Ironfish Kids Triathlon

Ironfish Kids Triathlon Race Information

<h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Saturday, August 2nd, 2025     8:00 a.m. Start</span></h2> <h2>Cypress Black Bayou Park, Benton, LA</h2> <h2><span style="color:#339966">Guppy (7 - 10 years) - 100ys, 5Kb, 1Kr</span>            <span style="color:#0000ff"> Shark (11 - 14 years) - 200ys, 10Kb, 2Kr</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#0000ff">                                                                     <span style="color:#ff0000">Your child cannot be older than 14 on race day</span></span></h2> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="color:#ff0000">Age based on the participants age on race day!</span></span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Brought to you by:</span> <span style="color:#000000">The friendly folks at Sportspectrum, Inc. and Foster Orthodontics.</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Special Thanks to the individuals , businesses, and organizations for their resources:</span><span style="color:#000000">Red River Road Runners, Sunrise Tri Club.</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Date &amp; Starting Time:</span> <span style="color:#000000">Saturday morning, August 2, 2025</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Race starts at 8:00a.m. sharp.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff6600">Be at Cypress Park at least 1 Hour before Race Start!!!!</span></h2> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color:#ff6600"><u><b><span style="color:#fa0202">Important note</span>:</b></u> <span style="color:#000000">If your child is competing in the Sharks division you will not be able to leave the park until all the Guppies are off of the bike course. This is for the safety of the kids.</span></span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Course Description:</span> <span style="color:#000000">Race starts and finishes at Cypress Lake Park.  Swim will be located in the shallow part of Cypress Lake (less than 4’ of water).  Lane ropes &amp; Lifeguards will be provided for safety.  Flotation devices are allowed on the swim. We want every child to feel as safe as possible. Bike portion for the Guppies will be all inside the park, the bike portion for the Sharks will take the participants outside the park for a few miles and then back into the park to finish. Bossier Sheriff&#39;s Department will be on hand to help control traffic. Both runs are all inside the park, safe, easy, &amp; well shaded. </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Course certified by Sportspectrum Race Management.</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> <span style="color:#ff0000">Registration: </span></h2> <h3><span style="color:#ff0000">$40 through July 1st</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:#000000">$45 July 2nd - August 2nd<br /></span></h3> <h3><b><span style="color:#ff0000">NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION</span></b></h3> <h2><span style="color:#000000">   </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 2nd.<br /></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!!</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Packet Pick-up:</span> <span style="color:#000000">You can pick up your packet early at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105  </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Thursday, July 31st 1st from noon - 6:00 p.m.  </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Friday, </span><span style="color:#000000">August 1st from 10:00 a.m.  -  6:00 p.m.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Saturday, at the race site from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Race Morning:</span> <span style="color:#000000">Please make sure that you are at the park at least one hour before the race starts. It takes at least 30 minutes to get parked, walk to transition, get your bike &amp; gear situated, get body marked &amp; pick up your timing chip. </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Park gate opens &#64; 6:30 am.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Race Packet:</span> <span style="color:#000000">Every pre-registered participant will receive an official 2024 IronFish race T-shirt, swim cap, and Finisher’s award. </span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Our limit is 250 participants, so please register early &amp; don’t miss out on the FUN! <br /></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Post Party:</span> <span style="color:#000000">Join us after the race at the to enjoy a great post party, food, and drinks!!</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Awards:</span> <span style="color:#000000">All participants will receive an official Finisher’s award.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">Overall &amp; Runner Up  - Male &amp; Female in each division<br /></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">1st &amp; 2nd in each age group—Male &amp; Female       Guppy  7, 8, 9, 10       Shark 11, 12, 13, 14</span></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">USAT: </span> <span style="color:#000000">This event is sanctioned by USAT &amp; will require a youth annual license.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#000000">If you would like to purchase it online go to <a style="color:#000000" href="http://www.usatriathlon.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.usatriathlon.org</a>—click on membership.</span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#ff0000">Required Items: </span> <span style="color:#000000">All participants must have Bike Helmet, Bike, Running Shoes.</span></h2>