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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.