Tri-At-The-Y ... Triathlon to Raise Funds to Benefit YMCA Kids

The second super-sprint triathlon, Tri-At-The-Y, combines healthful family and individual exercise with raising money for the YMCA of Southern Indiana's Strong Kids Campaign to make programs available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

On Saturday, March 27, at 10 a.m., members of the public ages 12 and older will take off from the Floyd County Branch, 33 State St. in New Albany, in a winter format consisting of 8 miles on a bike, 2 miles running, and 300 yards in the Y's swimming pool. Racers will be grouped into divisions by gender and for every five years of age. Following the event, the Y will post rankings by those groupings.

Beginning at 8 a.m., participants may pick up packets at the front desk. They are required to wear an ANSI-approved helmet and are encouraged to arrive early to become familiar with the race's transition locations. The mandatory pre-race meeting will take place at 9:30.

Tri-At-The-Y is especially good for first-timers, according to Julie Callaway, senior wellness director, because it is shorter than a traditional triathlon and is unique because it is out of the traditional season for such races.

Participants should register by downloading a form from the Y's website at www.ymcasi.org and mailing it with a check payable to the YMCA of Southern Indiana, 33 State St., New Albany, to the attention of Julie Callaway, senior wellness director. The cost is $35 for YMCA members and $45 for non-members.

Sponsors of the event are Clarksville Schwinn Cyclery, Midwest Metal Works, General Mills, Nicholas Stein Attorney, Pat's Steakhouse, Shoulder & Elbow Center, Pacers & Racers, and Seabrook Dieckmann Naville Funeral Homes.

For additional information, call Callaway at (812) 283-9622/Ext. 220.