. The 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike, and 1/2 mile run will take place in the Nottingham Swim Club pool and surrounding neighborhood.
When: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 9:00 AM
Where: Nottingham Swim Club, 1104 Kingsbridge Terrace, Mount Airy, MD
What: 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Who: Children ages 6-14. Membership to the Nottingham Swim Club is not required to participate.
Fee: $25 per child until August 14th. No race day registration. Limited to the first 100 children to register.
A completed registration form and signed liability release are required. Click here to print the registration form and click here to print the liability release.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Post Race Wrap-Up
Check out coverage of the Inaugural Nottingham Kids Triathlon in the Mount Airy Gazette.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Giving Back
Thanks to the generisoty of our sponsors (The Greene Turtle, Illiano & Sweet, J&P Pizza, All American Bicycle Center, The Snack Shack, and brian lausch photography) the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon was able to break even with the race related expenses. The special edition ipod shuffle raffle item donated by brian lausch photography raised $90, all of which is being donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation.
We are looking forward to next year and growing the event. Our goal is to double the size of the triathlon and introduce more kids to the sport of triathlons and help support the community at the same time.
Your involvement with your kid’s at the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon shows your supportiveness of your child’s need for a healthy active lifestyle and triathlon as a new challenging goal for their physical fitness. The triathlon intended to expose our youngest triathletes to basic elements of triathlon and give them a taste of the unique sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing a triathlon.
We hope to see you all again next year!
We are looking forward to next year and growing the event. Our goal is to double the size of the triathlon and introduce more kids to the sport of triathlons and help support the community at the same time.
Your involvement with your kid’s at the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon shows your supportiveness of your child’s need for a healthy active lifestyle and triathlon as a new challenging goal for their physical fitness. The triathlon intended to expose our youngest triathletes to basic elements of triathlon and give them a taste of the unique sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing a triathlon.
We hope to see you all again next year!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thanks to All
Thank you all for coming out and racing in the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon.
I am so proud of all of the kids. The race course was not easy, as defiantly was NOT flat. But they pushed through and crossed the finish line running.
Thanks to all of the parents, volunteers and sponsors to all of their support. It could not be done without you.
Hope to see you all again next summer!
Christy
I am so proud of all of the kids. The race course was not easy, as defiantly was NOT flat. But they pushed through and crossed the finish line running.
Thanks to all of the parents, volunteers and sponsors to all of their support. It could not be done without you.
Hope to see you all again next summer!
Christy
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Swim. Bike. Run. Eat. Groove.
Immediately following the race, there will be a post-race party with lots of great snacks and goodies for the participants. Please be sure to stay until the final participant has crossed the finish line for some great door prizes provided by All American Bicycle Center.
There will also be a raffle drawing for an ipod shuffle donated by brian lausch photography. All participants have one compliementry entry for this drawing. Additional entries can be purchased for $1 each. All proceeds will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation.
So be sure to stick around for all the after race festivities.
There will also be a raffle drawing for an ipod shuffle donated by brian lausch photography. All participants have one compliementry entry for this drawing. Additional entries can be purchased for $1 each. All proceeds will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation.
So be sure to stick around for all the after race festivities.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Bike and Run Maps
Please see the links below for the bike and run maps. You will need to zoom-in on the highlighted green map area. We will also have printed maps on hand at race check-in. Please note that all distances are approximate.
There will be a pre-race meeting in the transition area (top parking lot) at 8:50 to review the courses, and other important race and safety information.
Bike Map
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=18337#
Run Map
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=18338#
There will be a pre-race meeting in the transition area (top parking lot) at 8:50 to review the courses, and other important race and safety information.
Bike Map
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=18337#
Run Map
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=18338#
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Sponsors Announced
Thank you to the following sponsors and contributors making the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon possible: All American Bicycle Center, Illiano & Sweet Properties, New York J&P Pizza, The Greene Turtle, brian lausch photography and The Snack Shack.
Now through race day, All American Bicycle Center is providing free bicycle safety inspections at their Damascus, MD location and will be on site to provide race day support: pump up tires, lube a squeaky chain, tighten a loose handlebar or do an emergency tube replacement. All American will also be handing out discount coupons and has donated several door prizes.
