Running has been the latest sports fad in the country today with that in mind Alaska has come up with the same sporting event just for kids what’s great is its more than just running! Swim, Bike, Run, these are three things my daughter enjoy so much. With that in mind I am very much excited to sign her up for Alaska Ironkids Philippines which will allow her to do all three with a hundred kids.
According to Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, President & CEO Alaska Milk Corporation and also a Triathlete the concept of Ironkids was born from the interest children of Ironman triathletes had wanting to be like Dad or Mom who competed in Ironman competitions. They saw the passion that their parents had for the sport and wanted to do something similar albeit at much shorter distances. From this grew interest amongst other children who also enjoyed participating in outdoor activities in an organized fashion. The IronKids’ mission is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle.
Unlike an Ironman event, however, Ironkids is about encouraging participation. Each child that joins will receive an Ironkids t-shirt (also known as the K dot) as well as a participants medal. Other goodies will also be distributed.
We plan to build on this series by first starting with two running events, followed by two aquathlons and then finally two triathlons within the 2010 calendar year. The children will be categorized in to 4 groups (and by gender), 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
Their first running event will take place on February 28, 2010 at the Manila Polo Club followed by another run only event on April 11, 2008 on Ateneo College Grounds then the first aquathlon (which is a swim/run event) will be held on May 23, 2010 back at Manila Polo Club. The second aquathlon will be on July 25,2010 at Ayala Alabang Country Club. We will then stage a children’s triathlon on the day before the Cobra Energy Ironman 70.3 Philippines in Camsur on April 21, 2010 and they will get to race on a portion of the actual Ironman course. And we will end the series for 2010 in September 26, 2010 with another children’s triathlon.
Run Race
Age Group Run
6 to 8 yrs 1 km
9 to 10 yrs 1.5 km
11 to 12 yrs 2 km
13 to 14 yrs 3 km
Feb 28 – Ironkids Run Race (Manila Polo Club)
Apr 11 – Ironkids Run Race (Ateneo College Grounds)
Swim Run
Age Group
6 to 8 yrs 100 m 1 km
9 to 10 yrs 200 m 1.5 km
11 to 12 yrs 300 m 2 km
13 to 14 yrs 400 m 3 km
May 23 – Ironkids Aquathlon (Manila Polo Club)
July 25 – Ironkids Aquathlon (Alabang Country Club)
Triathlon
Age Group Swim Bike Run
6 to 8 yrs 100 m 3 km 1 km
9 to 10 yrs 200 m 6 km 1.5 km
11 to 12 yrs 300 m 10 km 2 km
13 to 14 yrs 400 m 12 km 3 km
Aug 21 – Ironkids Triathlon (CamSur)
Sept 26 – Ironkids Triathlon
REGISTER YOUR KIDS NOW!
Registration is P350 each or $8.00 Please make sure to have your kids birth certificate ready.
2 Comments
This is really good triathlon events for children. The children will get to race on a portion of the actual Ironman course. Nice to know about program of this event. Thanks for sharing.
this is a good starting training for kids. I believe that they really need an event like this for them to develop many good traits.