It wouldn't be a race without a race bib, and New York J&P Pizza and The Greene Turtle have teamed up to provide each participant with an official Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon bib. And, so that participants remember being a part of this inaugural event, brian lausch photography will be providing event photography.
Now through race day, All American Bicycle Center is providing free bicycle safety inspections at their Damascus, MD location and will be on site to provide race day support: pump up tires, lube a squeaky chain, tighten a loose handlebar or do an emergency tube replacement. All American will also be handing out discount coupons and has donated several door prizes. It wouldn't be a race without a race bib, and New York J&P Pizza and The Greene Turtle have teamed up to provide each participant with an official Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon bib. And, so that participants remember being a part of this inaugural event, brian lausch photography will be providing event photography.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
FAQs
Have a question not answered below? Email the Race Director.
What time do I need to arrive on race day?
What time do I need to arrive on race day?
Plan to arrive by 8:15 AM the morning of the race. This will provide enough time to check-in your child, have them body-marked and then set-up their transition area. To help minimize the number of cars in the pool parking lot and along the adjacent streets, please consider walking or riding with your child to the pool rather than driving.
What should I pack on race day?
What should I pack on race day?
Two towels—one for the pool and one to sit on in the transition area
Goggles
Swim suit
Swim cap
Socks
Shirt for after the swim to wear on the bike and run
Bicycle
Helmet (required)
Sneakers for cycling and running
Water bottle to drink from during transitions
Sunblock
Dry clothes for after the race
Goggles
Swim suit
Swim cap
Socks
Shirt for after the swim to wear on the bike and run
Bicycle
Helmet (required)
Sneakers for cycling and running
Water bottle to drink from during transitions
Sunblock
Dry clothes for after the race
What is body-marking?
During check-in, each child will be body-marked with his/her race number on one arm and one leg, and his/her age on the back of the lower leg. In addition, each child will be assigned a race bib. This bib must be worn and visible on the front of their body either pinned to a piece of clothing or attached to a race number belt during the bike and run. Safety pins will be available at check-in.
How many lengths of the pool is the 50 meter swim?
How many lengths of the pool is the 50 meter swim?
The Nottingham Swim Club pool is 25 meters. Children will swim two lengths of the pool. Children will be grouped by age in swim waves and each child will have his/her own lane. The swim will be an in-water start—no one may jump or dive in. Children in the older age groups will swim first, followed by the younger children in descending age group order. The swim wave start times will be posted on the web site the week of the event. There will be a 5 minute interval between the start of each swim wave. Parents are welcome to assist their children in the water during the swim. Kickboards will also be available.
What are the bike and run courses?
What are the bike and run courses?
Bike course: Turn right out of the pool parking lot onto Kingsbridge Terrace. Turn right onto Locksley Lane. At the Catonsville Homes model, turn left onto Kings Forest Trail and continue until the last right (Scarlett Drive). Turn right and continue to the stop sign. Turn left back onto Kings Forest Trial and retrace your path back to the pool parking lot.
Run course: Run to the bottom of the pool parking lot. Cross over the grass and sidewalk onto Longbow Road. Continue straight on Longbow Road to the bottom of the hill by the pond. Turn around and run back.
Maps of both the bike and run courses will be posted on the web site shortly.
Please be sure to review the courses with your child prior to the event. There will be parent volunteers along the course, however, the roads will not be closed to traffic. Parents are welcome to ride/run along with their children to help them feel comfortable.
What does the race fee cover?
Run course: Run to the bottom of the pool parking lot. Cross over the grass and sidewalk onto Longbow Road. Continue straight on Longbow Road to the bottom of the hill by the pond. Turn around and run back.
Maps of both the bike and run courses will be posted on the web site shortly.
Please be sure to review the courses with your child prior to the event. There will be parent volunteers along the course, however, the roads will not be closed to traffic. Parents are welcome to ride/run along with their children to help them feel comfortable.
What does the race fee cover?
The majority of the race fee covers race liability insurance and costs associated with operating the pool. Any proceeds from the Inaugural Nottingham Knights & Maidens Triathlon will be donated to The Erik Lerch Foundation to help support the families of Mackenzie Stuck and Jacqueline Hobbs.